United States World War I Food Posters
Auction: Collectors | Collectors - Day 2 | January 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Pair of US World War I food related posters including; 1.) US Food Administration poster with text ""Eat more corn, oats and rye products-- fish and poultry-- fruits, vegetables and potatoes, baked, boiled and broiled foods : Eat less wheat, meat, sugar and fats, to save for the Army and our allies". Artwork by L.N. Britton of a variety of foods and a whole fish on a table. Poster published by Heywood, Strasser & Voight Litho. Co. , New York, New York. Framed poster measures 28.5" x 20.5" (sight) and is housed in frame measuring 30.5" x 22.25". 2.) US Food Administration poster with text ""Food is Ammunition--Don't waste it". Artwork by John E. Sheridan of produce in basket with soldiers on horseback with American flag in background. Poster published by Heywood, Strasser & Voight Litho. Co. , New York, New York. Framed poster measures 28.75" x 20.5" (sight) and is housed in frame measuring 30.25" x 22.25". Poster frame exhibits some scraping to bottom rail of frame.