🟤 Be Careful Near Machinery – Vintage Industrial Safety Poster

Straight from the heyday of American industry comes this bold and timeless vintage workplace safety poster, warning workers to “Be Careful Near Machinery.” A stoic factory worker stands before towering gears and pulleys, while the words “BE CAREFUL” slice dramatically across the composition in striking brown and orange block letters.

This mid-20th century industrial art piece is a perfect example of the functional-meets-graphic design era, when bold typography and minimalist illustration combined to drive home important workplace messages.

🧰 Highlights:

• Era: 1940s–1950s (approx.)
• Style: WPA-inspired industrial safety design
• Message: Workplace safety awareness
• Features: Industrial machinery illustration with human figure
• Typography: Sharp, geometric, high-contrast lettering

📋 Details:

• Ideal wall decor for workshops, garages, makerspaces, machine shops, and industrial design studios
• Captures the no-nonsense practicality and style of early safety campaigns
• A strong reminder of the human element in industrial environments

⚙️ Add a touch of rugged vintage wisdom to your space—because even style should come with a safety warning!

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• Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colors with a subtle shine.
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