Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a 1917 published 2nd Liberty Loan poster promoting American women to help contribute to the war effort by purchasing Liberty Loans. The poster entitled, “Women! Help America’s Sons Win the War,” was produced by the U.S. Treasury Department to promote the Second Liberty Loan of 1917. It was designed by artist R.H. Porteous, and published by the Chicago-based printing company Edwards and Deutsch Litho. Co. Porteous’ poster features an elderly woman with her arms outstretched and reaching out to the viewer in a welcoming way. She stands in front of a draped American flag. This image was meant to target women, but more specifically, mothers. In contrast to the warm and inviting character featured in the foreground, the background contains the depiction of a battle in action. U.S. soldiers are shown fighting on both land and sea. The message of this poster emphasizes the need for women’s patriotic support, by illustrating the feelings of worry and anxiety that loving mothers have for their soldier-sons.

The poster is in good condition with wonderful colors, but unfortunately there is a section missing close to the upper left corner. If you were to decide to frame it, it should be rather easy to fill in the blue and white border on the background in order to make it look whole again!

Comes more than ready to be framed and displayed.