If you don't need it, don't buy it Accession Number: ARTV02577

Description

Canadian poster featuring a humorous design to encourage citizens to be mindful of their spending habits.

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

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Accession Number
ARTV02577
Publisher/Issued By
Ministere des services nationaux de guerre
Publisher/Issued By
Director of Public Information
Artist
Alex Mclaren
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 62 x 46.3 cm
Medium
offset lithograph on paper
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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