This is a great piece for both it's age and condition. This conservation piece was produced by the U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945 O-637278. War Food Administration. It also states "See Your County Extension Agent Or Local Farm Employment Office. Distributed By OWI For WFA," at the bottom of the poster. It features the the words at the top:
FILL IT
and at the bottom it states:
HELP HARVEST WAR CROPS
Posters of this circa were typically folded, thus it has the usual fold marks and is in great shape for a 61 year old poster! This poster is in terrific condition for it's age. We strive to keep all of our posters out of the light and air tight to prevent deterioration. There are small holes most likely from thumb tacks for hanging. The piece measures approximately 22 x 28. This is a very hard to find poster. The secondary market on this piece is approximately $395.00.
This item represented is in the condition as described above and pictured. And is from a non-smoking environment.
This poster has a very neat feature on the back that I've rarely seen on conservation pieces. It has the words:
YOU CAN HELP
HARVEST WAR CROPS BY
DISPLAYING THIS POSTER
The farm labor situation is the most critical of
any year since Pearl Harbor. With food production
goals at an all time high, we are faced with a declining
labor pool. This means we will have to
count more than ever on the millions of
volunteer workers, many of whom are women.
This poster will help recruit them.
Please display it prominently and you will render a genuine
service to the war effort. Food is as essential to
fighting men as guns and tanks and ammunition.
The farmers have planted it. Now the job is to
get men, women, and strong young people to help
get in the harvest.
Won't you help by displaying this poster?
For More Information, see your County Agent
or Local Farm Employment Office.
Thank you!
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