La Libera America Cartoon

Italy, 1944

27 x 40 in (69 x 102 cm)

ID #FF12E-PK11-08CB

This Italian political cartoon shows a tired, poor-looking man shining the shoes of a disgruntled, well-dressed Uncle Sam, whose hand rests on a globe to show his dominance over the world. Behind the shoe-shining man stands his wife and son, who both look pained. Text underneath the drawing reads, "Free America promises money and work to Italians; but if 12 million of it unemployed workers live on welfare, what work can it spare for conquered peoples if not servitude and dishonor?"

Artist: Coscia

Condition: Good; only slight discoloration and folding around edges. Note that this poster is also available linen-backed.

500-1000 America army Italy jobs original poster political poster propaganda size-27-x-40 vintage war

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