fstop61 Posted October 1, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 1, 2013 Thought I'd share a couple new posters that I've just acquired. First one is a post-world war 2 poster by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and it measures (approx. 17"x 24"). Haven't researched the artist as of yet. I'm in the middle of framing it- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted October 1, 2013 Here's the second one from 1918 by the Watervliet Arsenal (NY). This one measures 25"-1/2 x 36" and has been mounted on linen. Really great sepia imagery. little background on the Waterviet Arsenal-it's the oldest continuously active arsenal in the US -beginning in 1813. Still producing material for the army. Thanks for looking...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 2, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 2, 2013 How easy...or not...is it to find these posters? Is it a collector > collector thing or are there specialist dealers and auctions etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Ragan Posted October 2, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 2, 2013 What does the "Kill Rats", poster have to do with U.S. militaria? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted October 3, 2013 How easy...or not...is it to find these posters? Is it a collector > collector thing or are there specialist dealers and auctions etc? Posters are pretty easy to find-Ebay probably the best selection for the money. Just need to be careful to know what to look for...lots of reproductions out there. There's a handfull of "brick and mortar" dealers out there-they have great posters though they're selling them for big bucks. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted October 3, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 3, 2013 The arsenal poster is fantastic! I think there is a NYC dealer who would love that one got her store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted October 3, 2013 What does the "Kill Rats", poster have to do with U.S. militaria? Well, you could say the same thing for any "Homefront" posters too. The connection for me was the headline of the newspaper in the poster. I apologize to anyone offended by the faux pas. Mods-if you feel that this needs to be deleted please do Thanks............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted October 3, 2013 The arsenal poster is fantastic! I think there is a NYC dealer who would love that one got her store. Thanks!-I saw it on the Bay for quite awhile (5-6 days) it had a BIN for a crazy low price. I was shocked that no one scooped it up right away. I appreciate your kind words, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac106 Posted October 3, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 3, 2013 What does the "Kill Rats", poster have to do with U.S. militaria? You are kidding right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted October 8, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 8, 2013 Well, you could say the same thing for any "Homefront" posters too. The connection for me was the headline of the newspaper in the poster. I apologize to anyone offended by the faux pas. Mods-if you feel that this needs to be deleted please do Thanks............. I agree with you about the poster being a Home Front item and that qualifies for our purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted October 8, 2013 I feel validated-thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 8, 2013 Share #12 Posted October 8, 2013 Clearly that poster is talking about rats eating food that would be sent overseas! Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avigo Posted October 10, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 10, 2013 What does the "Kill Rats", poster have to do with U.S. militaria? Right in the poster it says "Food needed abroad". I like both of them. Especially the Watervliet one! (I live about 10 minutes from the arsenal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted October 10, 2013 Right in the poster it says "Food needed abroad". I like both of them. Especially the Watervliet one! (I live about 10 minutes from the arsenal) Thanks for the comments-I'd like one day to visit the museum (at the arsenal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRR Posted October 10, 2013 Share #15 Posted October 10, 2013 Great posters! The country had rationing during the war. I would hate to have my pantry raided by some rats. "Kill 'em all" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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