Poster Print : Liberty Loan, Preparing the Bonds at Washington U. S. A 1917

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Liberty Loan, Preparing the Bonds at Washington U. S. A 1917

Women worker at the bureau printing presses, bonds had to go through lots of processes before the finish result was ready to be purchased by the public. Date: 1917

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Media ID 23034494

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Allied Bond Bonds Bureau Certificates Citizens Financial Liberty Loan Preparing Presses Printing Process Saving Support Washington Worker Securities

A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating Poster Print featuring "Liberty Loan, Preparing the Bonds at Washington U.S.A 1917" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This historic image showcases the dedication of women workers operating printing presses, meticulously crafting bonds that underwent numerous processes before becoming available to the public. Transport yourself to this pivotal moment in history and bring a touch of nostalgia into your home or office decor.

Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 30.6cm x 42.6cm (12" x 16.8")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the industrious spirit of the United States' collective effort during World War I, as depicted in a photograph of women workers at the Washington Bureau preparing Liberty Loan Bonds in 1917. The First World War, also known as the Great War, had been raging in Europe since 1914, and the United States joined the conflict in April 1917. To finance the war effort, the government launched a series of Liberty Loans, asking citizens to purchase war bonds as a patriotic duty and a means of supporting the Allied forces. The process of producing these financial securities was a meticulous one, requiring numerous stages to ensure the bonds were ready for public purchase. In this photograph, women workers are seen diligently operating the printing presses at the Washington Bureau. The bonds undergo various processes, including printing, cutting, and folding, before they are ready to be distributed and sold. These women, dressed in simple work attire, are a testament to the critical role that ordinary citizens played in the war effort, both on the home front and abroad. Their determined expressions and focused gaze convey a sense of unity and purpose, as they contribute to the larger cause of saving certificates for the government. The Liberty Loans were a resounding success, with the public eager to demonstrate their support for the war effort by purchasing the bonds. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the collective spirit that characterized the United States' involvement in World War I and the crucial role that women played in the war effort, both in the production of these financial securities and in the broader context of the war.

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