Wake up England" Complete the second half-million" – Antique Print
![Wake up England" Complete the second half-million", [S.l. : s.n., 1914] — vintage poster](https://images.jameslantos.com/img/21/2121c2e6ddd0-L.webp)
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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Step back in time with Wake up England" Complete the second half-million", a vintage poster rich in period detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
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Wake up England" Complete the second half-million"
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Unlike most posters of the war, this one has no illustration at all. It is set entirely in type beneath the small arms and the royal monogram of King George V, with the slogan "Wake up England" and the appeal "Complete the second half-million." The poster dates from 1914, when Britain's volunteer army was expanding rapidly after the outbreak of war in August. The first half-million recruits had come forward quickly, and the government then pressed for a second such group. Text-only notices like this one were meant to be read at a glance on hoardings and in public places, where the royal crest and the plain command were designed to carry official authority.
| Created / published | [S.l. : s.n., 1914] |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 24 x 75 cm. |
| Genre | War posters British 1910-1920.Lithographs Color 1910-1920. |
| Notes | Poster is text only, with small arms and monogram of King George V above. Title from item. |
| Subjects | World War, 1914-1918--Recruiting & enlistment--Great Britain. Recruiting & enlistment--Great Britain--1910-1920. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 5,147 × 4,148 px · prints to 17 × 14 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 1724_Wake_up_England_Complet_1914 |
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