Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
It'll Be A Great Day!
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.109
Object Type
Poster
Author
Harold von Schmidt
(American illustrator, 1893 - 1982)
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body
U.S. Army
(American, founded 1775)
Issuing Body
U.S. Army Conservation Program
(American, founded 1943)
Date1944
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 20 in x W 14 1/4 in (50.8 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA World War II U.S. Army conservation poster titled “It'll be a GREAT DAY!” The color poster features a painted illustration depicting a smiling, partially-clothed man getting dressed in front of a bedroom mirror as his black Scottie dog watches. He is selecting civilian clothing from a mismatched pile on his dresser where parts of his U.S. Army uniform are also visible. Text printed across the lower section of the illustration states: “CONSERVATION OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT SPEEDS VICTORY.” The artist’s facsimile signature is in the lower right corner of the image: “HAROLD VON SCHMIDT 1944.” Also in the lower right corner is the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo.
At the bottom of the poster is the name and logo of the “OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL” and the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo. Additional small text in the bottom margin reads: “U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944—O-602807 / ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 103-Q-37.”
Printed on the reverse side of the poster are instructions for posting and distribution.
Additional DetailsAt the bottom of the poster is the name and logo of the “OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL” and the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo. Additional small text in the bottom margin reads: “U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944—O-602807 / ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 103-Q-37.”
Printed on the reverse side of the poster are instructions for posting and distribution.
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 StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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