| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV00072 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 76.1 x 51.1 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | photolithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Dewey The T.F. Moore Co. NY T.F. Moore Company |
| Place made | United States of America: New York |
| Date made | 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Our daddy is fighting at the front for you. Back him up...
Description
American First World War war loans poster. Many posters of this time, especially American, sought to appeal to their citizens patriotic pride. As the war dragged on, many countries realised that extra funds and resources would be needed and launched public war loans programs. Individuals and companies were asked to buy government war bonds which would be repaid with interest after the war. These loan subscriptions have been estimated to have covered 60 percent or more of the cost of the war in Germany. This poster, which was published in New York, used images of children to heighten the patriotic appeal.