SCRAP
Poster
1942 (made)
1942 (made)
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This poster relies on the powerful image of a muscular, clenched fist rising up to convey its wartime message. It seeks to encourage the viewer to save scrap metals and other materials that are no longer of obvious use. During the Second World War, agricultural and technological industries particularly relied on conserving and reusing supplies in order to service the needs of the military.
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Title | SCRAP (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph |
Brief description | "Scrap" Second World War poster by Roy Schott [unclear]. Saving scrap metal for war production. Issued by the Department of Agriculture. USA, 1942. |
Physical description | Forearm and clenched fist holding scrap metal, rising from a farm building. |
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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 | This poster relies on the powerful image of a muscular, clenched fist rising up to convey its wartime message. It seeks to encourage the viewer to save scrap metals and other materials that are no longer of obvious use. During the Second World War, agricultural and technological industries particularly relied on conserving and reusing supplies in order to service the needs of the military. |
Other number | LS.2477 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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Accession number | E.988-2004 |
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Record created | October 21, 2004 |
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