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Satirical images of an Air BalloonSet of 12 satirical images with captions of an Air Balloon, showing filling, flying, reaching the moon, coming back to earth, and bursting. 1784
Satirical cartoon, LocomotionSatirical cartoon: Locomotion. Walking by Steam. Riding by Steam. Flying by Steam. Showing two women riding a wheeled vehicle made of a large teapot
Satirical cartoon, Locomotion Plate 2, A few small inconveniences Theres nothing perfect. Showing a man in a steam powered walking machine with things going wrong all around him. circa 1835
Satirical cartoon, An Appropriate Text!, showing a street preacher preaching to four bored-looking people while a large crowd watches the launch of the Charles Green balloon
Fanciful ballooning scene
The Gasper front cover, World War IFront cover of The Gasper, a trench newspaper during the Great War for the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st Royal Fusiliers
The Debs Dictionary by Oliver Herford - front coverFront cover of The Debs Dictionary, a humorous anthology of the terms surrounding the world of the debutante in the 1930s
The Perfect Debutante by Adrian PorterFront cover of The Perfect Debutante, a book of humorous verse and sketches from 1937 taking the reader through the hilarious pitfalls and pleasures of the social season
Granpop decorates his tree house by Lawson WoodHumorous illustration depicting Gran pop, the orang-utan character created by Lawson Wood, happily painting patterns on his new roof tree
Granpop rides the Cresta by Lawson WoodHumorous illustration featuring Granpop, the orang utan character created by Lawson Wood hurtling down a piste head-first on a toboggan, much to the bemusement of a small monkey and bear. Date: 1935
Lawson Wood - Pre-War Gran pop?Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood showing a small monkey and the famous orang utan character called Granpop eating boiled eggs
Granpop Gets Down to Brass Tacks by Lawson WoodHumorous illustration by Lawson Wood featuring his orang utan character, Granpop, descending a ladder only to stand painfully on some brass tacks. His porcine companion seems to find this hilarious
Granpop Tests the Swimming Pool Water by Lawson WoodHumorous illustration by Lawson Wood depicting his creation Granpop, an orang-utan, testing a teacup of water before his animal friends launch themselves from a makeshift springboard
Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway by Lawson WoodFour portly prison officers and policemen force feed a handcuffed suffragette Christmas pudding from the police buffet trolley in Holloway Prison. 1912
Granpop Thinks more Juice is Required by Lawson WoodGranpop, the orang utan character created by Lawson Wood enjoys a ride in a homemade, ramshackle carriage pulled by a sweltering little monkey on a bicycle
Gran pops Nutcracker Suite by Lawson WoodHumorous illustration by Lawson Wood showing his orang utan character, Granpop, together with the help of some monkeys and a pig, attempting to crush a coconut with a homemade nutcracker. Date: 1934
Wheres Its Streamline? by Lawson WoodIllustration by Lawson Wood featuring his creation, the wily orang-utan
Gran pops Shadow Show by Lawson WoodThree little monkeys chuckle with glee as Gran pop, the orang utan character created by artist Lawson Wood entertains them with a shadow puppet show. Date: 1935
Gran pops Cocktail Party by Lawson WoodHumorous illustration depicting Gran pop, the orang utan character created by Lawson Wood, who was a regular feature of The Sketch during the 1930s
Granpop does a bit of plumbing by Lawson WoodHumorous illustration by Lawson Wood depicting his orang utan character, Gran pop embarking on a bit of plumbing by trying to fashion a shower (perhaps)
Jovial elderly coupleA jolly elderly couple sit on a pebble-covered hillside by a hut, having a good old chuckle! circa 1930s
More Work For The Navy - postcard by Lawson Wood
Granpops Lodge of InstructionHumorous illustration by Lawson Wood showing his orang-utan character, Granpop together with a monkey and a pig attending a Freemasons meeting at a makeshift Lodge! 1934
With Granpops best wishes by Lawson WoodHumorous and rather sweet illustration by Lawson Wood showing his orang utan character Gran pop giving out Christmas presents to all his animal chums
Granpop gives him an earful by Lawson WoodHumorous illustration by Lawson Wood showing Granpop (Lawson Woods wily orang-utan) throwing tomatoes at a thieving pig. Date: 1934
Little Billys Love AffairOne of a series of six humorous postcards. c.1907
Retro British couple modelling suits, clothing, styles, vintage, circa 1970s
Retro couple in boat with water skiRetro couple in boat with mono water ski, Kitsch, Posing, Watersports, swimwear 1970s
Four retro band members
Female model 1960sBlonde model, posing, retro, 1970s, smiling
Retro fashion models 1970s
Retro female fashion model in London 1960s, near Hyde Park Gates, wearing an outfit created by The Wool Institute, in the style (though NOT designed by) Mary Quant. Date: 1960s
Retro Couple modelling sunglasses, Shades, Matching, stylish circa 1970s
Retro couple in matching patchwork outfits 1970s, Fashion, Fashions, Trends
Retro couple posing in matching outfits
Retro male fashion models 1970sRetro male fashion models, Kitsch, Pants
Female Fashion model in London 1960s
1960s Psychedelic Couple, Dancing, Fashion, Trends, Models
Female fashion model 1960sHeadshot of female fashion model, retro, headdress, black lace
A surprised cat by g h ThompsonA surprised cat by gh Thompson. George Henry Thompson (1859-1959) specialised in illustrating humorous animals. He was also a landscape painter. This image in books and postcards by Ernest Nister
Business Keeps Going UpHumorous illustration by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing Gran pop the orang utan having to saw a hole in the ceiling to accommodate his ever growing sales projection. Date: 20th century
Stern ReproofHumorous illustration by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing Gran pop the orang utan working as a delivery driver and dispatching a group of naughty fruit thieves. Date: 20th century
A Friend in NeedHumorous illustration showing a little girl helping a small terrier dog to reach up to post a letter. Date: c.1915
To the Public DangerHumorous scene by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing policemen chasing a gentleman in a futuristic flying machine along a main road. Satire on flying which was in infancy. Date: 20th century
I ll Give em Snap-Dragons by Lawson WoodOrang utan character, Gran pop, covering a plate of fruit with lighter fuel, much to the horror of two little monkeys. Date: 1930
Baby in Trafalgar SquareA baby peers hesitantly from a small pram under the dominant and watchful gaze of one of Sir Edwin Landseers Lion statues which surround the base of Nelsons Column. Date: 1970
The Lost Ball - Heath Robinson CartoonThe Lost Ball. Golfers try in vain to retrieve a lost ball in a lake on a golf course. It appears that a passing fish has swallowed it! circa 1940
Doing his Little BitHumorous illustration from the First World War period showing a boy scout leading three German soldiers, plus a Zeppelin behind him. Earnshaw regularly drew boy scouts. Date: c.1915
Comical silhouettes, unknown artistPainted silhouette figures of a comic character by an unknown artist. Date: c.1820
Doggy Driver" Next stop Barking!" A doggy driver complete with cap and goggles sits in the luxurious surrounds of a particularly fine model toy car. circa 1900
Going with a SwingHumorous illustration by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing Gran pop the orang utan swinging on vines. Entitled Gran pop travels a la Carte. Date: 20th century
Holding up the R101A member of the WaC - the Womens Army Auxiliary Corp - holds up the R101 Airship, riding at her home mast at Cardington, Bedford
Not Quite a LadyComic illustration by Lawson Wood showing Gran pop the orang utan reprimanding a cheeky young monkey who is making a face from the safety of her swing. Date: 20th century
The Higher the Fewer says Gran pop by Lawson WoodHumorous illustration by Lawson Wood showing his orang utan character, Gran pop sitting in precariously in a homemade hot air balloon. A little piglet falls out of the bottom of the basket
Impoverished artists by Bruce BairnsfatherHumorous illustration showing two impoverished and bohemian artists living in a top floor flat
Cartoon by Bruce BairnsfatherUntitled cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, the famous World War One cartoonist, whose humorous pictures and " Old Bill" character appeared in The Bystander
Bargains in Bombs by Bruce BairnsfatherA group of sinister looking European anarchists assemble at an auction where British bombs are being auctioned by sale by a British officer in the aftermath of World War I
Asquith & Lloyd George in the boxing ring by BairnsfatherHumorous satirical illustration by Bruce Bairnsfather showing the politicians, Asquith and Lloyd George, both of whom served as Prime Minister during World War I, in a boxing ring facing each other
Imperial Airways poster by John HassallHumorous poster for Imperial Airways showing proof of their slogan, " Safety then Comfort"
Knitting ExpertA young man in an armchair gets himself in rather a tangle with his knitting! early 1930s
Overtime at a Christmas cracker factory by William Heath RobColour illustration by William Heath Robinson depicting one of his usual contraptions designed to solve the increase in demand for Christmas crackers during the forthcoming festive season
Driver is a Novice" CAUTION : DRIVER IS A NOVICE" A useful notice tied to the back of a learner drivers car as he makes a nervous hand signal. early 1930s
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