1944 Print Reginald Marsh Veterans Service Center New York Michigan Soldiers FZ7

This is an original 1944 halftone print of men sitting at the Veterans Service Center in New York City. The caption writes, "These veterans are waiting for and will get expert information, vocational counsel, referral to jobs, medical examinations, help in applying for government benefits. In many areas such centralization of all types of service may be impractical, so the U. S. Retraining and Reemployment Administration encourages each locality to work out its own way of coordinating veterans' aid."

CONDITION

This 67+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is printing on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 9 x 6.25 inches; 23 x 16 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 Marsh, Reginald.

Reginald Marsh

Reginald Marsh (1898-1954) was an American painter noted for his depictions of vaudeville, burlesque dancers, the Bowery, and Coney Island. He worked often in tempera, watercolor, oil and ink. He was very popular during the 1920s and 1930s, and produced work for the New York Daily News, and Fortune Magazine. He became a teacher at the Art Students League of New York, and ran a summer camp where Roy Lichtenstein attended. His artwork can be seen at the New York Public Library, William Benton Museum of Art, and the Middendorf Gallery.

Keywords specific to this image: wartime, military, war, Chicago, Detroit, Illinois, Michigan

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