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Food Conservation Window Display
1917
Display in an unknown storefront urging food conservation. The display features small figures made out of vegetables.
Food Conservation Window Display
1917
Window display in an unknown storefront featuring American flags, and silhouettes of Uncle Sam and Kaiser Wilhelm II and asking the question "Are you eating to please Uncle Sam or the Kaiser?"
Sow the Seeds of Victory!
1918
World War I poster promoting individuals to garden and can vegetables for the war effort. Produced by the National War Garden Commission.
Madison Victory Gardener Purchasing Supplies
March 19, 1944
Alvan Rothermel, Glen Oak Hills, purchasing seed, labels and tools, for his Victory garden from Louis Schuster, manager of the L.L. Olds Seed Company, 720 Williamson Street.
Olds' Seeds Cover Design
1945
A cover design of the Olds' Seeds catalog from the L.L. Olds Seed Co. The caption reads: "Victory Gardener by ???," and features a photograph of a woman wearing a dress, blouse, hat and gardening g...
Victory Garden Seed Order Form
1943
Front side of order blank for Aunt Jenny's Garden for Victory seeds featuring a drawing of a woman and several vegetables.
