Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
First World War Poster Collection |
Catalogue Number |
1996.100.170 |
Maker |
Department of Recruiting for Ireland |
Title |
Ireland's War Map |
Date |
1915 |
Object Name |
Poster, Recruitment |
Description |
First World War period British recruitment propaganda lithograph poster showing an image of an outline map of Ireland, with smaller inset circular maps showing battle locations and war zones. Text above the image: 'IRELAND'S WAR MAP.' Beneath the map is the text: '100,000 - MEN - STILL - ELIGIBLE' and 'The Battles in which - Irish Regiments have - received prominent - notice are shown -above.' and below in a blue rectangle: 'IRELAND AT THE FRONT - LOOKS TO - IRELAND AT HOME - TO ANSWER THE CALL' . Issued by the Department of Recruiting for Ireland in 1915. |
Dimensions |
H-76 W-50 cm |
Event |
First World War (1914-1918) |
Place of Origin |
Ireland |
Material |
Paper/Ink |
Acquisition |
Collected by the McLean Museum, Greenock |
Search Terms |
Alexander Thom and Co., Ltd., printers, Dublin British Army Department of Recruiting for Ireland, Dublin |