| Accession Number | ARTV10323 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 63.7 x 48 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | lithograph printed in colour on paper |
| Maker |
McCowan, Tom |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c. 1940s |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Smoking here is sabotage!
Description
Smoking bans became common during the Second World War, as the amount of people working in munitions factories and around flammable objects rose. This anti-smoking poster uses propaganda to communicate its message - likening smoking in hazardous areas with sabotage and assisting the enemy forces.