Skip to product information
1 of 1

Eat More - Eat Less

Eat More - Eat Less

ID# 1158
Britton
1917
20" x 28"
(51cm x 71cm)
Regular price $900 USD
Regular price Sale price $900 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

During World War I, posters were an essential way to get information out to the general population. This Original Vintage Poster was designed by L.N. Britton in 1917 for the World War I U.S. Food Administration. The image encourages the reader to eat certain items such as fish, potatoes, poultry, and boiled foods. It also emphasizes the need to consume less of other products such as wheat, meat, sugar, and fats. During the year 1917, President Woodrow Wilson created the U.S. Food Administration which operated in each state. The administration was created to conserve and supply the distribution of food during the war, facilitate transport of food, and retain governmental authority over food through voluntary agreements. There were multiple efforts made during the war to conserve food. Hoover stated that "Food, will win the war." With the support of the Council of Defense and other government organizations, he encouraged homeowners to sign pledges testifying to their efforts to conserve food. This resulted in ‘Meatless Mondays', ‘Porkless Saturdays' and so forth. The Food administration prevailed by combining patriotism and advertising; they so far as to create their own advertising section.

L.N. Britton was a Poster Artist for the WWI effort. He was born in 1858 and died in 1934. He designed posters for the U.S. government covering topics relating to work, enlistment, and food conservation. The posters designed during WWI were a way to push forward the agenda of the U.S. Government.

This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.

Shipping Info

We ship internationally and insure all deliveries. Learn about our methods for shipping & more.

FAQs

See answers to our most common questions, here

Looking to Sell?

We are always interested in acquiring special pieces. Let's get in touch!

View full details
Orangina Vintage Posters

What Does 'Original' Mean?

We only deal in original vintage posters, never reproductions. This means that every poster is from the original print run, in the year listed in the description. Everything we sell comes with an individually signed certificate of authenticity, which we fully guarantee.

Learn More
  • If there's anything you want to know about posters, vintage or more modern, there's nothing Mr Ross doesn't know. His open and friendly manner helps one to choose the most suitable material whether for decoration, investment or whatever... I can't recommend him highly enough.

    - Simon

  • Just wanted to say thanks for the poster. You sent it on Thursday and it was delivered the following Monday (nearly quicker than it took us to get home) to our house in Perth, Australia. We have just had it framed. We love it; it goes perfectly with the room.

    - Kasia & David

  • The Ross Gallery has the best selection of vintage posters I have ever seen. Seriously, if you are in the market, they are the people. And, they know everything there is to know about the posters' provenance.

    - James