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 - Place Made
-
England: 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
-
- Date Collected
-
1973
1973 - Catalogue Number
- BELUM.O467.1973
- Notes
- National Museums NI
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