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Back Him Up Buy Victory Bonds WW1 Poster
Estimate:
CA$600 - CA$900
Sold
CA$300
Live Auction
Canadiana, Advertising & Historic Objects | Featuring The Jon Church Collection
Size
With matte: 40.25" x 27.75". Poster: 36" x 23.75".
Category
Description
Canadian. 1918. Victory Bonds were loans to the government that could be redeemed with interest. They were released during 5 different campaigns between 1915 and 1918. Each release had a supporting poster. This poster shows a Canadian infantry soldier looking towards the frontline. The artist/creator is unknown. Marked, "W.P.6.", at lower left.
Condition
Very good- excellent restored condition and canvas backed. Closed Edge tears from lower edge with some recolouring. Most significant C-shaped tear in upper right corner with some re-colour. Upper right corner is partially restored.
Medium
Lithograph on paper.
