Save rubber Accession Number: ARTV02424

Description

British Second World War poster advising people to save rubber. This poster encourages people to recycle their rubber boots. As the war dragged on and German U-Boats were disrupting vital trade with America in the North Atlantic, Britain experienced an acute shortage of necessary goods. Rubber was important for making tyres, among other things.

The poster is dominated by a large central image of a pair of black and orange wellington boots. The title is printed across the boots with more text below.

This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.

Details

Accession Number
ARTV02424
Publisher/Issued By
Ministry of Supply
Printer
Henry Hildesley Ltd
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 38.4 x 25 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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