Description: Original WWI lithographic poster by Adolph Treidler: For Every Fighter a Woman Worker. Care for her through the YWCA. Circa 1918. Printed by the American Lithographic Company Color lithographic poster on smooth cream wove paper. Limited seams from folding; some wrinkles on edges. 30" x 40" (untrimmed with full margins). Mounted on poster board and protected with plastic, but easy to remove for framing. Poster is in excellent condition; no rips, tears, or missing pieces. This famous poster features a central female figure in full-length wearing work cap and coveralls, with the inverted triangle logo of the YWCA behind her. She holds an artillery shell in one hand and a biplane in the other. Issued by the Young Women's Christian Association to promote their United War Work Campaign (UWWC), the poster demonstrates the significance of the female workforce during the war effort. The slogan "For Every Fighter A Woman Worker" was used in a variety of posters and campaigns during 1918. The UWWC combined the forces of the YWCA,YMCA, American Library Association, Knights of Columbus, Jewish Welfare Board, Catholic Welfare Council and the Salvation Army to raise money to support first the war effort and then troops and their families after the Armistice in1918. The YWCA is the oldest and largest women's organization in the United States. Free local pick up. Fee for local delivery (Please ask about cost). Calculated shipping cost if shipping is requested (I will work with you to find the best shipping option).
Price: 700 USD
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
End Time: 2025-01-20T18:01:39.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
