Careless Collection (#3)

Scolding by accidentally pouring boiling hot water from modern kettle onto arm, causing mug of coffee to fall

World War II poster of a pair of big red lips closed with tape
Vintage World War II poster of a pair of big red lips closed with tape. It declares, Careless Talk Costs Lives

Careless Talk Costs Lives - World War II poster
A poster instructing civilians to " Keep it under your hat" and not to gossip, in case vital information is inadvertently passed to the enemy

Tavern scene from The Rakes Progress, 1735. Artist: William Hogarth
Tavern scene from The Rakes Progress, 1735. Plate II in William Hogarths series of eight illustrations originally published in 1735. Here the Rake squanders his fortune on drink, women and gambling

Shakespeare - The Taming of the Shrew - Hostess (to Sly): You will not pay for the glasses you have burst? circa 1830

Mother scolding daughter for carelessness
A mother scolds her daughter for being careless and dropping her doll on the floor. Date: 1859

Things We Vow We Will Do, When Peace Breaks out
Cartoon by George Studdy showing a gent purposefully indulging in wasteful behaviour, a welcome relief after years of food control, shortages and rationing. Date: 1918

WW2 poster, don t walk on aluminium sheet metal
WW2 poster, By all means walk out with your girl, thats your affair. But on no account walk on our aluminium sheet metal, walk round it! Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

WW2 poster, careful handling of material
WW2 poster, knockabout comedy is funny on the films but its not funny in the factory. Careful handling of material costs you nothing -- carelessness costs the nation pounds! Design by Victor Hicks

WW2 safety poster, Don t Take Risks, Take Care. Use a ladder to top bins or the unexpected is just what is to be expected! Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

WW2 poster, G R Notes are the Key Notes
WW2 poster, G R [Goods Received?] Notes are the Key Notes of harmonious store keeping. Wrong information and careless handling causes discord. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

WW2 poster, quality and quantity of goods
WW2 poster, the quality of our incoming goods is ok -- see that your checking of quantities is ok -- other departments depend on your ok... ok? Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

WW2 poster, Load Your Van With Care, having regard to items loaded. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

WW2 poster, Tidy Stores -- theres a place for everything -- put everything in its place! Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

WW2 poster, Don t Act The Goat! Don t bash your way past stacks on sheet -- this form of carelessness amounts to sabotage! By Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Digital illustration representing watercolour paints in box and spilt blue paint near paintbrush

Horse eating under a forest of oaks
Horse to the late afternoon eating under a Mediterranean forest of oaks. Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

World War II poster of a man leaving the bathroom as the sink overflows with water
Vintage World War II poster of a man leaving the bathroom as the sink overflows with water. It reads, Turn it off

Vintage World War II poster of a cartoon soldier mishandling his rifle. It reads, A rock to Joe Dope is a trifle, that is promptly pried loose with his rifle

Alfred (849-99) in the Neat-herds hut, engraved by Pearson (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF119871 Alfred (849-99) in the Neat-herds hut, engraved by Pearson (engraving) (b&w photo) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great)

FREE SILVER CARTOON, 1896. A Free Silver Alnaschar. Cartoon depicting a careless farmer speculating on how much money he may make with the free silver policy. Chromolithograph by Joseph Keppler, 1896

Terrible Parking
A traffic policeman speaking to a man who has parked his car on the pavement in a city street, circa 1940. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Warning Consider the possible consequences if you are careless in your work. American World War I poster, 1917, showing a biplane crashed in the ocean and survivors waiting for rescue

Aftermath of fire on heathland caused by either carelessness or arson, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, England, June

Fire on heathland caused by either carelessness or arson, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, England, June

Here reigns Love by G Maldini, Drawing, 1978
Italy, 20th century. Feminist satire, " Here reigns Love..." Drawing by G. Maldini, Milan, Ottaviano, 1978

Blue-bird lady though you be, with your hat perched careless-wise. Illustration shows a bust portrait, facing right, of a beautiful young woman wearing a hat with blue feathers. Date 1914 May 2

Warning! Consider the possible consequences if you are careless in your work. Poster showing an airplane crashed in the ocean, with survivors and a rescue plane. Date 1917

Fire in the Baku oilfields, Armenia, apparently caused by a lack of discipline over cigarette smoking. Date: early 20th century

Poster warning about safety on the airfield. Watch that prop. Careless walk costs lives. Showing a pilot losing his head by walking into a spinning propeller. 1940s

Wartime poster warning against careless talk. A man wishes an RAF pilot " Good luck tomorrow", he is overheard, and there are unfortunate repercussions. Careless Talk Costs Lives. 1940s

Burning money, conceptual image
Wasting money, conceptual image. Flames engulfing Euro notes

Environmental damage, conceptual image

Elegant young woman -- The Mauve Dress
An elegant young woman with short blonde hair sits in a mauve dress

Burns / Lass O Ballochmyl
THE LASS OF BALLOCHMYLE With careless step I onward strayed, My heart rejoiced in natures joy, When musing in a lonely glade, A maiden fair I chanced to spy

Fable / the Two Bees
Two bees, one wise and temperate, the other careless and extravagant, arrive in a garden; one makes provision against the distant winter, the other gorges itself

Curiosities from the Patent Office; Support for cigarettes
Illustration showing a device to be attached to the face for holding a cigar or cigarette adjacent to the mouth, which apparently prevented a careless smoker from laying down a lighted cigarette

Foot in Chamber-Pot
Ragotin, a careless child, gets his foot stuck in a metal chamber-pot. Break the pot or amputate the foot ? A lock- smith is called in to cut the pot, to everyones relief

Capitalist & Insurance
The Enterprising American Capitalist can afford to ignore safety measures - hes fully insured !

Rubbish on a beach on Majorca
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Litter on a beach in Majorca
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Frances Abington - 11
FRANCES ABINGTON as Lady Betty Modish in The careless husband by Colley Cibber

Airborne Lovers 1890
Two lovers enjoy an aerial trip, their careless love causing them to overlook the fact that their aircraft has no wings and that its two airscrews are not turning

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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.