American propaganda poster about the need to aid Great Britain
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 27.000 inches (68.58 cm) | Width: 16.500 inches (41.91 cm)
Archival History
The poster was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2015.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, The Leonard and Evelyn Lauder Acquisition Fund
Funding Note: The acquisition of this artifact was made possible by the Leonard and Evelyn Lauder Acquisition Fund.
Funding Note: The cataloging of this artifact has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
Scope and Content
American propaganda poster created by artist Max Gordon and the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. It depicts a black boot with a swastika printed on the heel about to stomp on the Statue of Liberty.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poster depicting the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline with a Nazi boot hovering above it, preparing to stomp on the Statue of Liberty. Colors are red, white, blue and black. At top are the words, "Help Britain Defend America" and at the bottom are the words "Speed Production! Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies." The artist's name is printed in the lower left corner.
Genre
- Object
- Posters