Original 1918 WWI War Poster "COLORED MAN IS NO SLACKER" E.G. RENESCH Propaganda

Description: Rare 1918 WWI Poster "COLORED MAN IS NO SLACKER" E.G. RENESCH Black Americana20" x 16" Very vibrant colors, only a few flaws present after 125 years. Amazing example of this historic subject matter. I have zoomed in on the poster to show examples of the period lithograph coloring - note that this is not a facsimile- this is period original in fantastic condition. This rare WWI poster, titled "COLORED MAN IS NO SLACKER" by E.G. Renesch is a valuable piece of history. The poster features a powerful image and message that highlights the contributions of African American soldiers during WWI. The poster is an original and in great condition, with no major flaws or damage. 1918. E.G. Renesch was a Chicago firm that specialized in chromolithographs of military and patriotic scenes. NOTE: A similar example sold at auction in NYC for $12,500. This is the freshest example we have ever seen! World War I recruiting poster aim[ed] to encourage African Americans to enlist. A black soldier says goodbye to his loved one as a troop marches on. More than 350,000 African Americans, trained and deployed in segregated units, served in the US military during World War I, of whom 42,000 saw action in Europe. (Stat Source: Library of Congress) This poster is a must-have for collectors of militaria and Black Americana. It was made in the United States and features a striking design that captures the spirit of the times. It is an original period item that represents an important moment in American history. Don't miss your chance to own this rare piece of art and history. Condition: A-/ Slight tears at edges. Printer: E. G. Renesch, Chicago Reference: Key Words: Art Nouveau; Black Images; American; World War I; Propaganda Colored Man is No Slacker. 1918. "Colored Man is No Slacker"—or rather, he's no draft-dodger. For this World War One enlistment ad, an African American infantry unit marches with the American flag held aloft as a couple tenderly says goodbye. Patriotism is both literally illustrated and subtly implied with notes of red and white punctuating the flowers around the woman's blue dress—these are good people who serve their country, the poster intones. In fact, more than 350,000 black men, trained and deployed in segregated units, served in the U.S. military during World War I, and 42,000 of them saw action in Europe. There's no denying the conflation of American ideals at this time: Americans were encouraged to enlist, to form a strong united front, to fight the evils of Europe together—and yet the troops were segregated, and black men were usually given burdensome non-combat shifts. The Peters Sisters astutely highlighted this oxymoronic ideology in their 1919 poem, "The Slacker:" So when the Victory is won / And the world is at peace / When the shedding of blood is done / And mankind again is free / Uncle Sam, if giving up life / For the deliverance of men / Does not give all, equal rights / Who will be, the slacker then? Keywords: Ww1,Soldiers,Military,Black interest,Flags,Couple,Roses,Visit,WWI,Racism,Fashion,Uniform,Formation,March,Armed Forces,MemorialDay,E.G. Renesch of Chica

Price: 245 USD

Location: La Grange, Texas

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