Answer the call right quickly Accession Number: ARTV00588

Description

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, 'Answer the call right quickly'. 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
ARTV00588
Artist
Unknown
Publisher
Parliamentary Recruiting Committee
Printer
Chorley & Pickersgill
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Overall: 14 cm x 78.7 cm
Medium
chromolithograph on paper
Date Made
1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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