Alfred Everitt Orr (American 1886-1927) WWI Victory Liberty Loan Lithograph

United States World War I era home front propaganda poster, dated to 1918 and designed by Alfred Everitt Orr for the Victory Liberty Loan campaign. The lithographic illustration depicts a returning US Army soldier in a M1917 tunic and overseas cap, holding a young child while being embraced by a woman. The soldier is portrayed wearing a Distinguished Service Cross, with a M1917 doughboy helmet suspended from his gear. The upper margin features the text For Home and Country in serif lettering, while the lower margin is printed with VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN in bold block letters. The work includes a printed signature in the lower right of the image area reading Alfred Everitt Orr 18. The poster is housed in a modern chrome-finished metal frame. Sight size: 29.25"W x 39.25"H. Dimensions: 31"W x 41"H Weight: 11. lbs Condition Request Condition Report Water damage and tears on the lower edge.

Estimate:£37.8

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