Original post WW1 era comic greetings postcard, comique series, of newly emancipated former lady munitions worker referring to previous 1916 leap year during WW1. Dates to 1920, U.K

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thislife pictures / Alamy Stock Photo

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2C8WRHW

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89.9 MB (5.9 MB Compressed download)

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4594 x 6839 px | 38.9 x 57.9 cm | 15.3 x 22.8 inches | 300dpi

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1920

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

The introduction of men's conscription in 1916 made the need for female workers urgent . By 1917 munitions factories, primarily employed women workers - this helps to date this photo between 1916-1918.

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