Print of a woman learning to use a firearm from a Canadian sergeant in 1942

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Framed Print of Preparing For War

14th February 1942: Sergeant Tearne from Canada teaches a member of a newly-formed Women's Home Defence Unit how to use a firearm. This unofficial movement was founded by Dr Edith Summerskill to equip women for the worst eventualities of war. The headline beneath reads Storm Over Criticism'. Original Publication: Picture Post Cover - 1020 - Women Sign On For Home Defence - pub. 1942 (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/IPC Magazines/Getty Images). Unleash your creativity with premium art prints that turn any room into a visual masterpiece.

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Add a touch of history to your home with our Framed Prints, featuring 'Preparing For War' by Kurt Hutton from Fine Art Storehouse. This powerful image captures a moment in time as Sergeant Tearne teaches a member of the Women's Home Defence Unit how to use a firearm on 14th February 1942.

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Photo Prints - Add a touch of history to your home with our Photo Prints, featuring 'Preparing For War' by Kurt Hutton from Fine Art Storehouse. This powerful image captures a pivotal moment in women's involvement in World War II defense (14th February 1942). Perfect for art lovers and history buffs, our Photo Prints are reproductions ideal for decoration.

Poster Prints - Poster Prints, from renowned photographers like Kurt Hutton. 'Preparing For War' (1942) shows a pivotal moment in history as Sergeant Tearne trains a Women's Home Defence Unit member to use a firearm, available exclusively at Fine Art Storehouse.

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Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.4cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")

Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")