1942 Your Country Expects You To Conserve Metal Scrap Drive WWII Skiing There is minor staining to

There is minor staining to the linen mount in the upper left hand corner not affecting the poster

We trace only two examples at auction

We don’t quite make out the artist’s name which is signed in the upper left-hand corner of the image and looks like “Ruty” with the date ’51 also indicated

The poster displays nicely and impactfully delivers a message as relevant today as when the poster was issued in 1942

Overall condition is very good for this rare piece from one of the most prolific and important illustrators of the 20th century

1942 Your Country Expects You To Conserve Metal Scrap Drive WWII Skiing There is minor staining toDate: 1942Artist: UnknownSize (in): 28. 5 x 20Size (cm): 72. 4 x 50. 8Condition: BLinen backed: NoThis vintage original WWII poster was issued by the United States War Production Board in 1942 to help promote scrap drives and the conservation of scare metal needed for the war effort. The poster itemizes four basic points including taking care to prolong the life of equipment, using salvaged materials for repairs, find replacements for metals and