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World War I American RED CROSS NURSE Gift Poster Polish Father Stanislaus Iciek Catholic Priest

Product Description

The2FunAdGuyz present a new print of a poignant World War I American Red Cross Nurse Recruitment poster with a connection to Father S. A. Iciek, a Polish-American Catholic priest.

Two nurses are shown in dramatically different situations. On the right, a nurse kneels over a wounded soldier as his comrades rush by carrying an American flag. The nurse is beckoning another nurse seated at a desk in a hospital. In this era, any kind of nursing was considered a calling but those who volunteered for war zone duty were considered even more special. There was no more powerful symbol of sacrifice and care than that of the nurse, particularly a Red Cross nurse. 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.

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, illustrated beautiful posters that both recruited, but also romanticized, these young heroines. This poster is a prime example of this genre.

HEADLINE: If I Fail He Dies.

CAPTION: Work For the Red Cross.

ARTIST: Two names are associated with the poster and both appear in the lower left corner. Arthur G. McCoy is known to be the artist. Above his name is the name Rev. S. A. Iciek, a popular Polish-American Catholic Priest. Father Stanislaus Iciek later joined the Polish Army and, after the Armistice, continued to serve as a chaplain. His exact connection to the poster is unknown.

ORIGINAL MEDIA: J. J. Letourneau Printing Co., did the original lithograph 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: 14.75 inches wide by 10.5 inches high.

Paper Size: 17 inches wide by 11 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. Because of the connection to Father Iciek it will also make an appropriate gift for a person of Polish descent or a Catholic Priest. We have many more nurse posters, prints, photos and ads. To view them Click Here

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