The Empire needs men!
The Empire needs men!
The Empire needs men!
EPHEMERA
Title
The Empire needs men!
Object Name
Poster
Maker
Straker Brothers Ltd. (Primary maker)
Date Made
1915
18/1914
1915
18/1914
1915
Place Made
England: London
London
London
Description
First World War recruitment poster; 'The Empire needs men! The overseas states all answer the call. Helped by the young lions, the old lion defies his foes. Enlist now.'
Published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London; poster no. 58. A poster focused on the colonies and their dedication to Britain’s war. An adult male lion, symbolising Britain, stands on a rocky outcrop. Below, stand four young lions symbolising the Commonwealth and British Empire. Original artwork by Arthur Wardle
Materials
paper
Place Collected
Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast
Belfast
Belfast
Date Collected
1973
1973
1973
Catalogue Number
BELUM.O467.1973
Copyright
National Museums NI
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