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Hiroshima, 40 years
Art
Maker: Debenham, Pam
A poster produced for the 40th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The poster depicts the Peace Memorial and two Japanese men in the foreground. In the background an aerial view of the cit...ARTV09068
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His future, make it sure
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Maker: Northfield, James Commonwealth Government of Australia Mason, Firth & McCutcheon, Pty. Ltd
Depicts a returned soldier standing on a hill, looking over a peaceful rural scene. The title is printed in brown ink, and occupies the upper right corner of the poster. The image, bordered in brown i...ARTV00018
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His mask keeps him on the job
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Maker: Price, H Federal Security Agency, US Public Health Service US Government Printing Office
This poster was issued by the US Public Health Service to encourage the use of safety equipment. In this case a face mask is recommeded to reduce inspired dust.ARTV05721
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Hi soldier...wasted manhours are a gift to Tojo
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Maker: Armstrong, H B Australian Army LHQ, Australia
This poster was issued by the Australian Army to remind soldiers that their productivity was vital to winning the war and any slacking off was effectively helping the Japanese. It features a illustrat...ARTV02492
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Hitler's "Gifts", TASS No. 744, 21 June 1943
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Maker: Likhachev, K Telegraphic Agency of the Soviet Union (TASS) Telegraphic Agency of the Soviet Union (TASS)
A Russian propaganda poster created under the TASS news agency centred in Moscow, it depicts the Nazi Field Marshal Erwin Rommel on a plane after escaping North Africa, where most of his men had been ...ARTV07487
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HMAS Melbourne
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Maker: Defence Public Relations (DPR)
Royal Australian Navy poster commemorating 25 years of service by the Majestic-class light aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne (R21).AWM2020.45.1
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[HMAS Mk II poster design]
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
Recto: A sailor is leaning through a life buoy ring with a copy of HMAS MkII in his extended hands. At the bottom of the image a service woman is giving a book to an older couple and a small girl. Ver...ARTI00080
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Ho Chi Minh
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Maker: Unknown Young Socialists Unknown
A head and shoulders portrait of the Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh. The poster was issued by the Young Socialists in Sydney. Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), whose real name was Nguyen Tat Thanh, was the Viet...ARTV08841
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Hold your tongue
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown
Australian National Security poster aimed at soldiers to remind them of the risks of careless talk. It has appropriated one of the most well known propaganda recruitment posters of the twentieth centu...ARTV02446
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Honourable thanks absentee
Art
Maker: Unknown General Motors Holden SEF Silkscreen
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV00053
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Hope for all mankind in war and peace
Art
Maker: Grieve, Edith Troedel and Cooper [Sydney]
Australian Red Cross Society Second World War poster illustrating the work of the Red Cross: support for servicemen, families, etc, set against a large Red Cross emblem. This item has been digitised ...ARTV02594
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Hope for all mankind in war and peace
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Maker: Grieve, Edith Australian Red Cross Society Troedel & Cooper Pty. Ltd. [Melbourne]
Australian Red Cross Society Second World War poster designed by Edith Grieve illustrating the work of the Red Cross: support for servicemen, families, etc. Tex and image are integrated. In the foregr...ARTV05008
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Hygiene will help
Art
Maker: Marcuse, Ernest Henry Australian Army Unknown
Second World War Australian poster depicting the god Mars with a cooking pot of blood and bones, holding a menu of wars and lives lost by wounds and sickness in various campaigns during the 19th and 2...ARTV02482
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If He Should Fall Is Your Blood There to Save Him?
Art
Maker: Games, Abram Her Majesty's Stationary Office Field Sons & Co. Ltd
British Second World War poster by Abram Games. The poster appeals for blood donors. Graphic image of a Second World War Soldier's head and helmet. A red tube protuding from the text in the centre and...ARTV02017
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If you are in the street when the air-raid siren sounds don't stampede...
Art
Maker: A.H. Tucker Government Printer, Brisbane
This poster issued by the Civil Defence Organisation informs Queenslanders what to do in the event of an air raid. This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.ARTV02590
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"If you can't enlist, invest! Buy a liberty bond"
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Maker: Unknown
Depicts an American Uncle Sam figure urging the viewer to contribute to the war effort by purchasing Liberty bonds if unable to fight. Uncle Sam offers the civilian the choice between a rifle, bayone...ARTV00007
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If you can't go to the factory help the neighbour who can
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Maker: Ministry of Health Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
Poster issued by the Ministry of Health, depicting a woman waving goodbye to children being welcomed into a house by another woman, poster encourages those not working in factories to care for childre...ARTV01970
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If you don't need it, don't buy it
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Maker: Mclaren, Alex
Canadian poster featuring a humorous design to encourage citizens to be mindful of their spending habits. This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.ARTV02577
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If you must telephone be brief
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Maker: Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.
This poster was issued by the General Post Office as part of a campaign to encourage British Citizens to reduce their use of telephones and telegrams in favour of postal communications in support of t...ARTV02405
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If You Want To Be Spotted Do This!
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Maker: Unknown Camouflage Research Section, Department of Home Security
The first of four original designs by an artist with the Camouflage Research Section, Department of Home Security, Canberra for a series of posters titled 'If you want to be spotted do this!'. The des...ARTV02720
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...il faut maintenant souscrire a l'Emprunt [...we must subscribe to the loan]
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Maker: Scott, Georges Bertin Avenir - Publicite Joseph - Charles
This poster depicts a worn and tattered French flag. The central white panel there is a list of battle honours for regions in France (la Marne, l'Yser, Champagne, Verdun, Artois, Argonne, l'Aisne, la...ARTV00086
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I'm counting on you don't discuss...
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Maker: Helguera, Leon U S Government printing office
American Office of War Information poster No. 78 urging citizens to be mindful of sharing information. During the war national security was a major concern and any information shared or spoken to loud...ARTV05860
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Indie moet vrij!... [Indie must be free..]
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Maker: Keely, Patrick Cokayne Dutch Government James Haworth & Brother
This poster’s message translates to 'Indie must be free! Work and fight for it!' Designed by Pat Keely and published by the Dutch Government in exile in London. It was distributed in the liberated sou...ARTV10465
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In freedom's cause our soldiers offer their lives
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Maker: Hannan, Jim Commonwealth Government of Australia Osboldstone & Co. Pty Ltd
Depicts soldiers in combat, with the text urging the viewer to buy war bonds if unable to fight. The title, printed in blue ink, occupies the upper part of the poster and is printed against the blue b...ARTV00017
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Instead of these we are making these
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Maker: Unknown Department of War Organisation of Industry
This Australian Second World War poster was produced by Department of War Organsiation of Industry, advising that instead of making furniture for domestic use the resources are channeled into aircraft...ARTV02156
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Interest
Art
Maker: Unknown National Savings Committee, London and Scottish Savings Committee, Edinburgh J Weiner Ltd
law order and discipline; poster depicting six thinly disguised German spies (all speaking broken English) talking to police and civilians in the street, poster advises that interest on savings certif...ARTV07167
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International day of protest
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Maker: Unknown Bring the Frigates Home Coalition
A protest poster campaigning against the First Gulf War (1990-91). The poster advertises an 'International Day of Protest, Bring the Frigates Home, No Gulf War, Sat. 20th October 10.30am at the US Con...ARTV09080
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In your hands...
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Maker: General Motors Holden
This Australian Second World War poster was created by General Motors Holden (GMH), likely for display in one of their Australian factories and was designed to boost the morale of munitions workers. T...ARTV02139
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Is suicide justifiable?
Art
This is the original poster for 'Is suicide justifiable?' an Australian show produced in 1942 at the the non labour camp, Fort 15, Stalag 20A. The poster shows an overweight man in a shirt and tie wi...ART29546
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It can happen, it does happen
Art
Maker: Warner, R Malcolm HQ Victoria L of C Area LHQ Cartographic Coy
Security poster issued by the Australian Army advising care in putting sensitive information into letters, with the risks this can carry. This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonw...ARTV02494
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It might be you! Caring for evacuees is a national service
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Maker: Ministry of Health J Weiner Ltd J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Health. The poster reminds the viewer that caring for refugees is a national service and makes an association between the charitable act on th...ARTV00326
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It’s a wrap AWM2018 001
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Maker: Murray, Wendy
Wendy Murray was one of three contemporary artists commissioned to creatively explore and celebrate the Memorial’s poster collection, via the creation of new work, to engage visitors and present fresh...AWM2018.580.1
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It's our flag
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Maker: Lipscombe, Guy Parliamentary Recruiting Committee
patriotism, national flag, recruitment; poster depicting the Union Jack, the national flag of the United KingdomARTV07447
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I want you for U.S. Army
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Maker: Flagg, James Montgomery US Government Unknown
Famous American First World War recruitment poster by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) featuring Uncle Sam, a symbol of America (the unity of State and Nation, as well as white supremacy). He is wea...ARTV05667
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I wonder if I did?
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Maker: Giles, F Kenwood Ministry of Labour and National Service and Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Loxley Brothers Ltd
civilian, bed and bedding; cautionary poster produced by the Ministry of Labour and National Service and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, depicting a man alseep in bed, dreaming he i...ARTV01686
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[Japanese Air Force]
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown Nitto
This rare Japanese poster issued in Thailand was souvenired at the end of the war from a railway station by an Australian POW who had worked on the Thai Burma Railway. The Japanese text translates as ...ARTV09032
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JAP . . . You’re Next! / Buy Extra Bonds
Art
Maker: Flagg, James Montgomery
This war savings posters issued in the United States to promote the 7th War Loan is a rare portrayal of a sinister Uncle Sam in anti-Japanese propaganda which has resonance in an Australian context. U...AWM2017.916.13
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Jobs not bombs - share the wealth
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Maker: Ingleby, Julie Victorian Coalition against poverty and unemployment
Anti Nuclear poster designed by artist Julie Ingleby (b.1958) for the Victorian Coalition against poverty and unemployment. It features a powerful collaged image with the slogan 'Jobs not bombs – sha...AWM2016.617.5
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Join the Anti-Aircraft units of the Territorial Army and make Britain a stronghold of freedom
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Maker: Cattermole, Lance British Army J Weiner Ltd
British Territorial Army recruitment poster. One of a series published in 1938 featuring artwork by Lance Cattermole. This poster is No. 3 of the series aimed at attracting volunteers to work in anti-...ARTV10163
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Join the army...
Art
Maker: Rosner Unknown Unknown
This poster is a clever satire of traditional recruitment posters for the period. It begins with the traditional-style phrase "Join the Army," and continues to describe some of the perceived perks of ...ARTV03202
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Join the ATS
Art
Maker: Games, Abram HMSO Fosh & Cross Ltd.
A British recruitment poster encouraging women to join the Auxiliary Territorial Service, depicting a stylised portrait of a woman in profile, wearing an ATS forage cap. This was one of three designs ...ARTV01379
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Join the Australian Legion of Ex-service Men and Women
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Maker: Australian Legion of Ex-service Men and Women (Victorian Branch) Unknown
Recruitment poster issued by the Victorian Branch of the Australian Legion of Ex-Service Men and Women. It features full length portraits of uniformed representatives from all the Australian service o...ARTV10406
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Journée de la Vendée. 5 Mars 1916. Au profit des oeuvres de guerre du comite departmental de secours, pour les combattants les blesses et les prisonniers de guerre Vendéens [Vendee Day, 5 March 1916, To profile the war works to assist the Vendeen war wounded and prisonners of war]
Art
Maker: Poulbot, Francisque Vendee Departmental government Devambez, Andre Victor Edouard
A French solider wearing a double breasted coat and military medal walks along the sea side with the aid of an artificial wooden left leg and a walking stick. He places his left hand on the shoulder o...ARTV07347
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Journée du Poilu [Soldier's Day]
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Maker: Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre French Parliament Devambez Imprimerie
This poster depicts two French soldiers wearing uniform, strolling away from a farm in the distance. The poster was issued by the government to advertise a collecting period, 25 and 26 December 1915 ...ARTV00066
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Journee de l'Herault [Herault Collection Day]
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Maker: Willette, Adolphe Leon government of Herault department Devambez Imprimerie
Department l'Herault; alcoholic drinks, animal, fox, wine, beer; poster depicting Bacchus sitting astride a wine barrel, with a laughing French soldier behind him, striking a German soldier who is spi...ARTV00064
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Journee des regions liberees: que votre aide a vos freres malheureux soit genereuse (Liberated Regions Day: May your help to our unfortunate brothers be generous!)
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Maker: Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre Lapina Printers, Paris
In 1919 two thirds of the French population was affected by a loss or several losses of close family members. This powerful postwar image shows a single wooden cross - a battlefield grave with a disin...ARTV07345
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Journee des régions libérées [collection day for the liberated regions of France]
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Maker: Fouqueray, Dominique Charles Devambez Imprimerie
This poster depicts a family group of wife, husband who comfort a daughter and a son standing before a landscape with smoke haze and in the distance there are several destroyed and burnt out buildings...ARTV06605
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Journee du Poilu (Soldier's Day)
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Maker: Willette, Adolphe Leon French Parliament Devambez Imprimerie
French First World War poster of a woman and soldier embracing, with the caption 'enfin seuls', translated as "finally alone". A dog (a traditional symbol of fidelity) stands on its hind legs looking ...ARTV00063
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Journee du Puy de Dome. Paquetage du soldat. 23rd Janvier 1916 [Puy du Dome Collection Day]
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Maker: Willette, Adolphe Leon Devambez Imprimerie
poster depicting a family watching as a train departs to take packages with comforts for soldiers at the Front welcoming comforts parcels sent by citizens, advertising a collecting day in Puy de Dome ...ARTV00068
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Journée nationale des tuberculeux (National Tuberculosis Day)
Art
Maker: Lévy-Dhurmer, Lucien Devambez Imprimerie
Poster depicting a French veteran in profile with a walking stick - a convalescent - standing under blossom tree as he gazes across a verdent landscape toward a village. The poster advertises National...ARTV00061
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Journée Serbe (Serbian Day)
Art
Maker: Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre Lapina, I
Poster depicting two Serbian soldiers with a group of people behind, including women, advertising Serbian Day, 25 June 1916, to raise funds for the Serbians.ARTV07485
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Keep broken glass off the roads
Art
Maker: Ministry of Supply Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster encouraging people to be aware of broken glass on roads as it ruins lyres. A stylised graphic of a hand made out of tryes in the top right corner of the poster draws th...ARTV02419
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Keep broken glass off the roads it ruins tyres
Art
Maker: Ministry of Supply Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster encouraging people to be aware of broken glass on roads as it ruins lyres. A stylised graphic of a hand made out of tryes in the top right corner of the poster draws th...ARTV02486
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Keep ‘Em Rolling! [Aircraft]
Art
Maker: Lionni, Leo
One of a series of American patriotic work incentive posters based on the structure of the American flag commissioned by the United States Government’s Division of Information, Office of Emergency Man...AWM2017.916.16
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Keep ‘Em Rolling! [Artillery]
Art
Maker: Lionni, Leo
One of a series of patriotic work incentive posters based on the structure of the American flag commissioned by the United States Government’s Division of Information, Office of Emergency Management i...AWM2017.916.15
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Keep ‘Em Rolling! [tanks]
Art
Maker: Lionni, Leo
One of a series of American patriotic work incentive posters based on the structure of the American flag commissioned by the United States Government’s Division of Information, Office of Emergency Man...AWM2017.916.17
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Klar zum gefecht...[Cleared for Action...]
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Maker: Hohlwein, Ludwig Fritz Maison, Munich
The poster translates as ‘Cleared for Action – a Navy game... ’ and depicts a German sailor hoisting a German Imperial War Ensign. In the background is the silhouetted outline of part of a warship.ARTV10462
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'Lag' to Keep Heat In
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Maker: Bingler Ministry of Fuel and Power Greycaines Ltd.
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of 'lagging', or insulating pipes and tanks relating to hot water. By insulating both the tank itself and the cold water intake, it meant th...ARTV02007
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La troupe de concert de la 5me division Australienne: Les Kookaburras... [The 5th Australian Divisional concert party : The Kookaburras...]
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Maker: Unknown Australian Imperial Force Unknown
First World War poster produced in Belgium for the 5th Divisional Australian Concert Party to promote the commencement of a daily review in 2 acts entitled ' COMBIEN'. These performances were held at ...ARTV08336
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Leave it to them #3
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Maker: Holmes, Jake
In 2017 three contemporary artists, Alison Alder, Jake Holmes and Wendy Murray, were commissioned to make a new work in response to the Memorial's wartime poster collection. In a playful series of p...AWM2018.581.3
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Leave it to them #2
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Maker: Holmes, Jake
In 2017 three contemporary artists, Alison Alder, Jake Holmes and Wendy Murray, were commissioned to make a new work in response to the Memorial's wartime poster collection. In a playful series of p...AWM2018.581.2
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Leave it to them #1
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Maker: Holmes, Jake
In 2017 three contemporary artists, Alison Alder, Jake Holmes and Wendy Murray, were commissioned to make a new work in response to the Memorial's wartime poster collection. In a playful series of p...AWM2018.581.1
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1914! Le Batailion Sacre
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Maker: Neumont, Maurice Louis Henri Lasnier, A
French propaganda print No. 3 in the series '1914!' featuring illustrations by Maurice Neumont. It depicts the 'Sacred Battalion' made up of soldiers from four different allied nations standing togeth...AWM2019.367.17
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1914! Le Bon Apotre
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Maker: Neumont, Maurice Louis Henri Lasnier, A
French propaganda print No. 4 in the series '1914!' featuring illustrations by Maurice Neumont. Titled 'the good apostle' it depicts a German soldier overlooking a burning cathedral and city of Reims ...AWM2019.367.18
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Le Cardinal Mercier protege la Belgique (The Cardinal Mercier Protects Belgium)
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Maker: Fouqueray, Dominique Charles Lapina Imprimerie
French poster depicting Cardinal Mercier, Archbishop of Mechelen, and Primate of Belgium Cardinal's vestments, in the pose of the Mater Misericordiae (the Madonna of Mercy), with his hand stretched ou...ARTV06607
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L'Emprunt de la Paix [Peace loan]
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Maker: Lebasque, Henri Maquet
This French post-war poster advertises a Peace Loan and depicts scenes of reconstruction - buildings being repaired and rebuilt, factories in full operation, and farmers at work. In the foreground is ...ARTV00025
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Lend a hand on the land
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Chromoworks Ltd
British Second World War advertising poster. As the Second World War continued, with men required for military service, and the production of food becoming more and more critical to the war effort, th...ARTV02484
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Lend a hand on the land
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Agriculture Chromoworks Ltd
As the Second World War continued, with men required for military service, and the production of food becoming more and more critical to the war effort, the British Government introduced the 'lend a h...ARTV04096
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Lend a Hand on the Land: Spend Your Leave or Spare Time Helping Farmers
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Maker: Fosh & Cross Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster aiming to encourage service people to assist in farming during their leave. Programs such as this one were common throughout Allied countries, with those who took up th...ARTV01240
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Lend strength to Australia!
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Maker: Unknown Department of Treasury Unknown
A hand turning a spanner around a nut, which forms the letter 'o' in the word 'loan'. The entire text on the work reads 'Lend strength to Australia! Eleventh Security Loan'.ARTV04463
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1914! Le Roi des Braves devant l"Histoire
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Maker: Neumont, Maurice Louis Henri Lasnier, A
French propaganda print No. 7 in the series '1914!' featuring illustrations by Maurice Neumont. Titled the "The King of the Brave before history" it depicts Albert I king of Belgium present at the mom...AWM2019.367.21
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1914! Les Assassins
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Maker: Neumont, Maurice Louis Henri Lasnier, A
French propaganda print No. 1 in the series '1914!' featuring illustrations by Maurice Neumont. Titled 'The murderers' it depicts Franz Joseph I and Wilhelm II, German Kaiser, as masked assassins. Beh...AWM2019.367.15
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1914! Les "Tauben" sur Paris
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Maker: Neumont, Maurice Louis Henri Lasnier, A
French propaganda print No. 5 in the series '1914!' featuring illustrations by Maurice Neumont. Titled the "Tauben" in Paris it depicts a German General smoking and drinking champagne while talking to...AWM2019.367.19
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Le Vieux bin dieu de Sa Majeste L'Empereur Guillaume II
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Maker: Waltz, Jean-Jacques P & J Gallais
A French propaganda broadsheet featuring a caricature of the Prussian Heaven of Kaiser Wilhelm II by "Hansi" (Jean-Jacques Waltz).AWM2019.367.28
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Liberte, liberte cherie, conduis, soutiens nosbras vengeurs (Liberty, liberty beloved, lead, support our armed avengers)
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Maker: Carlu, Natacha Free French Press and Information Service Unknown
American poster issued at the time of the Second World War advocating for the Freedom of the French Press. The poster depicts the head of the Statue of Liberty behind Marianne, the symbol of the Frenc...ARTV01251
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L’Ogre
Art
Maker: Unknown Devambez Imprimerie
French propaganda print depicting an ogre whose legs are being clamped in a metal trap. There are several figures in a variety of national dress who appear amused by, and are enforcing the pain on the...AWM2019.367.27
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Lubricating Oil Is Imported in Tankers: No Economy Is Too Small to Count
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Maker: Stone, Marcus Ministry of Fuel and Power Charles & Read Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster highlighting and promoting the importance of conserving lubricating oil. The poster highlights how lubricating oil needs to be imported (to Britain) and therefore shoul...ARTV02014
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Ludendorff-Spende fur Kreigsbeschadigte [Give to the Ludendorff Foundation for war invalids]
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Maker: Hohlwein, Ludwig Unknown Hollerbaum & Schmidt
First World War German poster depicting a wounded veteran holding a hammer and pincers in his right hand and a crutch in his left. The poster asks people to give to the Ludendorff Fund for the War dis...ARTV06639
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Lui courage est proverbial!...
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Maker: Unknown
French propaganda print depicting a German soldier driving on his men with at gun point.AWM2019.367.30
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"Macka" sleeping in tent, Diego Garcia
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Maker: Churcher, Peter
Figure of a young man asleep on his bed in the communal tent at Diego Garcia. Peter Churcher recalled, "This is one of the men's corners in a communal tent in Diego Garcia. The young man is a mechanic...ART91760
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Mangez moins de viande... [Eat less meat...]
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Maker: Picard, Marthe Union Francaise
This French poster depicts a fish caught on a fishing line. The text, translated from the French, encourages the public to 'eat less meat and save our livestock'. This poster is one of a series draw...ARTV06108
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March on May Day 1980...
Art
Maker: Amor, Rick
Poster advertising a May Day March in Melbourne in 1980 by artist Rick Amor.AWM2016.617.2
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Meat for Britain...
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Maker: Commonwealth Rationing Commission F W Niven Pty Ltd
Issued by the Commonwealth Rationing Commission in 1943 this poster promotes the sending of Australian meat to Britain. In the upper half of the poster is a photograph showing meat being loaded onto a...ARTV00260
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Mechanisation means war on wheels
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Maker: General Motors Holden
This Australian Second World War poster was created by General Motors Holden (GMH), likely for display in one of their Australian factories. The poster is designed to promote the production of the new...ARTV02152
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2me Emprunt de la Defense Nationale [2nd National Defense Loan]
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Maker: Robaudi, Alcide Theophile Comité du Secours National Affiches Photographiques Robaudy, Cannes
Second National Defence Loan. Advance, savings army, it's for your country. This poster depicts a group of French civilians, including an old man wearing a blue smock, depositing money at the foot of ...ARTV06340
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Meeting over Berlin
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Maker: Stafford & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War propaganda poster issued as part of a campaign by the Government to incite anti - Nazi sentiment in 1941. This poster illustrates the significance of a British Soviet air powe...ARTV10219
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Mefiez-vouz:...SILENCE
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Maker: Ministere des services nationaux de guerre Unknown
Canadian National security poster issued to remind speaking citizens of the danger of careless talk. This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.ARTV02578
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"Menu-card: Head Cook MARS, Hygiene Will Help"
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Maker: Marcuse, Ernest Henry
Second World War Australian poster depicting the god Mars with a cooking pot of blood and bones, holding a menu of wars and lives lost by wounds and sickness in various campaigns during the 19th and 2...AWM2018.254.19
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Mightier yet
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Maker: Pym, Harold A. Greycaines Ltd.
British Second World War poster by Harold Pym. Depicts a British tank with text asserting Britain's increasing military strength. This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Go...ARTV02319
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Military Band
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Maker: Nichol, Arthur John
A poster for a concert performance produced by artist NX4185 Sergeant Arthur John Nichol in German POW camp Stalag VIII-B, Lamsdorf, Poland (later renamed Stalag 344). This poster was one of many prod...ART28414.001
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Mister, here's your hat! Join the A.I.F now!
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Maker: James, Richard Haughton Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment poster by R.H James. One of a series titled "JOIN THE AIF" this poster is subtitled " Mister, here's your hat!" . It features a bla...ARTV06443
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Mock trial
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This is the original poster for 'Mock Trial', an Australian show produced in 1942 at the non labour camp, Fort 15, Stalag 20A. It shows a man with very red cheeks and thick eyebrows dressed as a jud...ART29572
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Moscow – Russian Prisoners of War
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Maker: Vinogradov, Sergei
Russian First World War poster promoting an exhibition to raise funds for Prisoners of War from the 31 October - 1 November 1915. The design depicting a middle aged woman in folk costume lamenting out...AWM2017.916.6
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N'achetez que le necessaire (Don't buy it unless it is necessary)
Art
Maker: McLaren Information Service, Ministry of National War Services Unknown
Second World War thrift poster depicting a man and a woman looking at a white elephant which is for sale: 'buy only what is necessary'.ARTV05260
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National mobilisation against conscription
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Maker: Unknown
The silhouette of a large group of protestors holding up a flag is pictured alongside text which calls for national mobilisation against conscription. The flag features a logo comprised of a fist (sym...ARTV10138
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National Service: Women's Land Army
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Maker: Hewit, Forest Johnson, Riddle & Co. Ltd.
This British recruitment poster for the Women's Land Army depicts a young female recruit filling a feed trough with hay for a horse and foal.ARTV01018
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"News and information on current events..."
Art
Maker: Unknown
This American wartime poster bears the words of American military leader General Douglas Macarthur from 1942. General Macarthur played a prominent role in the Pacific theatre during the Second World W...ARTV02336
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Next! Japan - 6th War Loan
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Maker: Bingham, James R U.S. Treasury Department US Government Printing Office
United States Second World War poster issued by the U.S Treasury Department. Featuring a design by James R. Bingham the poster appeals for subscribers to the 6th war loan. The image fills the majorit...ARTV02809
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No Gulf War
Art
Maker: Unknown Bring the Frigates Home Coalition Unknown
A protest poster campaigning against the First Gulf War (1990-91). Produced by the 'Bring the Frigates Home Coalition' it advertises a rally and march, proclaiming 'No Gulf War' and urging people to ...ARTV09078
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"No, he didn't tell me what his regiment was..." or even his name - he must have been reading those posters.."
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Maker: 517 (Corps Fld Svy) Coy, Royal Engineers 517 (Corps Fld Svy) Coy, Royal Engineers
hospital; poster depicting a young woman in a hospital bed with a new baby, her woman visitor is being told 'he must have been reading those posters' (about guarding against careless talk)ARTV07965