"On the Same Team" — 1943 Navy WAVES Recruitment Poster by John Falter
A smart, confident WAVE stands shoulder to shoulder with a sailor in this classic 1943 recruiting poster by John Falter. Created during the height of World War II, it was part of the Navy’s push to bring women into uniform through the WAVES — Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service — so they could free up men for combat roles while serving in vital shore-based positions.
You see her front and center in dress blues, chin up and gaze steady, the sailor right behind her in whites, both wearing the same quiet assurance that they belong there together. Falter captures the moment perfectly: not separate spheres, but one team pulling in the same direction.
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 printing for bright, fade-resistant color
- Three paper options: Fine Art (textured archival), Matte (subtle, low-glare), Semi-Glossy (satin photo finish)
- Multiple sizes and horizontal/vertical orientations available
- Paper weights ranging from ~180–285 g/m² depending on source and finish
- Rolled shipping for safe, crease-free delivery
Care instructions
- If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
Matte paper
Matte paper is a lighter-weight paper than fine art paper, and is optimized for artwork and can be suitable for photography in scenarios where a less glossy appearance is preferred
Fine art paper
The fine art paper is equivalent to traditional watercolor or etching paper. It has a soft textured surface and archival quality
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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