Prints, advertising; Image of the allegorical female figure Columbia (symbolizing the United States) reclining against a flour-sack pillow asleep while the smoke of battle billows behind her; her Phrygian cap and gown of stars and stripes further the freedom and liberty symbolism; the poster is a call to action for Americans during World War I. Date supplied by cataloger based on year provided for copy held by the Library of Congress. "The Hegeman Print N.Y."--text, bottom right margin. "James Montgomery Flagg"--text, bottom right of image. "Mayor's Committee 50 East 42nd St."--text, bottom center of image.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 106.68 x 71.28 cm (42 x 28 1/16 in.)
Columbia (Symbolic character)--Pictorial works Patriotism--United states World War, 1914-1918--Social aspects--United States Lithographs--Color--1900-1925. (gmgpc) War posters--American--1910-1920. (gmgpc)
Source
Huntington Collection World War I Your Country Calls Prints and Ephemera, Huntington Digital Library
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