| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV01334 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 76.6 cm x 101.2 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Unknown Ministry of Labour and National Service J Weiner Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Will you help to provide raspberry jam for the fighting forces? : 4,000 women wanted for fruit picking...
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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