Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
A bloody hand print is used to signify the mark of Germany. The poster used the symbol as a tool to raise money for the American war effort through the sale Liberty Bonds.
The term "Hun" was used during both World War I and World War II as a derogatory word for a German solider. It is a reference to the nomadic culture of Eastern Europe and Central Asia who achieved military success under their leader "Attila the Hun" during the 5th Century A.D.
About This Item
- Title: "The Hun-His mark-Blot it out with Liberty Bonds" World War I poster, ca. 1918
- Creator: J. Allen St. John
- Creation Date: circa 1918
- Subject Date: circa 1918
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Locations:
- USA
- GER
- Media: Lithograph poster
- Dimensions: 108 cm x 71 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 463, #824A
- Collection: WPA broadsides relating to Maine, Massachusetts, and World War I
- Object Type: Text and Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Blood--1910-1920
- Hands--1910-1920
- Lithographs--Color--1910-1920
- War bonds & funds--1910-1920
- War posters--American--1910-1920
- World War, 1914-1918--Economic & industrial aspects--United States
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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