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WWI Poster, Enlist Now
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, New Military Service Bill, Enlist Now. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14171550
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Bill Committee Direct Enlist Join Lettering Parliamentary Recruiting Recruitment System
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.4cm x 39.6cm (10.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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 and evocative WWI poster, titled "Enlist Now" by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, was created in 1916 to encourage British men to join the army and serve their country during the ongoing First World War. The poster's stark, blue text and bold, lettering contrast sharply against the plain, white background, drawing the viewer's immediate attention to the call to action. The text reads, "New Military Service Bill. Enlist Now." This reference to the Military Service Act of 1916 signified a shift in recruitment efforts from voluntary enlistment to conscription, making it compulsory for eligible men to join the military. The poster's direct appeal to potential recruits, "Join the Army," underscores the urgency of the situation and the importance of answering the call to duty. The grouping of the words "New Military Service Bill" and "Enlist Now" creates a sense of urgency and importance, emphasizing the significance of the message being conveyed. The use of the word "now" encourages an immediate response, as the war effort required large numbers of soldiers to maintain the momentum on the battlefield. The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, a government body, was responsible for coordinating and managing recruitment efforts during the war. This poster is a testament to their extensive and innovative use of visual propaganda to mobilize the population and support the war effort. The poster's historical significance lies not only in its role in recruitment efforts but also as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War.
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