URL: https://digitalcollections.hoover.org/objects/40741 Collection Structure Poster collection > Joe Dope has a way that's unique/ Of toting a gun 'cross a creek/ Because the poor cluck/ Thinks a Browning's a duck/ It'll rust and then bust his physique! Don't be a dope! Handle equipment right. Item Title Joe Dope has a way that's unique/ Of toting a gun 'cross a creek/ Because the poor cluck/ Thinks a Browning's a duck/ It'll rust and then bust his physique! Don't be a dope! Handle equipment right. Collection Title Poster collection Artist Eisner, Will Issuing Body United States. Army. Ordnance Department Publisher United States. Government Printing Office Date Created 1942 Description Cartoon of soldier holding his shoes out of water and gun is submerged. Subject(s) Economic aspects Ordnance and ordnance stores Army Soldiers Supplies and stores World War, 1939-1945 United States Firearms Maintenance and repair Language(s) English Country of Origin United States Country of Origin United States Dimensions Overall: 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm) Format Poster Medium political posters Color color Color color Hoover ID Poster US 6907 Record Number XX343.31117 Collection Guide https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt829015km Rights This work may be protected by copyright laws and is provided for educational and research purposes only. Any infringing use may be subject to disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liability as provided by law. If you believe you are the rights holder and object to Hoover's use of this work, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.