 | . . . In the Axis' Face!Anti-Axis ad from the Philco Corporation published in the Time magazine of February 15, 1943. A series of ads in cooperation with America’s leading cartoonists. This drawing was made by artist W.H. Crawford and used as poster in the factories who were helping to produce the weapons of Victory. The poster was also available for free on request.
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 | “Smoke gets in their Eyes!”Anti-Axis ad from the Philco Corporation published in the Time magazine of May 11, 1942. A series of ads in cooperation with America’s leading cartoonists. This drawing was made by artist Rube Goldberg and used as poster in the factories who were helping to produce the weapons of Victory. The poster was also available for free on request.
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 | 120 Victory Canning LabelsBooklet containing canning labels with a Victory Garden theme.
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 | A royal flushAnti-Axis postcard showing Uncle Sam flushing Hirohito, Mussolini, and Hitler through the toilet.
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 | ABC of Victory GardensOne of the many booklets provided with information on how to create your own vegetable garden. In general, the booklets advises on which vegetables are best to grow, how to recognize and treat pests, fertilizing, and in some cases how to preserve your products for periods when it is just too cold to grow anything.
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 | An Illinois Garden GuideA small booklet, of 32 pages, prepared by the Agricultural Department of the University of Illinois. The guide is published by the Illinois War Council.
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 | AshtrayAshtray made from a M14 105mm spent shell casing produced in 1943.
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 | Bullet PlaneNovelty bullet plane on wooden stand.
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 | Christmas GreetingsPatriotic Christmas Greetings card.
Inside of the card reads:
"And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave Over the land of the free and the home of the brave!"
A Christmas remembrance with hearty good wishes for the New Year.
Handwritten:
From Emma
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 | Christmas Greetings to my Husband in the ServiceThe inside reads:
Christmas Greetings to my HUSBAND in the SERVICE
Good luck, dearest Husband!
I’m missing you so,
But proud of your Service and hoping you know
On Christmas and all days, my love remains true
Add all of my wishes are centered in YOU!
Handwritten:
1944 With Love from your wife Douala
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