World War II Poster, "Invent for Victory," circa 1944
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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 1944
Subject Date
circa 1944
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Produced by the National Inventors Council, Washington D.C. Artwork by Elmo White.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
94.5.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Printing (Process)
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Green
Orange (Color)
Red
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 28 in
Width: 20 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front:
INVENT for / VICTORY / ALL AMERICANS WHO HAVE AN INVENTION / OR AN IDEA WHICH MIGHT BE USEFUL TO / THEIR COUNTRY ARE URGED TO SEND IT / IMMEDIATELY TO / NATIONAL INVENTORS COUNCIL / DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - WASHINGTON, D.C. / [script] Elmo White
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