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Background imageHardy Collection: WW2 Poster -- ENSA Entertainments, Swing Vogue

WW2 Poster -- ENSA Entertainments, Swing Vogue
Photolithograph poster inscribed NaFI presents ENSA Entertainments for HM Forces. Its modern, its new, its bright, its Swing Vogue

Background imageHardy Collection: Magazine and news sheet cover, Khaki, WWI

Magazine and news sheet cover, Khaki, WWI
Magazine and cabled news sheet cover, Khaki, No.1, March [n.d.]. Reproducing a recruitment poster after Frank Brangwyn, Your Friends Need You. Be a Man

Background imageHardy Collection: Chromolithograph poster - British Military

Chromolithograph poster - British Military
Royal Naval and Military Tournament OLYMPIA MAY 18TH TO JUNE 3RD TWICE DAILY AT 2.30 AND 8PM. Chromolithograph poster by Dudley Hardy, published by Dobson Molle and Co, 1910 (c)

Background imageHardy Collection: Freeman Hardy & Willis

Freeman Hardy & Willis
Back of trade card showing Promenade shoes Date: 1900

Background imageHardy Collection: A pause in the dance by Florence Hardy

A pause in the dance by Florence Hardy

Background imageHardy Collection: A Song Without Words by Florence Hardy

A Song Without Words by Florence Hardy
An 18th century couple gaze deeply into each others eyes over a harpsichord. c.1914

Background imageHardy Collection: Wedding Bells by Florence Hardy

Wedding Bells by Florence Hardy
A boy and girl Pierrot, dressed in white costumes, walk up the aisle arm in arm after getting married. c.1913

Background imageHardy Collection: None but the brave deserve the fair by Florence Hardy

None but the brave deserve the fair by Florence Hardy
None but the brave deserve the fair. Little boy summons up the courage to give the pretty girl he likes a bunch of flowers. Date: circa 1912

Background imageHardy Collection: We Are Not Downhearted by H. T. Hardy

We Are Not Downhearted by H. T. Hardy
World War One postcard showing a a group of children, dressed in the uniforms of French, British, Russian and Belgian soldiers, arm in arm and holding their individual countrys flags. c.1915

Background imageHardy Collection: Winter girl 1814 by Florence Hardy

Winter girl 1814 by Florence Hardy
A small girl dressed in a fetching red Regency style dress and bonnet skates skilfully across a frozen pond managing to hold both a fur muff and a bunch of holly simultaneously. 1907

Background imageHardy Collection: The Gavotte by Florence Hardy

The Gavotte by Florence Hardy
Two children, dressed in 18th century costume, the boy in a wig and frock coat dance a gavotte together. c.1920

Background imageHardy Collection: Can This Be Love by Florence Hardy

Can This Be Love by Florence Hardy
A sweet scene showing two little boys dressed in clown or Pierrot outfits looking hopefully towards a little girl (in similar attire). c.1925

Background imageHardy Collection: At Eve I Bring Thee Roses by Florence Hardy

At Eve I Bring Thee Roses by Florence Hardy
A young Dutch girl sits by a spinning wheel while her suitor peers through the window having presented her with a bouquet of red roses. Date: c.1915

Background imageHardy Collection: Sunday Morning by Florence Hardy

Sunday Morning by Florence Hardy
Sunday Morning. A boy and girl, standing by a gate on a sunday morning Date: circa 1920

Background imageHardy Collection: Boy ties his loves pinafore by Florence Hardy

Boy ties his loves pinafore by Florence Hardy
Theres nothing I d not do for the girl I love. A lovestruck boy ties his loves pinafore for her. Date: circa 1912

Background imageHardy Collection: Young boy hugs a girl at the piano by Florence Hardy

Young boy hugs a girl at the piano by Florence Hardy

Background imageHardy Collection: Highland Fling by Florence Hardy

Highland Fling by Florence Hardy
Two children, dressed in traditional costume, dance an energetic Highland fling. 1907

Background imageHardy Collection: An Assault by Florence Hardy

An Assault by Florence Hardy
A couple from the late 18th century flirt and throw snowballs in the snow. c.1914

Background imageHardy Collection: Loves Offering by Florence Hardy

Loves Offering by Florence Hardy

Background imageHardy Collection: The end of the day by Florence Hardy

The end of the day by Florence Hardy
The end of the day. Two dutch children walk down a hill in the evening. Date: circa 1913

Background imageHardy Collection: Boy and girl on bench by Florence Hardy

Boy and girl on bench by Florence Hardy
You are my honeysuckle, I am the bee. A boy and girl sit on the bench holding hands infront of the blossoming honeysuckle. Date: circa 1911

Background imageHardy Collection: Why are both so sweet? by Florence Hardy

Why are both so sweet? by Florence Hardy
Why are both so sweet? A young boy stand inbetween two girls asking himself why they are both so lovely. Date: circa 1912

Background imageHardy Collection: Children Dancing by Florence Hardy

Children Dancing by Florence Hardy
A dancing lesson. A young girl instructs three other young boys how to dance. Date: circa 1920

Background imageHardy Collection: Poster for The Chieftain

Poster for The Chieftain
Poster by Dudley Hardy, for The Chieftain at the Savoy Theatre, an operetta by F.C. Burnand and Arthur Sullivan. Date: 1896

Background imageHardy Collection: A young girl and her admirers by Florence Hardy

A young girl and her admirers by Florence Hardy
She loves me she loves me not. A young girl stands in the foregournd in front of her young and keen admirers. Date: circa. 1920

Background imageHardy Collection: Which by Florence Hardy

Which by Florence Hardy
A little boy dressed in a Pierrot costume has trouble choosing between three little girls all wearing similiar fetching clown outfits. c.1925

Background imageHardy Collection: Just a song at twilight by Florence Hardy

Just a song at twilight by Florence Hardy
An elegant gentleman serenades a lady who sits in her chair and listens politely. c.1914

Background imageHardy Collection: A Proposal by Florence Hardy

A Proposal by Florence Hardy
A small boy Pierrot woos a pretty little girl with a bunch of pink flowers. c.1913

Background imageHardy Collection: A boy and a girl holding hands by Florence Hardy

A boy and a girl holding hands by Florence Hardy
Hook and I. Two children lovingly holding hands and stroling happily

Background imageHardy Collection: Children Ice Skating by Florence Hardy

Children Ice Skating by Florence Hardy
Two Strings to his bow. A young boy is ice skating with a girl on each arm looking blissfully content. Date: circa 1920

Background imageHardy Collection: The first meeting by Florence Hardy

The first meeting by Florence Hardy
First meeting. Two dutch children meeting for the first time at a water pump. Date: circa. 1913

Background imageHardy Collection: Admiration by Florence Hardy

Admiration by Florence Hardy
Two little Pierrots admire from a distance a little girl in a charming clown style dress. c.1913

Background imageHardy Collection: Gorse and kissing are always in fashion by Florence Hardy

Gorse and kissing are always in fashion by Florence Hardy
Gorse and kissing are always in fashion. A boy kisses the girl he likes on the cheek amongst the gorse bushes. Date: circa 1911

Background imageHardy Collection: Home again, home again market is done by Florence hardy

Home again, home again market is done by Florence hardy
Home again, home again market is done. Three dutch children row into the quay. Date: circa 1912

Background imageHardy Collection: Boy linking arms with girls by Florence Hardy

Boy linking arms with girls by Florence Hardy
How happy could I be with either. A young boy wonders which of the two girls on his arm would make him happier. Date: circa 1920

Background imageHardy Collection: A girl gives a boy a token of her love by Florence Hardy

A girl gives a boy a token of her love by Florence Hardy
A love token. A young girl gives her loved one a gift of a flower. Date: circa 1920

Background imageHardy Collection: False! by Florence Hardy

False! by Florence Hardy
A little girl, dressed in a clown costume, is shocked to discover her Pierrot boyfriend is kissing another. c.1913

Background imageHardy Collection: Winter scene. Gliding on the snow

Winter scene. Gliding on the snow
Three young girls gliding along on a snow covered slope. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1910

Background imageHardy Collection: Skating on the ice

Skating on the ice

Background imageHardy Collection: Girl with wild roses

Girl with wild roses
Girl holding a bunch of wild roses and wearing a matching garland and dress. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1902

Background imageHardy Collection: Girl withclover

Girl withclover
Girl holding clover on a pole and wearing a matching garland and dress. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1902

Background imageHardy Collection: Girl with violets

Girl with violets

Background imageHardy Collection: Easter Greetings by Florence Hardy

Easter Greetings by Florence Hardy
An Easter Greetings card by Florence Hardy, with a procession of young ladies carrying pink flowers. Date: early 20th century

Background imageHardy Collection: Kissing couple observed, by Florence Hardy

Kissing couple observed, by Florence Hardy
A kissing couple dressed in 18th century costume are spied on over a wall by six children. Date: early 20th century

Background imageHardy Collection: Dutch couple skating, by Florence Hardy

Dutch couple skating, by Florence Hardy
A Dutch couple skating on a frozen river, by Florence Hardy. Date: early 20th century

Background imageHardy Collection: Four skating boys, by Florence Hardy

Four skating boys, by Florence Hardy. Each boy is wearing a different coloured suit, and a matching or contrasting hat: blue, yellow, green and red. Date: circa 1920

Background imageHardy Collection: Christmas Pierrot & Pierette by Florence Hardy

Christmas Pierrot & Pierette by Florence Hardy. Pierrot romancing Pierette holding a sprig mistletoe 1905

Background imageHardy Collection: The Goose Girl by Florence Hardy

The Goose Girl by Florence Hardy Date: circa 1903

Background imageHardy Collection: Girl plays a guitar by Florence Hardy

Girl plays a guitar by Florence Hardy. A beautiful maiden in 18th century costume sits with her guitar Date: circa 1907

Background imageHardy Collection: Girl at tapestry frame by Florence Hardy

Girl at tapestry frame by Florence Hardy. A beautiful maiden in 18th century costume sits at her tapestry frame Date: circa 1907

Background imageHardy Collection: The Prudent Tiger

The Prudent Tiger. Artist: Evelyns Hardy. An Aesops fable Date: circa 1906

Background imageHardy Collection: The Hare & the Tortoise

The Hare & the Tortoise. Artist: Evelyns Hardy. An Aesops fable Date: circa 1906

Background imageHardy Collection: Three Blind Mice

Three Blind Mice. Artist: Evelyns Hardy. An Aesops fable Date: circa 1906

Background imageHardy Collection: Sing me an English Song by Florence Hardy

Sing me an English Song by Florence Hardy
An elegant 18th century couple sit together on a sofa. A gentleman in a frock coat and wig listens intently while his lady companion plays the lute. c.1914

Background imageHardy Collection: You re Not the Only Pebble on the Beach by Florence Hardy

You re Not the Only Pebble on the Beach by Florence Hardy
A romantic attachment gone sour as one little clown tells his girlfriend that shes not the only pebble on the beach

Background imageHardy Collection: Spring Girl of 1814 by Florence Hardy

Spring Girl of 1814 by Florence Hardy
A small girl in a charming Regency regency period outfit strolls through a meadow with a bunch of daffodils and primroses at her feet. 1907

Background imageHardy Collection: When Three is a Crowd by Florence Hardy

When Three is a Crowd by Florence Hardy
Two little boys in clown costumes vie for the attention of a fellow female clown. c.1925

Background imageHardy Collection: Children saying goodbye by Florence Hardy

Children saying goodbye by Florence Hardy
Good-Bye. A young couple say farewell to one another each sad to leave. Date: circa 1911

Background imageHardy Collection: The Irish Jig by Florence Hardy

The Irish Jig by Florence Hardy
Two children, in traditional Irish costume, dance a lively jig. 1907

Background imageHardy Collection: Under the Mistletoe Bough by Florence Hardy

Under the Mistletoe Bough by Florence Hardy
A couple from the late 18th century flirt together in the snow. c.1914

Background imageHardy Collection: Two children on a wall by Florence Hardy

Two children on a wall by Florence Hardy
Patience Rewarded. Two children sit on a wall infront of the sea eating buiscuits. Date: circa 1920

Background imageHardy Collection: Carrying his ladys luggage by Florence Hardy

Carrying his ladys luggage by Florence Hardy
Once I loved a Maiden fair. A young man carrying his ladys bags and parcels. Date: circa 1914

Background imageHardy Collection: A girl being pursued by two boys by Florence Hardy

A girl being pursued by two boys by Florence Hardy
Two strings to her bow. A girl walks ahead of her devoted admirers, who bear gifts of bouquets. In an autumnal landscape

Background imageHardy Collection: Sweethearts by Florence Hardy

Sweethearts by Florence Hardy
Sweethearts. Two children stand together lovingly on the sea shore. The young dutch girl clutches a bouquet of flowers. Date: circa 1913

Background imageHardy Collection: Couple walking through a garden by Florence Hardy

Couple walking through a garden by Florence Hardy
My Ladys garden. A couple walking through a florishing garden, carrying flowers. Date: circa 1920

Background imageHardy Collection: Jealous love triangle by Florence Hardy

Jealous love triangle by Florence Hardy
Jealousy. Onlooking boy in background is envious of a love struck pair of children. Date: circa 1920

Background imageHardy Collection: Children sledging down a hill by Florence Hardy

Children sledging down a hill by Florence Hardy

Background imageHardy Collection: Christmas toys by Florence Hardy

Christmas toys by Florence Hardy
Three dolls and a golliwog have heaps of fun in the snow, running away from Mr Golly down a slope a top speed as he appears to be brandishing a bunch of mistletoe. Date: c.1920

Background imageHardy Collection: Love lightens labour by Florence Hardy

Love lightens labour by Florence Hardy
Love lightens labour. A young couple walk along the bay. They pull a boat behind them. Date: circa 1912

Background imageHardy Collection: A loving kiss on the hand by Florence Hardy

A loving kiss on the hand by Florence Hardy
I love you! A young boy kisses the hand of the girl he loves, however the girl looks distracted. They are in a farmyard. Date: circa 1912

Background imageHardy Collection: Weaver and admirer - Florence Hardy

Weaver and admirer - Florence Hardy
Weaving a web deeper than friendship. An amorous advance by a young man toward a lady weaver working at her spinning wheel. Date: circa 1914

Background imageHardy Collection: Rejected by Florence Hardy

Rejected by Florence Hardy

Background imageHardy Collection: Children pushing a snowball by Florence Hardy

Children pushing a snowball by Florence Hardy
A long push and a strong push. Three children all pushing a large snowball together. Date: circa 1920

Background imageHardy Collection: A young boy gives a rose to his love by Florence Hardy

A young boy gives a rose to his love by Florence Hardy
For you it is a rose, ah me! It is my heart. A young boy gives a red rose to his love as a token of affection. Date: circa 1912

Background imageHardy Collection: When the Heart is Young by Florence Hardy

When the Heart is Young by Florence Hardy
A charming scene with two little girls in clown costumes dancing together to the tune of pipes played by a boy Pierrot. c.1925

Background imageHardy Collection: A pas seul by Florence Hardy

A pas seul by Florence Hardy

Background imageHardy Collection: Tulips in a garden fair by Florence Hardy

Tulips in a garden fair by Florence Hardy
Tulips in a garden fair. A young couple kiss in a garden full of tulips. Date: circa 1911

Background imageHardy Collection: Loves Questioning by Florence Hardy

Loves Questioning by Florence Hardy
An 18th century scene depicting a man in a powdered wig wooing a young lady who is playing a piano or harpsichord. c.1914

Background imageHardy Collection: I want you only by Florence Hardy

I want you only by Florence Hardy
I want you only. A young couple sit on a stone wall under the branches of a tree. The boy kisses the girls cheek, whilst they hold hands. Date: circa 1911

Background imageHardy Collection: Forgive by Florence Hardy

Forgive by Florence Hardy
Two little Pierrot children forgive and forget and become friends, or even boyfriend and girlfriend after a period of infidelity! c.1913

Background imageHardy Collection: Flowers for the Millers Daughter by Florence Hardy

Flowers for the Millers Daughter by Florence Hardy
A young Dutch boy climbs the steps of a windmill to deliver a bouquet of flowers to a young millers daughter. Date: c.1915

Background imageHardy Collection: The Scotch Reel by Florence Hardy

The Scotch Reel by Florence Hardy
Two children dance a pretty Scottish reel dressed in traditional costume. 1907

Background imageHardy Collection: Loves Melody by Florence Hardy

Loves Melody by Florence Hardy

Background imageHardy Collection: The kissing gate by Florence Hardy

The kissing gate by Florence Hardy
The kissing gate. Two dutch children standing at the kissing gate. Date: circa 1911




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