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The Rising Generation, by John Leech, part of a series of 12 drawings published by Punch magazine (1 of 4) Date: 1848
The Old Woman, Cats Meat Street Seller Date: early 19th century
Music cover, When Santa got stuck up the Chimney, by Jimmy Grafton, broadcast and recorded by Billy Cotton Date: 1953
Music cover, A Dream of the Chrystal Palace, comic song written by John Labern, sung by Jack J W Sharp at Vauxhall Gardens, London, arranged for the pianoforte by W Wilson Date: circa 1851
Music cover, The Sea Serpent Polka, by Carlo Minasi Date: circa 1850
Music cover, The Two Obadiahs (The Young Obadiah and the Old Obadiah), by H P Lyste, a moral song sung by J L Toole, new version sung by G H MacDermott Date: 19th century
Music cover, The Lost Child, sung by George FordMusic cover, The Lost Child, the admired comic song, sung by George Ford, words by Thomas Hood Date: circa 1860
Music cover, Iola, The New Dance, IolantheMusic cover, Iola, The New Dance Iolanthe, by Popplewell Royle, inspired by the comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan Date: 1891
Cartoon, Britannia, Her Empire and Foes Date: early 19th century
Hortense Schneider, French soprano, in costumeHortense Schneider (1833-1920), French soprano, best known for her roles in Offenbach's operettas. Seen here in costume in the role of the Grand Duchess of Gerolstein. Date: circa 1867
Caricature of Joseph Mery, French writerCaricature of Joseph Mery (1797-1866), French writer, journalist, playwright and librettist, by Nadar and Riou. Date: 1859
Jacques Offenbach, German-French composerJacques Offenbach (1819-1880), German-French composer of operas and operettas. Date: circa 1850s
Second Empire fashions in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris Date: circa 1850s
The TemptationA comic illustration of a man wearing patterned baggy clothes, tempting a woman by dangling an apple, they are standing behind a well stocked fruit cart. Date: circa 1917
Lady riding side-saddle on a donkeyA pretty young lady is transported in style on a donkey, sheletered from the midday sun by a parasol. Her boyfriend is less lucky, gallantly trotting along in her wake on foot
Cover design, P&O Pencillings, illustrated by W W Lloyd, rare hardbound volume, published by Day and Son, London with lithography by Emrik and Binger
P & O Sketches in Pen and Ink, by Harry FurnissCover design, P & O Sketches in Pen and Ink, by Harry Furniss. Rare hardbound volume, published by The Studio of Design and Illustration Supply Agency, London, 204 pages
Matilda Charlotte Wood, English actress and theatre managerMatilda Charlotte Wood, English actress (known as Mrs John Wood). She managed the Court Theatre (Sloane Square, London) between 1883 and 1891, including several productions of Pinero's plays
Georgian cartoon, mother and son - Caesar my son, go to Mr Quirkem, your Father's died intestate, and left you his executor. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1820s
Georgian cartoon, conversation at a turnstile - Will you allow us to get by you, Sir? Date: circa 1820s
Georgian cartoon, The First Scrape - woman smashing a violin over a young man's head, because he was making a terrible noise with it. Date: circa 1820s
Georgian cartoon, man, daughter and barberGeorgian cartoon, barber cutting the hair of a man who is complaining about his daughter showing too much leggings Date: circa 1820s
Georgian cartoon, Equality - Stand and Deliver! - scruffy thief threatens well dressed scarecrow Date: circa 1820s
Georgian cartoon, Music Hath Charms, black man playing guitar to a kitchen maid Date: circa 1820s
Georgian cartoon, bragging about her new houseGeorgian cartoon, Mrs Bounce bragging about her new house Date: circa 1820s
Georgian cartoon, money for a beer shopGeorgian cartoon, hopeful man trying to persuade cook to invest her savings in a beer shop Date: circa 1820s
Georgian cartoon, What a Treat! by Henry Heath Date: 1829
Arthur Roberts, actor, in the title role, as Gentleman JoeArthur Roberts, actor, theatrical portrait in the title role, as Gentleman Joe, the Hansom Cabbie, in cab driver's uniform with whip. With quotation from the script, Can you spare it?'
Arthur Roberts, actor, as Gentleman Joe at MargateArthur Roberts, actor, theatrical portrait in the title role, as Gentleman Joe, the Hansom Cabbie, with accordion. Captioned, Joe on holiday at Margate'
John Lawrence (J. L. ) Toole, actor in some of his rolesJohn Lawrence (J L) Toole (12 March 1830 ?? 30 July 1906) comic actor, actor-manager and theatrical producer. Theatrical portraits in his roles as Caleb Plummer in Dot
John Lawrence (J. L. ) Toole, actor, studio portraitJohn Lawrence (J L) Toole (12 March 1830 ?? 30 July 1906) comic actor, actor-manager and theatrical producer. Studio portrait with monocle worn around his neck
Dorothy Lee (1911-1999) was born Marjorie Millsap. An American actress and comedian, she appeared in nearly thirty films, often with the comedic duo Wheeler and Woolsey. Date: circa 1932
Cicely Courtneidge and Jack HulbertCicely Courtneidge (1893-1980) and her husband Jack Hulbert (1892-1978) appearing in their latest film Jack's The Boy'. Date: 1932
Leslie Henson GolfingComedian Leslie Henson (1891-1957) posing on the golf course. At the time he was appearing in the farce It's A Boy! at the Strand Theatre. Date: 1931
Widow Ducker and Her Nymphs at Scarborough, YorkshireWidow Ducker and Her Nymphs at Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812
Terrace Steps, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812
Title page design, Mr Punch's Pocket Book 1871 Date: 1871
Waving not Drowning, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936
Treacle on Tap, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936
The Comic Novel or Downing Street and the Days of Victoria by Lynx - title page by the Artists Fun Society Date: 1840
Towed by a swan, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936
Stool Leap Frog, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936
Piano Slide, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936
On Ice, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936
Making a Monkey of Him, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936
Stealing wool to Fly a Kite, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936
Sailing with a top hat, Henry cartoon by Carl AndersonSailing wih a hot hat, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936
Roller skating with goat propulsion, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936