World War II Poster, "From Mine to Firing Line: More Production," 1942
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During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.
During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1942
Subject Date
1942
Creators
United States. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
United States. War Production Board
Creator Notes
Art by Monnast. Published by the U.S. Bureau of Printing & Engraving, for the War Production Board.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.60.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 40 in
Width: 28.5 in
Inscriptions
Print reads: from mine to firing line / MORE PRODUCTION. Printed on lower left: War Production Board / War Production Drive Headquarters / Washington, D.C. A-21 Printed at bottom: U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1942--O--488419