World War II Poster, "Big Things from Little Ideas Grow; Speed Victory," 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

1943

Subject Date

1943

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Printed by the United States Government Printing Office for the War Production Board.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

94.5.8

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Photomechanical processes

Dimensions

Height: 40 in
Width: 28.5 in

Inscriptions

Text reads: BIG THINGS FROM LITTLE IDEAS GROW / SPEED VICTORY / Let's have your ideas. / THOMAS ALVA EDISON / America's greatest inventor / worked small ideas / into big ones.