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Object Name
Poster
Object Number
1919-40-2
Description
World War I poster. Boy Scout kneeling on left knee upon a rectangle reading, "WEAPONS FOR LIBERTY." He holds a large sword with a gold hilt. Sword says "Be Prepared" down side of blade. Lady liberty stands behind the Boy Scout. She holds a round, gold shield. "USA BONDS" printed in gold at top. "Third/ Liberty Loan/ Campaign/ BOY SCOUTS/ OF AMERICA." printed in gray on left side. A thin gold border around outer edges of poster.
Comment
At the onset of the first world war, the Boy Scouts of America leveraged their membership, and the organization became involved in a number of initiatives to benefit the war effort, including the sale of Liberty Bonds.
Category
Communication Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
1918
Dimensions
20" x 30.5"
Materials
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