Careless Collection

Propaganda poster: careless talk costs lives
Second world war propaganda poster warning people that careless talk costs lives. Tell nobody -- not even her

Careless Talk Costs Lives - WWII poster
Poster warning of the dangers of gossiping and inadvertently giving away national secrets to the enemy during World War Two

Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, WW1
Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, twenty-four years after Tenniel. In Tenniels Dropping the Pilot cartoon of 1890 Kaiser Wilhelm II watches as Bismarck disembarks from the ship (of state)

Poster: Don t Help The Enemy! Careless talk may give away vital secrets. 1940s

Alfred being scolded for burning the cakes (colour litho)
STC308522 Alfred being scolded for burning the cakes (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (849-99)

Boys with Fireworks
Five boys celebrate Guy Fawkes Day with sparklers - but one, more careless than his companions, has got a spark in his eye

Beautiful aerial view of poolside and resort beach with wooden pier jetty. Luxurious tropical beach landscape, swimming, ocean lagoon

Luxurious resort, tropical poolside, infinity swimming pool with orange loungers and umbrellas under palm trees. Summer vacation, holiday. Spa, fun

Terrace at sunset in Santorini Island, Greece. Beautiful resort caldera view sunset sky. Relax vibes, umbrella and chairs, table. Summer vacation

Palm trees chairs around infinity swimming pool near sea ocean beach at sunrise or sunset time. For leisure travel and vacation concept, summer resort

Luxury resort beach. Beautiful poolside and sunset sky. Luxurious tropical beach landscape, deck chairs and loungers infinity pool water reflection

Tranquil infinity swimming pool in sunset sunrise with palm trees and deck chairs and wooden loungers

Chill zone beach bed chair with sea view out over the caldera by the swimming pool, Santorini Oia. Luxury summer travel holiday background

Luxury poolside on the beach with sunset colors. Amazing luxury summer background. Idyllic sunset beach scene, infinity pool in luxury resort, tropic

Fantastic panoramic poolside, sunset sky, palm trees. Luxury tropical beach landscape, infinity swimming pool, deck chairs beds under umbrellas

Fantastic poolside, sunset sky, palm trees reflection. Luxury tropical beach landscape, infinity swimming pool. Amazing travel background, vertical

Beautiful poolside and sunset sky with palm trees. Luxury tropical beach landscape, infinity swimming pool, deck chairs and loungers under umbrella

Beautiful poolside and sunset sky. Luxurious tropical beach landscape, deck chairs and loungers and water reflection

Poster, Telling a friend may mean telling the enemy, WW2. 1940s

Morning workout
Anton Belovodchenko

WW2 - The Girls Of Today, Careless Talk
A WW2 children's book illustration from The Girls Of Today. Hush Hush! Said the typist, I work on a secret Government task. Unseen and unheard these office girls show by keeping it dark

WW2 - Careless Lives
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Careless Lives, written by Desmond Leslie. The image shows tw opposing side profiles of young women

WW2 Greetings Card, No Careless Talk
A WW2 greetings card, This is no careless talk - it's a sincere wish for your good health! The illustration portrays a Scottish terrier dressed in a traditional kilt uniform having a drink with a

Cartoon, Close Formation, WW1
Cartoon, Close Formation, commenting on harsh German tactics on the battlefield during the First World War. Before the war, Kaiser Wilhelm defended his use of close formation of troops

Francesca and Paolo, 1854 (oil on canvas)
XKH204871 Francesca and Paolo, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); 58.2x80.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Arrosage. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100612 Arrosage. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrosage)

La Fontaines Fables - The Doctors
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Doctors

Don Quixote and the Adventure of the Lions
Vintage engraving of a scene from Don Quixote, illustrated by Gustave Dore. The Adventure of the Lions

La Fontaines Fables - Hen with the Golden Eggs
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Hen with the Golden Eggs

Twins (colour litho)
6032789 Twins (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twins. Advertising material for Swee Home Soap)

"There was an Old Man who supposed that the street door was partially closed", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386648 " There was an Old Man who supposed that the street door was partially closed", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was a Young Lady of Norway, who casually sat in a doorway", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386634 " There was a Young Lady of Norway, who casually sat in a doorway", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Alfred in the House of the Neatherd, illustration from David Humes
STC429642 Alfred in the House of the Neatherd, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London, 1812 (engraving) by English School

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - That ll stop your careless talk
The Caption is P raps that ll stop your careless talk!. Three little kids cover-up a younger toddlers mouth with a spotty hankerchief

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The result of careless talk
The Caption is The Result of Careless Talk. This is a play on the wartime slogan Careless talk costs lives. The Prime Minister exhorts This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm

An Anti-Canine Protest (engraving)
1614369 An Anti-Canine Protest (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Anti-Canine Protest)

Alfred in the Neatherds Cottage, engraved by A. H. Payne (colour litho)
475407 Alfred in the Neatherds Cottage, engraved by A.H. Payne (colour litho) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (849-99), King of Wessex

Poster, Be Like Dad -- Keep Mum! WW2
Poster, Be Like Dad -- Keep Mum! Careless Talk Costs Lives! Public information, WW2. circa 1940

Poster, Keep it Dark, Careless Talk Costs Lives, WW2
Poster, Keep it Dark, Careless Talk Costs Lives, Second World War. circa 1940

Poster, Careless Talk May Cost His Life, WW2
Poster, Careless Talk May Cost His Life. circa 1940

T was ever thus (colour litho)
3642970 T was ever thus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T was ever thus. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A procession struck by a car in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France (colour litho)
2795757 A procession struck by a car in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A procession disrupted by a car in Boulogne-sur-Mer)

The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son Dissipating his Patrimony
711592 The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son Dissipating his Patrimony (oil on canvas) (see also 711591-4) by Janssens

Telling a friend may mean telling the enemy, WWII poster (colour litho)
RNM286384 Telling a friend may mean telling the enemy, WWII poster (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Seven Good Gooseberries (colour litho)
6004681 Seven Good Gooseberries (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seven Good Gooseberries)

An Unfortunate Upset (chromolitho)
5988741 An Unfortunate Upset (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Unfortunate Upset. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper)
1217572 The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 24.8x17.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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"Careless: The High Cost of Loose Lips" In times of war, the power of words can be deadly. From the World War II propaganda poster declaring "careless talk costs lives, " to the cautionary cartoon depicting a dropped pilot during WWI, history reminds us of the dire consequences that come with carelessness. Even in everyday life, carelessness can have profound effects. Take Alfred, scolded for burning cakes in a colorful lithograph; it serves as a reminder that even small acts of negligence can lead to disappointment and frustration. The message is clear: don't help the enemy. This sentiment is echoed in various forms throughout history - from Gin Lane's 1751 engraving showcasing societal decay caused by recklessness to WWII posters urging citizens not to engage in careless talk. Children playing with fireworks may seem innocent enough, but it symbolizes how easily accidents occur when we disregard safety precautions. In wartime especially, such carelessness could have catastrophic consequences for both soldiers and civilians alike. "The Girls Of Today" were warned about careless talk during WWII - emphasizing that loose lips could jeopardize national security and endanger lives on the frontlines. A Greetings Card further reinforces this notion with its stern reminder: no careless talk allowed. Close Formation cartoons from WWI highlight how unity and discipline are crucial on the battlefield; any lackadaisical behavior could disrupt plans and cost lives. Similarly, another WWII poster urges silence by cleverly stating "keep mum, she's not so dumb. " Whether through powerful imagery or thought-provoking slogans, these historical artifacts remind us all about the importance of vigilance and responsibility in our actions and words – because being careless doesn't just affect ourselves but also those around us.