c.1920 Choke 'em! Service Series No. 44 World War 1 Poster

Date: c.1920 
Artist: Unknown     
Size (in): 13.5” x 11”
Size (cm): 34.3 cm x 28 cm
Condition: A-
Linen backed: Yes

This vintage original c.1920 “Service Series” poster was created for the United States Army.  These Service Series posters were used to boost ethics and morality in US Army training in the 1920s.  This poster is No. 44 in the series and features a soldier bending over to choke a puffy figure with the label, "Hot Air Rumors" with another figure of "Idle Talk Propaganda" in the background. The poster is printed in red, "Choke ém!".  

This original antique poster is on the original linen backing with just light handling wear and some toning from age.  The linen backing shows some foxing not affecting the front side.  Overall condition is very good.