"Watch that prop... what prop?"
Poster
1943 (made)
1943 (made)
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This World War II era propaganda poster issued by the Ministry of Aircraft Production relied on a playful image to convey a serious message - carelessness on the aircraft production line could lead to serious injury or death. The poster also trades on the public's familiarity with the Ministry of Information's "Carless Talk Costs Lives" campaign, which promoted prudence and secrecy, by adapting its strap line to read "Careless Walk Costs Lives," placing emphasis this time on bodily precautions.
Object details
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| Title | "Watch that prop... what prop?" |
| Materials and techniques | colour lithograph in blue and gold |
| Brief description | World War II propaganda poster promoting safety in the workplace - especially around aircraft. UK, 1943. |
| Physical description | Cartoon illustration of a man beheaded by an aviation propeller. |
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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 World War II era propaganda poster issued by the Ministry of Aircraft Production relied on a playful image to convey a serious message - carelessness on the aircraft production line could lead to serious injury or death. The poster also trades on the public's familiarity with the Ministry of Information's "Carless Talk Costs Lives" campaign, which promoted prudence and secrecy, by adapting its strap line to read "Careless Walk Costs Lives," placing emphasis this time on bodily precautions. |
| Other number | LS.1914 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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| Accession number | E.1549-2004 |
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| Record created | February 21, 2005 |
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