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# Original 1918 WWI Red Cross Poster - "The America of Tomorrow" by Blanche Greer
Up for sale is a 100% authentic, guaranteed original first-edition printing of the historic 1918 World War I American Red Cross home front poster titled: **"The America of Tomorrow: The Red Cross Fosters Community Health."**
Beautifully illustrated by renowned period artist Blanche Greer, this striking poster features a compassionate public health nurse cradling an infant alongside a young child. Issued at the tail end of the war, this specific campaign was heavily utilized to recruit civilian nursing forces during the height of the 1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic, making it a highly significant piece of both military and medical history.
### 📐 Item Specifications:* **Year of Release:** 1918* **Artist:** Blanche Greer (Signed in matrix, lower right)* **Printer Markings:** "2" printed in the lower-left margin border* **Exact Dimensions:** 29 1/2" x 19 1/2"* **Paper Status:** Unbacked (Original raw paper, exactly as found)
### 🔍 Condition Report:This is an authentic vintage poster over 100 years old. It presents beautifully with gorgeous, deep sepia tones and an incredibly clean main graphic area.* **Water Damage:** None. The paper fibers are completely free of moisture stains, warping, or mildew.* **Flaws to Note:** Standard handling wear appropriate for its age. There are some mild crinkles along the top and bottom borders, and a single notable tear on the middle-left edge margin that extends slightly past the border trim into the dark background matrix (please see close-up photos for exact placement).
This poster has never been linen-backed or restored, offering a fantastic candidate for archival framing or professional restoration.
*Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they serve as the ultimate confirmation of condition. Feel free to reach out with any questions.