It is more serious than you think... Accession Number: ARTV05144

Description

First World War recruitment poster. Text only printed in banner style in blue and white lettering against a red background. It urges eligibles to take the threat of invasion by Germany seriously and to enlist. This simple design was produced in several colours. (see ARTV05145)

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Accession Number
ARTV05144
Artist
Unknown
Publisher
Unknown
Printer
Unknown
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
sheet: 101 x 63 cm
Medium
lithograph on paper on linen
Date Made
1914-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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