WW I 1 KNITTING CIVILIAN POSTER PIC RED CROSS NEW 1498

WW I 1 KNITTING CIVILIAN POSTER PIC RED CROSS NEW 1498

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Current price	10.94 USD
Start time	09/16/2008
End time	10/16/2008
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WW I 1 KNITTING CIVILIAN HOME FRONT POSTER PICTURE The2FunAdGuyz offer a new, high quality reproduction, print of a tremendous World War I Red Cross civilian poster by W. T. Benda designed to encourage American women to knit vital clothing for members of the Army, Navy, and Marines in military service. Utilize this poster in the Home Decor of a den, library, game room, bar, pub, sewing or crafts room. These posters encouraging women to knit sox, scarves, sweaters, and other military clothing were of considerable strategic importance—particularly in the trenches of the European battlefields. The Red Cross furnished yarn and patterns—the women (and many men) furnished the labor. Because the textile mills converted to produce uniforms, the production of smaller clothing items stopped. At that point, the American Red Cross and its members went to work. Across the country, women made knitting and sewing needles the new tools of war. Because of poorly manufactured boots and the cold weather in the trenches, soldiers needed to wear two pair of socks at a time in order to prevent frostbite. Mittens with no trigger fingers, scarves, helmet covers, and Navy caps were just a few of the items knitted by the thousands. Sadly, garments needed to cover the wounds caused by amputation of limbs became essential. In this beautiful portrait, W. T. Benda shows the classic beauty of a woman with a concerned look of someone whose husband, brother, father or friend was serving in the war. HEADLINE: You Can Help. CAPTION: American Red Cross. ARTIST: W. (W?adys?aw) T. (Theodore) Benda (1873-1948) was a well-known Polish-American artist. He came to the United States from his native Germany in his mid twenties after studies in Vienna and Krakow. Among the popular magazines that used his works were Life, Vogue and Vanity Fair. His works in these magazines helped establish the “American Girl” look. We have other posters by him in our store. To see all Benda items Click Here. (Link to Benda.) HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: at the time World War I became an American War, the color poster was a dominant advertising form used to convey commercial messages for brand advertising. The development of stone lithography, first in Europe and then here in the United States allowed for the first method of producing cost effective color posters for advertising. By the late 1800s and early 1900s artist considered commercial posters worthy of their efforts. Naturally, this lithographic process was adapted to military recruitment. The recruitment poster both recruited soldiers and simultaneously sold the war to a civilian population that had been wary of becoming involved in foreign wars. Dozens of America’s greatest artists joined in the effort. We have many more knitting posters, prints, photos and ads in our store. To view them Click Here. PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images. AVAILABILITY: In Stock! – Usually Ships Within 2 Business Days. Image Size: 10.5 inches wide by 16.5 inches high. Paper Size: 11 inches wide by 17 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch frame, a manageable size for a wide variety of decorating purposes. HOME DECOR IDEAS: this vintage poster is a perfect wall hanging for a crafts room, sewing room, family game room, home bar, pub library, den or any room that needs a poster as poignant as this one is. Sign up for our periodic home decor newsletter by Clicking Here. (Provide a link to sign up for ALL newsletters) GIFT IDEAS: Use this rare work by a famous artist as a thoughtful and beautiful gift for any knitting, sewing or crafts enthusiast. If you have any questions please email us at info@the2funadguyz.com by Clicking Here. SUPER SHIPPING SAVINGS We ship all items paid for in a single transaction for ONE low shipping and handling fee, whether it is one or one-hundred items. Here is how it works. Simply purchase all of your items BEFORE you checkout or pay for any single item. After purchasing your last item, proceed to checkout for that item. eBay will automatically combine ALL items into one single payment with only ONE shipping and handling charge based on the shipping method you choose. MAKE US A FAVORITE STORE: Make us a favorite store and we will send you a favorite customers newsletter with specials and announcements on the new posters and photographs in our listings. ©All copy and digitally enhanced images copyright 2007 by the2funadguyz Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.