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Original Vintage Poster Closed For The Duration Loose Talk Can Cost Lives WWII

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Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Loose Talk Can Cost Lives Closed for the Duration - featuring great artwork by Howard Scott (1902-1983) depicting a man with tape stuck over his mouth in a X cross shape to show no talking with the bold lettering above and below on the pale green background. Distributed in the interest of national defense, and as a means of obtaining funds for ambulances wherever needed, British and American Ambulance Corps, Inc, 120 Lexington Avenue, New York City. Good condition, restored paper losses, restored pinholes, minor staining, backed on linen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1942
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Restored paper losses, restored pinholes, backed on linen. Good condition, restored paper losses, restored pinholes, minor staining, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012625425662
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