War Savings Stamps Poster of "My Soldier" Poem [Sponsored by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corporation], Circa 1917-1918

Item — Box: TB.S7.001, Folder: TF.S7.B.017

Identifier: 20170212

Scope and Contents

Document Type: Advertisement

Purpose: Sales and marketing.

Authority: Government Civil.

Scope: Patriotic poster, likely from 1917 or 1918, urging Americans to "Buy War Savings Stamps". Poster was printed "Compliments of: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corporation.

Contents: Features the poem "My Soldier" and a black & white photograph of a young girl and her mother saying prayers for a soldier gone to France. Includes a flag-like graphical design and drawings of bi-planes.

Dates

Printed: Circa 1917-1918

Creator

Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company, Inc. (Publisher, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Full Extent

1 Page

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Folder Contents

Items in the same folder (ID #s): 20170212, 20170327, 20170515 and 20170213.

Format & Physical Description

Single 8.5" x 11.5” sheet. Printed on coated paper using red, blue and black ink. Includes black & white photograph and drawings.

Note: Overall excellent condition, with minor browning of paper.