| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV01318 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 76 x 50 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Raleigh, Henry P. Division of Pictorial Publicity Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Co. |
| Place made | United States of America: Illinois, Cook County, Chicago |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Hun or home? : buy more liberty bonds
Description
American First World War poster issued to promote the sale of Liberty Bonds. Featuring a macabre, graphic image by Henry Raleigh of a mother holding her baby in her arms. As she turns to look behind her a large ogre like figure is stalking her. His German helmet is visible as are his blood stained hands. Printed in black and red on a cream background the title text is integrated and layered over the image in the upper right corner. It aims to instill fear in the viewer and asks the question ' Hun or Home?' implying that subscription to the Liberty Loan will help keep the 'Huns' away.