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Antikbar Small poster
vintage American World War II propaganda poster issued in 1945. The poster encourages citizens to conserve and share sugar, which was a rationed and essential war commodity.
Poster Details
Message: The poster uses bold typography and a stark, modernist graphic design to convey a serious message: "SHARE SUGAR it's war-scarce it's war-necessary".
Purpose: The poster was part of a home-front campaign by the U.S. government to manage food supplies and ensure fair distribution during wartime shortages.
Issuer: It was produced by the United States Office of Price Administration (OPA) and printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office.
Designer: The poster was illustrated by E. Howatt.
Historical Context: Sugar was the last food item to be de-rationed after the war, remaining in short supply until June 1947.
This is a classic piece of wartime conservation art |
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