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Fancy Meeting You by George RansteadHumorous illustration by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps, depicting a rascally little boy wriggling through a fence after stealing apples
Apres la Guerre No. 3 - WWI postcard by George RansteadHumorous postcard drawn by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, who, in a series of illustrations suggesting what life might be like at the end of the war
War Horse - illustration on postcard by George RansteadLovely illustration of a noble looking horse, with a plough harness around its neck. Drawn by amateur soldier artist, George Ranstead, at the time of World War One
Humorous hand drawn postcard by George RansteadComic illustration by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, showing a pavement artist pleading with a woman to keep her cat indoors as it keeps licking his pictures of fish off
Weak Tea by George RansteadHumorous exchange about weak tea between two sailors of World War One by George Ranstead, an amateur artist who served in the Army Pay Corps
Lady at dressing table - WWI postcard by George RansteadLovely, decorative illustration by amateur, soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, depicting a lady at her dressing table. circa 1916
Two women chatting in a kitchen, one thin and one fat. One says: I just seen young George the worse for drink again. The other replies: I ain t surprised. You may depend e in aled it from is father
Jeannie by George RansteadOriginal illustration on a postcard depicting a young woman in a wide brimmed hat. It is inscribed " Jeannie by George". Jeannie was the fiancee and later wife of George Ranstead, the artist
Apres la Guerre no. 5 - postcard drawn by George RansteadHumorous drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur soldier artist of the Great War. This image, one of a series suggesting what life might be like at the end of the war
Belgium by George RansteadDrawing on a postcard showing a small child looking cold and frightened, meant to represent Belgium which had fallen to German forces in the first few weeks of the First World War
Postcard by George RansteadOne of a large number of postcards hand drawn by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps
Elegant woman in evening dress by George RansteadA drawing of a woman in fashionable and glamorous evening wear from the WWI era. Drawn by amateur artist of the Great War, George Ranstead who served in the Army Pay Corps
Street Fight by George RansteadDrawing of two men engaged in a punch up in the street, much to the horror of a lady watching from a doorway (possibly the cause of the fight)
Portrait of a woman on a postcard by George Ranstead, WWI peDrawing of a woman in a fashionable dress of the Great War period, its loose, straight style and bandeau in the hair forecasting the fashions of the 1920s
Lady on a postcard by George RansteadA lovely, dramatic illustration on a postcard by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead showing a lady in a turban or toque style hat applying powder to her face
A Terribold Tale by George RansteadAn old man sits in a chair telling a tall tale to his terrified friend. Drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps
Pretty Girl, World War One era, drawn by George RansteadA pretty young woman with abundant long dark hair drawn by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps
Postcard by George Ranstead - ladies in their boudoirAttractive illustration on a postcard by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead; a decorative image featuring two ladies in 18th century costume, one at her dressing table. 1918
Two soldiers in a trench during WW1Two soldiers in a trench during the First World War. The officer, new at his job, is asking whether the enemy are very close
Hand drawn postcard by George Ranstead Apres la GuerreHumorous postcard hand drawn by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, which is the first of a series he drew suggesting what life might be like after the war had ended
A misunderstanding by George RansteadTwo soldiers discuss a new watch while traveling on a bus or tram, but accidentally offend a ruddy lady sitting opposite. Humorous drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead
Crocodile TearsA crocodile with toothache cries tears of pain. Drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps
Powdering - Hand drawn postcard by George RansteadA lady dressed in a diaphanous nightgown looks at her reflection in a hand mirror as she delicately powders her nose. circa 1916
Optimist and pessimists - postcard by George RansteadPostcard by George Ranstead, amateur soldier artist of the Great War featuring three miserable looking hairy men with long beards, looking with suspicion at an optimist who is grinning broadly
Portrait of a fashionable woman on a postcard, George RansteDrawing a fashionable lady in an evening dress with a bandeau and aigot in her hair by George Ranstead, an amateur soldier artist of the Great War who produced a variety of some 96 illustrations
Lady and Mirror by George RansteadA rather arrogant lady, wearing a fashionable ensemble, gazing at her reflection in a large oval mirror, except, spookily, no reflection appears to be forthcoming
Thoughts of home, WWI postcard drawn by George RansteadHand drawn postcard by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, featuring an idyllic scene with flowers, a country church and his sweetheart
Wartime courtship by George RansteadA young subaltern and his sweetheart flirt with each other across a table. She asks him when he first fell in love with her to which he replies
Woman in a hat by George RansteadDrawing of a pretty, young woman in a fashionable hat and fur drawn by George Ranstead, amateur soldier artist of the Great War
WWI postcard drawn by George RansteadHumorous illustration on a postcard by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead. The picture depicts a home owner throwing a boot at a couple of fighting felines
Apres la Guerre no. 4 - postcard drawn by George RansteadHumorous postcard drawn by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, One of a series of images suggesting what life might be like after the war has ended, here
Humorous WWI postcard drawn by George RansteadComic illustration by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, depicting a rather weedy, monocled chap, dressed smartly with spats and a top hat
Camouflage - WWI postcard by George RansteadHumorous postcard by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, showing the evolution of an almost fully-grown infantry soldier by the end of the war
Portrait of a girl on a postcard by George RansteadPortrait of a young girl in a bonnet (a style often worn as as sunhat during the Great War). Drawn by amateur soldier artist of the period, George Ranstead. circa 1916
Strongman by George RansteadHumorous drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps, of a strong man being rejected from a competition
18th century gentleman by George RansteadA curious eighteenth century gent wearing a silk frock coat and tricorn hat lifts a monocle to his eye to see better. Drawn by George Ranstead
Woman in a turban by George RansteadA stylised black and white illustration of a woman in a turban or toque style hat as she smokes a cigarette, the smoke of which curls artistically around her head
The Great Advance by George RansteadCartoon drawing by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps, showing two ruffians looking as if they are about to start fighting
Woman on a postcard by George RansteadA woman wearing a large hat posed against a doodled geometric background. Drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist who served in the Army Pay Corps during World War I. circa 1916
Young Woman by George RansteadDrawing on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps, of a young, pretty woman wearing a mop cap style hat. circa 1916
Fed Up Dog by George RansteadCartoon drawing of an extremely glum looking dog by George Ranstead, an amateur soldier artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps
Apres La Guerre by George RansteadHumorous postcard from the WWI era by George Ranstead, an amateur artist who served in the Army Pay Corps. A soldier finally arrives back from the Front to discover that the baby born in his absence
Two men, Harold and Clarence, having a conversation. Clarence is on his way to see his solicitors to bring a libel action -- someone has been telling people that he deserves the OBE! circa 1916
WWI postcard by George RansteadHumorous postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur soldier artist of the Great War, showing a sergeant handing a bomb to a rather green looking new recruit on the battlefield and saying, Ere you are
Still Smiling by George RansteadHumorous postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps. This particular postcard, with the cheeky caption
Two men on a street, one tall and slim, the other short and plump. Horace asks: Got such a thing as a spare fiver on you, old chap? The reply is unprintable. circa 1916
Portrait of a young woman by George RansteadDrawing of a young woman of the World War I era in profile by George Ranstead. Ranstead was an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps
Flag Selling, World War One by George RansteadA young and pretty flag seller seems to be falling prey to the attentions of a rakish type who isn t in uniform, much to the disapproval of an older, matronly lady