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Poster: Paper collection 1943
Contemporary poster “Waste Paper Collection 1943”. The poster served as a public call for the collection of waste paper and was directed at the civilian population. It represents a typical example of state-organized collection and conservation measures during the wartime period.
Execution: Printed poster on paper. Clear graphic layout with prominently emphasized lettering, designed for quick visibility in public spaces. The factual and imperative style reflects its function as an official collection appeal.
Theme: Call for the donation of waste paper, which was centrally collected and sent for recycling. Such measures formed part of state-controlled raw material and supply management.
Date: 1943.
Dimensions: Approx. 420 × 590 mm.
Historical Context: Waste Paper Collections, Raw Material Shortage & Posters
Waste paper collections were an essential part of state-directed raw material management during the Second World War. Paper was considered a strategically important resource, required for administration, propaganda and the economy.
Posters fulfilled a central role as a means of mass communication. Through eye-catching design and clear messaging, they aimed to motivate broad sections of the population to participate in collection campaigns.
The present poster “Waste Paper Collection 1943” exemplifies the organizational and visual tools used for such measures. As an original surviving document, it holds both documentary and collector value within historical paper and poster collections.
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