Poster; Join the army today, unknown, 1915

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Reference number	1983/4/577
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'.
Artist	unknown
Dates	1915
Collection	Posters
Object type	Poster
Print code	24.1000.22.1.15
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Propaganda Recruitment Photography First World War Propaganda Tube
Completeness	86% 86% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	998mm
  Width	625mm
  Descriptive size	Double royal

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Green Beige Brown

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Object title	Join the army today
  Text	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, 1915
  Printer	Dangerfield Printing Company Ltd,
  Publisher	Underground Electric Railway Company Ltd, 1915