WW2 poster, G R Notes are the Key Notes

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WW2 poster, G R Notes are the Key Notes

WW2 poster, G R [Goods Received?] Notes are the Key Notes of harmonious store keeping. Wrong information and careless handling causes discord. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

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Advice Careful Careless Cellist Cello Discord Efficiency Efficient File Filing Goods Guidance Handling Hicks Information Instrument Keeping Metaphor Notes Receipt Received Record Records Store Stores Stringed Supplies Supply Victor Wrong Harmonious Musical

EDITORS COMMENTS
During the tumultuous 1940s, as the world was embroiled in the global conflict of World War II, the importance of maintaining accurate and efficient record keeping within military stores took on new significance. This striking WW2 poster, titled "G R Notes are the Key Notes," emphasizes the importance of harmonious storekeeping through the metaphor of music. The image features a woman, poised and focused, playing a cello with great care and precision. The cello's strings represent the vital supply lines and records that kept the war effort running smoothly. The title "G R Notes" refers to "Goods Received" notes, which were essential records of supplies that had been delivered to military stores. The poster's design, created by Victor Hicks, conveys the importance of careful handling and attention to detail in the filing and maintenance of these records. The wrong information or careless handling could lead to discord and confusion, potentially disrupting the supply chain and hindering the war effort. This powerful poster serves as a reminder of the crucial role that efficient record keeping played during wartime, and the importance of accuracy and care in all aspects of life, both during times of conflict and in peace. The poster's timeless message continues to resonate today, as we recognize the value of careful attention to detail and the impact that it can have on our daily lives and the larger systems that support us.

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