{"product_id":"carver-build-future-victory-bonds-1943","title":"George Washington Carver 1943 | Build Future Victory Bonds","description":"\u003cp\u003eA golden portrait of George Washington Carver emerges from a red brick wall, framed within an ornate bronze plaque bearing his famous quote: \"Without vision there is no hope. Protect your country...and your future.\" Bold white lettering declares \"BUILD FOR THE FUTURE\" while ivy climbs the weathered brick backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommissioned by the US Treasury in 1943, designed by William Charles Kautz as part of the home front Victory Bonds campaign. This stands as one of the rarest examples of American World War II posters featuring a person of colour, celebrating George Washington Carver as a symbol of scientific excellence during an era of segregation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Carver (1864-1943) transformed American agriculture through his research into crop rotation and alternative crops like peanuts. Born into slavery, he became a renowned scientist whose innovations helped Southern farmers transition away from cotton dependency, building economic foundations that would endure for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRendered as an archival print on 200gsm Enhanced Matte paper, preserving the warm brick textures and golden metallic tones of the original 1943 lithograph. A significant piece for collectors of African American history, World War II home front materials, or anyone drawn to the intersection of science, social progress, and wartime communication design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Poster Archives","offers":[{"title":"A4","offer_id":63743851266425,"sku":"VPA-13216-A4","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3","offer_id":63743851299193,"sku":"VPA-13216-A3","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2","offer_id":63743851331961,"sku":"VPA-13216-A2","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70cm","offer_id":63743851364729,"sku":"VPA-13216-50x70cm","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1","offer_id":63743851397497,"sku":"VPA-13216-A1","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100cm","offer_id":63743851430265,"sku":"VPA-13216-70x100cm","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0","offer_id":63743851463033,"sku":"VPA-13216-A0","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/1139\/4937\/files\/Propaganda-GeorgeWashingtonCarver-VictoryBonds-BuildFuture-1943__VPA-13216.jpg?v=1781191077","url":"https:\/\/vintageposterarchives.com\/products\/carver-build-future-victory-bonds-1943","provider":"Vintage Poster Archives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}