War posters were printed by governments in large quantities in the early 20th century, starting with WW1, to get a variety of messages and propaganda out (recruiting, conservation, secrecy etc). They can therefore be more affordable than you'd expect, and less prone to counterfeiting (except for the famous ones). Some of the most famous American images, such as Rosie the Riveter or Uncle Sam, were popularized by war posters.
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This amazing Library of Congress site includes about a hundred photo and document collections (see complete list) o… [more]
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