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WWII "Erase That Face" Anti-Hitler Poster
WWII "Erase That Face" Anti-Hitler Poster
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Description

American. 1940s. Artist unknown. The poster was promoted by Henry Disston & Sons. Inc., a prominent family of saw makers. Disston was once the leading maker of saws in the world. The poster shows a soldier hitting a caricature of Adolf Hitler with a tool, showing that tools are weapons that could "erase" people like Hitler. The stamp on the back is from "The Hamilton Fdy. & Mach. Co." a foundry located in Harrison, Ohio. Disston crest, at lower right. Stamped, "The Hamilton Fdy. & Mach. Co. Nov 23, 1942", on back.

Size
13.75" x 10.25".

Condition
Overall great condition. Shows some scuffs, original folds from mailing and minor creases. Pencil marking on word "Tools".

Medium
Colour lithograph.

Provenance
From the Howie Meyer Legacy Collection.

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WWII "Erase That Face" Anti-Hitler Poster

Estimate CA$200 - CA$300
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Starting Price CA$25
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