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Cartoon, German soldier dreaming, WWICartoon, the Boches dream. A hungry German soldier dreams of beer and sausages while asleep in the snow on the Western Front during WW1. Date: 1915
WW2 greetings card, Safety First, showing a sleeping bear with a barrage balloon on a piece of string. Date: circa 1942
Wilson and Nelstrop asleep on Coniston Water, Lake DistrictWilson and Nelstrop asleep on a boat on Coniston, Lake District, or more likely pretending to sleep - another photograph giving the lie to Edwardian conformity. Date: circa 1907
A fairy asleep on a cobwebSilhouette depicting a fairy asleep on a cobweb hammock. Date: 1928
Bruce Bairnsfather cartoon, Maxim MaximCaptain Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon, Maxim Maxim -- Fire should be withheld till a favourable target presents itself, published in the Bystander, 1916. Date: 1916
Turmen - a family sleeps outside on plank-beds - sunrise. Karahoudan village - in foothills of Kopetdag mountains - Turkmenistan. Spring - April
European Bison - adult male - snoozes in frosty morning - a female bison in background (Bison bonasus L.). Bialowieza Nature Park - Belorussia. Spring
Short-crested forest dragon is asleep on a leaf in the undegrowth of the primary rainforest (Gonocephalus liogaster). in river Danum Vallley Conservation Area, typical night scene; Sabah, Borneo
Poster, The Artists Dream, Maskelyne & CookePoster for The Artists Dream, one of Maskelyne & Cookes Mysteries, performed on stage. The artist has painted a portrait of his recently deceased wife
Boy scouts at camp, early morning, Mauritius
A Kiss from the Trenches by John E. Sutcliffe, WW1 ChristmasA young woman, asleep in an armchair by an open fire dreams of receiving a kiss on the cheek from the ghost of her soldier husband or sweetheart. Date: 1916
British troops bivouacked before attack on the Somme, WW1The British offensive in the Somme district of France - men of the Warwickshire Regiment bivouacked before an attack in July 1916. Date: 1916
Blitz in London -- irefighters sleeping during the day, WW2Blitz in London -- a row of firefighters sleeping during the day after a busy night on duty. Date: 1940s
The Bill for Billeting Soldiers, WW1Billeting terms for householders taking in soldiers during the early weeks of the First World War. with an extremely young soldier demonstrating how a young Tommy fits in - sleeping on the floor
British sailor snoozing on deck, WW1Jack takes a sun-bath on a huge buoy. A British sailor enjoys a few moments of relaxation in the middle of an inflatable buoy on board his ship during the First World War. Date: 1916
Snow White silhouetteSnow White asleep in a casket, attended by the Seven Dwarfs. Date: circa 1915
Two geishas sleeping, Japan. Date: circa 1890s
Three Blind Mice by George StuddyThree little mice, somewhat the worse for wear having polished off a glass of wine at an empty restaurant table. Date: 1915
Bonzo Suffers From Overwork by George StuddyBonzo Suffers From Overwork. He is fast asleep after a rummage through his mistresss sewing basket. Date: 1923
Soldiers taking nap in a trench, Western Front, WW1Two British soldiers taking a nap in a trench on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
Cartoons, Antwerp to London, WW1Cartoons, Antwerp to London, by a Belgian artist who did it. Showing how a Belgian artist, Ms Norblin, decided to escape wartime Belgium
The Bonzolines have a couple by George StuddyThe Bonzolines get a little squiffy on whisky, and spill some of the decanters contents. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo
How the deuce did this happen? by George StuddyHow the deuce did this happen? Bonzo and his first view of the Bonzolines (a large number of his offspring). George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo
Bonzo comes home with the milk! by George StuddyBonzo comes home with the milk! He lies contentedly asleep on the doorstep in the snow, with a party streamer in his mouth
Forty Winks by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl asleep in her high chair. Date: 1929
In Dreamland by Muriel Dawson -- a toddler sleeps, holding her doll. Date: circa 1920s
Todiramphus sanctus, scared kingfisherFf. 59. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Alcedo cyanea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
Cat on a windowsill by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s
Sketch of sleeping womanSketch of a sleeping woman. Date: 1922
Master Quack the duckling riding a tortoiseFast Asleep -- Master Quack the duckling stands on the back of Joey the tortoise, hoping for a ride, but is disappointed. Date: 1912
Cartoon, Night in Venice, showing people sitting out on the roofs of their houses during a hot summer night. It was the last contribution to The Bystander by the cartoonist Horace Sydney
Asleep at the wheelWeary & Waiting. Cabbys last hope. Date: c. 1910
British soldiers asleep in dugout bunks, WW1British soldiers asleep in dugout bunks on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916
British soldiers sleeping after a long march, WW1British soldiers sleeping after a long march on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
Alls Well by Muriel Dawson -- a baby sleeps peacefully. Date: 1930
Not At Home by Muriel Dawson -- a baby asleep clutching a toy dog. Date: 1930
Gerrys dream, with king and courtiers. Date: 1940
Little girl asleep, dreaming of her soldier father, WW1A little girl asleep in an armchair, dreaming of her soldier father who is away fighting in the First World War. The caption is written in English and French. Date: 1914-1918
Pencil sketch of sleeping toddlerPencil sketch of a sleeping toddler. Date: 1920s
Tea party at Tabithas house, showing Tabitha the cat and two rabbits (Humpty and Dumpty) at the table, with Hungry Peter the pig asleep on the left
Illustration, A Midsummer Nights Dream -- probably not connected to the Shakespeare play, but depicting a sailor asleep on a ship, dreaming of a mermaid in the water. Date: July 1914
Nursery Rhymes -- cutting skirt, mouse-drawn cartNursery Rhymes -- two illustrations. Above -- There was an old woman, as I ve heard tell, she went to market her eggs for to sell; she went to market all on a market day
Mother Goose illustration -- There was an old woman, as I ve heard tell, she went to market her eggs for to sell... and she fell asleep upon the Kings Highway
Italian postcard, infantrymens dugout, WW1Italian postcard depicting La Casa del Fante (the home of the infantry) during the First World War. The men are lying asleep in their dugout, their spades and picks leaning up against a post
British soldier asleep in a trenchA British soldier, his rifle and helmet beside him, sleeps in the uncomfortable surroundings of his trench. 1916
Japanese Woman O-Koto-San goes to sleep - Goodnight! Date: circa 1905
8th Duke of Devonshire and Sir John Eldon GorstThe Story of the Duke and the Bunnygorst. Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908) as a rather lazy layabout
Washington, Library of Congress Mural - Keats EndymionWashington DC, USA - Mural - Poetry Series by Henry Oliver Walker (1843-1929). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Keats Endymion - The shepherd boy asleep on Mount Latmus