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WWII U.S. "Enemy Ears Are Listening" Poster
Estimate:
CA$200 - CA$300
Sold
CA$425
Timed Auction
Toys & Ephemera | Part II Howie Meyer Collection
Size
13.75" x 26".
Category
Description
American. 1942. Artist is Ralph Iligan, an American artist who also created illustrations for the war. This American propaganda poster stresses the importance of not talking carelessly. The poster shows America's enemies (Benito Mussolini, Hideki Tojo, and Adolf Hilter) cupping their ears to listen intently for any war secrets. Signed, with Artist's signature on wrist of Tojo (center figure). Marked, "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-480485", at lower right.
Condition
Excellent condition. Creases from folding. Two mounting holes on upper left and right corners.
Medium
Lithograph.
Provenance
From the Howie Meyer Legacy Collection.