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Original Vintage WWII Propaganda Poster Beware Wasp Design War Production Drive

1943

About the Item

Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster issued by the War Production Drive Headquarters as a warning featuring a dramatic design depicting a large angry looking flying insect - bee / wasp / mosquito - with black and yellow stripes outlined in blue, facing the viewer with the word Beware! written in bold blue font across the image over the wings in front of a white and yellow shaded background. Bulletin Board Placard No.26. Printed by the US Government Printing Office. Horizontal. Very good condition, fold, minor creasing.
  • Creator:
    Seaman
  • Creation Year:
    1943
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 13.98 in (35.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition, fold, minor creasing.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4368759732
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