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UnknownOriginal "Food is a Weapon, Don't Waste It!" vintage World War Two poster1943
1943
$875
£671.96
€770.06
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CHF 717.70
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NOK 9,137.33
SEK 8,615.85
DKK 5,747.52
About the Item
Original WWII poster: Food Is a Weapon Don't Waste It!. Professional acid-free archival linen backed and ready to frame. Fine condition.
Food is a weapon. Don't waste it! Buy wisely Cook Carefully Eat it all Follow the National Wartime Nutrition Program. The image shows an empty plate with a few bones, a fork and knife, a water glass, and a folded napkin on a military green background.
The "Food is a Weapon" poster from World War II is a compelling piece of artwork that reflects the era's focus on resource conservation and the importance of food in supporting the war effort. Food is a Weapon" served to highlight the idea that food was not just sustenance but also a vital resource that could impact the outcome of the war. It encouraged citizens to grow their own gardens, conserve food, and support local agriculture. This was part of broader campaigns that included the famous "Victory Garden" initiative, where people were urged to cultivate small gardens to supplement their rations and ensure that more food could be sent to troops.
OWI Poster No. 58. Original, linen-backed, excellent condition Food is a weapon. Don't Waste It. Vintage World War II original poster. Follow the national wartime nutrition program. Paralleling the federal government's program of increased food production was their program to curtail waste. Families were encouraged to eat their leftovers and "lick their plate clean.
This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction.
- Creation Year:1943
- Dimensions:Height: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
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- Condition:FREE Continental USA shipping. Certificate of Authenticity, Archival linen backed with wonderful touch-up of Original issued fold marks (on all WW2 posters). Excellent colors and ready to frame.
- Gallery Location:Spokane, WA
- Reference Number:Seller: 1271891stDibs: LU1404214972842
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