Description
Original Cardinal Mercier 1917 World War 1 vintage poster “Cardinal Mercier has appealed to the Food Administration” linen-backed is an authentic 1917 World War I lithograph / poster associated with the United States Food Administration. It was created to encourage American citizens to conserve food for war-torn European allies.
This artwork features Cardinal Désiré-Joseph Mercier (1851–1926), the Archbishop of Malines and a prominent figure in Belgian moral resistance during the German occupation in World War I. Cardinal Mercier was internationally recognized as a beacon of hope and courage, and his influence reached widely beyond Belgium during the war years.
The poster’s message highlights the importance of “saving food” for the war-stricken and presents Cardinal Mercier’s appeal to the public.
Condition note: This poster is linen-backed only with older linen. There is a center-fold mark, and about ¼ of the bottom was trimmed off by a previous frame. Price reduction reflects this.
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Artist:Â Illian, George John 1894-1932
Size:Â 27.5″ x 20.25″ linen-backed (trimmed to poster)
Year:Â 1917
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