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Background imageSmug Collection: Barred from Womens Lecture for wearing bloomers

Barred from Womens Lecture for wearing bloomers
A woman wearing bloomers is stopped by a Vicar from entering a Lecture (for Women Only !) as she is wearing bloomers, which Rev Self Righteous views as totally unsuitable for a lady! Date: 1911

Background imageSmug Collection: The Cocktail King

The Cocktail King
A suave and self-satisfied man in a dinner jacket stands in front of a vast array of bottles on a dresser. Date: 1922

Background imageSmug Collection: The Seven Good Deeds of Bonzo (Monday)

The Seven Good Deeds of Bonzo (Monday) -- he carries a cute little kitten out of harms way, watched by three other dogs. Date: 1923

Background imageSmug Collection: Le Sauvetage The Saving

Le Sauvetage The Saving
An illustration of a smiling fireman carrying a smug looking lady on his shoulders, whilst holding onto his red ladder, saving her from the background plumes of smoke. Date: circa 1901

Background imageSmug Collection: La Belle Madame Grenouil, Et Ses Adorateurs

La Belle Madame Grenouil, Et Ses Adorateurs
A group portrait sketch comprising of the central figure, Madame Grenouil, with a smug look on her face, surrounded by five older, adoring men. Date: circa 1901

Background imageSmug Collection: Unrepentant

Unrepentant
A simple illustration of two figures looking fairly smug, with no regrets in the world. Date: circa 1916

Background imageSmug Collection: The Amateur Gardeners Dream

The Amateur Gardeners Dream

Background imageSmug Collection: The Member of the Syndicate by H. M. Bateman

The Member of the Syndicate by H. M. Bateman
The member of the syndicate who meant to get his moneys worth. A smug gentleman holding a three bore shot gun ignores the fuming glares of other members of his syndicate. Date: 1936

Background imageSmug Collection: Woman Amazed by Phone Date: 1948

Woman Amazed by Phone Date: 1948

Background imageSmug Collection: Colonial passengers in rickshaw, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Colonial passengers in rickshaw, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Colonial passengers in a rickshaw outside Acland House, Colombo Commercial Co Ltd, Lillie Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Background imageSmug Collection: Studdys Dog Studies: Brevity is the soul of wit by G. E. St

Studdys Dog Studies: Brevity is the soul of wit by G. E. St
Early illustration by G. E. Studdy showing a tearful Spaniel with a recently docked tail being grinned at by a smug cat. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Background imageSmug Collection: Lost Ball by George Studdy

Lost Ball by George Studdy
A smug looking Bonzo, the comic canine creation of George Studdy in The Sketch magazine, knows exactly where his has hidden the golf ball his owner is so anxiously searching for

Background imageSmug Collection: A Waltz Figure / Vincent

A Waltz Figure / Vincent
A skillful skating couple, sleek and refined in their fashionable costumes, complete a waltz figure on the ice. His jacket has an astrakan collar. Date: 1935

Background imageSmug Collection: Marie Antoinette / Profile

Marie Antoinette / Profile
queen of Louis XVI, wearing a somewhat smug expression as if wondering why, if the people are short of bread, they don t eat brioches instead... Date: 1755 - 1793

Background imageSmug Collection: Cartoon, Fighting zone, WW1

Cartoon, Fighting zone, WW1
Cartoon, Fighting zone. Two French soldiers have just bought food and drink from a trader. The trader is amazed that they keep buying cheap wine from him at an inflated price

Background imageSmug Collection: Cartoon, Elegance, WW1

Cartoon, Elegance, WW1
Cartoon, Elegance, showing a plump, middle aged German woman sitting in a chair wearing a fur-trimmed green coat. She looks at a picture of a slim Parisian model wearing the same coat

Background imageSmug Collection: Business card design, man with mirror

Business card design, man with mirror
Business card design, depicting a man admiring his appearance in a full-length mirror. Date: 20th century

Background imageSmug Collection: Furious Frenchman shouts at a Cheeky Englishman

Furious Frenchman shouts at a Cheeky Englishman
English as She is Spik. Furious Frenchman (to Arry, who has just knocked his hat off " for a lark" ) - " Sacre

Background imageSmug Collection: Smug Cockney woman who has nabbed her rivals Gent

Smug Cockney woman who has nabbed her rivals Gent
Jilted! A smug Cockney woman who has nabbed her rivals Gent, throws her a very satisfied glance! Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSmug Collection: SMUG MODEL

SMUG MODEL
Head and shoulders portrait of a woman in a plain blouse. Date: late 1960s

Background imageSmug Collection: Single Men First

Single Men First
A reluctant bachelor gets carted off by the recruitment sergeant and regrets jilting a rather smug looking sweetheart. A comment on the recruitment policy during World War One which ruled that single

Background imageSmug Collection: Roller-Skating Urchin

Roller-Skating Urchin
A ganglie, long-armed boy, with a very smug look on his face, enjoys a spot of roller- skating down a London street

Background imageSmug Collection: A publican and his wife in an open carriage

A publican and his wife in an open carriage
A publican and his wife in their best clothes, travelling in an open carriage


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