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WWI Poster, What Burns said
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, What Burns said in 1782 holds good in 1915. Take his tip. (Go and be a soldier.) Date: 1915
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Media ID 14171514
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1780s 1782 Burns Cameo Committee Enlist Good Join Oval Parliamentary Poem Poetry Recruiting Recruitment Scots
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, "What Burns Said." This powerful and evocative poster, originally dated 1915 from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the quote, "What Burns said in 1782 holds good in 1915. Take his tip. (Go and be a soldier.)" This inspiring message, urging the courage and sacrifice of soldiers, remains as relevant today as it was during the war. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this beautifully framed print, a timeless reminder of the enduring spirit of courage and duty.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.1cm x 39.6cm (10.3" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
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.
What Burns Said - A Call to Arms from the Past - 1782 Echoes in 1915
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the heart of the First World War, as the need for soldiers grew ever more pressing, the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee turned to the power of poetry and the words of a Scots Bard to inspire enlistment. This evocative poster, dated 1915, features a cameo oval portrait of Robert Burns, the renowned Scottish poet, with the title "What Burns Said" and the date "1782" above. The poet's profile gazes intently towards the viewer, his words from over a century ago resonating with the urgency of the present. The quote that Burns is famously attributed to, "Come away, come away, ye fair fares o'er the water, / And I will be your guiding star o'er the sea," is framed below his image, a call to action that transcended time. This line, originally from Burns' poem "Auld Lang Syne," was repurposed to encourage Scots to "go and be a soldier" in the Great War. The poster's design, with its simple yet powerful message, is a testament to the enduring influence of poetry and the words of the past. The 1780s poet's tip, "Come away," still held relevance and resonance in the midst of the tumultuous events of 1915. The poster's evocative imagery and the timeless appeal of Burns' words served as a powerful reminder of the call to duty and the importance of answering that call when the need arose.
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