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Poster Print : Harry Lauder and his son John, June 1915
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Harry Lauder and his son John, June 1915
Scottish entertainer and music hall comedian, Harry Lauder pictured with his only son, John, in the uniform of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (8th Argyllshire Battalion) in 1915. Harry was an indefatigable recruiter during WW1 and travelled Scotland and northern towns with a pipe band to stimulate recruitment. Cambridge-educated John rejoined his territorial regiment at the outbreak of war. He is pictured in The Sketch with his father along with a report, which does not elaborate, that he has been wounded. John Lauder was killed at Pozieres on the 28 December 1916. Date: 1915
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Argyll Argyllshire Battalion Comedian Entertainer Harry Highlanders Indefatigable Lauder Recruitment Sutherland
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Harry Lauder and his son John" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the past, showcasing Scottish entertainer and music hall comedian, Harry Lauder, with his only son, John. Both are proudly dressed in the uniform of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (8th Argyllshire Battalion) from June 1915. This powerful, black and white photograph encapsulates the spirit of the era, making it an excellent addition to any home or office space. Relive history with this exquisite, rights-managed print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.6cm x 59.4cm (14.4" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 poignant photograph captures the moment Scottish entertainer and music hall comedian, Harry Lauder (1870-1950), shared a special moment with his only son, John, in June 1915. Harry, an indefatigable recruiter for the British war effort during World War I, is seen here with his son in the uniform of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (8th Argyllshire Battalion). The elder Lauder traveled extensively throughout Scotland and northern towns, leading a pipe band to stimulate recruitment. John Lauder, a Cambridge-educated officer, had rejoined his territorial regiment at the outbreak of war. In this image, published in The Sketch, he is proudly displayed alongside his father, with a brief report that he had been wounded. Tragically, John would not survive the war. He was killed in action on the 28th of December 1916, at Pozieres. This poignant portrait of a father and son, united in their patriotic duty, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. Harry Lauder's unwavering commitment to recruitment efforts and the sacrifice of his son underscore the profound impact of the First World War on families and communities across the United Kingdom.
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