We'll take care of the Japs, mates, if you'll take care of our food... Accession Number: ARTV02135

Description

Australian Second World War poster related to food supply and hygiene during the war. The poster depicts an Australian soldier in jungle uniform with the text "We'll take care of the Japs, mates, if you'll take care of our food" on a red banner in the top half of the poster, and "Dirt can be deadlier than bullets - It's up to us to send the fighting men WHOLESOME FOOD" in the lower right corner of the poster. In the lower left corner is an image of an Australian soldier holding a rifle.

During both the First and Second World Wars, Australia was a major supplier of food to Allied forces all around the world. This poster highlights the importance of providing soldiers with wholesome, healthy food that is not contaminated by dirt.

Details

Accession Number
ARTV02135
Artist
Unknown
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 76.2 x 49.1 cm
Medium
offset lithograph on paper
Date Made
1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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