This is one of a series of World War I propaganda posters done by the U.S. Food Administration to encourage Americans on the homefront to conserve food products. In this case wheat which was used in the production of bread. As explained by Joanne Lamb Hayes, author of “Grandma’s Wartime Kitchen,” “There was a feeling that the troops deserved white bread, and the rest of us could add cornmeal or rye flour.” The poster was created by artist Harvey Dunn in 1917 and features a fantastic illustration of American soldiers charging over a hill while being shelled by German forces. The poster has been linen backed to preserve and protect it. Measures approximately: 58 ½ x 38 ½ inches (includes linen backing). Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

Very fine as an original WWI homefront poster which has been conservation mounted on linen. The colors are strong and vivid. Displays nicely.