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Antique Framed Print : Recruitment poster, Enlist Now in the US Army, WW1
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Recruitment poster, Enlist Now in the US Army, WW1
First World War recruitment poster, Enlist Now in the United States Army. Showing Uncle Sam rolling up his sleeves, ready to defend his country. Date: 1917-1918
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Media ID 14126251
© Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans
Allegorical Allegory Clenched Defence Defend Eagle Enlist Fasces Fight Fist Floor Heroic Muscular Ready Recruit Recruiting Recruitment Rolling Shirt Sleeves Stars Striped Stripes Strong Trousers Uncle Waistcoat Wings
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.7cm x 37.1cm (9.7" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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.
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This powerful and iconic recruitment poster, titled "Enlist Now in the US Army," dates back to the tumultuous years of 1917-1918 during World War I. The image features Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States, boldly addressing the viewer with a stern gaze and a clenched fist. Dressed in a top hat, striped trousers, waistcoat, and jacket, Uncle Sam's muscular arms are rolled up, ready to take action. He stands on a plain background, with the American flag's stars and stripes reflected in the floor beneath him. An eagle, a symbol of strength and freedom, perches on a fasces, an ancient Roman symbol of power, adding to the allegorical nature of the poster. Uncle Sam's call to arms is clear: it's time for every able-bodied American to enlist and defend their country. The allegory of Uncle Sam, with his strong and heroic figure, served as a powerful motivator for thousands of young men to join the US Army during this critical period in history. The poster's simple yet effective design, combined with its powerful message, remains a testament to the enduring spirit of patriotism and the sacrifices made during wartime.
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