Save Fuel for Battle: Go Easy on the Heat Accession Number: ARTV02009

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British Second World War poster promoting fuel savings. This poster is one of the 'save fuel for battle' series. With the cost of the war mounting as the years passed, the British Government promoted domestic saving to provide more support for front line action. Many of these 'savings' posters associate home activities with front line activities, underscoring the concept of 'total war'. The poster is divided into four section each featuring a mini posters. Each has a graphic in the centre (radiator; gas fire; running hot water tap and electric light switch) surrounded by text advising ways to save fuel. These posters are set against a turquoise green background with the main title beneath.

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Accession Number
ARTV02009
Publisher
Ministry of Fuel and Power
Printer
Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 76.2 x 50.8 cm
Medium
offset lithograph on paper
Date Made
c.1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated in 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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