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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Don't Tell
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Don't Tell

Artifact IDMO 2005.13.21.68
Object Type Poster
Artist
Dateca. 1941-45
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 19 in x W 12 1/2 in (48.3 cm x 31.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA British black and white poster promoting wartime discretion. On a white background bordered in black is an illustration featuring, from top to bottom, the cartoon-like portraits of an older woman and man (him with a mug in his hand), a middle-aged woman with a scarf over her head, and a young, seductive-looking woman. Black text reads: DON’T TELL / AUNTY & UNCLE / OR COUSIN JANE / AND CERTAINLY NOT ------. The artist’s facsimile signature is in the lower corner of the illustration: G. LACOSTE.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by the Adriance Memorial Library.
Credit LineGift of the Adriance Memorial Library
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesOriginal Posters from World War I and World War II (National Archives Identifier 739394)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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