Description
Original Pre-WWI “Men Wanted for the Army” Recruitment Poster by Michael P. Whelan (Framed)
Rare pre-World War I Army recruitment chromolithograph by artist Michael P. Whelan. Features military officers and soldiers operating artillery at a fort. Original framed with museum-quality materials: Army green suede handwrapped mat, Roma moulding, and 99% reflection-control museum glass. Ready to display.
Historical Significance
This powerful recruiting poster captures the pre-war era when the U.S. Army actively sought enlistment through patriotic imagery and military prestige. The composition emphasizes technological prowess and professional soldiering, appealing to young men’s sense of duty and adventure. A landmark example of early American military recruitment propaganda (Rawls p. 55).
- Artist: Michael P. Whelan
- Era: Pre-World War I (Army recruitment era)
- Type: Original chromolithograph — NOT a reproduction
- Print Source: U.S. Army official recruitment
Framing & Condition
- Status: Excellent, professionally framed
- Mat: Handwrapped Army green suede
- Moulding: Roma profile frame
- Glass: Museum-quality 99% reflection-control glass
- Preservation: Center fold mark professionally restored
- Ready to Display: Yes, museum-ready
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