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1943 Mournful Melodies Watch Out for Bobby Traps WWII Newspaper Cartoon Poster
1943 Mournful Melodies Watch Out for Bobby Traps WWII Newspaper Cartoon Poster

1943 Mournful Melodies Watch Out for Bobby Traps WWII Newspaper Cartoon Poster

$ 92.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Vintage original, folded as issued with light handling wear and modest toning from age, overall very good
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    Date: 1943
    Artist: Unknown
    Size (in): 47” x 35”
    Size (cm): 119.5 x 89
    Condition: B+
    Linen backed: No
    This is an original WWII NEWSMAP poster prepared and distributed by the Army Orientation Course, Special Service Division of the United States War Department. This WWII poster draws inspiration from the Merry Melodies animated cartoon short films produced by Warner Bros. to deliver the deadly serious message about the dangers of bobby traps on the battlefield. The artist is not identified by the artwork looks very similar to the Merry Melodies cartoons produced by Warner Brothers. This is a double sided poster with the verso featuring photos and war news from Europe and the Pacific for the week of September 23 to 30, 1943.
    This poster was issued folded and will ship that way and shows light handling wear and some toning from age. Overall condition is very good for this vintage original.