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"A Careless Word...A Needless Sinking" WWII OWI #24 Home Front Poster by Anton Otto Fischer (1942)

"A Careless Word...A Needless Sinking" WWII OWI #24 Home Front Poster by Anton Otto Fischer (1942)

WWII Home Front poster encouraging citizens to safeguard sensitive war information. Featuring art of haggard survivors in a row boat watching their burning ship by Anton Otto Fischer.

Size*: 28.5" x37.25"
Condition: Very Good

Rolled. Linen backed. The poster had very minor fold and border wear. Overall, the poster was in very good to fine condition prior to linenbacking. The poster was nicely backed, and displays well.

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Poster Text:  A Careless Word...A Needless Sinking - OWI Poster No. 24 Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. - U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-502219
Tags: WWII   Home Front   OWI  
Produced by:  Office of War Information (OWI)  
Artist/Designer(s): Anton Otto Fischer  
* Sizes are approximate and given in good faith. Sizes are also given for the area of the item itself. Linen backing posters may slightly stretch the poster size, in addition posters often have a larger linen border that extends beyond the poster area. Measurements are for poster alone. Please contact us if you have any questions or you need to confirm exact size.
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