The Seeds of Victory Insure the Fruits of Peace – Maginel Wright Enright (1919) – Patriotic Poster Print

Maginel Wright Enright’s The Seeds of Victory Insure the Fruits of Peace was created in 1919 for the National War Garden Commission, promoting the cultivation of home gardens in the United States in the final years of World War I and its aftermath. Victory gardens were encouraged as a way for civilians to supplement the food supply, conserve commercial food for the military and Allies, and contribute to the broader war effort. The poster’s optimistic message connects this practical act of gardening with the promise of peace and prosperity after the conflict.

Enright presents a cheerful young gardener carrying a hoe and standing proudly among an animated crop of smiling vegetables, with an American flag tucked behind her. The whimsical anthropomorphism gives the otherwise practical subject an almost storybook quality, while her sturdy overalls and broad straw hat emphasize the dignity of agricultural work. A warm yellow field surrounds the central illustration, contrasting with the blues, reds, and greens of the figures and vegetables. The bold black headline, The Seeds of Victory Insure the Fruits of Peace, frames the image as both patriotic appeal and optimistic vision of the future. The result is a charming example of wartime poster art that promotes civilian participation through encouragement and humor rather than the more dramatic imagery common to military propaganda.

 

🖨️ Print features:

– Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction

– Paper weight: 189 g/m2

– For indoor use only

– Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.

– Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″

 

🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:

– Printed and shipped from the U.S.

– Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included

– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.

 

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