Advice Collection

Warning sign, Cave canem, beware of the dog, Lake Maggiore, Switzerland, Europe

Poster, Keep ceaseless watch for Colorado Beetle
Ministry of Agriculture poster, Keep ceaseless watch for Colorado Beetle, they can destroy our potato crops. circa late 1930s

WW2 poster, Switch off that Light! Less Light -- More Planes. Date: 1940s

Wartime poster, save bread, serve potatoes
Wartime poster encouraging people to save bread (and you save lives), serve potatoes (and you serve the country). Depicting a loaf of bread inside a lifebelt. 1940s

Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family -- a typical summary of Victorian values, with advice including: Waste Not, Want Not; Do everything at its proper time; Be punctual, be regular

Las Meninas, 1656 (1939). Artist: Diego Velasquez
Las Meninas, 1656 (1939). Infanta Margarita, is attended by two of the Queen`s meninas or maids-ofhonour: Maria Agustina Sarmiento and Isabel de Velasco

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, dog walking -- a dog on a lead is more likely to want to fight others if you drag him away from every dog you meet. Date: 1927

Evacuation - World War Two - Children Safer in the Country
Evacuation - World War Two - Children are Safer in the Country.... leave them there. Governement advice recommending children stay away from the big cities and targets of the bombers. circa 1942

Coughs & Sneezes Poster
Humorous poster issued by the Ministry of Health during the Second World War and featuring a woman sneezing without catching the germs in a handkerchief

Fire Safety Hop Pickers
Notice to Hop-pickers giving advice as to fire prevention and what to do in case of a fire. Issued by Fire Offices Committee Fire Protection Association

Suffragette to Prison
Go home and wash the kid ! is the advice kindly given to a suffragist as she is led to prison by two policemen

World War II poster of Uncle Sam and President Franklin Roosevelt
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring Uncle Sam and President Franklin Roosevelt. It reads, I Want You FDR. Stay And Finish The Job!

Butler Advises Wooster
It might be judicious, said Jeeves, " if you were to attempt to persuade his lordship that the spirit in which you embraced Miss Stoker was a purely brotherly one."

Air Raid Shelter Poster
Metropolitan Police poster with information on air raid shelters in Brentford, London, during World War I

Coughs & Sneezes Poster
Humorous poster from the Ministry of Health showing a man sneezing without a handkerchief on a London Underground train during WWII

Nuns in Boat
A group of nuns in the launch from the Christo Rey. When the floating church goes inland the sisters go ashore to administer help and advice

Ghaus al- Azam, Abdul Qadir Ghilani of Baghdad, c. 1800
1196789 Ghaus al- Azam, Abdul Qadir Ghilani of Baghdad, c. 1800 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 25x16 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

The Fortune Teller, 1899 (oil on canvas)
989688 The Fortune Teller, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Wontner, William Clark (1857-1930); 81.9x67.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Teller. William Clarke Wontner (1857-1930)

The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. An illustration from The Marsh Kings Daughter by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

St. Hilda of Whitby holding an ammonite, West window, Hereford Cathedral, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
St. Hilda of Whitby holding an ammonite, West window, Hereford Cathedral, 20th century. Medieval stained glass window in Hereford Cathedral depicts Hilda of Whitby or Hild of Whitby (c)

Vintage World War II poster of a fighter pilot climbing into his airplane. It reads, Keep him flying! Buy War Bonds

FRANKLIN: WAY TO WEALTH. First page of Benjamin Franklins book of advice, The Way to Wealth, originally published in 1758

Poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases
Ministry of Health poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases -- trap the germs in your handkerchief

Vintage World War One poster of a Marine Corps bulldog chasing a German dachshund. It reads, Teufel Hunden German Nickname For U.S. Marines, Devil Dog Recruiting Station

Vintage World War II poster of a giant water tap. It reads, No water, No guns, Don t waste it!! Philadelphia Council Of Defense

World War One poster of Marines charging into battle behind the American flag
Vintage World War One poster of Marines charging into battle behind the American flag. It declares - First In France, U.S. Marines

Vintage World War II poster of a chef holding an onion with a tear in his eye. It reads, Know your onions, make all the food go all the way, food is ammunition don t waste it

Poster, The Magic of Soap and Water. Coo... is that me with the dirt off? Showing a boy admiring his nice clean face in a soap bubble. Issued by the Health and Cleanliness Council. circa 1940s

Poster, Don t be afraid of Soap and Water. Showing a little boy welcoming a humanised jug and a bar of soap. Issued by the Health and Cleanliness Council. 20th century

A Railway Revolution, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Railway Revolution, 1874. A large lady seeks advice from the Railway guard at St Pancras. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 10, 1874

World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket
Vintage World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket. It declares, Women in the war, We Can t Win Without Them

Poster: Keep on keeping up tyre care, giving advice on how to make your car tyres last as long as possible. 20th century

King Edward VII at a privy council meeting at Buckingham Palace, London, 19th century (engraving)
3039855 King Edward VII at a privy council meeting at Buckingham Palace, London, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tips for writing straight, c.1890 (printing)
8714010 Tips for writing straight, c.1890 (printing); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Straight writing method in seven notebooks by C)

Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank, 1850
3478072 Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank, 1850; (add.info)

The hazards of being able to afford medical advice
5311754 The hazards of being able to afford medical advice; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the hazards of being able to afford medical advice during the early 19th century)

Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank, 1850
3478426 Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank, 1850; (add.info)

"Make Yours a Victory Home!", 1943 (poster)
XTD75420 "Make Yours a Victory Home!", 1943 (poster); Private Collection; (add.info.: 2nd World War propaganda poster - (U.S. Government Printing Office).

Dante, 1919 (oil on canvas)
659129 Dante, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Delville, Jean (1867-1953); 142.2x177.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante. Jean Delville (1867-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1919

Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank
531859 Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank. Save money by giving up drink (alcohol) From Punch, London

On Writing
Chalk hourglass drawing with books, crumpled paper, and pencils. Writing creative process conceptual flat lay on a black background.. Dina Belenko

Pull-Up Charley, 1825-1870. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Pull-Up Charley, 1825-1870

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysanne d'Hanac en Boheme, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysanne d'Hanac en Boheme, c1797

Man and Woman before Priest, mid 19th century. Creator: Albrecht Kindler
Man and Woman before Priest, mid 19th century

Jupiter Taking Council from the Gods about the Destruction of the Universe, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Jupiter Taking Council from the Gods about the Destruction of the Universe, published 1589. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 8

Fashion Plate (Morning Dresses for Novr. 1801), 1801. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Morning Dresses for Novr. 1801), 1801. From The Lady's Monthly Museum

The Actor Nakamura Fukusuke I as Hanaregoma no Chokichi in the Play Futatsu chocho kuruwa... 1854
The Actor Nakamura Fukusuke I as Hanaregoma no Chokichi in the Play Futatsu chocho kuruwa nikki, 1854

Confidential advice, 1776. Creator: Abraham Delfos
Confidential advice, 1776

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"Timeless Advice: From Art to War, from Dogs to Beetles" Las Meninas, 1656 (1939): Diego Velasquez's masterpiece reminds us that sometimes the best advice is hidden in plain sight. Cecil Aldin's illustration of dog walking teaches us the importance of patience and responsibility - valuable advice for both pet owners and humans alike. In times of war, a simple poster urging people to switch off lights serves as a reminder that even small actions can make a big difference - an enduring piece from World War II. The "Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family" offer insight into the values and etiquette cherished during that era - timeless advice on manners and decorum. A warning sign reading "Cave canem, beware of the dog" at Lake Maggiore reminds us to exercise caution in unfamiliar surroundings - wise counsel applicable anywhere in the world. During World War II, children were safer in the countryside according to evacuation posters - an important lesson about prioritizing safety during times of crisis. The Fire Safety Hop Pickers poster highlights precautions necessary for those working with fire - invaluable guidance still relevant today for anyone handling potentially dangerous situations. A Coughs & Sneezes Poster emphasizes good hygiene practices, reminding us how crucial it is to protect ourselves and others from contagious illnesses through simple measures like covering our mouths when coughing or sneezing. Suffragettes fighting for their rights remind us never to underestimate the power of determination and perseverance when striving for equality – inspiring advice still resonating today. A Colorado Beetle watch poster urges constant vigilance against invasive pests threatening crops – a timely reminder about staying alert against potential threats lurking around us every day. Garden tools symbolize hard work and dedication required for nurturing plants – sound advice not only for gardening enthusiasts but also applicable to various aspects of life.