George Washington "The spirit still lives" – Antique Wall Art
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
A window into the past: George Washington "The spirit still lives", preserved in this vintage poster. The original is held by the Library of Congress, so what you hang is a true record of its time.
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George Washington "The spirit still lives"
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This color lithograph is a commercial poster for United Cigars, pairing a likeness of George Washington with the slogan "The spirit still lives." Advertisers in the 1910s often borrowed the authority of national heroes to sell everyday goods, and a Washington image carried obvious patriotic weight in the years around World War I. The tall format, about 81 by 54 centimeters, suggests it was meant for display in shops or other public places, where its bold color and familiar face would catch the eye of passersby.
| Created / published | c. 1918 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print, poster, lithograph, color, 81 x 54 cm. |
| Notes | United Cigars |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 2,611 × 3,732 px · prints to 9 × 12 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-221590 |
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