| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV02149 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 76 x 51 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | offset lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
General Motors Holden |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Roll out the barrel
Description
This Australian Second World War poster was created by General Motors Holden in 1941 - likely for use in one of their factories. During the war, GMH re-tooled many of their production facilities, producing vehicle bodies, field guns, aircraft, and engines.
This poster stresses the importance of different pieces of equipment ranging from bombs to tents. In the centre of the poster is a soldier sitting on an ack-ack gun. This poster was likely designed for use in factories to affirm the importance of the work being completed there.