Join the WAC
Poster
ca. 1943 (made)
ca. 1943 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The WAC (Women's Army Corps) consisted of the first women other than nurses to serve within the U.S. Army. The WAC provided much-needed resources during World War II, though the Corps was initially met with hostility from people who felt women had no place in the military. Posters such as this one with the slogan "This is may war, too" were an effective tool for promoting the positive role of women in the ranks.
An integral part of wartime communications, the production of war propaganda posters required considerable resources. To assist, the government often enlisted the help of respected artists and corporations. Wamsutta, the contributor of this poster, was (and remains) a recognisable maker of linens.
An integral part of wartime communications, the production of war propaganda posters required considerable resources. To assist, the government often enlisted the help of respected artists and corporations. Wamsutta, the contributor of this poster, was (and remains) a recognisable maker of linens.
Object details
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| Title | Join the WAC (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph |
| Brief description | "Join the WAC" Second World War women's recruitment poster contributed by Wamsutta Mills, New Bedford. USA, ca. 1943. |
| Physical description | Woman in Army uniform sitting on a metal frame bed with a typewriter in her lap. |
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| Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
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| Summary | The WAC (Women's Army Corps) consisted of the first women other than nurses to serve within the U.S. Army. The WAC provided much-needed resources during World War II, though the Corps was initially met with hostility from people who felt women had no place in the military. Posters such as this one with the slogan "This is may war, too" were an effective tool for promoting the positive role of women in the ranks. An integral part of wartime communications, the production of war propaganda posters required considerable resources. To assist, the government often enlisted the help of respected artists and corporations. Wamsutta, the contributor of this poster, was (and remains) a recognisable maker of linens. |
| Other number | LS.2392 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.975-2004 |
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| Record created | October 14, 2004 |
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