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Original 'Pull down your shades!" vintage war time poster.

c. 1942

About the Item

Original Pull down your shades! Rare original World War II poster. Save up to 10% on fuel. Isn't that the truth. Created for the U. S. Government Window Shade Institute. The original poster issued by the US Government. The purchase comes with a certificate of authenticity. Conservation linen backed and ready to frame. Very good condition with original U.S. Government issued poster fold marks restored. The poster indicates that 30% of all heat loss is through windows. Your cloth window shades can reduce this loss by more than one-third! Diagrams are provided to illustrate how window shades should be used in different situations to help conserve fuel It was hard not to put in a snide remark about pulling down your blinds for other reasons, but that wasn't the intended purpose of this original poster! This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is professionally acid-free conservation mounted and in very good condition.
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1942
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1.02 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Linen backed. Original military-issued (US Government issued) fold marks touched during linen backing. No paper loss. Note that this is an offset lithograph and the red and blue is a full lithograph.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 105851stDibs: LU1404211115122
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