{"product_id":"john-wilkes-booth-wanted-poster-art-print-redkalion","title":"John Wilkes Booth Wanted Poster Art Print | RedKalion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis art print reproduces the historic John Wilkes Booth wanted poster, a crucial document issued by the United States War Department on April 20, 1865, following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The poster, with its stark typography and urgent tone, captures the immediate national manhunt for Booth and his conspirators, offering a tangible connection to one of America's most pivotal moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Context of the John Wilkes Booth Wanted Poster\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted and distributed widely across the country, this wanted poster served as both a law enforcement tool and a piece of public propaganda. It details Booth's physical description, the $100,000 reward, and the charges of murder, reflecting the government's determination to bring the perpetrators to justice during the tumultuous post-Civil War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign and Typographic Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poster's design is characterized by its utilitarian aesthetic, featuring bold, condensed typefaces and minimal ornamentation. This visual directness was intended to convey authority and urgency, making it an effective medium for mass communication in the 19th century. As a historical artifact, it provides insight into the era's printing techniques and public messaging strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrint Specifications \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e 75×100 cm \/ 30×40″, 40×50 cm \/ 16×20″, 21×29.7 cm \/ 8×12″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaper Finishing:\u003c\/b\u003e Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAcid-Free:\u003c\/b\u003e pH above 7 to prevent yellowing over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaper Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 250 gsm (110 lb) | Thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSustainable Paper:\u003c\/b\u003e FSC-certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRedKalion's premium reproduction of the John Wilkes Booth wanted poster ensures archival quality, allowing historians, educators, and enthusiasts to display this significant piece of American history with confidence in its longevity and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedKalion","offers":[{"title":"21x29.7 cm \/ 8x12\"","offer_id":51368574320928,"sku":"John-Wilkes-Booth-Wanted-Poster-Art-Print-|-RedKalion-SML","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":51368574353696,"sku":"John-Wilkes-Booth-Wanted-Poster-Art-Print-|-RedKalion-MED","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75x100 cm \/ 30x40″","offer_id":51368574386464,"sku":"John-Wilkes-Booth-Wanted-Poster-Art-Print-|-RedKalion-LRG","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/9574\/8896\/files\/John-Wilkes-Booth-Wanted-Poster-Art-Print-_-RedKalion.webp?v=1774270036","url":"https:\/\/redkalion.com\/products\/john-wilkes-booth-wanted-poster-art-print-redkalion","provider":"RedKalion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}