The War Farmers by Ralph Cleaver
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The War Farmers by Ralph Cleaver
Page of illustrations depicting the trials and tribulations of women working on the land in place of men during the First World War. The sketches are a little chauvinistic, showing women terrified of mice, ploughing in wavy lines and spending time writing letters to sweethearts rather than milking cows but the final picture confirms with grudging approval that despite all these alleged mishaps, they get there all the same. Date: 1916
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Agriculture Cleaver Farmers Farms Ploughing Ralph Role Roles Worker Chauvinism
The War Farmers
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by Ralph Cleaver: A Humorous yet Chauvinistic Depiction of Women's Role in Agriculture during World War I This print by Ralph Cleaver, dated 1916, offers a humorous yet chauvinistic glimpse into the lives of women who took on the challenging role of farmers during the First World War. With the men away at the front, women were left to tend to the land and keep agriculture running. The illustrations depict a series of trials and tribulations that these women faced, from their fear of mice and inability to plough in straight lines to their preoccupation with writing letters to their sweethearts. Despite these alleged mishaps, the final picture in the series confirms with a grudging approval that these women managed to get the job done. The print captures the spirit of the times, reflecting the societal attitudes of the era towards women's roles in agriculture and on the home front during wartime. The sketches in "The War Farmers" are a testament to the resilience and determination of women during a time of great upheaval. They show the challenges that women faced as they took on new roles and responsibilities, often in the face of skepticism and derision from men and society. Yet, they persevered, proving that they were capable of handling the demands of farming and keeping the land productive. Despite the chauvinistic undertones of the illustrations, "The War Farmers" offers a fascinating glimpse into history, providing a humorous yet poignant reminder of the important contributions that women made during World War I. The print is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of agriculture, women's roles during wartime, or the social history of the early 20th century.
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