"ABC of Victory Gardens"

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Artifact Overview

During World War II, Americans supported the war effort by planting "Victory Gardens" in backyards and vacant lots. The vegetables they grew helped feed those on the homefront, leaving commercially-grown food more available for soldiers on the battlefront. By 1943, over 18 million gardeners produced 40% of the vegetables grown in America, aided by booklets like this one.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

1943

Subject Date

1943

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.8.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.875 in
Width: 5.875 in
Depth: 0.188 in

"ABC of Victory Gardens"