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WWI Poster, Enlist Today
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Justify the faith of your fathers, and earn the gratitude of your children. Enlist Today! Date: 1915
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Media ID 14171506
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Argument Committee Earn Enlist Faith Fathers Forefathers Future Gratitude Join Lettering Parliamentary Past Patriotic Patriotism Persuasion Present Recruiting Recruitment Today
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our WWI Poster Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this powerful and iconic image from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Originally created by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1915, this poster urges viewers to "Enlist Today" and "Justify the faith of your fathers, and earn the gratitude of your children." With its evocative messaging and striking design, this print is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime. Add historical depth and character to your home or office with this authentic, high-quality reproduction.
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 39cm 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful WWI poster, titled "Enlist Today: Justify the Faith of Your Fathers, and Earn the Gratitude of Your Children," was produced by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1915. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the enduring impact of those actions on future generations. The text of the poster is framed by an elegant border, with the bold lettering of the title and the persuasive argument below drawing the viewer's attention. The use of the words "faith of your fathers" and "gratitude of your children" creates a sense of continuity between the past, present, and future. The poster appeals to both the patriotic spirit of those considering enlistment and their sense of duty to their ancestors and descendants. The poster's design is simple yet effective, with the red, white, and blue color palette reflecting the patriotic sentiment of the time. The use of a serious, determined expression on the soldier's face adds to the sense of urgency and importance of the message. The argument presented in this poster is a common theme in wartime recruitment materials. By enlisting, individuals were not only defending their own country but also upholding the legacy of their forefathers and earning the gratitude of their children. This poster serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during WWI and the enduring impact of those actions on our history and heritage. The text on this poster is a powerful call to action, urging men to join the army and serve their empire. The use of persuasive language and emotive imagery reflects the urgency and importance of the recruitment effort during wartime. This poster is a valuable historical artifact, providing insight into the motivations and values of those who lived through the First World War and the legacy it left behind.
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