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WWI Poster, Wanted Men Munitions Money

WWI Parliamentary War Savings Committee Poster, design by Bert Thomas, Wanted Men Munitions Money. If you can neither enlist nor make munitions, buy the new 4 1/2% War Loan! Date: circa 1916

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Bert Coins Committee Enlist Finance Funding Invest Investment Loan Money Moneybag Munitions Parliamentary Savings Wanted


14"x18" Premium Frame

Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")

Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")

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.


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative WWI poster, titled "Wanted Men: Munitions Money," was designed by renowned British artist Bert Thomas for the Parliamentary War Savings Committee in circa 1916. The poster reflects the intense urgency and patriotic spirit during the First World War, as the Allied powers faced significant financial challenges in funding their war efforts. The central image of the poster features a large, ominous shadow of a man's head, with the caption "Wanted Men" written above it. Below the shadow, three wanted posters are displayed, each bearing the faces of men labeled as "Munition Workers Wanted," "Money Lenders Wanted," and "Investors Wanted." The implication is clear: those who cannot enlist in the military or contribute to the war effort by working in munitions factories can still make a difference by investing in the war effort through the purchase of the new 4 1/2% War Loan. The lower portion of the poster shows a bag of coins being poured into a moneybag, symbolizing the financial contributions being made by the public. The caption "If you can neither enlist nor make munitions, buy the new 4 1/2% War Loan!" reinforces the message that everyone had a role to play in the war effort, regardless of their abilities or circumstances. This powerful poster is a testament to the innovative ways in which governments and communities mobilized resources during wartime. It also highlights the importance of public participation and investment in war efforts, which remains a relevant concept even in today's global conflicts. The poster's striking design and impactful message continue to resonate with audiences, making it a significant historical artifact from the First World War era.

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