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Here comes the bride
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Maker: Mount, Edward Reginald H.M. Stationery Office W R Royale & Son Ltd
British Second World War advisory poster designed by Reginald Mount, commissioned by the Ministry of Health and the Central Council for Health Education. The poster depicts a stylised graphic of a whi...ARTV07781
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Here comes the bride
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Maker: Mount, Edward Reginald H.M. Stationery Office W R Royale & Son Ltd
British Second World War advisory poster designed by Reginald Mount, commissioned by the Ministry of Health and the Central Council for Health Education. The poster depicts a stylised graphic of a whi...ARTV10093
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He's in the silent service - Are you?
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Stafford & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster cautioning against the danger of careless talk. This poster depicts a sailor holding binoculars, looking far into the distance. The text is printed under the image in y...ARTV01854
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He talked... This happened. Careless talk costs lives
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
British Second World War poster divided horizontally in half. The top half depicts two gentlemen engaged in conversation while consuming a beverage at the local public house. In the left background a ...ARTV02509
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Holidays, Harvest Days, Happy Days: Bring in the Victory Harvests of Potatoes, Grain, Fruit
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Maker: Holmes, John Department of Agriculture for Scotland Scottish Education Department H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster aimed at the Scottish audience. The poster highlights the importance of havests and generating the greatest possible yield by working as much as possible. The poster de...ARTV03422
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How Good Drivers Save Their Tyres and Serve Their Country: Remember! Tyre Care Saves Rubber
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
British poster depicting a rescue launch. The poster highlights different items such as scrap metal, waste paper, and bones, and how these items can be salvaged (recycled) into a rescue launch.ARTV03409
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How to darn holes and tears...
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Maker: Curtis Studio Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : BOARD OF TRADE, [N.D.] (WATFORD : GREYCAINES FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE) Greycaines Ltd.
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05362
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How to darn holes and tears...
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Maker: Curtis Studio Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : BOARD OF TRADE, [N.D.] (WATFORD : GREYCAINES FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE) Greycaines Ltd.
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05363
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How to let out and let down...
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Maker: Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office Greycaines Ltd.
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05354
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How to let out and let down...
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Maker: Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05355
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How to make buttonholes...
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Maker: Curtis Studio Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office Greycaines Ltd.
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05358
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How to make buttonholes...
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Maker: Curtis Studio Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : BOARD OF TRADE, [N.D.] (WATFORD : GREYCAINES FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE) Greycaines Ltd.
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05359
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How to patch an overall...
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Maker: Curtis Studio Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office Johnson Riddle & Co
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05368
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How to patch an overall...
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Maker: Curtis Studio Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office Johnson Riddle & Co
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05369
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How to patch an overall...
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Maker: Curtis Studio Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office Johnson Riddle & Co
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05370
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How to patch a shirt...
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Maker: Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office Johnson Riddle & Co
These instructional sewing poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War so provide advice on altering garments to save money and resources. There are several posters in the seri...ARTV05371
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How to patch a shirt...
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Maker: Curtis Studio Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office Johnson Riddle & Co
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05372
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How to patch elbows and knickers...
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Maker: Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : BOARD OF TRADE, [N.D.] (LONDON : JOHNSON, RIDDLE FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE) Johnson Riddle & Co
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05366
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How to patch elbows and knickers...
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Maker: Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : BOARD OF TRADE, [N.D.] (LONDON : JOHNSON, RIDDLE FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE) Johnson Riddle & Co
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05367
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How to patch sheets and blankets...
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Maker: Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office LONDON ; BOARD OF TRADE, [N.D.] (LONDON : JOHNSON, RIDDLE FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE) Johnson Riddle & Co
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05364
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How to patch sheets and blankets...
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Maker: Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : BOARD OF TRADE, [N.D.] (LONDON : JOHNSON, RIDDLE FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE) Johnson Riddle & Co
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05365
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How to Plant
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Maker: Unknown Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Fosh & Cross Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster providing instructions on how to plant cabbages, tomatoes, leeks and onions. The poster features a title and girl talking to an anthropomorphised plant of the amaryllid...ARTV03425
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How to plant
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries [S.L.] : MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, [N.D.] (S.L. : FOSH & CROSS FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFI Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster providing instructions on how to plant cabbages, tomatoes, leeks and onions. The poster features a title and girl talking to an anthropoid plant of the amaryllidaceae f...ARTV01521
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How to re-inforce for extra wear...
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Board of Trade Greycaines Ltd.
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05356
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How to re-inforce for extra wear...
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Maker: Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : BOARD OF TRADE, [N.D.] (WATFORD : GREYCAINES FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE) Greycaines Ltd.
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05357
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How to use old garments for children...
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Maker: Curtis Studio Greycaines Ltd. Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : BOARD OF TRADE, [N.D.] (WATFORD : GREYCAINES FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE)
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05360
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How to use old garments for children...
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Maker: Curtis Studio Board of Trade H.M. Stationery Office Greycaines Ltd.
The sewing instructions poster banners were produced in England during the Second World War to advise on thrift and reducing the impact on scarce resources. There are several posters in the series. Th...ARTV05361
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How your salvage helps to make a rescue launch
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office
British poster depicting a rescue launch. The poster highlights different items such as scrap metal, waste paper, and bones, and how these items can be salvaged (recycled) into a rescue launch.ARTV03408
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If you are 17 1/2 or 18 under 19: Volunteer ATS
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) (later the Women's Royal Army Corps) was a branch of the British Army comprised of young women engaged on war duties. These would be tasks such as operating ack...ARTV03347
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If you didn't want it why did you take it?
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Food advocating frugality. This poster features the image of a plate on which sits an unfinished slice of bread and butter with a cigarette st...ARTV03456
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If you didn't want it why did you take it?
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Food advocating frugality. This poster features the image of a plate on which sits an unfinished slice of bread and butter with a cigarette st...ARTV01554
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If you didn't want it why did you take it?
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Food advocating frugality. This poster features the image of a plate on which sits an unfinished slice of bread and butter with a cigarette st...ARTV07172
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If you're being de-reserved remember the RAF needs pilots...
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE, [N.D] (LONDON : LOWE & BRYDONE) Royal Air Force Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
Great Britain Royal Air Force recruitment poster depicting two Halifax aeroplanes flying skyward with the message printed on the wings: "If you're being de-reserved, remember the RAF needs pilots".ARTV05182
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I Need Bones for Explosives: Put Out Your Bones Salvage
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd.
During the Second World War, to lighten the pressures of production for civil resources and thus allow greater resources to be pulled into war-related production, most governments around the world put...ARTV03396
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I Need Your Rags: Put Out Your Old Rags for Salvage
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Maker: Unknown H. Manly & Son H.M. Stationery Office
During the Second World War, to lighten the pressures of production for civil resources and thus allow greater resources to be pulled into war-related production, most governments around the world put...ARTV03400
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I Need Your Scrap Metal: Put Out Your Scrap Metal for Salvage
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting a drive for the donation of scrap metal. The poster depicts a soldier calling out with an open, outstretched hand and in the lower postion highlights all the ...ARTV03394
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I Need Your Waste Rubber: Put Out Your Waste Rubber for Salvage
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & Son Ltd.
During the Second World War, to lighten the pressures of production for civil resources and thus allow greater resources to be pulled into war-related production, most governments around the world put...ARTV03402
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It may cost life think before you write!
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Maker: Noke, Charles J H.M. Stationery Office C & P
Depicts in profile a R.A.F. corporal writing a letter. The style is blocky and reminiscent of the Social Realist style of art emerging from the Soviet Union during this period. The corporal is lit f...ARTV02632
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It's the finish that counts...
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry for Aircraft Production stressing the importance of smooth finishes during aircraft production to ensure aircraft reach their full speed capacity...ARTV01580
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It's the Finish That Counts
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry for Aircraft Production stressing the importance of smooth finishes during aircraft production to ensure aircraft reach their full speed capacity...ARTV03479
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Join the Wrens: And Free a Man for the Fleet
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS or 'Wrens'). The WRNS was an organisation set up first from 1917-1919 and again from 1939 until its absorption into the ...ARTV03447
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Join the Wrens: And Free a Man for the Fleet
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS or 'Wrens'). The WRNS was an organisation set up first from 1917-1919 and again from 1939 until its absorption into the ...ARTV01544
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Keep a Pig: Join or Start a Pig Club
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting pig ownership either individually or by joining or starting a pig club. During the Second World War there was a great emphasis placed upon self-sufficiency, a...ARTV03429
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Keep it dark
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Maker: Bennett, Maurice V H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War 'careless talk' poster by Maurice Bennett. The poster depicts a hand pulling a curtain across a number of naval ships sailing on the ocean. The curtain text reads 'keep it dar...ARTV01882
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"Keep it under your hat!"
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Maker: Gilroy, John H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
British Second World War poster cautioning against careless talk. In the top quarter of the poster is an image of a British steel helmet, with the title printed underneath and the message appearing in...ARTV07925
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Lend a hand on the land
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster for voluntary agricultural camps. The design features bold text with solid bands of colour framing the lettering, emphasising the instruction to 'Lend a Han...ARTV10153
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Lend a hand on the land
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster for voluntary agricultural camps. The design features bold text with solid bands of colour framing the lettering, emphasising the instruction to 'Lend a Han...ARTV01260
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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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"Let us go forward together"
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
Second World War British poster depicts a shoulder-length image of the British Prime Minister, Mr (later Sir) Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, MP, with a quotation from his first speech as Prime Min...ARTV03821
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Libya: Help them finish the job
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office British Colour Printing
As an Italian colony from 1911, Libya was of great strategic important during the North African campaign. This battle would result in an Allied victory on 13 May 1943. This poster depicts a convoy of...ARTV02308
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Libya: Help Them Finish The Job
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Maker: Wootton, Frank H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
As an Italian colony from 1911, Libya was of great strategic important during the North African campaign. This battle would result in an Allied victory on 13 May 1943. This British Second World War ...ARTV02294
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Maintenance and Care of Farm Machinery
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Maker: Unknown H. Manly & Son H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster describing the different ways of correctly maintaining farm machinery. The poster gives information on equipment such as ploughs, mowers, and potato diggers, and how to...ARTV03424
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Maintenance and Care of Farm Machinery
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster describing the different ways of correctly maintaining farm machinery. The poster gives information on equipment such as ploughs, mowers, and potato diggers, and how to...ARTV01520
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Make-do and mend: Advice centre
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster advertising 'make-do and mend', featuring the character Mrs. Sew and Sew. During the Second World War Britain experienced a shortage of clothes and materials, largely d...ARTV07733
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Make-do and mend: Advice centre
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster advertising 'make-do and mend', featuring the character Mrs. Sew and Sew. During the Second World War Britain experienced a shortage of clothes and materials, largely d...ARTV07734
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Make do and mend household advice centre
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & son
British Second World War poster issued by the Board of Trade advertising 'make-do and mend' household advice centre. By the fourth year of the Second World War Britain experienced a shortage of clothe...ARTV08025
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Make do and mend household advice centre
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & son
British Second World War poster issued by the Board of Trade advertising 'make-do and mend' household advice centre. By the fourth year of the Second World War Britain experienced a shortage of clothe...ARTV08024
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Make do and mend household advice centre: bring your problems here
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & son
British Second World War poster issued by the Board of Trade advertising 'make-do and mend' household advice centre. By the fourth year of the Second World War Britain experienced a shortage of clothe...ARTV08027
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Make do and mend household advice centre: bring your problems here
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & son
British Second World War poster issued by the Board of Trade advertising 'make-do and mend' household advice centre. By the fourth year of the Second World War Britain experienced a shortage of clothe...ARTV08026
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Make nursing your war job
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster targets women to enlist as nurses, with the promise of post-war employment. Depicts photograph of nurse against a a blue screenprinted background of wounded...ARTV01963
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Make nursing your war job
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Charles & Read Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster targets women to enlist as nurses, with the promise of post-war employment. Depicts photograph of nurse against a a blue screenprinted background of wounded...ARTV01365
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Make nursing your war job
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Charles & Read Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster targets women to enlist as nurses, with the promise of post-war employment. Depicts photograph of nurse against a a blue screenprinted background of wounded...ARTV01048
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Make nursing your war job
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Charles & Read Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster targets women to enlist as nurses, with the promise of post-war employment. Depicts photograph of nurse against a a blue screenprinted background of wounded...ARTV01962
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Make nursing your war job
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster targets women to enlist as nurses, with the promise of post-war employment. Depicts photograph of nurse against a a blue screenprinted background of wounded...ARTV03704
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Mightier yet
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office S L Fosh & Cross
This British Second World War poster was produced in England to highlight the might and power of the British Empire's sea force. The poster depicts a fleet of warships in formation, with a flight of n...ARTV02229
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Mightier yet!
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Maker: Pym, Harold A. H.M. Stationery Office Greycaines Ltd.
This Second World War British poster was published by HM Stationery Office in London. The poster depicts two Allied tanks moving forwards in formation. Combining the image with title 'Mightier Yet!' a...ARTV02230
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Ministry of Health says: - coughs and sneezes spread diseases...
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Maker: Bateman, Henry Mayo H.M. Stationery Office
'Coughs and sneezes spread diseases' was an Second World War campaign aimed at stopping the spread of diseases and other ailments, such as the common cold. This poster was one of a series produced to ...ARTV01955
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Ministry of Health says: - coughs and sneezes spread diseases...
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Maker: Bateman, Henry Mayo H.M. Stationery Office
'Coughs and sneezes spread diseases' was a Second World War campaign aimed at stopping the spread of diseases and other ailments, such as the common cold. This poster was one of a series produced to a...ARTV03701
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Ministry of Information Bulletin: Facsimile of a Letter From President Roosevelt to the Prime Minister
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Maker: Ministry of Information H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, 1941 (LONDON : J. WEINER FOR H. M. STATIONERY OFFICE) J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster published by the Ministry of Information. The poster depicts a facsimile of a letter from President Roosevelt to Prime Minister Churchill as well as a semi-formal intro...ARTV05344
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Ministry of Information Bulletin: Facsimile of a Letter From President Roosevelt to the Prime Minister
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Maker: Unknown Ministry of Information H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster published by the Ministry of Information. The poster depicts a facsimile of a letter from President Roosevelt to Prime Minister Churchill as well as a semi-formal intro...ARTV03256
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More facts about your income tax
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office
Published by His Majesty's Stationary Office in Britain during the Second World War, this poster acts as a guide for income tax earnings, periodic payments and annual returns. The poster takes into ac...ARTV02255
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More Salvage, That's What We Want: Paper, Rags, Bones, to Make More Munitions
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Maker: Thomas, Samuel Herbert LONDON : H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE, [N.D.] (NOTTINGHAM : STAFFORD & CO.) H.M. Stationery Office Stafford & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of salvage (recycling). It highlights that paper, rags and bones can be used to make more munitions. The poster depicts a man of advanced ye...ARTV03386
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Mosquito Bulletin
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Maker: Miller, Owen H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster produced as part of a larger series that depicted different Allied aircraft along with a short text explaining a particularly notable incident. The posters were aimed a...ARTV03476
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Mosquito Bulletin: our target is their success
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Maker: Miller, Owen H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster produced as part of a larger series that depicted different Allied aircraft along with a short text explaining a particularly notable incident. The posters were aimed a...ARTV01577
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Never was so much owed by so many to so few
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
The quote "never was so much owed by so many to so few" is taken from a speech made by Prime Minister Winston Churchill on 20 August 1940. The quote refers to the ongoing effort of the Royal Air Force...ARTV02249
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Oil Is Imported in Tankers: Economy Is Vital
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Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office Johnson, Riddle & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster highlighting the need to save oil. The poster describes common engines that use large amount of oil and how by limiting their use it would mean that a greater percentag...ARTV02012
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"Oi" Submit Tyres for Replacement When Smooth
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Maker: Thomas, Samuel Herbert H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & Son Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting road safety. The poster gives details on when a tyre needs to be replaced from overwear. The emphasis behind the poster was that by ensuring road safety, it m...ARTV03390
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Order of the day
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
This British Second World War text-only poster features an 'order of the day' by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The order aims to inspire the population and unite the British people in the ...ARTV02241
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Packing for War: Why This Job Is of FRONT LINE Importance...
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Supply Thos Forman and Sons
British Second World War highlighting the important role that packaging had in the overall war effort. The photographs and accompanying text highlight how packing assists goods in reaching their final...ARTV03233
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Packing for War: Why This Job Is of FRONT LINE Importance...
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Supply Thos Forman and Sons
British Second World War highlighting the important role that packaging had in the overall war effort. The photographs and accompanying text highlight how packing assists goods in reaching their final...ARTV03232
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Pause when you go out into the dark...
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of War Transport. The poster advises people to let their eyes adjust to the dark before walking or driving in the blackout. The poster is mainly ...ARTV07768
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Pause when you go out into the dark...
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of War Transport. The poster advises people to let their eyes adjust to the dark before walking or driving in the blackout. The poster is mainly ...ARTV07154
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Pause when you go out into the dark...
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of War Transport. The poster advises people to let their eyes adjust to the dark before walking or driving in the blackout. The poster is mainly ...ARTV07156
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Pause when you go out into the dark...
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of War Transport. The poster advises people to let their eyes adjust to the dark before walking or driving in the blackout. The poster is mainly ...ARTV07769
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Plan and grow for winter : Winter fruits from overseas
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Maker: Falconer, Pearl H.M. Stationery Office H. Manly & Son
During the Second World War Britain had a shortage of food production. The shortage was due to many male British agricultural workers leaving to join the armed forces, and a stop to the importation of...ARTV01524
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Plan and grow : Summer glut leaves winter short
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Maker: Henrion, Frederick Henri Kay H.M. Stationery Office H. Manly & Son
During the Second World War Britain had a shortage of food production. The shortage was due to many male British agricultural workers leaving to join the armed forces, and a stop to the importation of...ARTV01525
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Please have your ticket ready at the barrier
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster depicts a young blonde woman with a red hat and a blue suit searching through her bag for her ticket while holding up the queue behind her. Surrounding the image is a r...ARTV02222
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Potatoes Set Our Shipping Free Potatoes Give You Energy
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office James Haworth & Brother
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Agriculture. It depicts three dancing potato sailors set against a blue background. One in the foreground is larger than the others and has HM...ARTV03463
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Pressure & load tables for motor car types
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War pamplet with the pressure and load tables for motor car tyres.ARTV05204
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Put Out Rags for Salvage or Sell Them to a Dealer
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Henry Hildesley Ltd
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of recycling rags. The poster encourages people to put out their rags for salvage, or to sell to a dealer for recycling. The poster highligh...ARTV03383
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Put the idea in the suggestion box
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Maker: Glasscock, R H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : MINISTRY OF AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION, 1945. (BRITISH : E.S. & A ROBINSON FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFF Ministry for Aircraft Production E.S. & A Robinson
During the Second World War, ordinary citizens could contribute ideas through a government suggestion box system. This enabled all people, who may have been involved in various aspects of war work or ...ARTV01586
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RAF in action
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Information Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting an exhibition about the Royal Air Force and their role in the war. This exhibition was organised by the Ministry of Information and toured around not just the...ARTV02279
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Save coal, save gas, save electricity, save parrafin: Save fuel for battle
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Fuel and Power promoting fuel savings. This poster is one of the 'save fuel for battle' series. With the cost of the war mounting as the years...ARTV07144
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Save Every Scrap for More Munitions
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Hubners Ltd
During the Second World War there was a great shortage of many raw materials on the home front. Many items were being used for war-related industry, much of areas such as South East Asia were unable t...ARTV03389
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Save Fuel for Battle: The Fuel Situation and You
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Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power Fosh & Cross Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War proclamation-style poster encouraging families to economise their use of energy with regards to activities that use up coal. Throughout the Second World War, governments aroun...ARTV02035
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Save Fuel to Make Munitions for Battle: The Wife Who Squandered the Electricity
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Maker: Bateman, Henry Mayo Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office James Haworth & Brother
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of using fuel economically. The poster is one of a campaign featuring humorous cartoons by Henry Bateman that involve a scenario with a cent...ARTV02026
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Save fuel to speed victory
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Maker: Unknown Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster promoting fuel savings. The title runs from the upper left corner to the lower right of the poster, and is printed in red ink. A lump of black coal is depicted in the ...ARTV10085
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Saving life at sea exhibition
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Maker: Osmond, Edward H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Information Chromoworks Ltd
During the Second World War, the British Ministry of Information created or commissioned exhibitions to boost morale, and spread knowledge about war-related subjects, such as the role of other Allied ...ARTV02289
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Savings are like the best books
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office James Haworth & Brother
British Second World War poster issued by the National Savings Committee, London, encouraging savings. During the Second World War, the Government endorsed and advocated war savings as a device to sti...ARTV10060
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See How Your Salvage Helps a Bomber
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.
During the Second World War, to lighten the pressures of production for civil resources and thus allow greater resources to be pulled into war-related production, most governments around the world put...ARTV03407