Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Keep Bearings Wrapped
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.208
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 17 in x W 14 in (43.2 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA World War II U.S. Army conservation poster titled “KEEP BEARINGS WRAPPED.” The yellow, black, and white poster features a cartoon illustration of series of goblin-like creatures damaging an unwrapped bearing with dust, water, sweat, and rust. The illustration is accompanied by text stating the importance of protecting bearings by keeping them wrapped followed by a numbered four-point instruction list. In the lower left quadrant of the poster is an outline drawing of a U.S. Army mechanic’s head followed by the words: “MAINTENANCE MIKE SAYS: ‘Keep Bearings Clean and Lubricated, too!’” Bold text along the bottom of the poster reads: “Bearings Are Scarce – Protect Them.”
The poster includes the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo. Small text along the bottom of the poster reads: “Army Conservation Project No. 94-0-12 / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944-O-595884.”
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 along the bottom of the poster reads: “Army Conservation Project No. 94-0-12 / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1944-O-595884.”
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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