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Sindelar UNCLE SAM NEEDS THAT EXTRA SHOVELFUL Coa

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This original World War One poster is part of a large collection we are selling during this auction. The posters in this group have been carefully stored for the past century and form an impressive, unique collection. Browse other lots in this auction to view more pieces - buy more than one item and save on shipping. The shadow of Uncle Sam stands over a factory worker shoveling coal into an oven. The imagery is in stark oranges & yellows on a black background

Title: Uncle Sam Needs that extra Shovelful
Artist: F. Sindelar
Printer: NA
Year: c1918
Dimensions: 20" by 27.5"

Condition/Details: Additional main body text includes: Help Uncle Sam to Win the War by following these Directions: 1. Fire small amounts of coal often. 2. Keep fuel bed even by putting coal on thin spots. Avoid raking and slicing. 3. Keep fuel bed about six inches thick. 4. Look out for air leaks in brickwork. 5. Increase or decrease steam pressure by opening or closing draft damper in uptake. 6. Clean fires when the demand for steam is small, and while cleaning have the draft damper partly closed. Additional margin text includes: United States Fuel Administration This bright, vivid poster shows beautifully and has some light creasing and wear concentrated at the edges. This poster has never been folded, nor has it ever been taped or pinned. Truly a remarkable find in this condition.The shipping cost (within the lower 48 states) will be: $8.50

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