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🟥 Our Boys Need Sox – American Red Cross WWI Poster

Step back to the home front of World War I with this compelling American Red Cross propaganda poster, urging citizens to “Knit Your Bit” for the troops. Featuring a bold red cross, oversized knitting needles, and a half-finished pair of wool socks, this powerful design delivers a heartfelt message: “Our Boys Need Sox.”

This 1918-era poster is an extraordinary example of wartime home front art, blending graphic simplicity with emotional urgency. The call to action was clear—help keep the soldiers warm in harsh trench conditions by knitting socks and garments.

🧶 Highlights:

• Artist: Unknown
• Year: Circa 1917–1918
• Issued by: American Red Cross
• Campaign: “Knit Your Bit” volunteer movement
• Style: Bold, clean type and high-contrast imagery

📋 Details:

• Perfect for collectors of vintage war memorabilia and historic Red Cross artifacts
• A rare glimpse into American home front activism during WWI
• Strong visual impact with classic early 20th-century typography and design

Experience art that feels silky to the touch with our high-quality, lighter-weight, classic semi-glossy paper:

  • Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colors with a subtle shine.
  • Paper Weight: 170 gsm (65 lb), thickness: 0.19 mm (7.5 mils), sturdy and durable.
  • Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified or equivalent for sustainability.
  • Available Sizes: 29 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).

Learn about paper types and their unique textures and finishes here.

No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.

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Size

21×29.7 cm / 8×12", 30×45 cm / 12×18″, 40×60 cm / 16×24″, 60×90 cm / 24×36″

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