{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-liberty-loan-poster-26th-division-recruitment-poster-buy-another-join-the-26","title":"Original U.S. WWI Liberty Loan Poster - 26th Division Recruitment Poster - “Buy Another, Join the 26”","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a World War One color lithograph poster, with an unknown artist, featuring a propaganda advertisement as well as a recruitment advertisement. The poster is 26 ½” x 21”. This poster appears to have never been folded, but has been mounted on thick poster board and now the patriotic colors are beautifully saturated and vivid. The overall condition is excellent, with minor wear on the corners and edges due to age and storage. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe poster reads: \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e                                       “Buy Another” in white text on a red background \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e                                                   “Join the…”  shows the 26th infantry division symbol\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e                                      “Victory Liberty Loan” can be found printed at the bottom \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an excellent WW1 poster and is welcomed into any collection, whether it be propaganda, loan related or even 26th Infantry Division themed collections!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring World War I, the impact of the poster as a means of communication was greater than at any other time during history. The ability of posters to inspire, inform, and persuade combined with vibrant design trends in many of the participating countries to produce thousands of interesting visual works. As a valuable historical research resource, the posters provide multiple points of view for understanding this global conflict. As artistic works, the posters range in style from graphically vibrant works by well-known designers to anonymous broadsides (predominantly text).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Original Item: Only One Available. This is a World War One color lithograph poster, with an unknown artist, featuring a propaganda advertisement as well as a recruitment advertisement. The poster is 26 ½” x 21”. This poster appears to have never been folded, but has been mounted on thick poster board and now the patriotic colors are beautifully saturated and vivid. The overall condition is excellent, with minor wear on the corners and edges due to age and storage. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe poster reads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Buy Another” in white text on a red background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Join the…”  shows the 26th infantry division symbol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Victory Liberty Loan” can be found printed at the bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an excellent WW1 poster and is welcomed into any collection, whether it be propaganda, loan related or even 26th Infantry Division themed collections!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring World War I, the impact of the poster as a means of communication was greater than at any other time during history. The ability of posters to inspire, inform, and persuade combined with vibrant design trends in many of the participating countries to produce thousands of interesting visual works. As a valuable historical research resource, the posters provide multiple points of view for understanding this global conflict. As artistic works, the posters range in style from graphically vibrant works by well-known designers to anonymous broadsides (predominantly text).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorld War I began as a conflict between the Allies (France, the United Kingdom, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie ignited the war in 1914. Italy joined the Allies in 1915, followed by the United States in 1917. A ceasefire was declared at 11 AM on November 11, 1918.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe poster was a major tool for broad dissemination of information during the war. Countries on both sides of the conflict distributed posters widely to garner support, urge action, and boost morale. During World War II, a larger quantity of posters were printed, but they were no longer the primary source of information. By that time, posters shared their audience with radio and film.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven with its late entry into the war, the United States produced more posters than any other country. Taken as a whole, the imagery in American posters is more positive than the relatively somber appearance of the German posters.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn countries where conscription was the norm (France, Germany, Austria), recruitment was not such a pressing need, and most posters were aimed at raising money to finance the war. Those who did not enlist were asked to do their part by purchasing bonds or subscribing to war loans. Many finance posters use numismatic imagery to illustrate their point. Coins transform into bullets, crush the enemy, or become shields in the war effort.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorld War I began as a conflict between the Alllies (France, the United Kingdom, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie ignited the war in 1914. Italy joined the Allies in 1915, followed by the United States in 1917. A ceasefire was declared at 11 AM on November 11, 1918.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe poster was a major tool for broad dissemination of information during the war. Countries on both sides of the conflict distributed posters widely to garner support, urge action, and boost morale. During World War II, a larger quantity of posters were printed, but they were no longer the primary source of information. By that time, posters shared their audience with radio and film.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven with its late entry into the war, the United States produced more posters than any other country. Taken as a whole, the imagery in American posters is more positive than the relatively somber appearance of the German posters.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn countries where conscription was the norm (France, Germany, Austria), recruitment was not such a pressing need, and most posters were aimed at raising money to finance the war. Those who did not enlist were asked to do their part by purchasing bonds or subscribing to war loans. Many finance posters use numismatic imagery to illustrate their point. Coins transform into bullets, crush the enemy, or become shields in the war effort.","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39684942397509,"sku":"ONJR21168","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR21168__01.jpg?v=1639791925","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-liberty-loan-poster-26th-division-recruitment-poster-buy-another-join-the-26","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}