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Auction History Result 6j023 Y.M.C.A. AT THE SIGN OF THE RED TRIANGLE 24x38 WWI war poster '17 fight for character! Date Sold 1/24/2013 Sold For: Login or Register to see sold price. An Original Vintage Unfolded World War I Poster (measures 24" x 38" [61 x 97 cm]) (Learn More) Y.M.C.A. at the Sign of the Red Triangle, the 1917 U.S. World War I (WWI) Home Front charity poster ("The Y.M.C.A. keeps the home ties from breaking"; "Think what it means during the bitter, discomforting days to have the Y.M.C.A. hut --- a home where our boys can safely spend the off duty hours of temptation --- a warm friendly social center where they can rest"; "Write to loved ones"; "Play games"; "Secure refreshments and necessities"; "Read; enjoy music, motion pictures and other entertainments"; "And find in the secretary a Christian friend"; "Our boys are out there 'somewhere' ready to make the supreme sacrifice for us. Will you sacrifice to help the Y.M.C.A. maintain this touch for them? They are fighting for your freedom. Will you help fight for their character?"; "The expense of conducting this work here and overseas is enormous. At least $35,000,000 needed to carry it to July 1, 1918. $6,000 will provide a Hut in this country, $15,000 in France. Perhaps you can furnish one or more. Surely you can give something. National Campaign, November 11 to 19"; "Money can be turned over to the Y.M.C.A. with every confidence it will be expended scientifically and along lines acceptable to soldiers, writes U.S. Army General"; "Help take the red triangle to our boys"; "Many will give their lives -- All can give their money") encouraging people to give to the Y.M.C.A and featuring John F. Butler art of soldiers going to a Y.M.C.A. building for hot cocoa. Artist: John F. Butler Condition: very good. There are some creases and areas of tattering around the edges of the poster with some repaired with tape from the back. The poster is otherwise in nice condition, especially considering its age! Learn More about condition grades 
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