Slogan Collection (#9)

Pompeii as it was and is by Matania
The last election in Pompeii, 2000 years ago, before the eruption of Vesuvius, as envisaged by the Sphere special artist and expert in historical reconstruction, Fortunino Matania

Slogan painted on a British artillery shell
An instance of the grim humours of war. A message for the Germans written across the back of a British artillery shell. Date: 1916

This is America... Keep it Free! American World War II poster, 1942, featuring a photograph by Dorothea Lange
WWII: US POSTER, 1942. This is America...Keep it Free! American World War II poster, 1942, featuring a photograph by Dorothea Lange

POSTER: ALL ONE, 1900. All One. British poster, 1900, with sanguine view of Britannia welcoming annexed Transvaal, South Africa

RCA VICTOR TRADEMARK, 1922. His Masters Voice. An early version of RCA Victors trademark, featuring Nipper the dog, from a Victor Talking Machine Company phonograph record catalogue of 1922

WORLD WAR I: POSTER, 1914. Lord Horatio Herbert Kitchener on the British recruiting poster of 1914 which inspired James Montgomery Flaggs I Want You for the U.S. Army poster of 1918

France-Politics-Dog
A dog sits on an armchair on the Place de la Republique during the " Nuit Debout" (Up All Night) movement in Paris. The inscription reads : " Watch how it lives"

PEARS SOAP, 1910. English magazine advertisement, 1910

RCA VICTOR TRADEMARK. His Masters Voice. American merchants trade card, c1906, for Victor Talking Machine Company, featuring Nipper the dog

Santa Fe Railroad advertisement from an American magazine, 1957
RAILROAD AD, 1957. Santa Fe Railroad advertisement from an American magazine, 1957

The Attack Begins in the Factory : English poster, c1944, showing the Royal Air Force attack on a German industrial
WWII: ENGLISH POSTER, 1944. " The Attack Begins in the Factory" : English poster, c1944, showing the Royal Air Force attack on a German industrial center during World War II

Your Talk May Kill Your Comrades. British World War II poster, 1942, by Abram Games
WORLD WAR II: POSTER, 1942. Your Talk May Kill Your Comrades. British World War II poster, 1942, by Abram Games

Because Somebody Talked! American World War II poster, 1943, warning against the dangers of careless talk
WWII: PROPAGANDA POSTER. Because Somebody Talked! American World War II poster, 1943, warning against the dangers of careless talk

On the Same Team. American World War II recruiting poster for the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service)
WWII: WAVES POSTER. On the Same Team. American World War II recruiting poster for the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service)

Symbol of World War II American women workers, on a poster from the War Production Co-ordinating Committee
WWII: ROSIE THE RIVETER. Symbol of World War II American women workers, on a poster from the War Production Co-ordinating Committee

The Saboteurs Fate. Italian World War II poster, 1944
WWII: ITALIAN POSTER, 1944. The Saboteurs Fate. Italian World War II poster, 1944

Coming Right Up! Poster, 1945, by James Montgomery Flagg
WORLD WAR II: U.S. POSTER. Coming Right Up! Poster, 1945, by James Montgomery Flagg

Explore the Yorkshire Coast by Train BR poster, 1950s

Whos the Lucky Man?: American advertisment, c1910, for Kellogs Toasted Corn Flakes cereal
KELLOGGs CORN FLAKES, 1910. Whos the Lucky Man?: American advertisment, c1910, for Kellogs Toasted Corn Flakes cereal

Advertisement for Cheerios ready-to-eat oat breakfast cereal, from an American magazine of 1955
CHEERIOS AD, 1955. Advertisement for Cheerios ready-to-eat oat breakfast cereal, from an American magazine of 1955

Makes Kids Husky : American magazine advertisement, 1919, for National Oats
NATIONAL OATS AD, 1919. " Makes Kids Husky" : American magazine advertisement, 1919, for National Oats

Its Our Fight, Too! : American World War II recruitment poster for women workers
U.S. WORLD WAR II POSTER. Its Our Fight, Too! : American World War II recruitment poster for women workers

Repeal Unemployment!: Norman Thomas and James H. Maurer as the Socialist party candidates for president
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1932. Repeal Unemployment!: Norman Thomas and James H. Maurer as the Socialist party candidates for president and vice president on a 1932 campaign poster

CAMEL BILLBOARD, c1923-27. I d Walk a Mile for a - Camel. American billboard, c1923-27
CAMEL BILLBOARD, c1923-27. " I d Walk a Mile for a - Camel." American billboard, c1923-27

LUCKYS CIGARETTE AD, 1938. Actress Claudette Colbert endorsing Lucky Strike cigarettes. American magazine advertisement, 1938

WORLD WAR II: BOND POSTER. War Bonds Are Cheaper Than Wooden Crosses. American World War II war bond poster, 1940s

WORLD WAR I: U. S. POSTER. Will you have a part in Victory? American World War I Victory Garden poster by James
WORLD WAR I: U.S. POSTER. Will you have a part in Victory? American World War I Victory Garden poster by James Montgomery Flagg, 1918

LONDON: SUFFRAGETTES, 1909. Advertising the new issue of the suffragette weekly Votes for Women by omnibus through the streets of London in 1909

CIRCUS POSTER, 1942. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus poster by E. McKnight Kauffer, 1942, featuring " 50 famous elephants with beautiful girls" in a ballet composed by Igor

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Colonists Rattlesnake Flag with " Don t Tread on Me" slogan, American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A soviet propaganda poster featuring joseph stalin by artist p, golub, 1949, may our homeland live and flourish

East Midlands Gas Board promotional roadshow, Darfield, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961
East Midlands Gas Board show, Darfield, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. In a campaign to promote their range of gas powered cookers, fridges and dryers

Civis Romanus sum, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Civis Romanus sum, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Viva the Army!, 1898. General Jamont and General Zurlinden, military governor of Paris. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th January 1898

French Revolution 1789: Allegorical emblem of the Republic. Fasces topped by the Cap of Liberty and ribands with the legend Liberty, Fraternity, Egality or Death. French popular print

Rob Roy MacGregor, Scottish folk hero
Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734), Scottish outlaw and folk hero, with his tartan, coat of arms, badge and slogan. Date: circa 1905

Toddler with IRA graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
A toddler stands in front of a wall displaying IRA graffiti, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Beechams Pills Cycle Ad
Theres nothing to beat a play upon words for a catchy slogan - this striking advert is designed to appeal to the cycling public when this sport is enjoying a popular vogue. Date: 1900

WW2 - Propaganda first day cover - Do Your Share For Freedom
WW2 - Propaganda first day cover - " Do Your Share For Freedom And Victory Will Be Ours" Date: 1942

Italian fashion. Advertising shirts Lynx. La camicia fuori camicia classe, 1941. Engraving

Suffragette Votes for Women Hooks & Eyes
A tiny cardboard box, packaging for Votes for Women (Trademark!) hooks and eyes. Guaranteed rust proof. An absolute necessity for the dressmaker in keeping garments closed

Suffragette Votes for Women Figure
A figure of a suffragette in carved and painted wood. The woman is dressed in somewhat mannish mode with pork-pie hat, shirt and tie and brown jacket

Militant Suffragette Crested China Figurine
A porcelain figure of a militant suffragette produced as an item of crested ware with the crest of the city of Exeter. The figure of the woman is finely detailed to illustrate her allegiance to

Gibraltar cub scouts in anti-litter campaign
Gibraltar cub scouts taking part in an anti-litter campaign, marching along a main street

Suffragette Votes for Women Badge
Early badge issued by the W.S.P.U in plain white tin with Votes for Women slogan. Date: circa 1906

Carlton Hotel, Pall Mall, ablaze with patriotism
The facade of the Carlton Hotel (ceased operating in 1940), on the corner of Haymarket and Pall Mall in London, bedecked with recruiting slogans for the First World War. Date: 1914

Patriotic slogan on a London Zoo tortoise, WW1
A tortoise, Methuselah, at London Zoo using his shell to advertise the need for more shells (of a different kind), during the First World War

Armistice Day scene with Kaiser Wilhelm II cartoon
An Armistice Day scene in London on 11th November 1918 with a group of young men on the street holding up a placard with a cartoon of Kaiser Wilhelm II on it

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From challenging the status quo to celebrating love and freedom, slogans have always made their mark throughout history. Labour clears the way with a powerful poster in 1910, taking on the House of Lords' rejection of the Peoples Budget. RCA Victor's trademark image featuring Nipper the dog reminds us that His Master's Voice is timeless. In times of war, 'Tittle Tattle Lost the Battle' warns against careless talk during World War II. The vibrant 'I Love Aruba' sign captures the spirit of Oranjestad, capitalizing on its beauty in Central America. Votes for Women. A powerful American suffrage poster from 1911 continues to inspire generations fighting for equality. Labour Party election posters and television speakers amplify their message across Britain. Camel cigarettes ask doctors what they smoke in a provocative ad from c1950. The Liberal Party urges mobilization during wartime with an impactful poster design. Oscar Wilde's wit shines through his iconic 'Wilde Thing' print design, while Isambard Kingdom Brunel proudly waves the Union Jack flag as a symbol of British engineering prowess. With Ben Shahn's original oil painting urging organization backed by 1, 250, 000 workers late in the 1930s, unity becomes unstoppable. Finally, a charming LNER poster showcases The Shambles in York during its heyday in the 1930s. Slogans capture our attention and leave lasting impressions - whether it be political movements or simply promoting beautiful destinations.