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You Are Wanted By the U.S. Army
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Poster with an illustration of an officer (General Pershing?) on a horse, turning around in the saddle and pointing towards the viewer. Text reads: "You Are Wanted by the U.S. Army. 660 Market St. San Francisco or any Army recruiting station."
1914
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1914 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 69 x 102 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | World War I posters, circa 1914-circa 1918 |
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| Call Number | M2004-052.7 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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