I Gave A Man!
Poster
1942 (made)
1942 (made)
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In May 1942 the US Treasury initiated a War Bond Quota Campaign. It urged people to invest 10% of their wages in War Bonds to help finance the war. The photograph of the woman in this poster turns the message into a personal appeal, her expression summing up the spirit of sacrifice. The contrasting image of the happy children encapsulates what the war effort is about - protecting future generations. The poster also plays on the guilt of those who, for whatever reason, did not support or join the armed forces.
Object details
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| Title | I Gave A Man! (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Photolithograph |
| Brief description | Second World War poster to promote the war bond quota, USA, 1942 |
| Physical description | Black and white photographic image of a troubled woman holding a smiling baby, hugged by a little girl. |
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| Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
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| Summary | In May 1942 the US Treasury initiated a War Bond Quota Campaign. It urged people to invest 10% of their wages in War Bonds to help finance the war. The photograph of the woman in this poster turns the message into a personal appeal, her expression summing up the spirit of sacrifice. The contrasting image of the happy children encapsulates what the war effort is about - protecting future generations. The poster also plays on the guilt of those who, for whatever reason, did not support or join the armed forces. |
| Other number | LS.519 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.275-2004 |
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| Record created | July 5, 2004 |
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