Join the Wrens: And Free a Man for the Fleet Accession Number: ARTV01544

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British Second World War poster promoting the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS or 'Wrens'). The WRNS was an organisation set up first from 1917-1919 and again from 1939 until its absorption into the Royal Navy in 1993. The initial intention for the WRNS was to provide relief to the Navy for home front-related activities and thus allow more men to be free to enlist in front line duties. This poster promotes joining their ranks.

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Accession Number
ARTV01544
Publisher
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 76 cm x 51 cm
Medium
offset lithograph on paper
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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