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World War I American Red Cross NURSE Membership Recruitment Gift Poster THE GREAT MOTHER Lawrence Wilbur

World War I American Red Cross NURSE Membership Recruitment Gift Poster THE GREAT MOTHER Lawrence Wilbur
Item# 0728nurs
$9.99

Product Description

The2FunAdGuyz offer a new a new print of a poignant 1917 Lawrence Wilbur American Red Cross Membership Drive poster from the World War 1 era.



“The Great Mother” is the title of this poster. A Red Cross nurse, stationed somewhere on a desolate European battlefield, clutches a young child to her bosom in a motherly manner. Behind her a group of refuges can be seen moving across the landscape. The two great symbols of sacrifice and care-giving, the nurse and mother, are combined to encourage support for the cause. This would make an excellent addition to a collection of Red Cross memorabilia. This poster will make a great gift for a nurse’s graduation day or National Nurses Day. It would be a beautiful Mother’s Day gift as well.

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: During World War I many of the medical services for Allied soldiers were provided by the American Red Cross and the nurses who volunteered for service. The challenge of helping wounded military personnel involved in trench and gas warfare was met by thousands of truly heroic American women. To recruit these nurses many of America’s most talented artists, known for creating portraits of young women, created beautiful posters that both recruited and helped raise funds, but also romanticized, these young heroines. This poster is a prime example of this genre.

HEADLINE: JOIN!

CAPTION: Yesterday—Today—Always—The Greatest Mother.

ARTIST: Lawrence Wilbur (1897-1988) did this and several other posters for the American Red Cross.

ORIGINAL MEDIA: Snyder & Black did the original chromolithographic print on which this new print is based.

PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images.

AVAILABILITY: In Stock! – Ships Within 1 Business Day of cleared payment.


Image Size: 10.5 inches wide by 15.5 inches high.

Paper Size: 11 inches wide by 17 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch frame, a manageable size for a wide variety of decorating purposes.

DECORATING USES: Many of our customers find this poster useful for home and office decorating. Decorators have used it in decorating home libraries and dens. Office decorators use it in medical offices, hospitals and medical supply houses.

GIFT IDEAS: Beautiful poster ideal for Nurse Graduation Days, National Nurses Day or to give to a collector of medical or American Red Cross Memorabilia. This would also make a great Mother’s Day gift.

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