"Clear The Way!" WWI Christy Girl War Bond Poster by Howard Chandler Christy (1918)
"Clear The Way!" WWI Christy Girl War Bond Poster by Howard Chandler Christy (1918)
This dynamic image of a flag-draped Miss Liberty, seeming to protect a naval gun battery, was designed by Howard Chandler Christy (1873 - 1952), who was at the height of his fame when it appeared. He earned his spurs as a wartime artist when he accompanied U.S. troops to Cuba in 1898, an experience that stood him in good stead when he was called on to create his famed series of patriotic WWI posters.
"Christy Girls" are still known world-wide for their almost mysterious sensuality and emotive expressions. Their dreamy expressions enticed numerous young men to take up arms and enlist, and numerous Americans to empty their pockets to support the war effort.
Size*:
20" x 30"
Condition:
Very Good
Rolled. Linen backed. Professional restoration addressed the following: repaired .5" of paper loss by the "S" in "Bonds", small 12" tear in the bottom middle border and 1" tear to the left of that, small border chips on lower left and upper right. Colors are very bright, including the reds which tend to fade over time. Beautiful!
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Tags: WWI Christy Girls Home Front Bonds and Stamps Women In Wartime
Produced by: Fourth Liberty Loan
Artist/Designer(s): Howard Chandler Christy
* Sizes are approximate and given in good faith. Sizes are also given for the area of the item itself. Linen backing posters may slightly stretch the poster size, in addition posters often have a larger linen border that extends beyond the poster area. Measurements are for poster alone. Please contact us if you have any questions or you need to confirm exact size.
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