1943: Wastin' that "solid rubber" ain't in the groove

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Title

1943: Wastin' that "solid rubber" ain't in the groove

Subject

World War, 1939-1945; posters; propaganda; rubber; conservation;

Description

This poster shows a man and woman, floating among clouds, with rubber tires hovering over their heads like halos. The man is facing the viewer and is holding onto a steering wheel that is not attached to a vehicle. He is wearing a grey zoot suit, red and yellow striped tie, grey fedora, and red shoes. The woman is turned away but is looking over her shoulder at the viewer. She is wearing a red dress, red hat, and black pumps. Both are pointing heavenwards with extended index fingers. This World War II poster was intended to recommend the conservation of rubber tires as the fashionable thing to do.

Creator

Emerson Electric

Source

National Archives. Record Group 179: Records of the War Production Board, 1918-1947

Publisher

Auburn University Libraries

Date

1943

Contributor

Coates, Midge

Rights

Unrestricted

Format

gif

Language

English

Type

Still image

Identifier

19-0408a.gif

Coverage

United States

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

poster