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Original Vintage WWII Poster Look First Prevent Accidents Bullets Graphic Design

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Original vintage World War Two safety poster - When handling arms Look first Prevent accidents Is there anything 'up the spout'? Is that magazine really empty? Great modernist design by the notable British graphic designer Abram Games (Abraham Gamse; 1914-1996) depicting two bullets as eyes looking at the viewer, the bullet eye in front of the muzzle of a gun against a red background at the top and in front of a firearm magazine against a blue background below, the warning text in bold in the centre with the questions in stylised lettering by each illustration as a reminder about the necessary safety checks. Printed for HM Stationery Office by TG Porter Ltd, Leeds. Good condition, creasing, pinholes, small tears, minor staining.
  • Creator:
    Abram Games (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Good condition, creasing, pinholes, small tears, minor staining.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012631318192
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