Patriotism Accession Number: ARTV10226

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This First World War Victorian poster was published by the State Recruiting Committee of Victoria and aims to encourage the civilian population to enlist by appealing to their patriotic spirit. Despite being a text only poster printed in blue and red ink, the message is strong and engaging as it urges the viewer to ' enlist, enthuse and encourage.'

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Accession Number
ARTV10226
Printer
Albert J Mullett
Publisher
State Recruiting Committee of Victoria
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
sheet: 44.5 x 30.5 cm
Medium
letterpress
Date Made
c.1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Purchased 2012
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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