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Three Russian men in a studio photoThree Russian men looking disreputable and drinking vodka in a studio photo
Suffragette Pillar Box Outrage. Well-dressed man, possibly drunk has slipped on pavement next to a red pillar (post) box, losing his top hat. Caption reads, Another Pillar Box Outrage
Cruikshank, The Gin Shop, plate 7This is the woman, with wobegone face, The wife of the drunkard, in rags and disgrace, Who is served by the lady, all jewels and lace, The wife of the landlord who coins his bright gold
Cruikshank, The Gin Shop, plate 8This is the pastor, so noble and kind, Who pitied the woman, with wobegone face, And the husband, the drunkard, in rags and disgrace, Who is served by the lady, all jewels and lace
Cartoon, German soldier with mask of Culture, WW1Cartoon, German soldier with a mask of Culture (Kultur) during the First World War. Date: 1914
German infantry in French wine cellar, World War OneLe Bon Vin de France - German infantry caught by a French soldier in a wine cellar in the champagne country: " for days we could not find a single piece of bread
London Sketch Club eveningA fancy dress evening at the London Sketch Club, frequented by artists and illustrators with members in various costumes and acting up for the camera. The silhouette artist, H. L
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
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
Cartoon, three views of Recruiting, WW1Cartoon, showing three views of Recruiting at the start of the First World War. As It Was (plying men with drink during the Napoleonic era)
Three boys escape their savage captors during the nightThree boys escape their savage captors (drunk on brandy) during the night, grabbing some of their clothes to wear in the process. Date: 1898
The Lady of the Lake - Old Soak fished out of the waterThe Lady of the Lake - A Drunken Old Soak is fished out of the water by a dapper gent in a punt. Her bottle heads for the bottom and perhaps the dunking has sobered her up! Date: circa 1915
United we Stand, Devided we fall! A Sailor, a soldier and a Policeman stagger home arm in arm from the fair. Date: circa 1909
Church Minister caught in a rather worse-for-wear state " Eh, Meenester, what ud the Congregation think if I wos to tell tem I saw you in this condeeshun?" " Mon" (hic)
Father O Flynn unconvinced by drunks claim to soberFather O Flynn - " Pat, you re dhrunk again." Pat - " Oi m not, Yer Riverence." Father O Flynn - " Yis ye are, Pat; an if ye were not, you wouldn t deny it." !!
Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian" Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" Date: 1900
Priest concerned about Pats level of Whiskey consumptionPriest - " And how many whiskeys do you drink in an hour, Pat?" Pat - " Sometoimes Wan; sometoimes Two; but never less than three, Your Riverance." Date: 1893
Drunk Yokel protests his innocence to local landowner" What! drunk again Mick?" " Well, I ve just had a toothful, yer Honour." " I think we shall have to get that tooth stopped." Date: 1892
Old soak yokel in smock claiming not to have been drinkingThe Squire Daughter - " Jerry, a little bird told me you had to much to drink yesterday!" Jerry - " Wel, my lady
Courthouse scene in Australia - cartoon by Phil MayA Reminiscence of Australia. Bush Magistrate (to visiting Magistrates who have had a wild night) - " Look here, Fellers, before we go on wid this case
A sketch in a French Cabaret - Scene at the barA sketch in a French Cabaret - A rosy-cheeked chap propping up the bar. Date: circa 1890s
L Heure d Absinthe - French coupleL Heure d Absinthe - A venerable French couple, possibly after consuming a tipple of Absinthe, although both appear to still be relatively vertical... Date: circa 1895
Old actor living off past gloriesHasn t worked in years... Young Actor: " Hello! Guv nor. Doing anything?" Ols Stager: " No, my boy. As a fact of fact, I ve done nothing since Poor Mac died
An old actor lays down the law to a journalistOld actor (laying down the law to Journalist) - " And let me tell you that when I speak, I know what I m talking about, I ve seen the world - Peckham - everywhere!" Date: 1900
Boasting actor submits acting claim to Sir Henry IrvingTradgedian (disappointed) - " You should see me play amlet, Irvin! Why, I could act is bloomin ead off!" Sir Henry Irving looks less than impressed with this claim by a jobbing actor rather
Nouveau Riche Gentleman in excessive fur-trimmed coatA Nouveau-Riche Gentleman who has grown a fine soup-strainer walrus moustache, wearing evening dress and a positively excessive fur-trimmed coat
Rather drunk Australian Art Critic Date: 1890
Anywhere to escape from the wifeWife (to Lion Tamer who has been out late) - " You Coward!" Date: 1892
Cheeky London vagrant asks a smart lady for a kiss. " I never give money away on the street." " Well, then, give us a kiss Lydie." !!! Date: circa 1897
Drunken Gentleman requesting a clove off a PolicemanDrunken Gentleman in multiple stages of disarray requests a clove from a London Policeman in order to disguise (fat chance!) the evidence that he has been boozing. Date: circa 1890s
Street Character from the East End of London by Phil May. Date: circa 1890s
Drunk writer refuses tract from a benevolent lady - IronyDrunk refuses temperance tract from a benevolent lady, unaware that her sizzled target was actually the author of the aforementioned words of wisdom - wonderfully ironic cartoon by Phil May
Well-heeled man reduced to staying at the Temperance HotelFormerly Well-heeled elderly gentleman (now a little tatty) reduced to staying at the Temperance Hotel. Down in the World Alas! See what Drink had brought him to. Date: 1892
Man at bar wanting clove to disguise evidence of his boozingDrunken gentleman leaning against a bar, requesting the barmaid for a clove to disguise the olfactory evidence of his boozing
Wit of a toothless old soak when faced with Sally Army pairThe witty reposte of a toothless old soak when faced with a pair of Salvation Army women: Salvation Sal (to village toper) - " If thou doesn t mend thy ways, Ben Bosker
Celebrating the Result of the CupA sandwich board man celebrates the result of the Cup by having a few drinks (and then a few more), leading to his wiggly perambulation along the pavement
Two ragged street women disgust respectabilityIn the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting two poor ragged street women disgusting another who they describe, with no hint of the obvious irony, as " not respectable"
Witty tramp and disgusted older woman - Phil May CartoonIn the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting a witty (if rather drunk) tramp and disgusted older woman, who refuses to provide charity
Ragged Street singers - looking decidedly worse for wearIn the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting a pair of ragged street singers singing about fair and stormy weather - the perfect illustrative template for their undoubtedly
Two drunks by a postbox, one already collapsedIn the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting two drunks by a postbox. Fraternity - " (Hic) Can t help you, ole f la, but I ll sit down with you (Hic)." !! Date: 1894
Vagrant couple on Satutday night - drawing by Phil MayIn the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting an elderly, ragged vagrant couple on Saturday Night - their only solace a bottle of something strong. Date: circa 1890s
Christmas postcard - Asleep at MidnightChristmas postcard - On the Bridge at Midnight A gent (looking suspiciously like Mr Punch) passes out on Christmas Eve after a heavy evening! Date: 1907
France, Biarritz - Elderly drinkers argueFrance, Biarritz - Humorous scene with two elderly wine drinkers. Him: " Vive Love, wine, etc." Her: " Get out, you Joker!" Date: circa 1908
Cricket Illustrated - Run Out! A rather sozzled gent is escorted from the premises (a Music Hall) by the doorman. His helpful Junior understudy follow behind with the wobbly chaps overcoat
Drunk with Two FriendsHardly able to stand, a drunk is helped on his way by two friends. Date: circa 1830
The little man has had a busy day... Harry himself. Harry, the owner of a New York style bar in Paris pokes fun at himself in this advertisement piece
A drunk dogOne of Mrs. L. Goodwins (of All Saints Avenue, Kent, England) drunk German Shepherd (Alsatian) dogs sleeping off a heavy drinking session. Date: early 1930s
Drunk MenDrunk men on their yearly free Monday. Scene from the Swedish every day life Date: 1850s