1860 Printing of Famous 18th-Century George Washington Recruitment Poster - "Take Notice, To All Brave, Healthy, Able Bodied, and Well-Disposed Young Men..."
New York: Charles Richardson, 1860. Folio. Very Good. Item #19266
"Take Notice, To All Brave, Healthy, Able Bodied, and Well-Disposed Young Men, in this Neighborhood, who have any Inclination to Join the Troops, Now raising Under General Washington, for the Defence of the LIBERTIES and INDEPENDENCE of the United States, Against the hostile Designs of Foreign Enemies, TAKE NOTICE,"
So reads one of the most famous and recognizable recruitment posters ever published in U.S. history. This poster is often misconstrued as a Revolutionary War recruitment poster but was actually created c.1798 to recruit volunteers for the potential war against France, the so-called Quasi War. Washington had recently finished his second Presidential term and was ready to once again take to the field to defend American Independence.
This reproduction was created in 1860 and published as part of a collection reproducing documents important in the history of the settling of the American continent.
The poster features 12 illustrated vignettes showing various positions of a soldier under arms. It highlights a bounty of "TWELVE dollars" and a "sufficient supply of good and handsome clothing" for potential recruits.
Mild age toning and rubbing, with minor loss to the words "To All" in the top line.
This historic piece, more than 160 years old, measures approximately 20" X 13 3/4" and is perfect for framing and display!
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