What in the end will settle this war?... Accession Number: ARTV04945

Description

British First World War recruitment poster issued by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee (Poster No. 56). A simple text only rectangular poster printed in black ink against a bright yellow background. It reminds eligibles that only trained men will help settle the war and to do their duty and enlist. Its slogan was used several times in the early years of the war and re - issued in several different layouts. (see ARTV04934 and ARTV04938)

Details

Accession Number
ARTV04945
Artist
Unknown
Publisher
Parliamentary Recruiting Committee
Printer
H & C Graham Ltd Litho
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
sheet: 25.2 x 66 cm
Medium
lithograph on paper
Date Made
1914-1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated 1937
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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