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Let's All Work - Not Wait for Victory
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War Manpower Commission Design No. 11, "Grandma." The poster features a smiling older matronly woman in a worker's uniform with goggles on her head holding up a mechanical tool. The subtitle below the main caption reads: "Women are needed now for war work and essential civilian jobs. Apply U.S. Employment Service."
1944
United States. War Manpower Commission
Publication Information
| Creator | United States. War Manpower Commission |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1944 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 print |
| Dimensions | 46 x 29 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Gugler Lithographic Company records, 1878-1984 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | M2008.015.20 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999466112702121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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