Name/Title
We Are Saving for Victory: General War Savings PledgeEntry/Object ID
008.8.11Description
War savings pledge. Pledge consists of a piece of red paper with a maple leaf in the centre. A circle with a thumbs-up sign in the centre and "War Saver" written at the bottom, appears at the top of the maple leaf. Text below reads: "WE ARE SAVING FOR VICTORY. The War Savings Committee hereby officially acknowledges the Pledge made by this Household to become Regular War Savers and to do their share towards Victory by Saving and lending to Canada, to the utmost of their ability for the duration of the War." Pledge is signed by the chairmen of the Committee. The reverse is white with blue text and a blue border. The hole punched at the top suggests the pledge was intended to be hung.Collection
Artefact Collection: PrimaryLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PledgeNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Pledge, War, Savings, War Savings Committee, CanadaLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
Contract, pledge, PledgeDimensions
Width
18 cmLength
22-7/8 inMaterial
paper - papier, ink - encre
