Advice Collection (#5)

Asleep in the sunshine (b / w photo)
3651743 Asleep in the sunshine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asleep in the sunshine)

The healing powers of sunlight (b / w photo)
3651740 The healing powers of sunlight (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The healing powers of sunlight)

Children at play in Hampstead (b / w photo)
3651739 Children at play in Hampstead (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children at play in Hampstead)

Hurrah for a day in the open (b / w photo)
3651738 Hurrah for a day in the open (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hurrah for a day in the open)

Choosing his own diet (b / w photo)
3651744 Choosing his own diet (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choosing his own diet)

Be Up and Doing and You Won t Be Down and Out (colour litho)
2815979 Be Up and Doing and You Won t Be Down and Out (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Be Up and Doing and You Won t Be Down and Out)

Poster, You can help to build me a plane, WW2. You can learn quickly and you will be working to win. Ask at any employment exchange for advice and full details. A job is waiting for you. 1940s

A mother explaining to her children the virtues of reading the Bible (colour litho)
3622155 A mother explaining to her children the virtues of reading the Bible (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving)
3632452 Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Master Raguideau, notary of the widow Beauharnais says to her, unaware that he is overheard: "You
3101000 Master Raguideau, notary of the widow Beauharnais says to her, unaware that he is overheard: " You! Marry this little Bonaparte, a soldier who has nothing but a cape and sword."

Front cover of How to be Happy though Married, E J Hardy
Colour front cover of How to be Happy though Married, Being a Handbook to Marriage by Reverend E J Hardy. Published by T Fisher Unwin, London, 1885. Date: 1885

A doctor telling a man what he should eat (chromolitho)
974013 A doctor telling a man what he should eat (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A doctor telling a man what he should eat)

Front cover, Marriage Before & After, by A Dennison Light. Published by Health & Vim Publishing, London. Date: early 20th century

Cupid with cooking guidance on a comic Valentine card
Cupid with culinary guidance, How to Cook a Heart, on a comic Valentine card. Date: circa 1890s

Waiting for Legal Advice

Dos for Public Speakers by H. M. Bateman
Dos for Public Speakersfrom the Public Speaking Club of America visualised by the cartoonist H. M. Bateman. Date: 1912

Poster, He risked an accident just to clean a machine
Poster, Ministry of Labour and National Service, ROSPA, He risked an accident just to clean a machine. Designed by H M Bateman. 1931

Poster, For comforts sake stagger office hours, WW2
Wartime poster, For comforts sake stagger office hours -- how to avoid congestion on the London Underground. Designed by Misha Black and David Langdon. 1942

THE HIKER & CAMPER 1931
Front cover of The Hiker & Camper magazine, giving advice and suggestions to hikers during the 1930s when the hobby was at its peak. Date: August 1931

Some Paternal Advice, (pencil and watercolour)
659830 Some Paternal Advice, (pencil and watercolour) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); 26x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Paternal Advice. George Goodwin Kilburne (1839-1924)

Chiromancy or Palmistry (engraving)
3642522 Chiromancy or Palmistry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiromancy or Palmistry)

Pasteurs cure for Hydrophobia (engraving)
3642520 Pasteurs cure for Hydrophobia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pasteurs cure for Hydrophobia)

The school in the sun (b / w photo)
3651748 The school in the sun (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The school in the sun)

The Poor Fisherman Gets a Good Haul (chromolitho)
735046 The Poor Fisherman Gets a Good Haul (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poor Fisherman Gets a Good Haul)

"Live on Sixpence a Day, and Earn it! "(engraving)
725666 " Live on Sixpence a Day, and Earn it! " (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Live on Sixpence a Day, and Earn it)

Fatherly Advice (photo)
724570 Fatherly Advice (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatherly Advice.); © Look and Learn

The Way of Poverty or of Wealth, c. 1425-50 (tempera on vellum)
486265 The Way of Poverty or of Wealth, c.1425-50 (tempera on vellum) by Fastolf Master (fl.c.1420-60); 26x20 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

The barber learns his art on the orphans face, 1932 (colour litho)
473427 The barber learns his art on the orphans face, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Looking-Glass for a Christian Family, c. 1665 (woodcut)
XJF347909 A Looking-Glass for a Christian Family, c.1665 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Or)

Prince visiting a hermit (w / c on paper)
423608 Prince visiting a hermit (w/c on paper) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

Diet, What colour shall I dye it? (colour litho)
2815842 Diet, What colour shall I dye it? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diet, What colour shall I dye it)

Preparatory School for Young Ladies (coloured engraving)
2818055 Preparatory School for Young Ladies (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparatory School for Young Ladies)

Postcard allowing the recipient to ask Dr Raymond one question (b / w photo)
6031752 Postcard allowing the recipient to ask Dr Raymond one question (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1595799 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 November 1888)

Little Miss Lily... (colour litho)
2792373 Little Miss Lily... (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Miss Lily)

Noahs map of love; XXI, I-8 (colour litho)
6010989 Noahs map of love; XXI, I-8 (colour litho) by Fancher, Louis (1884-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noahs map of love; XXI, I-8)

Alcibides Reprimanded by Socrates, c. 1780 (pastel on paper)
CJP126431 Alcibides Reprimanded by Socrates, c.1780 (pastel on paper) by Italian School, (18th century); 36.8x28 cm; Private Collection; eCharles Plante Fine Arts; Italian, out of copyright

List of don ts (colour litho)
5996152 List of don ts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: List of don ts. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Marriage Instructions, 1878 (oil on canvas)
827394 The Marriage Instructions, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Baumgartner, Peter (1834-1911); 93.4x75.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marriage Instructions. Peter Baumgartner (1834-1911)

Portrait of Admiral Cornelius Tromp and an Attendant beside a Fountain (oil on canvas)
827969 Portrait of Admiral Cornelius Tromp and an Attendant beside a Fountain (oil on canvas) by Orley, Heironymous Van (fl.c.1652); 137x111.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

HRH The Duchess of York and her Baby (colour photo)
3642330 HRH The Duchess of York and her Baby (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH The Duchess of York and her Baby)

Palmistry (engraving)
3642530 Palmistry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmistry. Illustration for The Family Doctor and Peoples Medical Adviser, Vol II (George Purkess)

Phases of physiognomy (engraving)
3642521 Phases of physiognomy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phases of physiognomy)

Good book, good advice (chromolitho)
2815924 Good book, good advice (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good book, good advice)

My First Voyage, "The Key of the Keelson"(colour litho)
2814621 My First Voyage, " The Key of the Keelson" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My First Voyage)

Kitab Nasihat al-Muluk by Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (d. 1111)
2960437 Kitab Nasihat al-Muluk by Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (d.1111), late 17th - early 18th century (pen & ink on paper) by Moroccan School; 23.2x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Enter not the path of the wicked
LLM461554 Enter not the path of the wicked by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enter not the path of the wicked)

A maker of idols is never an idolater, 1932 (colour litho)
473429 A maker of idols is never an idolater, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.