Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: The seeds of victory insure the fruits of peace.

Barcode: 59157

Image Number: 59157.0001

Brief Description: World War I poster representing the American gardner as a woman in overalls and hat with a hoe holding an American flag. Included is a parade of anthropomorphized vegetable such as potatoes and carrots contributing to the war effort. The National War Garden Commission offered a free book on how to start a war garden or later known as "Victory" gardens.

Creator: Barney, Maginel Wright, 1877 - 1966

Publisher: National War Garden Commission,

Date/Date Range: 1919

Publishing Location: Washington, DC

Language: English

Type: Posters

Material Type: Paper

Dimensions: 75 x 58 cm

Historical Context: The poster aimed to encourage Americans to contribute to the war effort by planting and harvesting their own fruits and vegetables which would allow more resources to be sent to the troops overseas. 

LC Call Number: HD 256 1919.E5

OCLC: 1534291027

Subjects: AgricultureWorld War, 1914-1918

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