| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV02028 |
| 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 W.R. Royle & Son Ltd. |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Save Fuel for Battle: Use Paraffin Stoves This Way
Description
British Second World War poster identifying the correct way of using paraffin stoves. The poster highlights that with regular maintenance the stove will be more efficient. Posters such as these aimed at reducing domestic demand for fuel to both reduce reliance upon international shipping through the Merchant Navy and to divert resources directly to essential war purposes.
This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.