Summary
Large paper poster featuring outline of soldier wearing peaked cap and holding rifle parallel to his body, and bold inscription against yellow background: 'Be Ready / Join Now'. The poster was made to recruite soldiers to serve in World War I. It was published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London - poster no.81. It was printed by David Allen & Sons, Harrow, Middlesex.
Physical Description
Large paper poster with yellow background, featuring outline of soldier wearing peaked cap and holding rifle parallel to his body, and bold inscription. Black, white and yellow lines form border. The poster has been adhered to a foam-core backing.
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Place & Date Made
Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, Great Britain, circa 1915
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Publisher
David Allen & Sons Ltd, Harrow, Middlesex, England, Great Britain
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Inscriptions
Printed on front: 'BE READY / JOIN NOW'. Smaller inscription across bottom, below border: 'PUBLISHED BY THE PARLIAMENTRY RECRUITING COMMITTEE LONDON. POSTER No. 81. PRINTED BY DAVID ALLEN & SONS Ld. HARROW, MIDDLESEX W7153 10M - 7,15'.
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Overall Dimensions
978 mm (Width), 620 mm (Height)
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