Wanted Collection (page 3)

Reward poster for John Dillinger, 1933 (print)
PNP252338 Reward poster for John Dillinger, 1933 (print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reward poster for Belle Starr, c. 1882 (print)
PNP252357 Reward poster for Belle Starr, c.1882 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Recruiting in the late eighteenth century (engraving)
6029386 Recruiting in the late eighteenth century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruiting in the late eighteenth century)

The girl who wanted a small waist (litho)
5227072 The girl who wanted a small waist (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The girl who wanted a small waist)

Cupid as an army recruiter (colour litho)
3096303 Cupid as an army recruiter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid as an army recruiter. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Wanted (engraving)
1063444 Wanted (engraving) by Calkin, Lance (1859-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wanted. Illustration for The Graphic, 23 December 1893.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Junkers Ju 88 D-1 / Trop FE-1598
(ex Royal Romanian Air Force) - Junkers Ju 88 D-1/Trop FE-1598 (Werk Nr. 430650 / HK959 / Baksheesh ), in outdoor storage / display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force

Interior of the Gun-Boat La Commune; Paris Commune 1871
The interior of the Communard gun-boat La Commune, shown equipped with cannon, during the Paris Commune of 1871. The second siege of Paris in 1871 was caused by civil war

Recruiting for the British Army for the Boar War 1901
Men at St Martin-in-the-Fields near Trafalgar Square, London, reading a notice-board for recruitment for the British Army attended for the Second Boer War

WILSON & RELUCTANT USA WILSON & RELUCTANT USA
The child who wanted to play by himself: President Wilson drags a reluctant USA to join other countries in the Temple of Peace Date: 1919

Dog as Hamlet
A dog that always wanted to play Hamlet Date: late 19th century

Arrest of leading suffragettes, London, 13 October 1908. Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928), Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958) and Flora Drummond (1878-1949) being read the warrant for their arrest

Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst, British suffragettes, London, 12 October 1908. Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and her daughter Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958)

Iraq War Most Wanted Playing Cards - fan of all the Spades, with the face of Saddam Hussein (c.1937-2006) as the Ace of Spades. circa 2003

WW2 poster, Women wanted as ambulance drivers
WW2 recruitment poster, Women wanted as ambulance drivers. Offer your services to your local council or any branch of Womens Voluntary Services. Date: early 1940s

WW2 poster, Grow more food, dig for victory -- wanted 500, 000 more allotment holders, for plots of land apply to your council. Date: circa 1940

Recruitment poster, The York and Lancaster Regiment
Recruitment poster, 65TH 84TH THE YORK AND LANCASTER REGIMENT. Colour photolithograph published by Gale and Polden Limited, 1946, and York and Lancaster Regimental Museum, 1985

You are wanted by the US Army 660 Market St. San Francisco or any Army recruiting station. US Army recruiting poster showing an officer, possibly Gen. John J

Boys! Come along, you re wanted
Boys! Come along. You re wanted. World War One recruitment poster of a soldier silhouetted against a map of the south of England

BAL04619022
Pastiche of wartime Britain at a Great Central Railway station

Mattatias kills Jew envoy king History Maccabees
Mattatias kills a Jew and an envoy of the king History of the Maccabees (series title) Historia Iudae Machabei (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [ n] ti

Christ wanted mother brothers Christ preaches
Christ is wanted by his mother and brothers, Christ preaches for a group of seated people. Mary and two disciples stand at the gate of the house

Cyrus throws Daniels prosecutors lions den History
Cyrus throws Daniels prosecutors into the lions den History of Daniel, Bel and the dragon (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Jupiter Semele Stage ensigns opened service painters image holders
Jupiter and Semele Stage of ensigns opened for the service of painters image holders, etc. (series title), Jupiter, with a lightning bolt in his hand, holds the baby of Semele

Wanted Curate Ordeal Reverend M Green 1865 George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier
Wanted a Curate. Rather an Ordeal for the Reverend M. Green, 1865. George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier (British, 1834-1896). Wood engraving

Rally Round The Flag. Every Fit Man Wanted. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, 1914. World War I Propaganda Poster. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures, Published 1935

A beflagged Uncle Sam blows a bugle for recruits
The scene is outside a Recruiting Office with a sign Recruits Wanted guarded by an armed soldier. A dominant Uncle Sam has a small boy standing in front of him holding a US flag

Tallulah Bankhead appearing in They Knew What They Wanted
A portrait of Tallulah Bankhead appearing in They Knew What They Wanted at the St Martins Theatre, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Poster, Cyprus crisis 1957, reward for arrest of Grivas
Poster, Cyprus crisis 1957, reward for the arrest of George Theodorou Grivas, and for arms handed in. Date: 1957

WWI Poster, Come into the ranks and fight
Come into the ranks and fight for your King and Country. Don t stay in the crowd and stare. You are wanted at the Front. Enlist today. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster. Date: 1915

WWI Poster, More Men are wanted for His Majestys Army
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, More Men are wanted for His Majestys Army... Enlist Now. Including details of pay and pensions. Date: 1915

Woman Munition Worker WW1. Woman in munition factory, powders her nose in view of male supervisor, Captioned, Don t go putting the powder where it is not wanted. Date: circa 1916

Ladies Wanted as drivers, WW1 advertisement
Advertisement from 1918 by the British School of Motoring emphasising the urgent requirement for lady drivers between the ages of 17 and 45. Date: 1918

REWARD POSTER. A wanted poster issued after the Doolin Gang held up a Rock Island train near Dover, Oklahoma, in May 1895

Addled Ads - Humorous postcard - Irish Terrier and Bobby
Addled Ads - Wanted Section Reward. Lost a light brown rough-haired Irish terrier. Had collar with Bobby on plate. Date: circa 1905

Colenso Diamond Wanted Poster
Poster offering reward of e750 for the return of the Colenso Diamond. On 29th April, 1965, from the Mineral Gallery at the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Rd, SW7

Poster, Why Aren t You in Khaki? You ll Be Wanted. Enlist At Once. A poster designed to shame people (especially men) into joining one of the wartime services. circa 1914-1915

WANTED POSTER, 1881. Poster offering a reward for the arrest of Frank and Jesse James following a series of train robberies, issued by Thomas Crittenden, Governor of Missouri, 1881

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret
Princess Elizabeth (right) and Princess Margaret Rose at the last of the Duke of Yorks Camps, at Balmoral in August 1939. In 1919, the Princesses father, then Duke of York

A Landlady with her a prospective lodger
Seaside Landlady (discussing previous lodger):And to crown it all, she actually wanted to take alf of my lovely pictures down! So I tells er straight, You ain t got no soul for art. I says

Louis Philippe Quits
Louis-Philippe, knowing when hes not wanted, abdicates and leaves Paris : he will make his home in England where the food may not be so good but the people are friendlier

Dog as Hamlet
the Dog that Always Wanted to Play Hamlet

Hallway 1930S
There is no need for your hall to look dull. The chair placed in the corner fills up an unattractive space and is near at hand when that extra seat is wanted

Vanity Fair / Col. Crawley
Colonel Crawley is wanted

BOY WANTED
" BOY WANTED ! a girl on her own plays her phonograph Date: 1920

Victorian scrap - Wanted loving husband
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - Wanted Loving Husband. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Wanted nice little filly
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - Wanted nice little filly with " thou" or two. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Wanted wife and caretaker
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - Wanted Wife and Caretaker. late 19th century

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"Wanted: Brave Hearts and Strong Souls" In the midst of history's turning points, these captivating posters emerged as beacons of opportunity, summoning individuals to step forward and make a difference. From the Welsh Guards to the Metropolitan Police, from wartime recruitment drives to combating notorious criminals like in The Great Train Robbery, each poster tells a tale of courage and dedication. During the inter-war period, British military posters adorned street corners with their striking imagery. Proudly displaying the valorous Welsh Guards in their resplendent uniforms or showcasing the might of our armed forces, these posters sought out those who were willing to serve their country with unwavering loyalty. Not limited to just military endeavors, law enforcement agencies also sought fresh recruits through eye-catching designs. The Metropolitan Police beckoned for brave souls ready to uphold justice on every corner of London's bustling streets. Their message was clear - only those with an indomitable spirit need apply. As World War II loomed large over Europe's horizon, another iconic poster urged women across Britain to join the Wrens (Women's Royal Naval Service). Encouraging them not only to support but actively participate in defending their nation during its darkest hour. The call for service transcended eras; even during World War I when imperialism held sway over global affairs. Recruitment posters implored young men from all walks of life to enlist in defense of king and country – promising adventure and camaraderie amidst tumultuous times. These powerful images served as reminders that heroes are made by ordinary people answering extraordinary calls. They encapsulate a time when duty prevailed above personal aspirations; where selflessness triumphed over fear. Today we look back at these vintage treasures with awe and admiration for those who heeded such calls. These "wanted" signs forever etched into history remind us that bravery knows no bounds – it is found within everyday individuals who dare greatly when called upon by their nation.