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4 - Canadian Posters From the Second World War - Your Duty Ashore, His Afloat...SPARS

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The title and imagery of this poster says it all -- women are needed at home so men can go and fight. The image of a uniformed woman holding binoculars while her male comrade is holding a submachine gun is strong and fits in with the perceived role of women during the Second World War.read more

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3 - Canadian Posters From the Second World War - Bundles for Berlin

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The title of this war production poster "Bundles for Berlin" is a takeoff of the popular "Bundles for Britain" volunteer campaign to help England survive the Nazi onslaught before America entered the war in late 1941. This poster shows the effort to supply bundles turning more aggressive in 1942...read more

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2 - Canadian Posters From the Second World War - Says Mike: It's got to be right to win the fight!

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A Canadian munitions industry poster utilizing a rhyming message. Rhymes were felt to be easier to remember so were used as often as possible in propaganda posters of all types. This poster stresses the need for accuracy in the manufacturing of munitions and the image of a micrometer reinforces...read more

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1 - Canadian Posters From the Second World War - Thank You Mrs Consumer

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Poster printed in Canada during the Second World War by the Wartime Information Board, Ottawa. It reads: "Thank You Mrs Consumer - for watching prices! Buying only what you need! Investing in war savings! Keep it up!". The poster depicts a woman carrying a ration book, purse, and groceries,...read more

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