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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Share Sugar
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Share Sugar

Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.141
Object Type Poster
Artist
Maker (American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body (American, 1941 - 1947)
Date1945
Mediumpaper
Dimensionsoverall H 26 in x W 18 1/2 in (66 cm x 47 cm )
Physical DescriptionA yellow poster. Printed in angled 3-D black and white lettering, with a gray, is the word SHARE. An illustrated cube to the right of the lettering is labeled SUGAR. Black text at the bottom of the poster reads: it's war-scarce / it's war-necessary. The artwork is by E. Howatt. Additional small text in the bottom margin reads: UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PRICE ADMINISTRATION / INF- P958 (6-45) / WASHINGTON, 25, D.C. / U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1945 O 652788.
Historical NoteSugar was among the scarce consumer products that were rationed by the government during the war.
Additional Details
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.
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