Original Canadian WWII Poster, Un Mot Indiscret (small)

Date: c. 1945
Size: 9,25 x 12,25 inches
Notes: Poster
Artist: Anonymous 
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About The Poster: During WWII, not only did posters continue to play their important role as vectors of motivation and patriotic fervour. They also appealled "to darker emotions such as anger at the human cost of war. The appeal of posters also lies in the use of familiar images and expressions. Graphic artists combined their skill with advertising copywriters to sway public opinion and unite people in support of the war effort. The posters’ effectiveness arises from complex designs of words and symbols to communicate, invite action and build consensus." (Source : Australian National Wartime Museum, Patriotism, Persuasion, Prpaganda, American War Posters).

Published by the Comission for War Information in Ottawa, this poster is part of an ongoing campaign to stress the importance of discretion during war time. The Canadian War Museum says the following of this poster : "On this wartime security poster, a marine stresses the need to keep silent while a torpedo charges toward a ship...Executed in 1941 or 1942, the poster establishes a direct link between talking about secret information and the danger of German attacks against allied ships." (Histoire Navale du Canada, Musée de la Guerre du Canada.)

The poster is unlined and in good condition. There is a fold running top to bottom along the left margin. Please ask to see more photos.

We also have this poster in a larger size for $350.