American Committee for Relief in the Near East Poster

U.S.A., 1918

26 x 20 in (66 x 51 cm)

ID #LB30X20WARTABLE-S

"Lest we Perish / Campaign for $30,000,000 / American Committee for Relief in the Near East / Armenia - Greece - Syria - Persia"

The American Committee for Relief in the Near East was established in 1915, and actively raised money to aid civilians affected by WWI. Later known as the Near East Foundation, the organization supplies relief in 16 countries today. This poster features a young girl dressed in a traditional costume with arms outstretched.

Artist: Ethel Fraklin Betts

Publisher: Conwell Graphic Companies

Year: c. 1918

Condition: Restoration efforts visible along the top right-hand corner as well as paper creasing and surface scratching of paper. Please enlarge image by clicking on the picture to better see the condition.

This poster is linen backed on canvas. Email us at postermuseum@gmail.com for more details.

250-500 economy industry near east original poster propaganda size-26-x-20 united states vintage vintage poster war war relief world war i wwi