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Fight for her. Come with the Irish Canadian Rangers Overseas
Fight for her. Come with the Irish Canadian Rangers Overseas Battalion, Montreal. Poster showing a woman seated, in profile, taken from Whistlers Arrangement in Grey and Black, commonly called Whistlers Mother.. Date 1915. Fight for her. Come with the Irish Canadian Rangers Overseas Battalion, Montreal. Poster showing a woman seated, in profile, taken from Whistlers Arrangement in Grey and Black, commonly called Whistlers Mother.. Date 1915
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Battalion Fight Montreal Overseas
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Individual Glass Coaster. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (10x10cm, 7mm thick). Price shown is per individual coaster.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 4.9cm x 7.6cm (1.9" x 3")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
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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Fight for Her: Join the Irish Canadian Rangers Overseas Battalion, Montreal, 1915 This powerful poster, dating back to 1915, calls on Canadian men of Irish descent to enlist in the Irish Canadian Rangers Overseas Battalion based in Montreal. The image used is a poignant adaptation of James McNeill Whistler's iconic painting, "Arrangement in Grey and Black: Whistler's Mother." In this rendition, the elderly woman's profile is transformed into a symbol of motherhood and the homeland, urging the viewer to protect and fight for her. The Irish Canadian Rangers Overseas Battalion was formed during World War I to recruit and mobilize Irish immigrants in Canada. The poster's use of a well-known and respected image, such as "Whistler's Mother," would have resonated with the target audience, appealing to their sense of duty, patriotism, and connection to their heritage. The poster's text, "Fight for Her," is a call to action that emphasizes the importance of serving one's country and family. The use of the feminine pronoun adds an emotional appeal, as the woman represents not only the mothers and wives left behind but also the idea of the homeland itself. This poster is a significant historical artifact that showcases the role of propaganda in war recruitment efforts and the use of cultural symbols to inspire and mobilize communities during times of conflict. The Irish Canadian Rangers Overseas Battalion played an essential part in the Canadian war effort, with over 4,000 men enlisting and serving in Europe. This poster serves as a reminder of their contributions and the powerful impact of visual messaging in shaping public opinion and motivating people to take action.
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