Advice Collection (#18)

Nurse and patient F006 / 8884
MODEL RELEASED. Nurse and patient talking

Two firefighters, Fire Prevention Hints
Two firefighters on the front cover of a booklet entitled, Fire Prevention Hints, published by London County Council and the London Fire Brigade

ANN LANDERS (1918-2002). Pseudonym of Esther Pauline Lederer, n

FRANKLIN: WAY TO WEALTH. Illustration from an 1807 British edition of Benjamin Franklins book of advice, Way to Wealth, originally published in 1758

FRANKLIN: WAY TO WEALTH. Illustration of the Poor Richard saying, Trusting too much to others care is the ruin of many. Engraving from an 1807 British edition of Benjamin Franklins book of advice

FRANKLIN: WAY TO WEALTH. Illustration of the Poor Richard saying, The cat in gloves catches no mice. Engraving from an 1807 British edition of Benjamin Franklins book of advice, Way to Wealth

FRANKLIN: WAY TO WEALTH. Illustration of the saying, Pride is as loud a beggar as Want, and a great deal more saucy. Engraving from an 1807 British edition of Benjamin Franklins book of advice

POOR RICHARD ILLUSTRATED. Lessons for the young and old on industry, temperance, frugality, &c. by Benjamin Franklin. Engraving by O. Pelton, 1859

FRANKLIN: WAY TO WEALTH. A condemnation of laziness. Illustration from an early 19th century edition of Benjamin Franklins book of advice, Way to Wealth, originally published in 1758

FRANKLIN: WAY TO WEALTH. Allegory of wasted time that cannot be regained. Illustration from an early 19th century edition of Benjamin Franklins book of advice, Way to Wealth

ALBRECHT von WALLENSTEIN. Austrian general. Warned by his advisers against conducting contradictory peace negotiations following his last campaign in Brandenburg in 1633: engraving, 19th century

POOR RICHARD ILLUSTRATED. Panel from an engraving, c1800, for Benjamin Franklins Poor Richard Illustrated, with the motto Fly Pleasure And It Will Follow You. The Diligent Spinner Has A Large Shift

No creature in this world so ignorantly nurtured as the average baby Advice at your health bureau. Poster promoting proper health care for children, showing a girl with a fawn

Expecting? Get the right advice from the right sources, your doctor or health bureau. Poster promoting proper health care for pregnant women, showing a stork. Date between 1936 and 1938

Good Things to Know - Woolworths booklet
A booklet produced by high street retailer Woolworths, entitled Good Things to Know and including numerous tips on how to clean your house, save money and of course

Pucks advice gratis to some editorial shriekers for Grant Don t forget your Man on Horseback - but your man on foot has too many curs at his heels

A man buying a new suit
A Changed Man. This Man by his Wifes Advice, Bought one of our Suits so nice, Reader his advice to you, Is - Walk in and do so too. Date: 1880

Poster: How to make woollens last longer. With advice about dirt, grit and moths, and hints on washing. 20th century

Poster: How to make your household linens last longer

Poster: You can help to build me a ship
Poster: a British sailor says You can help to build me a ship. You can learn quickly and you will be working to win. Ask at any Employment Exchange for advice and full details

Poster: Fight the Moth. Its the moth grub that does the damage. Advice on how to protect your clothes from moth damage. 20th century

Poster: Pots and Pans
Poster giving advice on looking after Pots and Pans so that they last as long as possible. 20th century

Poster: Heat plays havoc with shoe leather. With advice on how to look after your shoes so that they last as long as possible. 20th century

ALASKA PIONEER WOMAN
A modern Pioneer woman, a kind of American District Nurse, who looks after kids whose parents are working, tests simple illness and gives advice about kids, Alaska, USA Date: 1930s

Epsom Derby Day - Prince Monolulu - Tipster. Date: 1929

Dunderpate speaks to the farmer on his mare
Dunderpate speaks to the farmer sitting on his mare. 1938

Advertisement for Black & White Whisky
Advertisement for Black & White Scotch Whisky, featuring a fine silhouette of the Old Laird of Dumbiedikes passing advise to his son Jock (and also to Mr Novit)

Poster, Theres Health in the Bath Tub, showing a happy baby splashing about in the bath. Issued by the Health and Cleanliness Council. 20th century

Poster, Clean and Fit and Happy Too! Showing people in different countries attending to personal hygiene. Issued by the (British) Health and Cleanliness Council. 1939

Poster, The Castle of Cleanliness in the Land of Good Health, defended by the soap and water brigade. Issued by the Health and Cleanliness Council. 20th century

Dutch poster about blackout precautions during the Second World War. circa 1942

Contemplating a nutritional advice poster in London, 1940s
A woman and her little girl contemplate a large poster advising the British population to eat greens for vitality in an unidentified London street c. 1945. c.1945

Poster, Green Vegetables Keep You Well
Wartime poster, Green Vegetables Keep You Well. Prevention is better than cure. 1940s

Information poster, essential foods
Information poster giving details of essential foods needed during wartime rationing. 1940s

Poster, Eat Plenty of Green Vegetables
Wartime poster, Eat Plenty of Green Vegetables and Keep Fit. 1940s

Interview / 1950S
An Interview with a Youth Employment Officer. Date: 1950s

Cabhorse Collapses
A cab-horse slips and collapses in a snow-covered Stockholm street - passers-by gather with help and advice, and a horse-bus halts. Date: 1907

Electronic doctor
MODEL RELEASED. Electronic doctor. Conceptual computer artwork of a doctor and a personal computer, representing the medical advice that is available on the internet

Food pyramid showing the recommended proportions of food types for a healthy, balanced diet. The largest part of the diet should be carbohydrates from bread, cereal, rice and pasta (pyramid base)

Doctor, mother and baby
MODEL RELEASED. Doctor, mother and baby

Breastfeeding advice
MODEL RELEASED. Breastfeeding advice

CHOLERA BROADSIDE, 1849. Broadside issued by the New York Sanatory Committee during the cholera epidemic of 1849

Bridal fashion feature in Royal Wedding Number, 1923
The fashion column of the Illustrated London News in its special Royal Wedding Number, celebrating the marriage of the Duke of York (later King George VI)

RAF cadet with local yokel
Cartoon of an RAF trainee cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester, during World War Two being given no doubt valuable local information by a yokel clutching a pint of mild

Why Take a Holiday in England by William Caine
An illustration instructing the reader about holidaying abroad. It displays a number of buildings which rather blight the countryside with their enormous advertising signs

Man and boy with junior sized motorcycle
A man gives his son a bit of advice under an umbrella before the boy sets off on his junior sized motorcycle

Road Advice by Frank M. Lea
Humorous colour illustration by Frank M. Lea showing a somewhat bemused car driver stopping before a road sign which has given him some coincidentally good advice

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"Timeless Advice: From Art to War, from Dogs to Beetles" Las Meninas, 1656 (1939): Diego Velasquez's masterpiece reminds us that sometimes the best advice is hidden in plain sight. Cecil Aldin's illustration of dog walking teaches us the importance of patience and responsibility - valuable advice for both pet owners and humans alike. In times of war, a simple poster urging people to switch off lights serves as a reminder that even small actions can make a big difference - an enduring piece from World War II. The "Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family" offer insight into the values and etiquette cherished during that era - timeless advice on manners and decorum. A warning sign reading "Cave canem, beware of the dog" at Lake Maggiore reminds us to exercise caution in unfamiliar surroundings - wise counsel applicable anywhere in the world. During World War II, children were safer in the countryside according to evacuation posters - an important lesson about prioritizing safety during times of crisis. The Fire Safety Hop Pickers poster highlights precautions necessary for those working with fire - invaluable guidance still relevant today for anyone handling potentially dangerous situations. A Coughs & Sneezes Poster emphasizes good hygiene practices, reminding us how crucial it is to protect ourselves and others from contagious illnesses through simple measures like covering our mouths when coughing or sneezing. Suffragettes fighting for their rights remind us never to underestimate the power of determination and perseverance when striving for equality – inspiring advice still resonating today. A Colorado Beetle watch poster urges constant vigilance against invasive pests threatening crops – a timely reminder about staying alert against potential threats lurking around us every day. Garden tools symbolize hard work and dedication required for nurturing plants – sound advice not only for gardening enthusiasts but also applicable to various aspects of life.