The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
American First World War war loans poster. Many posters of this time, especially American, sought to appeal to their citizens patriotic pride. As the war dragged on, many countries realised that extra funds and resources would be needed and launched public war loans programs. Individuals and companies were asked to buy government war bonds which would be repaid with interest after the war. These loan subscriptions have been estimated to have covered 60 percent or more of the cost of the war in Germany. This poster, which was published in New York, used images of children to heighten the patriotic appeal.
American First World War loans poster. Depicts a Statue of Liberty being handed a sword by a Boy Scout; the sword has "Be prepared" inscribed on it. Both stand on a pillar of "Weapons for Liberty". Ma
American First World War war loans poster. Depicts a mother and child in prayer with the text of the prayer asking for her father to come home soon after defending liberty. Many posters of this time i
French First World war poster advertising the Second National Defence Loan. A 1916 poster highly regarded for its artistic quality by the French cartoonist, painter and portraitist Jules Abel Faivre.
French First World war poster advertising the Second National Defence Loan. A 1916 poster highly regarded for its artistic quality by the French cartoonist, painter and portraitist Jules Abel Faivre.
Poster depicting a young woman looking out at the viewer and brandishing an American flag above her head. With her other arm she gestures to the soldiers behind her. This image is styled on Delacroix
Poster depicting a young woman looking out at the viewer and brandishing an American flag above her head. With her other arm she gestures to the soldiers behind her. This image is styled on Delacroix