Details
Contributor Renesch, E. G., publisher.
Title True blue [graphic].
Publisher Chicago: E. G. Renesch
Publisher ILL. Chicago. 1919
Date 1919
Physical Description 1 print: color offset lithograph; sheet 51 x 41 cm (20 x 16 in.)
Description Poster commemorating the service of African American men during World War I. Shows an African American family gathered in a living room decorated with floral wall paper and looking at the framed portrait, hung above a fireplace, of an African American service man, likely the father of the family. In the right, the mother, attired in a beige sheath dress, holds a toddler attired in white pajamas in her arms while her daughter, attired in a white night gown, and holding a black baby doll in her left hand, stands next to her. The daughter stands in front of her older, seated brother. The older son, attired in a beige uniform, sits in an arm chair. The toddler and daughter reach and point toward the portrait on the wall. Decorative flags adorn the upper edge of the framed portrait showing the man in uniform. A fire burns in the fireplace and a portrait of George Washington, a portrait of Woodrow Wilson, a vase of flowers, a bust, and a clock adorn the mantle. On the wall to the right of the father's portrait, hangs a framed portrait of Abraham Lincoln. A patterned rug, a cat asleep by the fire, and a window displaying a service flag comprise the scene as well. Sheer curtains and a bowl-shaped vase of flowers also adorn the window.
Notes Name of publisher and date from copyright statement: [copyright symbol of "c" in circle] 1919 By E. G. Renesch, Chicago.
Description revised 2022.
Access points reviewed 2022.
Subject Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Portraits.
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Portraits.
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 -- Portraits.
African American families.
African American men -- Military service.
African American soldiers.
Black dolls.
Fireplaces.
Flags.
Living rooms.
Mantels.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, African American.
Presidents -- United States.
Genre Offset lithographs -- Color -- 1910-1920.
Posters -- 1910-1920.
Associated name Renesch, E. G., publisher.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| *GC - Soldiers [P.2016.61]
Accession number P.2016.61