{"product_id":"wwii-workplace-propaganda-11","title":"Wishing Won't Bring Orders, Work Propaganda (WW2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming workplace motivational poster by Robert Beebe transforms an age-old superstition into a clever commentary on American work ethic. Two earnest cartoon workers tug at opposite ends of a wishbone, their optimistic expressions soon to give way to disappointment, as the bold orange headline declares: \"Wishing Won't Bring Orders.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe message pivots to purple certainty below: \"but Workmanship WILL! Keep Quality up! Keep Costs down!\" This piece captures the spirit of mid-century American manufacturing, when visual reminders on factory walls reinforced the values of craftsmanship and productivity. The limited color palette of orange, purple, and cream demonstrates economical yet effective design, while Beebe's rounded, approachable illustration style makes the business message palatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of American industrial ephemera, advertising illustration, or anyone who appreciates when graphic design delivers wisdom with a wink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.75\" x 16.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Beebe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General age wear. Small repaired tears. Blemish in upper right and small crease. Fine age spots in outer margin. Repaired tear in right upper corner and center border. Faint creases near center. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45269659615347,"sku":"P8308","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_643e375f-a445-4bc7-96f3-e4784f5a9f8f.jpg?v=1784920538","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/wwii-workplace-propaganda-11","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}