c.1917 Do Your Duty Join The U.S. Marines Help Them Defend America On Land And Sea WWI Marine Corps

Date: c.1917Artist: Anonymous Size (in): 27" x 18"Size (cm): 67.5 x 45Condition: B+Linen backed: NoThis is an original WWI era United States Marine Corps recruiting poster depicting a group of Marines preparing to fire a naval gun on the deck of a ship with text that reads: Do Your Duty Join The U.S. Marines Help - Them Defend America On Land And SeaThe artist is unknown but the initials “PW” appear in the lower right hand corner of the poster. This poster is overprinted with the address of the Marine Corps recruiting office at “628 SOUTH STATE STREET, CHICAGO, ILLS” This poster has modest toning to the paper from age, light handling wear and a bit of scattered foxing in places. Overall condition is very good plus.