Cut 'em short or roll 'em up Accession Number: ARTV01701

Description

British Second World War cautionary poster. During the war, it was important to have each work-age individual available for work. This is one of a number of posters that caution against reckless behaviour. In this instance, long sleeves around machinery are targeted.

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Accession Number
ARTV01701
Artist
Hans Arnold Rothholz
Publisher
Ministry of Labour and National Service and Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Artist
Loxley Brothers Ltd
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 76.1 x 50.6 cm
Medium
Offset lithograph on paper
Date Made
c. 1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated in 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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