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America Calling Civilian Defense WWII Poster

$1,375.00

Herbert Matter (1907 – 1984)
Date:  1941
Size:  40.5″ x 29.75
Medium:  Offset-Lithograph, linen-backed
INV. #:  9566

Description

America Calling Poster

? America Calling

This 1941 poster features a powerful message: “America Calling.” A bald eagle dominates the center. Red, white, and blue colors surround it. The eagle soars with strength and purpose. Herbert Matter designed this iconic America Calling poster for the U.S. Government.

?️ Take Your Place

The poster’s subtitle reads: “Take your place in Civilian Defense.” Citizens were called to action. America Calling urged every American to contribute. The war effort needed civilian support. This America Calling poster mobilized the nation before Pearl Harbor.

? Herbert Matter’s Design

Herbert Matter created this America Calling poster with bold simplicity. The eagle is silhouetted in black. Stripes of red and blue frame it. The composition is striking and memorable. Matter’s America Calling design became iconic.

? Official Details

• Original 1941 lithograph
• Artist: Herbert Matter
• U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C.
• Size: 29.75″ x 40.5″
• World War II fold marks restored
• Linen-backed, conservation-mounted
• Excellent condition
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

?? Historical Impact

America Calling reached millions of Americans. The eagle symbolized national strength. Citizens answered the call to civilian defense. This rare America Calling poster represents American unity during wartime. It remains an iconic symbol of patriotic duty.

Additional information

Dimensions 29.75 × 40.5 in

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