| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV05305 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 74.8 x 50 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | lithograph |
| Maker |
Wood, Lawson Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Dobson Molle & Co. Ltd |
| Date made | 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Your king and country need you...
Description
British First World War recruitment poster issued by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee (Poster No. 18). It features an illustration showing an aged veteran shaking the hand of soldier about to board a train at a station. There are civilians farewelling others in background. The caption accompanying the image is ' A chip off the old block'. The illustration is positioned centrally and set against a red background. The title text in white lettering is positioned above and below the image.