1942 The Present With A Future Buy War Bonds Dehn Christmas Santa Claus WWII

Date: 1942 Artist: Dehn, Adolph Size (in): 28” x 22” Size (cm): 71.1 x 55.9 Condition: A Linen backed: No This whimsical Christmas themed WWII poster was created by Minnesota born artist Adolph Dehn and issued in 1942 to help promote the sale of war bonds. Dehn depicts a jolly Santa Claus character driving his sleigh over a pastoral countryside winter scene. Instead of dispensing toys to the good little girls and boys this Santa is giving out war bonds. The poster’s title The Present With A Future – Buy War Bonds reminds us that war bonds did indeed make excellent Christmas presents. This vintage original poster is folded as issued and looks pretty well unused with no tape or pinholes and only the slight evidence of handling. The original colors are strong retained and overall condition is excellent.