Homemaker’s War Guide
Object NamePoster, Political
Date1942
PeriodWorld War II
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. 00.2010.150
Object number00.2010.150
DescriptionPoster, Political; Vertical color World War II propaganda poster titled, "Homemaker's War Guide." The poster is printed in red, blue and black/gray on a white background. It is a chart with columns illustrating suggestions for supporting the war effort including conserving, storing, and reusing food, textiles, rubber and metals. It also includes instructions for taking protective measures in case of attack, and for participating in wartime community organizations. At the top of the poster is a graphic image representing women in various work and military uniforms. They are standing with airplanes, ambulances, a car and a tank. The "homemaker" is highlighted at center and is represented wearing an apron, holding a saucepan, standing inside a red house. The bottom reads, "Victory begins at home. Do your part // OWI Poster No. 20. Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C." and "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-498305". On View
Not on view
United States Office of War Information
1943
Object number: 00.2011.001
