The eyes of the world are on Australia!

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Accession Number ARTV05614
Collection type Art
Measurement Overall: 88.4 x 58.4 cm; sheet: 86 x 56.2 cm [irregular]
Object type Poster
Physical description chromolithograph on paper
Maker Unknown
State Recruiting Committee
Advertiser Print
Place made Australia: South Australia, Adelaide
Date made c. 1914 - 1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

South Australian recruiting poster from the First World War featuring a Union Jack. The red, blue and white flag is placed in the upper left corner, and is surrounded by blue and red text. The title occupies the upper right corner and is printed in blue ink. The remaining text reads: 'We must keep our promise! Go to the "Voluntary Recruiting Office." The poster was authorised by Captain Fred T. Bruce, the Organising Secretary of the State Recruiting Committee.

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