Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
This Extinguisher Is for Your Protection
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.185
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)
Date1944
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 10 3/8 in x W 8 in (26.4 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small World War II U.S. Army conservation poster titled “THIS EXTINGUISHER IS FOR YOUR PROTECTION / LEARN TO USE IT NOW / FOR FIRE ONLY.” The orange-red, black, and white poster provides four step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to use a Carbon Tetrachloride hand fire extinguisher. Below the illustrations are additional instructions on the proper maintenance and replacement of the extinguisher. A circular “Caution” badge in the lower right warns users to avoid breathing hazardous fumes or smoke, and to not aim the extinguisher stream directly into burning liquids.
Along the right side of the poster is the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo. Small text along the bottom of the poster reads: “ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 104-E-22-D / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944—O-600197 / OFFICE, CHIEF OF ENGINEERS.”
Additional DetailsAlong the right side of the poster is the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo. Small text along the bottom of the poster reads: “ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 104-E-22-D / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944—O-600197 / OFFICE, CHIEF OF ENGINEERS.”
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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