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You Can Help

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World War I poster featuring a young woman sitting in a chair knitting. The symbol of the Red Cross is in the upper left corner. The poster reads: "You can help, American Red Cross."

Date Created:
1918

Publication Information

Date Created 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 51 x 78 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection World War I posters, circa 1914-circa 1918
Call Number PH 6030 (7) N1.7

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0145IQ
Legacy ID
WHi 128880

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