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One sheet vintage Chinese propaganda poster is titled
"In Industry, Learn From Daqing" and dates from around the 1960s or 1970s during the Cultural Revolution.
Poster Details
Slogan: The main text at the bottom reads (G?ngyè xué Dàqìng), meaning "In industry, learn from Daqing".
Secondary Slogans: The smaller vertical text boxes at the top left read (Dúlì zìzh?, "Independent self-determination") and (Zìlì g?ngsh?ng, "Self-reliance").
Historical Context: The poster is part of a major political campaign initiated by Mao Zedong. The Daqing Oil Field was promoted as a national model for industrial development, emphasizing hard work, self-sufficiency, and political dedication over material incentives. The "Learn from Daqing" campaign encouraged workers across the country to emulate the determined spirit of the oil field workers.
Imagery: The image depicts enthusiastic oil workers in a winter scene, highlighting their resilience in harsh conditions. The figure in the foreground wears a fur hat and a military-style uniform, typical of the era's revolutionary imagery. |
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