World War II Poster, "We'll Take Care of the Rising Sun, You take Care of Rising Prices," circa 1943
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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
circa 1943
Subject Date
circa 1943
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Distributed by Office of War Information (O.W.I.) for the Office of Economic Stabilization, Washington, D.C.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.60.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 22.75 in
Width: 16.25 in
Inscriptions
Printed at top of poster: WE'LL TAKE CARE OF / THE RISING SUN
Printed under image: YOU TAKE CARE OF RISING PRICES ...
Printed at bottom: Distributed by O.W.I. for the Office of Economic Stabilization.
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