World War II Poster, "Keep the Home Fires Burning," 1942
THF81830 / World War II Poster, "Keep the Home Fires Burning," 1942
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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
1942
Subject Date
1942
Creator Notes
Published for the War Production Board by the U.S. Bureau of Printing & Engraving
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.60.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 39.5 in
Width: 28 in
Inscriptions
Poster reads: Keep the home fires / burning / MORE PRODUCTION!
Printed at lower right: WAR PRODUCTION BOARD / WASHINGTON D.C. A-10
Printed at bottom: U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942- O -466107
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