Men Wanted for the Army- Framed World War I Advertising Poster
| Genre: | World War I |
|---|---|
| Artist: | Michael P Whelan |
| Year Printed: | c. c 1910 |
| Country of Poster: | Unknown |
| Restoration Detail: | Unrestored |
| Grade: | Very Fine |
| Additional Information: | Original Pre-WWI "Men Wanted for the Army" Recruitment Poster by Michael P. Whelan (Framed) Rare pre-World War I Army recruitment chromolithograph by artist Michael P. Whelan. Features military officers and soldiers operating artillery at a fort. Original framed with museum-quality materials: Army green suede handwrapped mat, Roma moulding, and 99% reflection-control museum glass. Ready to display. Historical Significance This powerful recruiting poster captures the pre-war era when the U.S. Army actively sought enlistment through patriotic imagery and military prestige. The composition emphasizes technological prowess and professional soldiering, appealing to young men's sense of duty and adventure. A landmark example of early American military recruitment propaganda (Rawls p. 55). Artist: Michael P. Whelan Era: Pre-World War I (Army recruitment era) Type: Original chromolithograph — NOT a reproduction Print Source: U.S. Army official recruitment Framing & Condition Status: Excellent, professionally framed Mat: Handwrapped Army green suede Moulding: Roma profile frame Glass: Museum-quality 99% reflection-control glass Preservation: Center fold mark professionally restored Ready to Display: Yes, museum-ready |
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