Look, Think & Act, Work Propaganda (WW2)

This striking American workplace poster captures a pivotal moment in industrial history, published in 1940 as the nation stood on the brink of wartime mobilization. The bold two-color design transforms a mundane message about waste reduction into compelling visual propaganda, with oversized hands desperately grasping at cascading coins while directive arrows command workers to Look, Think, and Act. Produced by Elliott Service Co. of New York, this poster represents the professional motivational materials that adorned factory walls across America during the transition from Depression-era manufacturing to defense production. The simplified color palette of teal green and vibrant orange proved both economical to print and impossible to ignore in busy industrial environments. A significant document of American labor history, this piece bridges the efficiency movements of the 1930s with the all-out production drives that would define the war years. A standout piece for collectors of industrial design, labor ephemera, or mid-century American graphic arts. Size: 21.75" x 16.75" Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General border tears. Repaired border tears. Age spotting in top right border. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.