Careless Collection (#4)

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.