Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Fire Never Sleeps
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.180
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)
Date1944
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 14 in x W 20 in (35.6 cm x 50.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA World War II U.S. Army conservation poster titled “FIRE NEVER SLEEPS.” The color poster features an artwork illustration of a man asleep in a bed. A lit cigarette falls from the sleeping man’s hand, lighting the blanket below on fire.
In the bottom margin of the poster are distribution instructions, the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo, and small text that reads: “U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944—O-617792 / ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT No. 122-E-27.”
Printed on the reverse side of the poster are instructions for posting and distribution.
Additional DetailsIn the bottom margin of the poster are distribution instructions, the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo, and small text that reads: “U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944—O-617792 / ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT No. 122-E-27.”
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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