Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Handle Seals With Care
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.212
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 18 3/4 in x W 13 1/8 in (47.6 cm x 33.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA World War II U.S. Army conservation poster titled "HANDLE SEALS WITH CARE." In the upper half of the green, black, gray, and white poster is an illustration of a seal. The lower half of the poster has a grid of eight small black and white numbered instructional illustrations with text on the proper shipping, storing, preparing, installing, and lubricating of equipment oil seals. Additional text at the bottom of the poster states: “MAINTAIN SEALS PROPERLY FOR MAXIMUM LIFE AND MINIMUM TROUBLE."
The poster includes the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo. Small text in the bottom margin of the poster has distribution instructions and “ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 154-O-32 / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1945—O-640499.”
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 has distribution instructions and “ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 154-O-32 / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1945—O-640499.”
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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