"It's a Woman's War Too!" — 1942 WAVES Navy Recruitment Poster by John Philip Falter
A poised young woman in crisp Navy blue sits at her radio set, headphones on, hand steady on the key. This 1942 poster captures one of the most successful recruitment drives of World War II: the call for women to join the WAVES and free up male sailors for combat duty.
Artist John Philip Falter, already well-known for his Saturday Evening Post covers, delivered this striking portrait for the Navy. The message was direct and empowering—America’s women were needed in uniform, operating communications, handling logistics, and keeping the fleet running. Thousands answered, serving with distinction in shore stations across the country.
Here she is in the moment: focused, professional, ready. The uniform fits perfectly, the equipment gleams, and the quiet intensity in her expression says everything about the competence and resolve the Navy sought.
Printed from a high-resolution Library of Congress scan onto archival paper — a faithful reproduction of the public-domain original, made for your wall and not for a vault.
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- Giclée printing for vivid, fade-resistant color
- Three paper choices: fine art (textured), matte (low-glare), semi-glossy (satin finish)
- Heavyweight archival paper options (up to 285 g/m²)
- Multiple sizes and horizontal/vertical orientations
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Care instructions
- If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
Matte paper
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Fine art paper
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Semi glossy paper
The semi-glossy paper is a bright white photo paper with a satin finish, and it offers full sharp color fidelity
Giclée print
Bright and intense colors for your desired design that will not fade when exposed to sunlight regularly
Age restrictions
For adults
Country of origin
Blank product sourced from USA (JONDO) and Japan (Printify Choice)
If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth..
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