[Sanford, Maine]: Sanford High School, [circa 1946].
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Unbound. 15 large and colorful hand-painted posters. Each is approximately 14" x 20". Poster paint on artists board. There is some modest rubbing, light soiling, and edgewear, all of the examples are very good or better. 13 of the artists, each one a high school girl, have signed their work on the verso; two are unsigned. The art promotes American Legion themes: selling poppies made by disabled vets, the plight of disabled military personal (especially amputees), battle scenes, medical scenes, cemetery scenes; one represents a dove of peace clutching a poppy. It seems likely that all of the artists were girls who attended Sanford High School in Sanford, Maine (stated on all of the signed posters). A stark reminder that even on the home front each citizen, including high school students, is expected to play their part. Visually striking remembrances of the horrors and aftermath of war, remarkable to find altogether, and frankly, pretty wonderful. A complete list available upon request.
Item #389619
