World War I poster, Boost your Job!
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Title: Boost your Job! The booster uses a knocker to open the door, but the knocker never enters WHICH WILL YOU BE?
Issued by the National Industrial Conservation Movement. 30 Church Street, New York City.
Poster, c.1917.
Paper size 25 x 19 1/8" (63.6 x 48.5 cm).
The National Industrial Conservation Movement existed between 1914-1918. Publishing propaganda posters such as this was part of what they did to further motivate Americans laborers during the hardships of World War I. These types of posters would become incredibly popular during World War II.
In this poster the "knocker" is seen hammering a sign on the door of "opportunity." It reads "Don't try it, this is a tough job." The "booster" swings the door of "opportunity" wide open and marches in with confidence to find "success" and "more pay". Beside him a bird says, "This door is never locked to the Booster."
Issued by the National Industrial Conservation Movement. 30 Church Street, New York City.
Poster, c.1917.
Paper size 25 x 19 1/8" (63.6 x 48.5 cm).
The National Industrial Conservation Movement existed between 1914-1918. Publishing propaganda posters such as this was part of what they did to further motivate Americans laborers during the hardships of World War I. These types of posters would become incredibly popular during World War II.
In this poster the "knocker" is seen hammering a sign on the door of "opportunity." It reads "Don't try it, this is a tough job." The "booster" swings the door of "opportunity" wide open and marches in with confidence to find "success" and "more pay". Beside him a bird says, "This door is never locked to the Booster."
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Condition: Good condition, not linen backed.
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World War I poster, Boost your Job!
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