Original 1940s Red Cross "Learn to Swim" Poster and Kickboard

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Add a splash of history to your collection with this original 1940s American Red Cross "Learn to Swim" poster and vintage wooden kickboard. The poster boasts gloriously vivid colors, mounted on linen for preservation, capturing the essence of the Red Cross’s nationwide swimming safety campaign. Paired with the original Red Cross-marked kickboard, this set evokes the spirit of lifesaving education from decades past.

Additional Information

The Red Cross launched its swimming initiative to promote safety and swimming lessons, and this eye-catching poster exemplifies the drive of the time. The kickboard, with its sturdy wood construction and iconic red cross symbol, was a standard tool used during these lessons, making this combination not just a visual piece, but a tangible slice of history.