{"product_id":"shell-oil-1942-print-ad-ww2-soldier-purple-heart-illustration-full-page-10-5-x-1","title":"Shell Oil 1942 Print Ad WW2 Soldier Purple Heart Illustration 10.5 x 13","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eThis 1942 Shell Oil advertisement presents a wartime message centered on a wounded American serviceman, aligning the brand with national sacrifice and support during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eDuring the war years, major American companies integrated patriotic themes into their advertising, emphasizing contributions to the war effort through production, research, and supply. Shell positioned itself within this framework by highlighting its role in fueling military operations and supporting industrial output, while also appealing to civilians to view everyday consumption as part of a collective national effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eThe illustration depicts a soldier recovering in a hospital bed, wearing a Purple Heart ribbon, with a contemplative expression and a window view suggesting distance from the front. The headline He’s doing all right Thank you anchors the composition, followed by explanatory text linking Shell’s resources and scientific work to wartime needs. The Shell logo appears prominently at lower right, completing a layout that combines emotional imagery with informational messaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52979097075896,"sku":"20230827 EN","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_7d27637d-d0af-4de1-bf76-4cb0192f2873.jpg?v=1773009494","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/shell-oil-1942-print-ad-ww2-soldier-purple-heart-illustration-full-page-10-5-x-1","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}