Women Workers WW1 Y. W. C. A Womens Day
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Women Workers WW1 Y. W. C. A Womens Day
Poster commemorating Womens Day, a fund-raising event on behalf of the Womens Wartime Workers Fund. The Young Womens Christian Association (Y.W.C.A) set up centres for munitions workers, W.A.A.C s, nurses, land girls and for girls and women from overseas stranded in the UK because of the conflict. They also set up clubs near training camps and welfare centres for women in France. The figure of the women wearing a Y.W.C.A symbol reaches out to women workers (one holding a shell), servicemen, children and the elderly, against a grim industrial landscape. Date: circa 1916
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and evocative poster commemorates Women's Day, a fund-raising event held during World War I on behalf of the Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A). The Y.W.C.A played a crucial role in supporting women workers, including those in munitions factories, Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAACs), nurses, land girls, and overseas women stranded in the UK due to the conflict. The image of a determined woman, adorned with the Y.W.C.A symbol, reaches out to a diverse group of people, including women workers holding a shell, servicemen, children, and the elderly. The grim industrial landscape in the background underscores the challenging conditions faced by these individuals during the war. The Y.W.C.A established centres to provide essential services and support networks for these women, creating clubs near training camps and welfare centres in France. Their efforts were instrumental in improving the living and working conditions for women during this tumultuous period. This poster serves as a poignant reminder of the significant role women played in the war effort and the crucial support provided by organizations like the Y.W.C.A. Circa 1916.
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