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.
Collection Title
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.
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