Loans Collection (#3)

Wall Street financial panic, May 1884 C016 / 4597
Wall Street financial panic. 19th-century artwork of scenes of panic on Wall Street, New York, USA, on the morning of 14 May 1884. This crisis was caused by banks calling in existing loans

A mule and a plow - Resettlement Administration - Small loans give farmers a new start. Poster shows a man with a mule. Date between 1935 and 1937

Forced Loans
To pay for the defence of the country, citizens are required to make forced loans : sad to say, these loans will never be repaid... Date: 1795

Italian Patriotic Card - Bank Loans / Savings
Italian Patriotic Card - Bank Loans/Savings encouraged during World War One. The text mentions connecting savers to the national effort, which " you help underwrite". Date: circa 1910s

British currency consisting of ten and twenty pound notes

British one pound coins

Financial plans. Conceptual image of labels in a filing cabinet, representing plans and paperwork for financial affairs. Major financial issues for many people include healthcare costs

Unstable economy, conceptual image. British pound coins falling from a stack

Stable economy, conceptual image. British pound coins in a stack

Origin Species, CH Bennett, man of finance - shark
Alls fish that comes. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of man of finance from a shark. Shark fins have developed into a swallow-tail coat, his own tail into a pair of legs

German WWI War Loans poster
German war loans poster showing the looming body of a tank against a sky littered with shell explosions

Poster advertising Victory Liberty Loans for Americans All! An honor roll lists the great and the good who have already contributed, just to shame you into it

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"From War Bonds to Liberty Loans: The Power in World War One" In the midst of the chaos and devastation of World War One, loans played a crucial role in financing the war efforts. This German World War One poster, titled "Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan, " vividly captures the urgency and importance placed on raising funds for battle. With its striking colors and powerful imagery, it aimed to rally support from citizens. While some propaganda posters depicted heroic soldiers or patriotic symbols, others took a more satirical approach. Take "A Transparent Dodge, " a clever cartoon that humorously highlights how they are sometimes be seen as deceptive tactics used by governments. International leaders also recognized the significance during this tumultuous time. Aristide Briand and Lloyd George taunting drowning Germany in December 1921 is captured in another lithograph. It serves as a reminder that financial assistance through loans could have both political implications and consequences. On a more local level, trade cards like John Flude's pawnbroker and silversmith shop in London showcased how individuals turned to pawning their belongings for quick cash during wartime hardships. Meanwhile, French war loan posters emphasized unity and patriotism among its citizens while Italian military posters highlighted bravery on the battlefield. Across the Atlantic Ocean, American poster advertising Liberty Loans demonstrated how even across borders, nations relied heavily on public subscriptions to finance their involvement in WWI. The aftermath of war brought about Victory Loan Bonds campaigns worldwide - MCF01_02_0593 showcases one such bond advertisement emphasizing victory over adversity. These bonds not only helped rebuild shattered economies but also symbolized hope for a brighter future after years of turmoil. Ultimately, these various images remind us that they were not just financial instruments; they represented collective determination towards victory against all odds. As one German poster eloquently stated: "War loans help the guardians of your happiness.