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Washington and Lincoln safety poster

Creator:
National Safety Council, Inc.
Location:
Illinois, Cook County, Chicago
Origin Date:
1950-1970
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 22 in x 15 7/8 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.1920
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This color poster features illustrations of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln on a turquoise background with scattered small white stars above them. Beneath the images the white text on a black background reads, "They fought * * that we might live in peace and security * Why do we let accidents maim and kill." The publisher's information is printed at the center of the lower margin. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum