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Original Vintage British Army Royal Life Guards Recruitment Poster Marc Stone

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Original vintage British Army recruitment poster - Join the Regular Army It's a Real Man's Life - featuring a stunning image by the British artist Marcus Stone (1909-1991) of a royal Life Guard in full dress uniform with a metal cuirass, long black boots and helmet with a white plume on it, holding a military sword against the pale background. Prepared for the War Office by the Central Office of Information. Printed for HM Stationery Office. Good condition, restored paper losses in margins, restored tears on edges, restored folds, staining, browning, backed on linen.
  • Creator:
    Marc Stone (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Restored paper losses in margins, restored tears on edges, restored folds, backed on linen. Good condition, restored paper losses in margins, restored tears on edges, restored folds, staining, browning, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012629329902

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