Lot 0514

COLORED SOLDIER WWI WELCOME HOME POSTER [AFRICAN AMERICANA]

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COLORED SOLDIER WWI WELCOME HOME POSTER [AFRICAN AMERICANA]

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Extremely rare WWI chromolithograph poster titled at bottom 'Welcome Home', scene of an African American soldier coming home to his family, a portrait of Abraham Lincoln portrait and an American flag hang on the wall in the background. The print is framed in a partially gilt frame and contains a piece of lace at the top. A small tear exists at the bottom margin, chipped edges. The poster is trimmed about 2 inches at the top, lace is covering that part. Overall framed size 23 x 28 inches, viewing size is approximately 16 x 18 inches. Most likely published by Renesch or Gustrine, 1918.

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COLORED SOLDIER WWI WELCOME HOME POSTER [AFRICAN AMERICANA]

Name: COLORED SOLDIER WWI WELCOME HOME POSTER [AFRICAN AMERICANA]
SKU: 159127071
Price: 440 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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