Description: This is an original poster from the estate of Ruth Von Euw, originally from the personal collection of her father, Stephen Von Euw, who had been the editor of the Rockville (CT) Journal from the 1930s until his death in 1955. During World War II, Von Euw had made sure that every local serviceman and servicewomen received free copies of the newspaper wherever they were posted. This is an old item dated to the WWI period, as such, you should expect wear commensurate with age and use, as pictured. It has been and will ship rolled. There are roll and fold markings, as well as chipping. There may be stains, wrinkles, minor nicks, rips at the edges, and other signs of wear. See pics. Long Box 8. Artwork on the poster was done by Jessie Willcox Smith. Smith (1863-1935) was an American illustrator best known for her work in the field of children's literature. She was a highly regarded and influential artist during the Golden Age of American illustration, which spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Smith's illustrations are celebrated for their gentle, nostalgic, and sentimental qualities, making her one of the most prominent female illustrators of her time.
Price: 74.95 USD
Location: Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-11-23T17:48:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
