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Wilkinson, J. Walter (1892-1988) Wilkinson, Walter G. (1917-1971) Wilkinson (Frederick), Virginia (1915-2007) J. Walter Wilkinson and his son Walter G. Wilkinson were popular illustrators of posters durong WWII, the images they created together were signed simply "Wilkinsons." Virginia Wilkinson was the daughter of J. Walter. While not considered an artist herself, she has been added because she was so frequently featured in many of the Wilkinsons' and J. Walter's work. Following the U.S. entry into the Second World War, the Wilkinsons donated their illustrating skills to the service of the U.S. Treasury for the promotion of Defense Bonds and Stamps, which raised money for the war effort. The Wilkinsons created five images for the Treasury, four of which were used. The rejected image featured President Roosevelt, who, faced re-election in 1944. Treasury officials believed the image of the president was too political for a War Bonds campaign and declined its use. Contact
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