Item: ONJR21203
Original U.S. WWII The M-1 Does MY Talking Propaganda Poster
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Original Item: Only Only Available. THE M-1 DOES MY TALKING! Are you CAREFUL what YOU say or write? Designed by artist Jen Schlaikjer and printed in 1945.
This is one of the most famous American posters of WWII. In this 1945 release, Jas Schlaikjer, an official Artist of the U.S. War Department, depicted a battle-hardened G.I. holding his M1 rifle in one hand, and in the other a Garand en-bloc clip 01 .30-06 cartridges. The poster was issued in two versions, one as a morale booster for war plant workers, the other, offered here, as a "loose lips" security warning. The headline and image works for both concepts.
Schlaikjer's exquisite draftsmanship shine through with the bold use of color and intricate detail. Everything is perfect from the M1 rifle to the stressed blouse pockets to the brass cartridge casings; even a calloused M1 thumb! The lips of the soldier are parted, as if speaking directly to the viewer. The poster is actually one of the finest portraits of the American infantryman to come out of the war.
This example is offered in FINE, "A" Condition: uncreased, undamaged, with rich vibrant colors. The poster size is 14" x 20" Authentic examples of the Schlaikjer's M1 poster are increasingly scarce and rarely offered, especially in this condition.
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