| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV06295 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 23.8 x 100 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | red and blue ink block printed on paper |
| Maker |
Unknown Sportsmen's Committee, State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Oarsmen - pull all together for victory by enlisting in the sportsmen's 1000
Description
An Australian First World War recruitment poster for the Sportsmen's 1000 issued by the State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1917. One of a series of long rectangular posters which target specific types of sportsmen and use sporting terms particular to their sport to attract recruits. This poster targets rowers urging then to ' ...pull all together for Victory by enlisting in the Sportsmen's 1000'. Other sports featured were tennis; golf; and football. Text only the posters are printed in blue and red ink, and framed within a blue border.