Original WW1 era comic greetings postcard, "More Men Wanted. Especially Leicester". Probably referencing the army recruitment drive in 1916 when men were conscripted into the army. Leicester, England,


Published by Inter Art Co. Red Lion Square, London WC. "Local Series" No. 1032. The company operated from 1909 until 1931. It is well-known for its comic propaganda postcards printed during the First World War using artists such as Donald Gill (1875-1962) and Fred Spurgin (1882-1968). The company printed at least ten series of postcards at this time including Huns, British, Comique, Allies and Armee. Source: V&A.


Size: 4501px × 6899px
Location: Leicester, England, UK
Photo credit: © ThislifeThen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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