World War II Poster, "I'll Carry Mine Too! Trucks and Tires Must Last Until 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
Artwork by Valentino Sarra for the United States Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.32.50
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 28 in
Width: 22 in
Inscriptions
Text in middle: I'll carry mine too!
Text at bottom of poster: TRUCKS AND TIRES MUST LAST UNTIL VICTORY
Artist name lower right corner: Sarra
Additional printing on bottom of poster:
OWI Poster No.28 Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, DC / U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-503155 The Office of Defense Transportation /.
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