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

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.
World War II Poster, "We'll Take Care of the Rising Sun, You take Care of Rising Prices," circa 1943