| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV05266 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 61 cm x 43 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | offset lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
American Red Cross Society |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c. 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Waste Paper Makes Containers for Blood Plasma
Description
American Red Cross Second World War poster promoting thrift by recycling. The poster shows that recycled paper can be used to make containers for blood plasma transport, appealing to American patriotism for the war effort. Around the world it became increasingly important to dedicate raw materials to the war effort and so recycling programs and methods were widely promoted.