Entertaining Collection

Cricket for the Middle-Aged (litho)
5217819 Cricket for the Middle-Aged (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket for the Middle-Aged)

The Lion and Albert (colour litho)
3641847 The Lion and Albert (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion and Albert)

Black man eating a large watermelon (coloured photo)
6000022 Black man eating a large watermelon (coloured photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black man eating a large watermelon)

Nun Swivels Hula Hoop On Hips
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: October 18, 1958. Benedictine Sisters at the Christ King Convent in Oklahoma City try their hand at the hula hoop craze that is sweeping the country

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cubs playing, Vosges, France, May

Drunk Warrior and Court Jester, Italian painting of 19th century. Artist: Casimiro Tomba
Drunk Warrior and Court Jester, Italian painting of 19th century. Tomba, Casimiro (1857-1929). Found in the collection of the M. Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol

The Party by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a pink dress entertains her toys with a tea party in her playroom

Hurdy-Gurdy Man 1867
Victorian hurdy-gurdy man entertaining children

Christmas cracker box label
Label for a box of Batgers crackers depicting three performing monkeys, one balancing with a parasol, another playing the ukelele and a third banginga drum

Decorated elephant, Rajasthan, India

Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn Observed by Queen Catherine, 1870. Artist: Marcus Stone
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn Observed by Queen Catherine, 1870. Painting by Marcus Stone (1840-1921), British history painter

Josephine Baker singing to British Factory Workers
Josephine Baker (1906-1975) singing to British Factory Workers for ENSA (The Entertainments National Service Association) in July 1951, her first visit to England since the end of WW2. Date: 1951

Biddy The Tubman Stonham - Hastings, East Sussex
Biddy " The Tubman" Stonham - Hastings, East Sussex - Acrobat and Seaside Entertainer (1910s - 1930s). There are a number of (hilarious)

Advert for Wrights coal tar soap, 1914. A print from the Illustrated London News, 13th June 1914

A Concert behind the Lines by Fortunino Matania
Somewhere in France - a concert behind the lines. A concert troupe or divisional entertainment company often made up of a mix of professional and amateur actors

Feasting in the Middle Ages by Pauline Baynes
A detailed scene depicting a medieval feast with a jester and performing monkeys entertaining diners while they are served exotic looking roast birds (heron and peacock). 1958

The Petomane, illustration for Paris qui rit from Le Ventomane
CHT213063 The Petomane, illustration for Paris qui rit from Le Ventomane, monologue comique by E. Grenet-Dancourt, Paris, 1893 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Victoria Palace Theatre playbill
Front and back page of a promotional booklet for the Victoria Palace Theatre, London for the week commencing December 19th, 1927

Ballet de Papa ChrysanthAeeme, 1892 (oil on cardboard)
XIR901508 Ballet de Papa ChrysanthAeAšme, 1892 (oil on cardboard) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi

Asprey non-spill drink sets and trolleys advertisement, 1935
Advertisement for a variety of cocktail trays and trolleys from the luxury brand, Asprey, in chrome and glass, all of which have the nifty advantage of never spilling your drinks

Reading The Tatler in Gallipoli, WW1
A Topping Tonic after taking Turkish Trenches - some officers of the gallant Lancashire Fusiliers enjoying a short respite with an old and valued friend

Tango teas at the Queens Theatre, London
The Latest Fashion : " Pour Passer le Temps." Tango teas at the Queens Theatre, London (on Shaftesbury Avenue), where the stalls have been removed and replaced by tables

St Crispins Day (engraving)
5997810 St Crispins Day (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Crispins Day. Illustration for The Comic Almanack with illustrations by George Cruikshank)

From the forest to the laid table (colour litho)
2778188 From the forest to the laid table (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the forest to the laid table)

Alcoholism: mottos of the week (chromolitho)
5996072 Alcoholism: mottos of the week (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcoholism: mottos of the week)

Marmottes administratives. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101415 Marmottes administratives. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marmottes administratives)

Where theres a will, theres a way: short man standing on a pile of books to kiss a much taller woman (colour litho)
5999970 Where theres a will, theres a way: short man standing on a pile of books to kiss a much taller woman (colour litho) by English School

Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho)
6029942 Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mustard. Menu illustration published by Marcus Ward, late 19th century)

I Dreamt I Slept At Madame Tussauds (engraving)
5997847 I Dreamt I Slept At Madame Tussauds (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Dreamt I Slept At Madame Tussaud s)

Fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC. Though a standard subject for a Theban tomb painting, this banquet scene is one of the finest examples

Firefighters in costume for an entertaining evening
Men and women in costume for an entertaining evening at Stoke Newington Fire Station, 17 March 1920. Date: 1920

Egg family getting dressed in the morning (chromolitho)
5996094 Egg family getting dressed in the morning (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egg family getting dressed in the morning)

Clown and three monkeys playing music (chromolitho)
5996062 Clown and three monkeys playing music (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown and three monkeys playing music)

Naughty boy and his dog urinating into milk pails (colour litho)
6000045 Naughty boy and his dog urinating into milk pails (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty boy and his dog urinating into milk pails)

Monkey painting a portrait of a cat and a kitten (litho)
6000038 Monkey painting a portrait of a cat and a kitten (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey painting a portrait of a cat and a kitten)

Woman in the woods being watched by a man (colour litho)
5999995 Woman in the woods being watched by a man (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in the woods being watched by a man)

Cat dressed up as a woman (colour litho)
5999966 Cat dressed up as a woman (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat dressed up as a woman. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Man and woman undressing (colour litho)
5999940 Man and woman undressing (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and woman undressing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Waiter dropping a plate of food and onto the head of a diner in a restaurant (colour litho)
5999919 Waiter dropping a plate of food and onto the head of a diner in a restaurant (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancer holding a small figure of a man (chromolitho)
5996129 Dancer holding a small figure of a man (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancer holding a small figure of a man)

April (colour litho)
5996119 April (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: April. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Boy delivering a love letter and flowers (colour litho)
5996118 Boy delivering a love letter and flowers (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy delivering a love letter and flowers)

Hare sitting next to a sleeping man in the countryside (chromolitho)
5995965 Hare sitting next to a sleeping man in the countryside (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monkey wearing a bonnet (colour litho)
6000056 Monkey wearing a bonnet (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey wearing a bonnet. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Naughty boy urinating onto a bearskin rug (colour litho)
6000041 Naughty boy urinating onto a bearskin rug (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty boy urinating onto a bearskin rug)

Monkeys driving a carriage pulled by two cats (litho)
6000040 Monkeys driving a carriage pulled by two cats (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys driving a carriage pulled by two cats)

Man and woman on a visit to a managerie (colour litho)
5999892 Man and woman on a visit to a managerie (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and woman on a visit to a managerie)

Naughty boys urinating into a flower bed (colour litho)
6000042 Naughty boys urinating into a flower bed (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty boys urinating into a flower bed)

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"Unleashing the Joy: From Playful Fox Cubs to Hula Hoop-Swiveling Nuns, a Whirlwind of Entertainment Unfolds. " Step into the enchanting world of entertainment as red fox cubs frolic in the picturesque Vosges region of France. Their playful antics bring smiles and laughter to all who witness their carefree joy. Transport yourself back in time with an Italian painting from the 19th century, where a Drunk Warrior and Court Jester take center stage. The artist, Casimiro Tomba, skillfully captures the essence of merriment and revelry. Join "The Party" depicted by Muriel Dawson's artwork, where vibrant colors and lively characters come alive. This masterpiece invites you to immerse yourself in a celebration filled with music, dance, and endless amusement. Marvel at the Hurdy-Gurdy Man of 1867 as he enchants passersby with his melodic tunes. His instrument weaves a magical spell that transports listeners to another realm brimming with delight. Witness an unexpected twist as a nun effortlessly swivels a hula hoop on her hips. Her graceful movements defy expectations while showcasing that even those devoted to spirituality can embrace moments of pure fun. Prepare for awe-inspiring grandeur as you encounter a decorated elephant adorned in regal attire. Its majestic presence captivates audiences during festive processions or cultural celebrations around the world. Delve into nostalgia through vintage Christmas cracker box labels that evoke memories of cheerful gatherings filled with laughter and surprises waiting to be unraveled. Challenge stereotypes as you appreciate diversity through a colored photograph capturing a black man enjoying slices of watermelon—a reminder that simple pleasures transcend boundaries when shared together. Immerse yourself in history's melodies as Josephine Baker sings her heart out to British factory workers—an extraordinary moment bridging cultures through music's universal language. Discover Biddy The Tubman Stonham, a remarkable entertainer from Hastings, East Sussex.