Lot 160: Original 1918 WWI "Remember Belgium" Poster by Ellsworth Young (American, 1866-1952)

A poster for WWI Liberty Bonds shows a German soldier leading a young girl by the hand: 'Remember Belgium. Buy Bonds; Fourth Liberty Loan.' Illustrated by Ellsworth Young. Germany violated Belgian neutrality in 1914. Scholarly debate continues on the extent to which German soldiers committed the many atrocities attributed to them during this period. This poster was used to promote the buying of American war bonds during the Fourth Liberty Loan, September 28 - October 19, 1918. The German Imperial Chancellor admitted in a Reichstag speech that Germany disregarded international law in invading Belgian territory. Belgian diplomatic papers to this effect are included to the left. A letter between two Belgian diplomats in August 1914 relays that the German Imperial Chancellor has admitted that Germany disregarded international law when it invaded Belgian territory. US WWI Lithographs were used during 1917 and 1918 to encourage citizens to buy Liberty Bonds, special charitable appeals, conserve food and goods and enforce patriotism. Since the federal government had banned commercial radio, the posters were needed to spread these messages. Many of the works were commissioned by well-known artists of the day. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS

20" x 30"

Excellent Condition with no tears. It has a plexiglass frame with a cardboard backing. It is loose from the cardboard