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WW2 poster, Bristles are scarce, Brushes are precious
WW2 Ministry of Supply poster, Bristles are scarce, Brushes are precious. Encouraging people to take care of resources. Date: early 1940s
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Media ID 14237098
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Bristles Brush Brushes Encouraging Glue Ministry Paint Precious Resources Scarce Supply
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.8cm x 39.6cm (10.6" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
During the tumultuous era of the 1940s, as the world was embroiled in the cataclysmic events of World War II, the British Ministry of Supply issued a poignant and powerful call to action through this evocative poster. Entitled "Bristles are scarce, Brushes are precious," this striking image serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of conserving resources during wartime. The poster, rendered in bold black and white with splashes of orange and green, features a simple yet effective design. A pair of brushes, their bristles splayed out in a mournful display, lies at the center of the composition. Above, the title of the poster in bold, capitalized letters, while below, a plea for care and conservation: "Use only what you need. Keep your brushes clean. Don't waste glue." The message was clear: resources were scarce, and every brush, every drop of glue, was precious. The poster was a testament to the spirit of wartime frugality and the collective determination to make do with what was available. The Ministry of Supply, in its efforts to encourage individuals to conserve resources, understood that even the most mundane of items, like paintbrushes and glue, could make a significant impact on the war effort. This powerful and evocative poster is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and resourcefulness of the home front during World War II. Its simple yet effective design continues to resonate with us today, as we grapple with the challenges of conservation and sustainability in our own time.
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