Which bridge do you want? / Phifer. – Antique Wall Art
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Dated 1917, this lithograph poses its question in the title: "Which bridge do you want?" Its answer contrasts a bridge of ships, which would carry supplies for Pershing's army, with a "hyphen of disloyalty" that enemy agitators could use to aid the enemy. The poster was issued by the National Industrial Conservation Movement of New York City, one of many wartime appeals to workers after the United States entered the war in April 1917 and shipbuilding became a national priority. Its address to "wage-earners and wage-payers" alike shows an effort to secure labor cooperation by speaking to both sides of the employment relationship.
| Created / published | [1917] |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print (poster) : lithograph ; 63 x 47 cm. |
| Genre | War posters American 1910-1920.Lithographs 1910-1920. |
| Notes | Title continues: American labor can either build a bridge of ships to help Pershing's army or it can permit enemy agitators to stretch the hyphen of disloyalty as a bridge to aid our enemies. Co-operation and vigorous effort will save the lives of Our Boys and bring us the right kind of Peace. We believe American wage-earners and wage-payers are loyal. Let us prove it by working together for America! Issued by the National Industrial Conservation Movement, 30 Church Street, New York City. Copies supplied on request. No. F-11. |
| Subjects | World War, 1914-1918--Economic & industrial aspects--United States. Allegiance--1910-1920. Bridges--1910-1920. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 3,795 × 4,726 px · prints to 13 × 16 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 46_Which_bridge_do_you_wan_1917 |
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