Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Dubbing Keeps 'Em . . .
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.223.1
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)
Dateca. 1941-1945
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 7 in x W 5 in (17.8 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA World War II U.S. Army conservation poster. At the center of the red, pink, white, and black poster is a graphic illustration of a leather service boot. Text surrounding the boot, with accompanying line drawing illustrations, reads: “DUBBING keeps ‘em . . . / dry [image of duck] / soft [image of baby] / long lasting [image of turtle].”
Small text along the top edge of the poster has posting and display instructions along with “GPO: 617288.” Along the bottom of the poster is the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo and “ACP No. 99-P-15 (6)” followed by additional distribution instructions.
Additional DetailsSmall text along the top edge of the poster has posting and display instructions along with “GPO: 617288.” Along the bottom of the poster is the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo and “ACP No. 99-P-15 (6)” followed by additional distribution instructions.
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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