Lot 161
[World War I] "I Want You For The Navy" by Howard Chandler Christy. 1917, 40½ x 25½ in. Printer: Forbes, Boston. Linen backed. At the bottom is: "Promotion For Anyone Enlisting, Apply Any Recruiting Station Or Postmaster." The "Christy Girl" jauntily posed in this poster, Helen O'Neill, was a civilian employee of the Navy who enlisted as soon as women were permitted. When women reservists were allowed in the Marine Corps, O'Neill transferred and became Deputy Director of the Women Marines, eventually retiring as a lieutenant colonel. A beautiful poster.
Theofiles Plate C3.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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