| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV02558 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 71 cm x 51 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | offset lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Dorne, Albert Office of War Information U.S. Government Printing Office |
| Place made | United States of America: Washington DC |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Less Dangerous Than Careless Talk
Description
American Second World War poster. The poster depicts a rattlesnake with blood dripping from its fangs, tail shaking, and ready to attack. The poster's text 'less dangerous / than careless talk' refers to just how dangerous careless talk is. The poster aims to discourage careless talk by people on the home front, with specific examples of topics not to discuss including troop movements; ship sailings; and war equipment.
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