Original World War One Poster By Henry Raleigh "Blood Or Bread"

Description from the McKee Library at the Southern Methodist University:
"“Blood or Bread” was one of many posters issued during World War I to encourage support of the war. This poster was illustrated by Henry Raleigh in 1918. According to the Documenting the American South Society, Raleigh was known to be one of the highest paid illustrators in America. This poster was commissioned by the United States Government Food Administration to advocate for conservation of food resources for overseas allies. It depicts an image of a shirtless man carrying a wounded man on a battlefield, reminding the home front of the wartime necessity of rationing in order to support the overseas soldiers. The poster includes the caption:

“Blood or bread

Others are giving their blood

You will shorten the war

save life if you eat only what

you need and waste nothing.”

Poster is 21" x 28.75". It is in overall good condition for it's age and has a slight loss at the lower right corner which does not affect the image. There is also a small tear at the top and some wrinkling along the right edge.

The sleeve does not accompany the poster. Shipping is available and the poster will be shipped rolled in a sturdy shipping tube.

Expected wear & tear for age

Militaria, Other Military Collectibles

20%

Kirk Gilmore | (713) 298-4355 | kirk@gilco.net

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