World War II Poster, "Women in the War-- We Can't Win Without Them," circa 1943

Summary

During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.

During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

circa 1943

Subject Date

circa 1943

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

98.94.37

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 40.5 in

Width: 28 in

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