ROOSEVELT AS ASST. SECRETARY OF THE NAVY MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF CONNECTICUT POSTER.
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Winning Bid:
$259.60
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
14.25x22.5" on thin cardboard by "Calhoun Show Print, Hartford, Conn." C.1918. Poster was "Issued By Connecticut State Council Of Defense." Illustrated portrait above title "A Message To The Men And Women Of Connecticut." His message begins with line: "No Chain Is Stronger Than It's Weakest Link." In last paragraph, he applauds the state saying "In Washington We Appreciate The Remarkable Record Made By The State Of Connecticut; We Ask You To Keep Up The Good Work With The Help Of Ten Out Of Every Ten Of Your Citizens." A 1.75" tear at top center that just affects the top edge of portrait and restoration to bottom third w/minor touch ups and edge fill. VG. Historically significant and very early FDR poster. Mike Nichols Collection.
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