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These Men Have Come Across
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Poster featuring an illustration of four sailors operating a ship's cannon. Two of the sailors are shirtless and are loading a shell into the breech. Another sailor is adjusting the cannon, and the other sailor is sighting a target. Poster text reads: "These Men Have COME ACROSS They Are At the Front NOW JOIN THEM ENLIST in the NAVY."
1917
Leyendecker, Francis X.
Publication Information
| Creator | Leyendecker, Francis X. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1917 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 54 x 28 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | World War I posters, circa 1914-circa 1918 |
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| Call Number | PH 6030 (7) E5.9 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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