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WORLD WAR I "I WISH I WERE A MAN" RECRUITMENT POSTER

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WWI NAVY RECRUIT POSTER, HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY: Framed WWI 1918 patriotic poster after Howard Chandler Christy (1872-1952), "Gee!! I Wish I Were a Man, I'd Join the Navy, Naval Reserve or Coast Guard, sight: 40.25"h, 26.25"w, overall: 29.5"h, 43.75

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WORLD WAR I "I WISH I WERE A MAN" RECRUITMENT POSTER

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Description

Chromolithograph color overlaid with a letterpress halftone poster on coated paper. Iconic Navy recruitment poster bearing text "Gee!! I Wish I Were A Man / I'd Join The Navy." Signed in-the-plate "Howard Chandler Christy 1917." Footer text relates: Be A Man And Do It / United States Navy / Recruiting Station / 62 Cannon Street, Bridgeport. Lower left corner bears four "H.D. Betts, Jr." rubber hand stamps. An early example of psycho-sexual gender reversal in advertising.

Dimensions:
41" H x 27" W;

Provenance: Dr. Alan York Estate

Condition

Toning, buckling, creases, short edge tears, and pin holes at corners.

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WORLD WAR I "I WISH I WERE A MAN" RECRUITMENT POSTER

Name: WORLD WAR I \"I WISH I WERE A MAN\" RECRUITMENT POSTER
SKU: 57428301
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

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