item details
NamePoster, 'Clear The Way!!'
ProductionHoward Christy; artist; September 1918; United States
Forbes; printing firm; September 1918; United States
United States Food Administration; commissioner
Forbes; printing firm; September 1918; United States
United States Food Administration; commissioner
Classificationpolitical posters
Materialsink, paper
Techniquescolour lithography
DimensionsOverall: 760mm (height), 506mm (length), 2mm (depth)
Registration NumberGH016599
Credit lineGift of Department of Defence, 1919
Overview
This American First World War poster is sexually provocative, using the famous 'Christy girl' who appeared in many similar posters.
The poster advertises the Fourth Liberty Loan which was launched on 28 September 1918, offering $6 billion in bonds at 4.25 percent.