Title

Patriotic poster

Creation Date

1945

Description

2000.021.002  The top has an 8.5 inch blue back ground with 48 1.25 inch white stars. Centered in the blue background is a 5 inch diameter circle. Centered in the circle is Uncle Sam embracing an seaman, W.A.V.E, Infantryman and a W.A.C., in the background are a tank, serveral aircraft flying overhead, oppisite the tank is a seascape with a warship. Centered above Uncle Sam, within the circle is: "WELL DONE MY BOYS". Centered above and outside the circle is "WE THANK THEE FOR THE VICTORY". Centered under the circle is: "GOD BLESS YOU ALL MY BOYS AND GIRLS". Below the blue background are 7 red and 6 white vertical stripes 7/8 inches wide. 2 inches below the blue border is a 8 inch wide X 3.5 inch high Bald Eagle. Centered on the Eagle and running to the bottom of the poster are 1.75 inch high blue letters;"WELCOME HOME" At the bottom point of the triangle is: Copyrighted 1945 B. P. Bonter 30 W. Harrison St. Chicago, Illinois Tel. Webster 7488 The back is heavy brown paper with a 1.5 inch by 2.5 inch white label with: Armand Lee & Company, Ltd. Chicago, Illinois 60610 Order No. 13777 
 

Geographic Notes

Chicago, IL