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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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating WWI Poster, "What Burns Said" from Media Storehouse's exclusive range of Prints. This powerful and evocative poster, published in 1915 by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, features a poignant quote by Robert Burns that resonated strongly during the war effort. With its striking design and historical significance, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, collectors, and those seeking to add a touch of nostalgia to their space. The iconic image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the enduring power of words and the courage of those who answered the call to serve.
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 39.1cm x 59.4cm (15.4" 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.
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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