Adventures National Archives Candle

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Made in the U.S.A.
• 10 oz.
• All natural soy wax
• Expected burn time 60 - 70 hours
• Fitted wooden lid

• Product Description

• Imagine a tranquil mountain lake, surrounded by a pine forest. You've set up a tent, cast your fishing rod in the pristine waters, or are just enjoying that fresh mountain air. Our calming, wood-scented Adventures Candle catches that exact moment.

  Inspired by artist Dorothy Waugh’s 1936 Art Deco WPA poster promoting America’s national parks, our glass jar candle features a serene mountain scene with a lone fisherman casting into still waters. The timeless quote on the poster reads:

  “The adventures of today are the memories of tomorrow.”

During World Wars I and II, many branches of the federal government used posters to urge Americans to support the war effort. In a time without TV or the internet, posters were an inexpensive way to deliver powerful messages to millions of people. The government hired well-known artists to create designs that unified the American people, and new posters are still in production. These posters serve as significant historical artifacts that document the efforts to mobilize and inspire the American public during the World Wars.

Due to the mandatory transfer of records from federal agencies, the National Archives acquired a significant collection of famous posters that were created by the federal government.

The National Archives preserves more than 50,000 posters in its Still Picture holdings.