Idle Collection (#6)

Prevent revealing sensitive information to the enemy spies
A poster design from WW2, warning against idle talk to strangers, even if they are exceptionally attractive! circa 1940

MASSACHUSETTS: GANG, c1916. A street gang of boys smoking on the corner of Margaret and Water Streets, Springfield, Massachusetts. Photographed by Lewis Hine, June 1916

German Boys on a disused Railway, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing two German boys playing on a railway track leading into the American Sector of West Berlin, November 1948

Police breaking up a fight in Soho, London, 1911
Illustration showing the aftermath of a street brawl between immigrants in Soho, London. The original caption emphasised that although many of these foreigners were hard working handcraftsmen

Jacket & Trousers 1939
Leisure, those idle care-free re-creating moments, has brought the Lounge Sports Jacket and Flannel Trousers into great popularity

French at Venice
The French under Louis XII defeat the Venetians at Agnadella (Rivolta). The guns stand idle as the foot- soldiers and cavalry separately collide

Unemployed Men
A group of unemployed Italian men, Saffron Hill, near Farringdon, London EC1

Crystal Palace / Opera
In consequence of the great pressure for lodgings, the Proprietor of Her Majestys Theatre allows parties visiting the opera to live in their boxes until the next day

Hogarth Banquet / Ind&idle
8. The industrious apprentice has grown rich and become Sheriff of London

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 10
10. The industrious prentice Alderman of London, the idle one impeach d before him by his accomplice

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 4
4. The industrious apprentice a favourite and entrusted by his master

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 3
3. The idle apprentice gambling in the churchyard during Divine Service

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 1
1. The fellow prentices at their looms

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"Idle: A Journey Through Moments of Rest and Reflection" In this captivating collection, we explore the concept of "idle" through various settings and scenarios. From the bustling Carbodies factory, where The London Taxi Company crafted iconic taxis known as The Ladder of Fortune, to the serene riverside depicted in the oil painting "By the Riverside, " each image invites us to contemplate moments of idleness. "Marmottes administratives, " an illustration from Le Pele-Mele, takes us on a whimsical journey into administrative marmots' world—a playful reminder that even in our busiest days, there is room for lightheartedness. Meanwhile, at the Cheshire Fox Meet, we witness a pause in time as riders and hounds gather before embarking on their exhilarating chase. Nature also offers its own instances of idleness. In Katmai National Park's Grizzly Bear sanctuary in Alaska, a sow and her cubs find solace in restful repose amidst their wild surroundings. Similarly, Idle - Town Gate - Ox roast captures Bradford's vibrant community coming together for leisurely enjoyment. The Green in Bradford provides another picturesque scene where locals find respite under leafy canopies or engage in friendly conversations on warm afternoons. Contrastingly, Striking Lancashire Workers reminds us that sometimes idleness is not by choice but rather a collective stand against injustice. Photographs from Gainsborough shooting party transport us to exclusive gatherings where affluent individuals celebrate birthdays with outdoor sporting pursuits—an intriguing glimpse into what some may perceive as idle indulgence. Yet amid these diverse portrayals lies deeper meaning—such as Un vago es un during Spain's Civil War—a poignant statement highlighting how societal labels can shape perceptions of idleness without truly understanding individual circumstances.