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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
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Mounted Photos range. This vintage WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster, featuring the powerful quote 'What Burns said in 1782 holds good in 1915. Take his tip. (Go and be a soldier.)' is an inspiring addition to any wall. Originally published in 1915, this rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online brings history to life with its bold typography and evocative imagery. Mounted on high-quality, archival-safe materials, this poster is not only a beautiful piece of art but also a significant historical artifact. Add this inspiring message to your home or office and let the courage and determination of the past fuel your present.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13.4cm x 20.3cm (5.3" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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