| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV06157 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 98.6 x 70.4 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Bracker, M Leone War Camp Community Service Unknown |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Keep 'em smiling!...
Description
First World War poster issued by the War Camp Community Service (WCCS) in 1918. It features an image in the top third of a marine with his arms around a soldier and a sailor. All three servicemen are smiling happily. The title positioned directly beneath and printed in blue ink asks the viewer to ' keep 'em smiling' by donating to the WCCS. The emblem of the WCCS is prominently positioned in the lower left . The WCCS was one of a variety of organisations which were set up on the home front to help support the war effort.
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