Acrylic Blox : WWI Poster, Men, to delay is dangerous
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WWI Poster, Men, to delay is dangerous
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Men, to delay is dangerous when your country needs you. Enlist Now. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14171486
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Committee Dangerous Delay Enlist Jack Join Khaki Lettering Parliamentary Patriotic Patriotism Recruiting Recruitment Urgency Urgent
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 10.1cm x 13.8cm (4" x 5.4")
Estimated Product Size is 10.2cm x 15.2cm (4" x 6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative WWI poster, titled "Men, to delay is dangerous," was produced by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1915 to encourage men to enlist in the British army during the First World War. The urgent call to action is emphasized by the use of bold, red, brown, and white lettering against a backdrop of a khaki-clad soldier standing at attention, his gaze fixed on the viewer with unwavering determination. The Union Jack flag, a symbol of British patriotism, flies proudly in the background. The text of the poster, with its clear and direct message, conveys a sense of urgency and duty. "Your country needs you," it declares, reminding men that the war effort depended on their participation. The use of the word "delay" implies that time was running out, and that the consequences of inaction could be dire. The poster's design is simple yet effective, with the stark contrast between the red, brown, and white lettering and the image of the soldier creating a powerful visual impact. The image of the soldier, with his determined expression and military bearing, embodies the spirit of patriotism and sacrifice that was called for during the war. This poster is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary men during the First World War, and the role that propaganda played in mobilizing support for the war effort. It is a historical artifact that speaks to the courage and resilience of a generation that answered the call to arms, and the enduring power of patriotism and national unity in times of crisis.
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