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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