About this poster:
This vintage poster from 1946 is a public service announcement from the United States Office of Price Administration (OPA). The design features a bold red background with a prominent price tag at its center. The tag displays an "OPA CEILING" price of $37.10. Stark, clear text warns the viewer, "DON'T PAY ABOVE PRICE ON TAG" and emphasizes that "Any OVERCHARGE comes out of YOUR pocket." The poster uses a simple yet effective graphic style with a limited color palette of red, black, and white to deliver its message with clarity and urgency.
The poster serves as a significant historical artifact from the post-World War II era in the United States. The Office of Price Administration was a federal agency established during WWII to control prices and rents to combat inflation on the home front. These controls continued for a period after the war to manage the transition to a peacetime economy and prevent price gouging amidst consumer good shortages. This poster was part of a national campaign to educate consumers about their rights under the price control laws and to enlist their help in enforcing them by reporting violations to local OPA Price Control Boards.
Our reproduction Works Progress Administration (WPA) posters capture the spirit of American resilience and public works during a pivotal era. This classic piece highlights the artistic and social contributions of the WPA. Professionally printed by Lumber City Prints on premium quality 230gsm Matte Photo Paper, this poster is a stunning tribute to historical design.
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