c.1920 The World Will Never Forget What They Did Service Series Memorial Day Harry S. Mueller

Date: c.1920 
Artist: Mueller, Harry S.     
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 Harry S. Mueller, Major - Infantry.  These Service Series posters were used to boost ethics and morality in US Army training in the 1920s.  This poster is titled MEMORIAL DAY in the series and features a female angel kneeling with her hands across her heart in a cemetery with graves decorated with wreaths of roses and American flags with a row of trees on both sides of the cemetery leading to a church and the date MAY 30. The title reads, "THE WORLD WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT THEY DID - IT IS FOR THE LIVING TO CONSECRATE THEMSELVES TO THE UNFINISHED TASK," a quote by Abraham Lincoln.   

Harry S. Mueller’s signature appears printed in the lower left corner of the image area.  

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.