Poster Print : WWI Poster, Group System
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WWI Poster, Group System
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Group System, Enlistment in Groups will reopen on Monday January 10th 1916 and proceed until further notice. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14171546
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Committee Enlist Enlistment Explanation Groups Join Lettering Monday Notice Parliamentary Persuasion Proceed Recruiting Recruitment System January
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse WWI Poster Prints, featuring the iconic "Group System" design from the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee. This powerful poster, originally released in 1916, calls for enlistment in groups, with the date of January 10th set for reopening recruitment efforts. Add a piece of historical significance to your space with this authentic, rights-managed reproduction from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for museums, schools, or any history enthusiast's collection.
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 39.6cm x 59.4cm (15.6" 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, created by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1916, was part of an intense campaign to boost enlistment numbers as the war entered its second year. The Group System poster, as it came to be known, featured a striking red background and bold, persuasive text. The date, "Monday, January 10th, 1916," was prominently displayed, signaling the reopening of group enlistment. The text below the date read, "Enlistment in Groups will reopen on Monday, January 10th, 1916, and proceed until further notice." The use of the group system was a strategic move to encourage men to enlist together, often with their friends or colleagues, making the experience less daunting and more appealing. The text continued, "Join the Army. Your Country Needs You. Enlist in a Group." The persuasive language and the sense of duty and patriotism were key elements in the poster's design. The red text and lettering stood out against the dark background, making the message clear and urgent. The WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Group System, is a poignant reminder of the intense recruiting efforts during the war. It also serves as a testament to the power of design and language in shaping public opinion and inspiring action. This historical artifact is a crucial piece of WWI history, providing insight into the methods used to encourage enlistment during a time of great need.
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