| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV04662 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 76.8 cm x 50.9 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | chromolithograph on paper |
| Maker |
David Allen & Sons Ltd Unknown Parliamentary Recruiting Committee |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Military Service Act 1916
Description
Poster produced by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee following the introduction of conscription. Previous to conscription, the Committee published a large variety of posters. Some were visually dull and employed slogans to attract viewer. Other posters employed interesting design features and illustrations to encourage civilians to enlist. Following conscription, the Committee concentrated on publishing simple factual posters outlining the new enlisting system. This poster is text-based, with red letters on a white background.
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