c.1920 Police the old town Service Series 19 Gordon Grant

Date: c.1920 
Artist: Grant, Gordon     
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 by Gordon Grant, Capt. U.S.A.  These Service Series posters were used to boost ethics and morality in US Army training in the 1920s.  This poster is No. 19 in the Service Series and features a message about leadership of soldiers at home keeping towns orderly and clean, "Police the old town We don't stand for that in the Army, WHY HERE?" as a group of three older men surround a younger soldier pointing out the areas of need in the town.       

Gordon Grant’s signature appears printed in the lower left corner of the image area.  Gordon Grant was one of the most popular and prolific American artists of the first half of the 20th century.  He was mostly known for maritime watercolors and also produced posters for the United States military, illustrations for books and magazines and even did the artwork for the first ever Boy Scouts of America scouting manual. 

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