Americans suffer when careless talk kills!
Poster
1943 (made)
1943 (made)
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'Americans suffer when careless talk kills', Second World War poster depicting an elderly couple. The man, who is dressed in overalls, stares out to the viewer as he embraces his wife. She is crying, dabbing at her tears with her apron, as she clutches a yellow telegram (indicating that their son has been killed in action). Behind them is a single blue star on a white background which is framed by red; it appears to be a wall hanging. Above them are the words, 'Americans Suffer when careless talk kills', in red letters.
Object details
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| Title | Americans suffer when careless talk kills! (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph |
| Brief description | 'Americans suffer when careless talk kills!', Second World War poster depicting an elderly couple, by Harry Anderson for the Government Printing Office, United States, 1943 |
| Physical description | 'Americans suffer when careless talk kills', Second World War poster depicting an elderly couple. The man, who is dressed in overalls, stares out to the viewer as he embraces his wife. She is crying, dabbing at her tears with her apron, as she clutches a yellow telegram (indicating that their son has been killed in action). Behind them is a single blue star on a white background which is framed by red; it appears to be a wall hanging. Above them are the words, 'Americans Suffer when careless talk kills', in red letters. |
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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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| Other number | LS.2319 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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| Accession number | E.836-2004 |
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| Record created | March 30, 2006 |
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