1933 Ad Metropolitan Life RARE James Montgomery Flagg - ORIGINAL SEP3

This is an original 1933 black and white print ad for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company by the president Frederick H. Ecker, located at One Madison Avenue, New York City, New York.

CONDITION

This 78+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light foxing and aging. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 x 13.5 inches; 27 x 34 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Flagg, James Montgomery. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

James Montgomery Flagg

James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) is perhaps best known for his iconic World War I recruitment poster, which featured a very serious Uncle Sam and the caption "I want YOU for U.S. army." Due to the costs of hiring a model, he ended up using his own face (with added age and goatee) for Uncle Sam. Beginning his career at the age of 12 when his work was featured in magazines such as LIFE, Flagg used his passion for art and comedy to create countless cartoons and illustrations which appeared in books, newspapers and advertising all over America.

Keywords specific to this image: Grandfather's clock Vintage Advertising

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