World War I Poster, "Uncle Sam Needs that Extra Shovelful," circa 1917
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Artifact Overview
Coal fueled American industry in the early 20th century -- which meant that it also fueled much of the country's military effort during World War I. This poster, issued by the United States Fuel Administration about 1917, encouraged factory workers to conserve coal when firing boilers for steam-powered machinery.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
circa 1917
Subject Date
circa 1917
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by F. Sindelar; printed by Latham Lithography and Printing Company, Brooklyn, New York for the United States Fuel Administration.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
53.5.271.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. D. Dwight Douglas.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 27.5 in
Width: 20 in
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