Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Save Containers for Re-Use
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.149
Object Type
Poster
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body
War Food Administration
(American agency, 1943 - 1945)
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. conservation poster titled “SAVE CONTAINERS for re-use.” The yellow, black, and white poster features a graphic illustration of a wooden crate and a lidded half barrel. Text on the illustration instructs: “OPEN CAREFULLY / KEEP CLEAN / SAVE TOPS.”
Additional small text at the bottom reads: “WAR FOOD ADMINISTRATION / U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944—O-581462."
Additional DetailsAdditional small text at the bottom reads: “WAR FOOD ADMINISTRATION / U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944—O-581462."
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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