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War Poster Promoting Farm Jobs

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Poster depicting a young shirtless man pitching hay with text that reads: "Put your muscle on a war basis! Sign Up For A Farm Job ... at your local U.S. Employment Office."

Creator:
United States. War Manpower Commission

Publication Information

Creator
United States. War Manpower Commission

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
74 x 102 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6031 (7) H.9

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014GE6
Legacy ID
WHi 55888

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