
Description
Original World War I U.S. Navy recruitment poster created in 1917 by the American illustrator Howard Chandler Christy. The poster features a woman dressed in a Navy uniform with the slogan GEE!! I WISH I WERE A MAN and a call to action urging men to enlist in the Navy. Dimensions are 23 inches high by 35 inches wide. Condition includes a stain in the upper left corner and tears along the edges. Printed by Posters, Inc. Holyoke, MA 01040. This iconic piece embodies the patriotic recruiting efforts of the era.
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Shipping: Local pick-up or buyer-arranged welcome. In-house shipping is available.
**NOTE** For Live Auctioneers bidders, Live Shipping is available but the price is more than likely a lot more expensive than in-house shipping. To choose in-house shipping choose self-arranged shipping at checkout and we will process the sale as in-house shipping and a separate invoice will be sent via the Shipping Saint system.
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World War I U.S. Navy Recruitment Poster by Howard Chandler Christy
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Feb 14, 2026 12:00 AM ESTGurnee, IL, United States
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