| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV08137 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 77 x 51.6cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | chromolithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Parliamentary Recruiting Committee L S & Co. |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Your king and country need you: enlist now
Description
Published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee (Poster No. 5), this First World War British poster aims at encouraging men to enlist in the army. The primary text is printed in blue and is set against a white background. An image of the Union Jack appears behind the text, clearly appealing to the patriotism of the men of Britain.