Description
British First World War recruitment poster issued by the Parliamentary Recruitment Committee (No.64). Depicts the flags of Britain, France, the naval ensign of Russia, and the flag of Belgium as a backdrop for the slogan, printed in black ink, 'Why not join the Army'. The use of Allied flags makes an eye-catching poster, with a simple slogan transformed into colourful yet meaningful message. The printer and publishing details are printed in black ink in the lower right corner and the lower left corner respectively.
Details
Accession Number
ARTV05390
Publisher
Parliamentary Recruiting Committee
Printer
Chorley & Pickersgill
Measurement
sheet: 18 cm x 83 cm
Medium
chromolithograph on paper
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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