Vintage Sexist Poster, World War 1 Propaganda Poster Print, Us Navy Recruitment Vintage Poster 1917

Vintage Sexist Print Propaganda Poster From World War 1 (1917)



Chandler Christys “I Wish I Were a Man” poster is a great example of the artists well-known strategy of illustrating rosy-cheeked, red-lipped, attractive women to draw the attention of young heterosexual men to join the military. This particular “Christy Girl,” as they were commonly known, provocatively combines masculine and feminine features to flirtatiously compel men to enlist in the Navy. In having her state “GEE! I WISH I WERE A MAN,” the poster not only suggests that joining the military is an opportunity for men to become more sexually attractive to the opposite sex, but that the decision not to enlist is emasculating. The poster questions the manhood of male viewers who have not enlisted by showing a petite woman who would gladly join the Navy if permitted. The strategy to coerce military service by questioning the masculinity of the viewer is reinforced by the smaller, less obvious text at the bottom of the image stating “BE A MAN AND DO IT.”

POSTER & SHIPPING INFORMATION:

This listing is for posters of various sizes, 12 x 18, 16 x 24, and giant 24 x 36 inches. Choose your size :-).

They are perfect for framing and are print quality.

We also do many other posters, calendars, prints and wall art. Check out the listings in our shop. If what you want isn't there let us know and we'll do our
best to accommodate you! We can do custom prints/posters/canvases/wall art.

We also have other retro posters of world maps, pin ups girls, actors and actresses of the silver screen here:This is a uniquely restored enhanced image to get the most wonderful print possible.

All images used have been retouched to remove any major imperfections and then enhanced for digital printing.

The images are of the highest quality and 300 dpi.

The poster would look great on your wall, or as a present, also great for framing.

• Size of poster is 12 x 18, 16 x 24, 24 x 36 inches. Please choose your size.
• Beautiful prints, printed on state of the art printers
• Shipped from the UK for UK customers. We have a distribution center in the UK, mainly using Royal Mail, FEDex or UPS.
• Shipped from the USA for USA customers. We have distribution centers in the USA too, mainly using FEDex, UPS or DHL
• Shipped from the EU for EU customers. We have a distribution centers Germany, France and other EU states
• Digitally enhanced and remastered images
• Printed on high quality premium matte 170gsm finished paper. .


It comes carefully packed, rolled in a cardboard fitted tube for posters above 8 x 12 (A4) size, and flat sturdy cardboard packaging for anything below A4 size.