Spirit of 1917 – Historic Reproduction
(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.)
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Spirit of 1917 comes to life in this vintage poster, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. The original is held by the Library of Congress, so what you hang is a true record of its time.
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Spirit of 1917
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A recruiting appeal for the Marine Corps, this color lithograph directs viewers to a specific office at 113 East Baltimore Street in Baltimore, which ties its patriotic message to a single city. It dates from 1917, the year the United States entered the First World War, when the armed forces were expanding quickly and posters like this one were a main tool for drawing volunteers. The title, *Spirit of 1917*, reflects the wartime mood of that year, and the poster is a useful example of how the military sold service to the public before conscription filled the ranks.
| Created / published | 1917 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print (poster) : lithograph color ; 66 x 46 cm. |
| Notes | Join the U.S. Marines at 113 East Baltimore St. Baltimore. Promotional goal: U.S. J22. 1917. · Rehse Archiv fuumlr Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik former owner. DLC |
| Subjects | United States. Marine Corps--Recruiting & enlistment--1910-1920. World War 1914-1918--Recruiting & enlistment--United States. Marines (Military personnel)--1910-1920. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Posters: Artist Posters |
| Original scan | 1,068 × 1,536 px · prints to 4 × 5 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 1662_Spirit_of_1917_1917 |
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