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Poster Print : WWI Recruitment Poster (Welsh version)
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WWI Recruitment Poster (Welsh version)
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster (Welsh version), with dramatic red text superimposed on a map of Wales. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14171444
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Committee Dramatic Enlist Join Lettering Parliamentary Patriotic Patriotism Recruiting Recruitment Superimposed Version
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of WWI Poster Prints, featuring this evocative recruitment poster from the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee. The Welsh version of this powerful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a map of Wales overlaid with dramatic red text, urging its citizens to answer the call to arms. This historic print, dated 1915, is an essential addition to any history or war memorabilia collection. Preserve and display this piece of history in your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.8cm x 61.5cm (16.1" x 24.2")
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful and evocative WWI recruitment poster, created by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1915, features a dramatic red text superimposed on a map of Wales. The map, adorned with intricate detail, highlights the various counties and regions of Wales, emphasizing the call to arms for its citizens. The bold and assertive lettering, written in both English and Welsh, reads "Join the Army - Your Country Needs You!" and "Yr Ychydig Ychwylch Yn Yr Armech!" respectively. The use of a map of Wales adds a distinctly patriotic and regional appeal to the recruitment campaign, as the Welsh people were encouraged to answer the call to defend their homeland and contribute to the larger cause of the Great War. The red text, with its stark contrast against the green and brown tones of the map, creates a sense of urgency and importance, driving home the message that the war effort required immediate action. This poster, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during WWI, is an essential piece of historical documentation, showcasing the depth of patriotism and commitment to the war effort that was felt across Wales and the United Kingdom. Its dramatic design and powerful message continue to resonate with viewers, making it a significant and evocative piece of visual history.
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