Wanted Collection (#5)

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THE STORY OF A SEASIDE ELOPEMENT: Edwin loved her dearly, but, being poor, is forbidden the house. Love laughs at locksmiths and other obstacles

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TOBY IS WANTED

BOY: shine mister?, MAN (with severity). Go away, go away I look as I wanted
BOY: shine mister?, MAN (with severity). " Go away, go away I look as I wanted shine ?" BoY" Well, I don t think little polish hurt you

Wanted in Nantes, Francois Collignon, 1619 - 1657

Meleager kills the boar, Hans Bol, Anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1650

Philistines burned Samsons wife and father, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

MAN (with severity). Go away, go away ;do I look as if I wanted a shine ?"
MAN (with severity). " Go away, go away; do I look as if I wanted a shine ?" Boy, " Well, I don t think a little polish would hurt you much

An applicant for a Coachmans Job waits nervously Date: 1895

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The Gorilla Story - Cemetry of Gorillas where Dian Fossey wanted to be buried. Shows graves of named Gorilla's killed by poachers. Date:

World War I poster (British) Lads you re wanted: Go and help. 1915

Lads, you re wanted: GO AND HELP. World War I 1914-1918, British recruitment poster showing two soldiers with fixed bayonets advancing stealthily up a hill

The Belligerent Plenipo s:, cartoon by Thomas Colley, London, 1782. Left George III with half crown, right America, with other half of crown and I have got all I wanted

BOY: shine misterja, MAN (with severity). Go away, go away I look as I wanted
BOY: shine misterja, MAN (with severity). " Go away, go away I look as I wanted shine ja" BoY" Well, I don t think little polish hurt you

WWI Poster, Three Questions to Employers
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Three Questions to Employers, more men are wanted today. What can you do? Date: 1915

Wanted: an occupant. Illustration shows several vignettes that illustrate the difficulty of catching a vice presidential candidate, including offering some Possible Premiums

A volunteer crew wanted. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt putting a rescue boat labeled National Honor to sea

Explanation wanted. Illustration showing John Bull standing at the gate to South African markets as the rulers of Italy, Austria, Germany, France, and Russia protest. Date 1900 February 14

Wanted - another Moses. Illustration shows the Democratic donkey labeled Dem. Party with six followers, placing a cradle labeled Clevelands cradle 1884 into a river

Wanted! 10, 000 guest homes, 1000 furnished houses for Worlds Fair visitors by March 15. Poster calling for guest homes to be available during the New York Worlds Fair. Date 1939

Wanted 25, 000 student nurses, US Student Nurse Reserve

No more men are needed for the watch on the Rhine, but 26, 000 men are wanted to relieve the watch on the Rio Grande. Poster showing soldiers with bayonets in a river landscape. Date 1917

Chas. E. Blaneys big extravaganza, A boy wanted. Date c1898

Men wanted for the army. US Army recruiting poster showing an officer standing with a soldier, seated on a horse, blowing a bugle. Date between 1910 and 1917

Men wanted over 31 years of age for American Red Cross foreign service. Poster showing a wounded soldier looking to the horizon

Fire protection wanted. Illustration shows the Democratic Party platform in flames with a donkey labeled Democratic Party rising from the flames as the mythological phoenix; eleven Democratic Party

Poster: Blood Donors Wanted. Your blood can save the life of someone, somewhere. Showing two soldiers tending a wounded colleague. 20th century

Kitchener recruitment notice, WW1
Lord Kitcheners recruitment notice for ex-non-commissioned officers to re-enlist for the First World War. They were needed urgently to train younger men. October 1914

Wartime salvage poster asking for rags, paper, bones and metal. Waste is wanted for war weapons. This week and every week salvage is essential. 1940s

Bulldog eats child
Addled Ads, Wanted section. " Bulldog for sale. Will eat anything - very fond of children." A maid looking alarmed as a bulldog has eaten a child in her care. Date: circa 1910s

Poster, Rally Round the Flag, Every Fit Man Wanted. Recruitment for the First World War. circa 1914-1915

LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. Broadside issued by the War Department on 20 April 1865, offering rewards for the apprehension of John Wilkes Booth and his fellow conspirators

The King of Ashanti and his executioners
The King of the Ashanti people, Asantehene, with his executioners. The second Ashanti War was waged against this King and the British who wanted to secure the coast of West Africa

Fisher folk awaiting a boat, 1895
Engraving showing a scene on a beach as a group of women and fishermen await the arrival of a boat. In the distance heavy breakers show that strong weather is involved

Zepp! Zepp! Hurray
An optimistic home owner surveys the damage an air raid has done and points out that his wife had wanted a rock garden

Study in Still Life by Thomas Maybank
Two spinsters sit with their luggage, unaware that a World War One recruitment poster stating " A Call to Arms - Men Wanted" is making them look rather foolish

Louis Philippe Abdicates
Louis-Philippe, knowing when hes not wanted, abdicates; he will make his home in England where the food isn t so good but the people are friendlier

Between two stools the Bottom goes to the Ground
George Tierney falls between two stools, a tattered Whig Stool and a smart Tory Stool. Amused and standing either side are Fox and Addington

Ra Roberts / Variety 1905
R A ROBERTS Music hall entertainer as Dick Turpin

Four thirsty geese, words and music
Four thirsty geese on the wing Who wanted to drink at the well of the king... and five geese, and six geese, and seven geese and a gosling

Posters at the I Count climate change rally in London
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

steward at the I Count climate change rally in London
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Samuels Sacrifice
He sacrifices to God, who thanks him by enabling him to defeat the Philistines, something he d always wanted to do

Scott / Kenilworth / Q Eliz
Queen Elizabeth visits Kenilworth Castle where she is entertained on a grand scale by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who wanted to marry the Queen

Hamper Hypothesis 4
THE HAMPER HYPOTHESIS - 4 The child, who arrives fully dressed, turns out to be a boy - Gracious heavens ! they exclaim, Its just what we always wanted !

Ethelbert Baptised
Ethelbert, king of Kent, is baptised a Christian by saint Augustine, sent by pope Gregory to Christianise the British people whether they wanted it or not

Dickens / N. Nickleby
Whackford Squeers - proprietor of Dotherboys Hall, he took in boys who were not wanted by their families and mistreated them

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"Wanted: Brave Hearts and Strong Souls" In the midst of history's turning points, these captivating posters emerged as beacons of opportunity, summoning individuals to step forward and make a difference. From the Welsh Guards to the Metropolitan Police, from wartime recruitment drives to combating notorious criminals like in The Great Train Robbery, each poster tells a tale of courage and dedication. During the inter-war period, British military posters adorned street corners with their striking imagery. Proudly displaying the valorous Welsh Guards in their resplendent uniforms or showcasing the might of our armed forces, these posters sought out those who were willing to serve their country with unwavering loyalty. Not limited to just military endeavors, law enforcement agencies also sought fresh recruits through eye-catching designs. The Metropolitan Police beckoned for brave souls ready to uphold justice on every corner of London's bustling streets. Their message was clear - only those with an indomitable spirit need apply. As World War II loomed large over Europe's horizon, another iconic poster urged women across Britain to join the Wrens (Women's Royal Naval Service). Encouraging them not only to support but actively participate in defending their nation during its darkest hour. The call for service transcended eras; even during World War I when imperialism held sway over global affairs. Recruitment posters implored young men from all walks of life to enlist in defense of king and country – promising adventure and camaraderie amidst tumultuous times. These powerful images served as reminders that heroes are made by ordinary people answering extraordinary calls. They encapsulate a time when duty prevailed above personal aspirations; where selflessness triumphed over fear. Today we look back at these vintage treasures with awe and admiration for those who heeded such calls. These "wanted" signs forever etched into history remind us that bravery knows no bounds – it is found within everyday individuals who dare greatly when called upon by their nation.