Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Linoleum Needs This Special Care
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.142
Object Type
Poster
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)
Issuing Body
Office of the Chief of Engineers [OCE]
(American, founded 1818)
Date1943
Mediumpaper (cardstock), ink
Dimensionsoverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small World War II U.S. Army conservation poster. The color poster features an image of linoleum flooring as a partial background. Text overlaying the background reads, “LINOLEUM needs this SPECIAL care / Help make these floors LAST!” accompanied by a numbered five-point list of proper cleaning techniques.
In the lower right quadrant of the poster is the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo. Small text along the bottom of the poster reads: “OFFICE, CHIEF OF ENGINEERS / U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1943—O-573965 / ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 64-E-14.”
Additional DetailsIn the lower right quadrant of the poster is the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo. Small text along the bottom of the poster reads: “OFFICE, CHIEF OF ENGINEERS / U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1943—O-573965 / ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 64-E-14.”
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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