]> flagg_jm James Montgomery Flagg Drawing A description of the item at Syracuse University KM &su_name; &su_address; Jan 1997 Michele Combs 7 Oct 2008 English 10 Oct 2008 - converted to EAD (MRC) Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960. James Montgomery Flagg Drawing 1945 1 item (SC) One drawing by the American artist and illustrator. 2639544 English Biographical History

James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) was an American artist and illustrator. He worked in various media ranging from fine art painting to watercolors to cartooning, but is best remembered for his posters. He was the creator of the now-famous recruiting poster showing a top-hatted Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer, with the words "I want YOU."

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The James Montgomery Flagg Drawing consists of a single original watercolor, of Ebenezer Scrooge. The drawing was a Christmas greeting to his cousin Francis John Flagg and his wife Mildred Buchanan Flagg.

 Arrangement of the Collection

One item.

 Related Material

See also the Mildred Buchanan Flagg Papers. In addition, &scrc_name; has the papers of many important American artists and illustrators; please refer to &subjindex; for a complete listing.

 Subject and Genre Headings Art -- Illustrators Art -- PaintersFlagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960. Illustrators -- United States -- 20th century.Artists -- United States -- 20th century. Watercolors (paintings) Artists.Painters. Access Restrictions

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 Use Restrictions

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 Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

James Montgomery Flagg Drawing, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mildred Buchanan Flagg, 1970.

 Inventory Artwork Watercolor depicting Ebenezer Scrooge 1945 150