Theme

Women

Posters addressing women's roles in the war effort — from nursing and land army service to fundraising and industrial labor.

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"The spirit of woman-power"

United States · 1917 or 1918 · Paul Honoré

Text encourages women to register to serve their country however they can. Illustration shows a woman playing the drums as she leads other women on a march.

Women

World War, 1914-1918 -- Women -- United States.World War, 1914-1918 -- Propaganda.War posters, American.

Wanted 25000 student nurses

United States · 1917 or 1918 · Milton Bancroft

Text says that student nurses are needed in the U.S. Student Nurse Reserve. Illustration is a drawing of a nurse.

War Work Women

Women in war -- United States.World War, 1914-1918 -- Propaganda.World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- United States.War posters, American.

For food production forage & timber

Great Britain · 1918

Text says that recruits are required immediately for the Women's Land Army so enrol today. Illustration shows a women with a cow, holding a bucket.

War Work Women

Women in war -- Great Britain.World War, 1914-1918 -- Propaganda.World War,1914-1918 -- War work -- Great Britain.War posters -- Great Britain.

Mother's Day : August 8

Great Britain · 1914-1918 · E. Cofpin

Text says Mother's Day is August 8th. Do not forget. Illustration shows a women reading a letter from her son. The photograph of a uniformed military man is on the table near her. The top of poster shows a military man running with his weapon.

Women

Women in war -- Great Britain.World War, 1914-1918 -- Propaganda.War posters -- Great Britain.