World War II Poster, "Keep Your Machinery in the Fight, Share with Neighbors," 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

Creator Notes

Printed by the United States Government Printing Office for the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

94.5.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 28 in
Width: 20 in

World War II Poster, "Keep Your Machinery in the Fight, Share with Neighbors," 1943