Will you help to provide raspberry jam for the fighting forces? : 4,000 women wanted for fruit picking... Accession Number: ARTV01334

Description

This British First World War poster published by the Ministry of Labour aimed to encourage women to assist in the picking of fruit for soldiers. The poster depicts a woman carrying a bucket of raspberries on the left and soldiers enjoying the jam on the right, clearly emphasizing how women can help the war effort. The text also provides information on the benefits of fruit picking, including accommodation and meals in an attempt to persuade women to join.

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Accession Number
ARTV01334
Artist
Unknown
Publisher
Ministry of Labour and National Service
Printer
J Weiner Ltd
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
sheet: 76.6 cm x 101.2 cm
Medium
lithograph on paper
Date Made
1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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