"You can help" — 1918 WWI Home Front Poster by Wladyslaw T. Benda

A serene young woman sits knitting, her hands steady on the needles, a ball of yarn at her feet and the bold Red Cross symbol above her shoulder. In 1918, as American forces fought in the trenches of World War I, the Red Cross mobilized the home front with a simple but powerful call: knit. They supplied patterns and collected millions of sweaters, scarves, wristlets, and especially socks—warmth that could mean survival in the mud and cold.

Wladyslaw Theodore Benda, the Polish-born American illustrator known for his elegant magazine work, captured this quiet contribution with dignity and warmth. The image shows exactly what the buyer sees: a focused woman in a simple blouse, knitting intently, her expression calm and determined. It honors the countless women and girls who answered the call, turning needles and yarn into essential support for the troops.

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.

Product features

- Giclée print for bright, long-lasting color and sunlight resistance

- Choice of three papers: Fine Art (textured archival), Semi-Glossy (satin finish), Matte (low-glare)

- Multiple sizes and horizontal or vertical orientations available

- Paper weights: Fine Art 285 g/m²; Semi-Glossy 180–260 g/m²; Matte 189–200 g/m²

- Rolled shipping; blank product sourced from USA (JONDO) and Japan (Printify Choice)

Care instructions

- If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.