Reproduction World War II Poster, "We Can Do It!," 1998
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1998
Subject Date
circa 1942
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original print by by J. Howard Miller, produced by Westinghouse for the War Production Co-Ordinating Committee. Reproduction print published and distributed by National Women's History Project, Windsor, California.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2002.196.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Robert Viol.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 24 in
Width: 18 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten script in ink upper right: Geraldine Hoff Doyle
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