World War 2 Poster

Object/Artifact

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Ripon Historical Society

The image is a dramatic World War II-era propaganda poster depicting a lifeboat full of sailors rowing away from a large ship engulfed in flames and smoke on turbulent waters. Above the illustration, bold white text reads "A careless word..." warning of the dangers of loose talk potentially aiding the enemy, and at the bottom, the text continues with "...A NEEDLESS SINKING," emphasizing the catastrophic consequences of sharing sensitive information that could lead to naval disasters.

The image is a dramatic World War II-era propaganda poster depicting a lifeboat full of sailors rowing away from a large ship engulfed in flames and smoke on turbulent waters. Above the illustration, bold white text reads "A careless word..." warning of the dangers of loose talk potentially aiding the enemy, and at the bottom, the text continues with "...A NEEDLESS SINKING," emphasizing the catastrophic consequences of sharing sensitive information that could lead to naval disasters.

Name/Title

World War 2 Poster

Entry/Object ID

2024.402.6

Description

World War 2 propaganda poster warning against the disclosure of sensitive information that could aid the enemy and lead to unnecessary casualties. Poster reads, "A careless word...a needless sinking." Artist, Anton Otto Fischer. 1942

Acquisition

Accession

2024.402

Source or Donor

Ripon Historical Society

Made/Created

Artist

Anton Otto Fischer

Date made

1942

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Poster, Political

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Poster

Nomenclature Class

Advertising Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Width

22 in

Length

27-3/4 in