Treat ‘Em Rough, Join The Tanks – United States Tank Corps 1917

In 1917, , the Committee of Public Information was created to galvanise public opinion to support the war effort. To enhance its goals, artists and illustrators were called upon to produce images that could be cheaply printed for propaganda purposes. Most all facets of the war effort were advertised: services recruitment, industrial production, ship building, food production, bond and war savings stamps sales, patriotism, the Red Cross, the YMCA and YWCA and more.

One artist, August William Hutaf created this iconic recruitment poster for WWI Tank Corps. It encouraged men to join the US Tank Corps, which was a relatively new unit at the time and under the command of  Captain George S. Patton. In 2013, an original copy of this poster sold for $1,725.

Our posters are carefully and professionally created from vintage originals. Whilst great care is taken in the production of these posters, we also try to maintain a vintage feel, so there may be small imperfections, fold marks, scuffs, tears or marks that were part of the original poster master. If these do appear they should be visible on the larger views of the item on this listing. The originals of many of the posters we offer can cost many thousands of pounds, so whilst these posters look great, especially framed and mounted on a wall, they are intended as a fun, affordable reproductions and not intended fine art prints.

The 50x70cm version has been specially produced to be used in conjunction with Ikea’s 50x70cm Ribba picture frame which currently retails for around £12. So you can bag a print and frame for a great price.