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Poster commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. Bold red and white stripes spell out “LEXINGTON,” with “1775” and “1975” in blue above. A blue silhouette of a rifleman in a target appears below, along with Captain Parker’s quote: “Stand your ground... let it begin here.”

1975 Lexington Bicentennial 02

U.S.A, 1975

40 x 30 in (102 x 76 cm)

ID #FF11C-PK7-T

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"Stand Your ground / Don't fire unless fired upon / But if they mean to have a war / Let it begin here / Captain Parker "

 

Designed by Ruth Evans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. The battles, which took place on April 19, 1775, were the first of the American Revolutionary War.

Artist: Ruth Evans

Condition: Good; Please note a piece missing on the right border and minor tears along the border

Material: Paper

Please note that all sizes are approximate. Available in different condition elsewhere on the website. 

100-250 1975 Contemporary Graphic design Lexington Bicentennial poster Ruth Evans size-40x30 vintage poster War

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