Conscription Collection (#4)

No conscription meeting at Devonshire House Bishopsgate London 1916 under attack from angry members of the public. 8th April 1916. Published Sunday Pictorial 9th April 1916

Soldiers home from the trenches interested in the new notice to single men ( Gordons Highlanders ) 1 March

Slacker raids, New York, 1918
A truck load of men in boaters who were picked up without registration cards, exempting them from conscription into the U.S army in WW1. They were rounded up, then taken to Armory for examination

The Blessing of the Home Guardsman in 1812, 1812. Artist: Luchaninov, Ivan Vasilyevich (1781-1824)
The Blessing of the Home Guardsman in 1812, 1812. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Inoculation, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Inoculation, 1941. New recruits at an airbase line up to receive their inoculations. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Kit distribution, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Kit distribution, 1941. New recruits arrive at an airbase and are issued with their kit. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Arrival, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Arrival, 1941. New recruits arrive at an airbase. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Life line, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Life line, 1941. The Countess of Pembroke with evacuees from London, billeted at Wilton House, 1939. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

The married man in the army, 1915. : A street in Swansea containing 39 houses from 30 of which the husband was either called up for active service at the outbreak of the war or enlisted immediately

The new French armies: Conscripts and volunteers waiting to enrol for service, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

War, 1798 (1909). Artist: John Whessell
War, 1798 (1909). After Henry Singleton (1766-1839). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

The Billited Soldiers Departure, c1786-1813, (1909). Artist: George Graham
The Billited Soldiers Departure, c1786-1813, (1909). After George Morland (1763 -1804). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Conscription of German Soldiers for Service in America, c19th century. Artist: A Bobbell
Conscription of German Soldiers for Service in America, c19th century. The Hessians were 18th-century German auxiliaries contracted for military service by the British government

Listed, 1886, (1912). Artist: William Henry Gore
Listed, 1886, (1912). A young man who has enlisted in the army wears ribbons in his cap, according to a custom then prevalent

The New York Draft Riots, Second Avenue, New York City, 13-16 July 1863, (1872). The riots began as protests against President Abraham Lincolns Enrollment Act of Conscription drafting men to fight in

Children decorating a Conscripts hat, 1854. Artist: Waldmuller, Ferdinand Georg (1793-1865)
Children decorating a Conscripts hat, 1854. From a private collection

Stationarii, a Gaul and a Roman, c1887 Artist: Francois Cudet
Stationarii, a Gaul and a Roman, c1887. Histoire des corps de troupes de la ville de Paris

Rebellion of the Alsaciens-Lorrains conscripts, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Rebellion of the Alsaciens-Lorrains conscripts, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st November 1896

The Hova army, Madagascar, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
The Hova army, Madagascar, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th May 1895

The Conscripts of 1892, (1892). Artist: Henri Meyer
The Conscripts of 1892, (1892). A print from the Le Petit Journal, 5th March 1892

Scene of Recruitment under Mohammed-Ali, 1881. Artist: Wilhelm Gentz
Scene of Recruitment under Mohammed-Ali, 1881. Published in L Egypt by Gaston Maspero, 1881

The Conscript?s Farewell, 1854. Artist: Waldmuller, Ferdinand Georg (1793-1865)
The Conscript?s Farewell, 1854. Found in the collection of the Leopold Museum, Vienna

The Departure and Return of the Conscript, 19th century

Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) Italian fascist dictator, 1922
Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) Italian fascist dictator, often refered to as Il Duce, centre right, leading the march on Rome, 1922

17th Earl of Derby
EDWARD GEORGE STANLEY, 17th earl of DERBY - statesman who achieved popularity despite calling workers blackmailers; he was responsible for conscription in World War One. Date: 1865 - 1948

Cartoon, Westminster Conscripts under the Training Act, by James Gillray. Showing Napoleon training a group of British politicians, including Charles James Fox

The compleat Angler (Derby Scheme)
Caricature of Prime Minister Herbert Asquith attempting to catch fish, representing men of age able to fight in WW1. The fish in the net represent married men who had already volunteered (attested)

Bystander cover - Derby scheme attesting Bairnsfather
Front cover of The Bystander magazine featuring an illustration by Fred Buchanan which is a pastiche of Bruce Bairnsfathers famous The Better Ole cartoon (in the same magazine)

Victims of the Conscription Enjoying their Last Moments of Freedom, the Paris Exhibition, France

The Recruiting Sergeant, c. 1790 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XYC277501 The Recruiting Sergeant, c.1790 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 30.5x21 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

A Posy for Mayday and a poser for Britannia, 1910 (engraving)
XJF2639753 A Posy for Mayday and a poser for Britannia, 1910 (engraving) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Recruitment poster for the Fifth Regiment (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR220422 Recruitment poster for the Fifth Regiment (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Musee de l Armee, Paris

House with signboard Dutch School, Hermanus Fock, 1812 - 1813

Departing for the War, 1888 (oil on canvas)
XIR162365 Departing for the War, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Savitsky, Konstantin Apollonovich (1844-1905); 207.5x303.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

The Military Conscription in Paris, France: Conscripts Returning from the Drawing by Lot at the Palais De L industrie, 1883

The System of Conscription in France, 1876: 1
THE SYSTEM OF CONSCRIPTION IN FRANCE, 1876: 1. Specimens of the Conscripts. 2. Drawing Lots. 3. Marching through the Streets. 4. Coming Home with a Lucky Number. 5. Stripping to Pass the Doctor. 6

Conscripts fail to impress their sergeant
WW2 - " I can see that you ve done this drill before - once." Conscripts fail to impress their sergeant with their drilling... Date: 1945

WWI - Wearing a Derby Armlet - Comic Postcard
Bow-wow! I wonder what group shes in?! The first of the two things this postcard refers to is the Derby Armlet. In 1915, it was obvious that volunteers alone would not be enough to fill the armys

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. A game of cricket. 1939

Conscription men signing on at Sidcup. 1939

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. Fetching water on a bicycle. 1939

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Lympne, Kent. Mounted machines. 1939

Territorials at camp at Lympne. A Territorial writing home. 1939

First American WWI Conscripts
Camp Admiral, Maryland: 1917. The first American conscription system for WWI at Camp Admiral, Maryland. It is now called Fort Meade

An Army Draft Service Worker
United States: c. 1940. An Army draft service worker

Victims Of The Conscription Enjoying Their Last Moments Of Freedom, The Paris Exhibition, France

Advert for recruiting women for the WaF 1942
Serve in the WaF. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force. As an administrative airwoman. Good organizers are needed in a fast growing service

The Amercian Revolution - A Call to Arms
A husband and eldest son get the call to aid the struggle against the British during the American Revolutionary War (American War of Independence - 1775-1783) and leap at the opportunity to enlist

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"Conscription: A Historical Journey Through Time" In the realm of conscription, a tapestry of stories unfolds, revealing both the triumphs and tribulations that have shaped nations. From war-torn battlefields to bustling city streets, this practice has left an indelible mark on history. As we delve into its narrative, one cannot ignore those who were absent from their homes and loved ones. The conscripts of 1807 passing in front of the Porte Saint Denis in Paris evoke images of brave souls marching towards an uncertain future. Their departure forever altered the lives they left behind. Fast forward to World War I, where a powerful poster beckoned men with patriotic fervor - "Your King and Country Need You. " It was a call that echoed through every corner as patrons at Cafe Royal engaged in spirited discussions about duty and sacrifice. But it wasn't just men who answered the call; women too played an integral role. In 1941, an advert for recruiting women for the WaF (Women's Auxiliary Forces) showcased their strength and determination amidst turbulent times. Across continents, even dictators like Benito Mussolini recognized the power of conscription. In his fascist regime during the 1930s, he sought to mold a nation united under his banner. Yet not all responses to they were met with open arms. The Secession War or American Civil War saw opposition rise as draft riots engulfed New York City in flames. Insurgencies set fire to institutions such as the asylum for colored orphans during these tumultuous times. Amidst these struggles emerged poignant moments captured by artists' brushes and photographers' lenses. Engravings depicting "The Departure of Conscript" in 1851 reveal tearful farewells while another engraving portrays a constricted soldier returning home as a sapper – scars etched upon his soul alongside newfound skills acquired on distant battlegrounds.