World War II Poster, "The Stationer, He Also Serves Defense," Eberhard Faber Pencil Company, 1942-1945

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Artifact Overview

During the Second World War, government organizations and private companies alike produced posters that aimed to influence consumers on the home front by appealing to patriotic sentiment. Eberhard Faber, America's oldest pencil manufacturing company, produced this example that depicted the stationery business' important contributions to the war effort.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1942-1945

Subject Date

1942-1945

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

90.264.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 23.75 in
Width: 17.5 in