{"product_id":"christmas-overseas-gifts","title":"Christmas Overseas Gifts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful World War II poster from the U.S. Army and Navy Postal Services captures the ingenious way the military maintained morale during wartime: a jolly Santa Claus wearing an Army helmet, cheerfully reminding Americans to mail their Christmas packages early. Created in mid-1945 as the war in the Pacific continued, this public service announcement urged families to wrap securely, address correctly, and mail between September 15 and October 15 to ensure gifts reached servicemen overseas in time for the holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design brilliantly balances wartime practicality with holiday warmth. Santa holds a package addressed to 'Pvt. John T. Jones' at an APO address, making the message personal and immediate. The bold red-orange background, military seals, and clear bullet points transform what could be dry postal regulations into an engaging visual appeal. The artist, signed simply 'Graves,' demonstrates the skilled commercial illustration that characterized government wartime communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the Recruiting Publicity Bureau with a print run of 300,000 copies, this poster represents the massive home front effort to support troops abroad. A wonderful piece of WWII Americana that speaks to both the sacrifices and the enduring holiday spirit of the Greatest Generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.0\" x 21.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Original fold lines have been restored. Areas of touch up along folds. Blemishing in lower left corner. Wear near corners. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44448179585139,"sku":"P7025","price":528.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_f7120961-a5fc-4f96-83df-22351977e1b5.jpg?v=1786049141","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/christmas-overseas-gifts","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}