Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Use It Only What It Was Made For!
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.152
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)
Date1943
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 14 in x W 11 1/8 in (35.6 cm x 28.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA World War II U.S. Army conservation poster. The color poster features a graphic illustration of an arm with a clenched fist. On the underside of the arm is a gauze pad wrapped with medical tape from a round dispenser next to it. Text on the poster states, “USE IT FOR ONLY WHAT IT WAS MADE FOR! NEVER FOR THIS!” followed by illustrations of a travel bag, baseball equipment, and a pin-up picture all showing inappropriate usage of medical tape.
Also at the bottom of the poster is the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo and small text that reads: “ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT No. 30-M-3.”
Printed on the reverse side of the poster are instructions for posting and distribution and “U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1943—O-560103.”
Additional DetailsAlso at the bottom of the poster is the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo and small text that reads: “ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT No. 30-M-3.”
Printed on the reverse side of the poster are instructions for posting and distribution and “U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1943—O-560103.”
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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