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This \u003cstrong\u003eglossy printed vintage war poster\u003c\/strong\u003e — from the \u003cstrong\u003eINF-3 series of the British Ministry of Information (1939–1946)\u003c\/strong\u003e — called on British housewives to put out their paper, metal, and bones for collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 GSM+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, A0, 20×30\", 24×36\", 30×40\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free — rolled in protective cardboard tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced between \u003cstrong\u003e1939 and 1946\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Ministry of Information's INF-3 poster series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vivid poster used the rallying cry \"Up Housewives and At 'Em!\" — a domestic echo of the military call to arms — to mobilise British women on the home front. The bold illustration by \u003cstrong\u003eYates Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e depicts three determined women of different ages marching forward with armfuls of newspapers, a metal drill bit, and scrap metal, accompanied by a small Scottie dog, all marching beneath a dramatic red banner. The poster linked domestic recycling directly to the manufacture of \"Planes, Guns, Tanks, Ships, \u0026amp; Ammunition,\" making every household contribution part of the military effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eBritish WWII INF-3 series women's home front posters\u003c\/strong\u003e are important documents of \u003cstrong\u003ewartime women's history and British graphic propaganda\u003c\/strong\u003e. This reproduction is ideal for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eBritish wartime women's poster art\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehome front salvage campaign memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, or fans of \u003cstrong\u003eclassic 1940s British illustrated graphic design\u003c\/strong\u003e. It makes a powerful and inspiring display piece for lovers of \u003cstrong\u003eSecond World War British social history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted with a \u003cstrong\u003eglossy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e on durable \u003cstrong\u003e200 GSM paper\u003c\/strong\u003e, this reproduction captures the vigorous illustrated energy of authentic \u003cstrong\u003eBritish WWII Ministry of Information INF-3 series women's home front poster art\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources for historical context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe National Archives (UK) – INF-3 series British WWII Ministry of Information poster collection, 1939–1946\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImperial War Museum – British Second World War women's home front and salvage campaign poster archive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictoria and Albert Museum – British wartime graphic design collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e While we do our best to upscale each poster to suit the different sizes, some may have small imperfections such as creases or blurred small script. This is normal from old posters that have been scanned or remade over time. 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