Black and white drawing on aged paper. Torn edges on all sides except straight top; black background visible through tears. Top center reads 'HARPER'S WEEKLY' between lines. Left and right top corners display numbers '568' and '569'. Title 'OUR WOMEN AND THE WAR' and artist 'Winslow Homer' at bottom. Two rows of scenes. Top row centers on sewing; women sitting and sewing; man and woman looking at sewing; man standing; two women talking; two people on sides. Bottom row: Left 'THE SISTER OF CHARITY' - woman stands beside seated man; Middle 'HOME TIDINGS' - two people at table; Right - man on bed reading; Scenes separated by lines and shading. Written and decorative elements include 'THE INFLUENCE OF WOMAN' along top curved border; illustrations of flags, plants; man's hat on floor; 'HOME' on bedding. Bottom reads 'SEE PAGE 570'.
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- 1218 × 893 px
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