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Poster: Simple jobs that girls can do
Poster: Simple jobs that girls can do to help win the war.
1940s
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This evocative poster from the 1940s, titled "Simple Jobs that Girls Can Do to Help Win the War," is a poignant reminder of the vital role women played during World War II. The poster, which is part of the extensive collection at Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited, encourages young girls to contribute to the war effort by learning and mastering various domestic skills. The poster features a series of images of girls engaged in simple yet essential tasks, such as sewing, knitting, and mending clothes. These skills were crucial during wartime as they helped extend the life of clothing and reduced the demand for new textiles, which were in short supply due to the war. The poster also encourages girls to make hats, mend shoes, and even make slippers, all of which were necessary items that could be produced at home. The poster's design is simple yet effective, with a clear and concise message that resonated with young girls during the 1940s. The use of patriotic colors and the image of a determined young girl in a red beret and denim overalls, holding a sewing machine, adds to the poster's appeal and sense of urgency. The poster's tagline, "Every Stitch Counts," emphasizes the importance of each small contribution in the larger context of the war effort. The "Simple Jobs that Girls Can Do to Help Win the War" poster is a powerful reminder of the ways in which women's domestic skills were harnessed to support the war effort during World War II. It is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the generation that lived through this period and the essential role that women played in shaping history.
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