Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Make Equipment Last Longer
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.214
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)
Date1945
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 20 in x W 14 in (50.8 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA World War II U.S. Army conservation poster titled "MAKE EQUIPMENT LAST LONGER." The black, white, and orange-red poster features an illustration of a hand holding up the three middle fingers. Red arrows lead from each fingertip to different parts of technical bulletin, “WAR DEPARTMENT LUBRICATION ORDER L09-772,” showing proper lubrication for the M29C and M29 cargo carrier vehicles. Text on the poster reads: “3 points . . / 1. The RIGHT Lubricant / 2. The RIGHT Place / 3. The RIGHT Time." Below the hand there is also an illustration of the cover of War Department Field Manual FM 21-6, officially titled "List of PUBLICATIONS FOR TRAINING."
The poster includes the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo. Small text in the bottom margin of the poster reads: “ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 136-O-28, FEB. 45 / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1945—O-627970.”
Printed on the reverse side of the poster are instructions for posting and distribution.
Additional DetailsThe poster includes the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo. Small text in the bottom margin of the poster reads: “ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 136-O-28, FEB. 45 / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1945—O-627970.”
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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