World War II Poster, "Call to Farms. Join in the U.S. Crop Corps," circa 1943
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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.
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
Poster
Date Made
circa 1943
Subject Date
circa 1943
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, District of Columbia, Washington
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Creator Notes
Artwork by John Vickery for the United States Crop Corps, Washington, D.C. Enlistment location at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
94.5.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 21.938 in
Width: 18 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in bottom border with red pencil: JUNIOR BOARD OF COMMERCE- PHILADELPHIA
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