Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Adhesive Tape
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.145
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 11 in (35.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA World War II U.S. Army conservation poster. The color poster features a graphic illustration of a roll of medical tape with the caduceus symbol rising through the center hole. Text on the illustration states: “ADHESIVE TAPE / USE FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES ONLY.”
Along the bottom margin of the poster is the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo and small text that reads: “ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 87-M-6 / U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944—O-585498.”
Printed on the reverse side of the poster are instructions for posting and distribution.
Additional DetailsAlong the bottom margin of the poster is the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo and small text that reads: “ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 87-M-6 / U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944—O-585498.”
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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