Poster; Join the army today, unknown, 1915
Main details
Reference number | 1983/4/577 |
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Description | This recruitment poster was published by the Underground during the First World War. It aimed to encourage passengers and staff to enlist by highlighting the crucial war work of the army and navy. In contrast, the civilian is represented as a 'slacker'. |
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Dates | 1915 |
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Print code | 24.1000.22.1.15 |
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Completeness | 86% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 998mmWidth 625mmDescriptive size Double royalColour Attribute Value Colour - Green
- Beige
- Brown
Item content Attribute Value Object title Join the army todayText UndergrounD Join The Army To-Day Tomorrow Tomorrow But Not To-Day Say All Slackers What Are You Doing For King And Country. Do It Yourself -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Artist Unknown, 1915Printer Dangerfield Printing Company Ltd,Publisher Underground Electric Railway Company Ltd, 1915