| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV02012 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 76 x 51 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | offset lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office Johnson, Riddle & Co. Ltd. |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Oil Is Imported in Tankers: Economy Is Vital
Description
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 percentage of fuel could go to essential war purposes such as tanks.
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