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If I Fail He Dies
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World War I poster featuring two nurses in white gowns and hats. One of the women is behind a table preparing bandages, and the other woman is cradling a wounded soldier in her lap, and has her right hand reaching up in the air. Behind her is a scene of soldiers rushing onto a field carrying rifles and the American flag. The symbol of the Red Cross is in the center of the poster. The poster reads: "If I Fail He Dies, Work for the Red Cross."
1918
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1918 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 72 x 53 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | World War I posters, circa 1914-circa 1918 |
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| Call Number | PH 6030 (7) N1.5 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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