"You Can't Afford to Miss Either! Buy Bonds Every Payday" Vintage Wwii Bonds Poster, 1944 For Sale

Dated 1944, this vintage WWII poster encourages the purchase of War Bonds. The poster depicts a machine gunner in action,...

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"You Can't Afford to Miss Either! Buy Bonds Every Payday" Vintage Wwii Bonds Poster, 1944

Name: "You Can't Afford to Miss Either! Buy Bonds Every Payday" Vintage Wwii Bonds Poster, 1944
Price: 2250 USD
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The Great Republic

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

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Dated 1944, this vintage WWII poster encourages the purchase of War Bonds. The poster depicts a machine gunner in action, … more Dated 1944, this vintage WWII poster encourages the purchase of War Bonds. The poster depicts a machine gunner in action, fighting in the Pacific theater. His hands clutch a machine gun while a targeted Japanese Zero falls in flames behind him. The poster reads “YOU can’t afford to miss EITHER” at the top of the image, further urging the American populace to “BUY BONDS EVERY PAYDAY” at the bottom of the poster. This poster was an official U.S. Treasury Department poster, illustrated by Martha Sawyers and printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office in 1944.

The war ushered in the biggest advertising campaign to date, critical to the wartime communication needs of every combatant: from raising money, recruiting soldiers and boosting volunteer efforts, to spurring production and provoking outrage at enemy atrocities. The most common themes found in the posters were the consequences of careless talk, anti-German and Japanese propaganda, and, as seen in this poster, urges to purchase War Bonds and Victory Bonds.

Defense Bonds first went on the market on May 1, 1941, and they were renamed War Bonds after the US entered the war in December 1941. Bonds were available in denominations of $25 through $1,000, designed to be affordable for everyone. Eight War Loan Drives were conducted in the US from 1942 to 1945. Each was meant to raise an additional $9-$15 billion in sales. Towns received quotas, with the aim of promoting competition between towns. Volunteers went door-to-door, pleading for sales and rewarding purchasers with stickers to display on their window or door.

The drives were conducted on the following dates: First War Loan Drive: Nov. 30 to Dec. 23, 1942; Second War Loan Drive: Apr. 12 to May 1, 1943; Third War Loan Drive: Sep. 9 to Oct. 1, 1943; Fourth War Loan Drive: Jan. 18 to Feb. 15, 1944; Fifth War Loan Drive: June 12 to July 8, 1944; Sixth War Loan Drive: Nov. 20 to Dec. 16, 1944; Seventh War Loan Drive: May 14 to June 30, 1945; Victory Loan Drive: Oct. 29 to Dec. 8, 1945.

By the end of the war, 85 million Americans (out of a population of 131 million) had purchased $185.7 billion dollars of bonds – over $2,000 per person, at a time when the average income was $2,000 per year. The patriotism and personal sacrifice of the average citizen played a significant part in the Allied war effort.

CONDITION:
Good condition. Color is vibrant and strong. Signed in the lithographic stone “Martha Sawyers” at lower left of image. Fold lines present.  Small tears and creases along the paper margins, not affecting the image.  "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-607943 WFD 942" printed in the bottom right margin. Unframed Dimensions: 28" H x 22" W.

Poster has been archivally framed in a custom black wooden frame with acid-free backing and UV glass. Framed dimensions: 30 5/8"H x 24 5/8"W x 3/4"D

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Dimensions: 24.62ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 30.62ʺH

Styles: Americana; Illustration; Mid-Century Modern

Frame Type: Framed

Art Subjects: Figure; Text

Period: 1940s

Country of Origin: United States

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Lithograph; Paper

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Cornflower Blue

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Condition Notes: Good condition. Color is vibrant and strong. Signed in the lithographic stone “Martha Sawyers” at lower left of image. Fold … moreGood condition. Color is vibrant and strong. Signed in the lithographic stone “Martha Sawyers” at lower left of image. Fold lines present.  Small tears and creases along the paper margins, not affecting the image. "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-607943 WFD 942" printed in the bottom right margin. Unframed Dimensions: 28" H x 22" W. Poster has been archivally framed in a custom black wooden frame with acid-free backing and UV glass. Framed dimensions: 30 5/8"H x 24 5/8"W x 3/4"D less

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