The eyes of the world are on Australia! Accession Number: ARTV05614

Description

South Australian recruiting poster from the First World War featuring a Union Jack. The red, blue and white flag is placed in the upper left corner, and is surrounded by blue and red text. The title occupies the upper right corner and is printed in blue ink. The remaining text reads: 'We must keep our promise! Go to the "Voluntary Recruiting Office." The poster was authorised by Captain Fred T. Bruce, the Organising Secretary of the State Recruiting Committee.

Details

Accession Number
ARTV05614
Artist
Unknown
Publisher
State Recruiting Committee
Printer
Advertiser Print
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
sheet: 86 x 56.2 cm [irregular]
Overall: 88.4 x 58.4 cm
Medium
chromolithograph on paper
Date Made
c. 1914 - 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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