Make a Home for a War Worker's Family | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society

Poster

Make a Home for a War Worker's Family

Make a Home for a War Worker's Family | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society
National Housing Agency Design No. 2, "Convert Extra Space." The poster features a well-kept suburban home with a flagpole emerging from the garden. To the left of the image is additional text: "Convert Extra Space - Materials and Financing Available." In the bottom right corner the audience is instructed to "See Your War Housing Center." In the background is a factory.
DESCRIPTION
National Housing Agency Design No. 2, "Convert Extra Space." The poster features a well-kept suburban home with a flagpole emerging from the garden. To the left of the image is additional text: "Convert Extra Space - Materials and Financing Available." In the bottom right corner the audience is instructed to "See Your War Housing Center." In the background is a factory.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:66722
Creation Date: 1943
Creator Name:National Housing Agency
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Collection Name:Gugler Lithographic Company records, 1878-1984
Genre:Poster
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:M2008.015.36
Original Dimensions:18 x 11.25 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1 of 77 press proofs designed for 24-sheet outdoor advertising posters. The central portion of the poster is bordered by a decorative box simulating the outdoor advertising billboard.
SUBJECTS
Dwellings
Billboards
Factories
War posters
World War, 1939-1945
Flags
Patriotism
War work

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