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Wartime salvage poster
Wartime salvage poster asking for rags, paper, bones and metal. Waste is wanted for war weapons. This week and every week salvage is essential.
1940s
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Media ID 7191433
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Bones Essential Manufacture Materials Rags Re Cycle Recycling Salvage Wanted Waste Week Ww 2 Ww Ii War Time Weapons
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with our captivating selection of Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this iconic Wartime Salvage Poster from the Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited. This evocative image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the 1940s with its powerful message of unity and determination. The vibrant colors and high-quality canvas material bring the essence of the past into your present, making it a stunning addition to any room. Join the war effort at home and show your support for this inspiring piece of history. Order your Canvas Print today!"
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.9cm x 30.4cm (7.8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This vivid and evocative wartime salvage poster from the 1940s, now available as a print from Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited, urges the public to contribute to the war effort by recycling everyday items. The poster, in shades of blue and red, features a stern-faced figure of the Navy holding a flag and pointing towards a pile of discarded materials - rags, paper, bones, and metal - with the caption "Waste is wanted for war weapons. This week and every week salvage is essential." During World War II, the need for raw materials for manufacturing war weapons was paramount, and the government launched a nationwide campaign to encourage citizens to recycle and salvage materials from their homes and workplaces. The poster is a powerful reminder of the importance of this effort, with its bold red text and the image of the Navy figure conveying a sense of urgency and duty. The poster's design reflects the patriotic spirit of the time, with the Navy's presence emphasizing the connection between the war effort and the home front. The use of the term "salvage" instead of "recycling" reflects the language of the time, but the message remains relevant today, as we continue to recognize the importance of reducing waste and conserving resources. The poster's 40s-era aesthetic, with its bold typography and graphic design, makes it a striking addition to any home or office, serving as a reminder of the sacrifices and innovations of the past and the ongoing importance of sustainability and resourcefulness.
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