World War II Poster, "From Mine to Firing Line: More Production," 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

Art by Monnast. Published by the U.S. Bureau of Printing & Engraving, for the War Production Board.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.60.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 40 in
Width: 28.5 in

Inscriptions

Print reads: from mine to firing line / MORE PRODUCTION. Printed on lower left: War Production Board / War Production Drive Headquarters / Washington, D.C. A-21 Printed at bottom: U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1942--O--488419