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Cardinal Mercier

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This WWI-era food rationing poster features a portrait of Cardinal Mercier of Belgium. Designed by renowned illustrator George John Illion, the poster urges American citizens to conserve wheat, meat, fats, and sugar for the people of France, Belgium, and Italy. This linen-backed print dates to circa 1917, shortly after the United States entered the war.

Date: c. 1917
Dimensions: 27.75" x 20.50"
Condition: Conservation mounted on linen. Light creases and an upper tear have been beautifully restored.

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Condition

Conservation mounted on linen. Light creases and an upper tear have been beautifully restored.

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Dimensions

27.75 x 20.5 in

Cardinal Mercier

Lot 0049

Estimate $125-$275Mar 31, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

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