1943 Ad Republic Steel WWII Children Church Choir Christian Soldiers Metals SEP6

This is an original 1943 World War II color print ad for Republic Steel of Cleveland, Ohio.

CONDITION

This 68+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.75 x 12.75 inches; 25 x 32 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 Crockwell, Douglass. Artist signature in print - top left of image.

Spencer Douglass Crockwell

Spencer Douglass Crockwell (1904-1968) was an American artist hailing from Columbus, Ohio. However, he received his formal art education at the St. Louis School of Fine Art. Crockwell was most recognized for his paintings, fresco murals, illustrations and mosaics, as well as his modernism and realism styles. His works primarily centered on figures, genre, interior views and historical subjects. CrockwellÕs art has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and more. He was affiliated with the Allied Artists of America and the Society of Illustrators.

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, War Bonds, War Stamps, Singing, Religious, Music Teacher, Piano Playing, Alloys, Metallurgical, Industrial Manufacturing, War Production

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