Curiosity may spell disaster: When sirens or guns are heard at night...don't put on lights, raise blinds, or run outside to watch...at all times take cover immediately! Accession Number: ARTV03271

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The dark figure of a man standing outside his house pointing towards the sky where searchlights are probing and six aircraft are flying. Other figures can be seen at the two windows where the blinds are not drawn. The poster states that 'Curiosity may spell disaster. When sirens or guns are heard at night...don't put on lights, raise blinds, or run outside to watch... At all times take cover immediately! This poster was issued by the National Safety Council of Australia for the State Emergency Services, Victoria.

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Accession Number
ARTV03271
Artist
Percival Albert Trompf
Publisher
VICTORIA : NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA FOR THE STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES, [N.D.]
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Physical Description
Medium: photolithograph on paper
Measurement
Overall: 37.3 cm x 25 cm
Medium
photolithograph on paper
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
acquired 1980
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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