| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV10080 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 41.6 cm x 29.3 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | offset lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Kelly, Harry Garnet LHQ Cartographic Coy, Australian Survey Corps LHQ Cartographic Coy, Australian Survey Corps |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c.1942 -1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The Firebug Thrives on Neglect!
Description
Australian Second World War cautionary poster produced by the Allied Land Forces Headquarters (LHQ formed in 1942) to stress the vital necessity for the care and preservation of ammunition during storage, handling and transport. This poster is No.5 in a series of posters designed by Harry Garnet Kelly. Munitions workers were only one of dozens of groups within the civilian population subjected to posters campaigns. This poster features a graphic depiction of a "Fire Bug" in this case an angry face in red with flames and smoke for hair. The image and text are integrated with the title in red next to the graphic. beneath this is a listing of 5 regulations to be followed to prevent ammunition catching on fire. The bottom of the poster is set against a yellow background.