WW I 1 WWI WW1 KNIT YOUR BIT KNITTING SOX POSTER 1499

WW I 1 WWI WW1 KNIT YOUR BIT KNITTING SOX POSTER 1499

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Start time	10/12/2008
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WW I 1 WWI WW1 KNIT YOUR BIT KNITTING SOX POSTER The2FunAdGuyz offer a new, high-quality reproduction, print of a tremendous World War I American Red Cross civilian propaganda poster designed to encourage American women to knit vital clothing for members of the Army, Navy, and Marines in military service. The “Knit Your Bit” program was one of the most important civilian home front campaigns during the First World War. The campaign repeated during World War II and, even today, a campaign called “Knit Your Bit” is once again a fundraiser for several organizations. In this simple, beautiful illustration, the designer shows a basket of yarn and knitting needles. However, without a concerned citizen to use them, they will remain just that. This was a compelling message at a time when most Americans had a husband, brother, father or friend serving in the war. Utilize this poster in the Home Decor of a den, library, and game room, bar, pub, sewing or crafts room. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: These posters encouraging women to knit socks, 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. HEADLINE: American Red Cross. CAPTION: Our Boys Need SOX. Knit Your Bit. ARTIST: The artist of this work is unknown. 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 World War I 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. 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 poster is perfect wall decor 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 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. 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. If you have any questions please email us at info@the2funadguyz.com by Clicking Here. ©2003-2007 All copy and digitally enhanced images and prints copyright held by the2funadguyz. Reproduction by any means is strictly forbidden. All Rights Reserved. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.