The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
American First World War poster, produced for the US Food Adminstration, depicting a basket of vegetables with soldiers in action in the background, one carrying an American flag. The poster was intended to encourage savings and thrift with food during the war. John E. Sheridan (1880- 1948) was an illustrator well known in his lifetime for his cover art for 'The Saturday Evening Post', his illustrations for 'Collier's Weekly' and 'Ladies' Home Journal', and his commercial advertisements. During the First World War he created many patriotic posters in support of the United States' war effort as part of the committee of artists that also included Charles Dana Gibson and James Montgomery Flagg (creator of the iconic Uncle Sam recruiting poster).
United States First World War poster depicts a soldier holding aloft a book, while a sailor reads sitting down. The poster appeals for donations to buy books for American soldiers to read while fighti
American Second World War poster encouraging food thrift. This poster draws attention to not wasting food in particular, depicting a completely cleared plate following a meal.
Australian Second World War poster, produced by the Commonwealth Food Control, depicting vegetables, meat and dairy products, with an aeroplane taking off in the rear of the poster. The poster encoura
British Second World War poster, produced for the Ministry of Information, depicting a pig and a waste bin, which was intended to encourage people to keep their kitchen waste for pig food. It was part
Famous American First World War recruitment poster by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) featuring Uncle Sam, a symbol of America (the unity of State and Nation, as well as white supremacy). He is wea
Australian Second World War poster, produced by the Commonwealth Food Control and the RAAF. The poster depicts an airman holding a knife and fork, encouraging people to not waste food. Shortages of fo