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The cartoons show figures, including Hitler and Goering, overhearing members of the British public discussing the war.  They aimed to dissuade people from gossiping and inadvertently giving away secrets to the enemy about the British war effort.  The original posters were distributed to offices, shops and pubs around the country.","physicalDescription":"Printed silk handkerchief featuring a design based on the 'Careless Talk Costs Lives' series of Second World War propaganda posters. With designs of people in certain situations sitting and talking in trains, at dining tables, and in tea rooms, or standing outside. There are cartoon depictions of dictator Adolf Hitler. 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