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Inquisitive Collection

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Lilliputians / Sneezing

Lilliputians / Sneezing
A couple of inquisitive Lilliputians climb inside Gullivers snuff box & sneeze & sneeze

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Cow over stone wall, Yorkshire

Cow over stone wall, Yorkshire
A curious cow looks over a dry stone wall in Rosedale, Yorkshire. An old stone barn is in the background. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1991

Background imageInquisitive Collection: John Liston / Paul Pry

John Liston / Paul Pry
JOHN LISTON English comedian in the role of Mortons Paul Pry

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Le Curieux - Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady

Le Curieux - Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady
Le Curieux - A Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady in a bedroom

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Le Contretemps - Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady

Le Contretemps - Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady
Le Contretemps - A Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady in a bedroom

Background imageInquisitive Collection: boy circus tent

boy circus tent
A small boy peeps under a circus big top to watch the show inside. Birmingham, England Date: 1986

Background imageInquisitive Collection: R. S. Hudson Limited Omo Advertisement

R. S. Hudson Limited Omo Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for R. S. Hudson Limited, promoting Omo, a bleacher, cleanser and purifier for household fabrics

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Parson cursing foxhunters and hounds trampling his garden

Parson cursing foxhunters and hounds trampling his garden after a fox. Despite a warning sign reading Steel traps spring guns set in this garden. The Enraged Vicar

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Illustration, The Smugglers Cave

Illustration, The Smugglers Cave. late 19th century

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Vestris, Glover, Williams and Liston in comedy Paul Pry

Vestris, Glover, Williams and Liston in comedy Paul Pry
Madame Vestris, Miss P Glover, Mr Williams and John Liston in the popular comedy by John Poole, Paul Pry, which premiered at the Haymarket Theatre, London, in 1825. circa 1825

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Cows and a dog

Cows and a dog - Dog barring the way of inquisitive cattle wanting to come through the gate. Artist: Berenice Butler Date: circa 1920

Background imageInquisitive Collection: STREET ARTIST & KIDS STREET ARTIST & KIDS

STREET ARTIST & KIDS STREET ARTIST & KIDS
An inquisitive little boy and girl try to make out what this street artist is painting. Date: 1930s

Background imageInquisitive Collection: LONDON STREET PEDLARS

LONDON STREET PEDLARS
Inquisitive passers by gather round to inspect the goods offered by a London street pedlar. He has an assortment of wares including cigarettes and tools. Date: 1920s

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Ufos / White Sands

Ufos / White Sands
During a missile test at White Sands proving ground, New Mexico, a missile is paced by two inquisitive UFOs Date: 10 June 1949

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Inquisitive Pussy! by Muriel Dawson

Inquisitive Pussy! by Muriel Dawson -- a baby in a bathtub and a cat watching water falling from a flannel. Date: 1942

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Mouse Accident

Victorian Greeting Card - Mouse Accident
Candle falls over with inquisitive mouse underneath. Date: circa 1890

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Inquisitive Mouse

Victorian Greeting Card - Inquisitive Mouse
Mouse investigates a candle. Date: circa 1890

Background imageInquisitive Collection: People at Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, London

People at Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, London, England. circa 1970

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Susi - tail and back legs

Susi - tail and back legs. 1950s

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B9

The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B9, Denotes Spirit of Enquiry. 1927

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B8

The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B8, Denotes Spirit of Enquiry. 1927

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B7

The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B7, Denotes Spirit of Enquiry. 1927

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B6

The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B6, Denotes Spirit of Enquiry. 1927

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B5

The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B5, Denotes Spirit of Enquiry. 1927

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B4

The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B4, Denotes Spirit of Enquiry. 1927

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B3

The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B3, Denotes Spirit of Enquiry. 1927

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B2

The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B2, Denotes Spirit of Enquiry. 1927

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B10

The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B10, Denotes Spirit of Enquiry. 1927

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B1

The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B1, Denotes Spirit of Enquiry. 1927

Background imageInquisitive Collection: An inquisitive Boy poses a puzzler to his Father

An inquisitive Boy poses a puzzler to his Father. " Are we made of Dust Pa?" - " Certainly" - " Well, why don t we turn to mud when we drink?" !! Date: circa 1910s

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Inquisitive Siamese

Inquisitive Siamese
An inquisitive blue Siamese cat, owned by Mrs Kemp, peeks over a fence. Date: 1935

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Cartoon, Bad Neighbourhoods

Cartoon, Bad Neighbourhoods. Two women stop in the street to pass the time of day, and comment on a nosy neighbour. Date: 1918

Background imageInquisitive Collection: A Mason and his Wife

A Mason and his Wife
Inquisitive wife to Mason husband : - Well, but dear ! tell me one thing. Do they put you into a coffin ? Date: 1855

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Dog slipping off Tabithas window sill

Dog slipping off Tabithas window sill
A dog, Rags, spying on Tabithas tea party, slips off Tabithas window sill when Forager, supporting him on his back, decides to sit down. Date: 1914

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Hungry Peter dressing as the Fat Boy in Pickwick

Hungry Peter dressing as the Fat Boy in Pickwick
Hungry Peter dressing for a fancy dress ball as the Fat Boy in Pickwick -- he is finding the breeches rather tight, but then that is the general idea. Date: 1914

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Two dogs not invited to Tabithas for tea

Two dogs not invited to Tabithas for tea
Two dogs, Rags and Forager, not invited to Tabithas for tea, smell delicious food and decide to investigate. Date: 1914

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Nathaniel Oldham

Nathaniel Oldham
NATHANIEL OLDHAM antiquary, extravagant collector of curiosities depicted in hunting mode, with inquisitive or apprehensive dog. Date: flourished 1740

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Little girl amazed at condition of her Grandfathers book

Little girl amazed at condition of her Grandfathers book
" Grandpa, didn t you tell me Aesops Fables were written thousands of yers ago?" " Yes, my dear." " My Word! But you have kept the book clean!" Date: 1901

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Trouble Ahead! by Muriel Dawson

Trouble Ahead! by Muriel Dawson -- an inquisitive little girl tips a bowl towards her to see what is inside. 1925

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Girl and Deer

Girl and Deer
A small girl, alone in a snowy wood, is alarmed when an inquisitive deer approaches. Date: 1870

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Cute Calf

Cute Calf
A rather endearing view of a young and inquisitive calf looking over a fence, taken from a low viewpoint

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Old Salt shows a young lad his telescope

Old Salt shows a young lad his telescope
An elderly sailor seated on the end of a weathered groyne lets an inquisitive young lad peer through his telescope, as the terns swoop overhead

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Hanways Umbrella / Iln

Hanways Umbrella / Iln
Jonas Hanway pioneers the first umbrella in London

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Montmartre Girls 1908

Montmartre Girls 1908
Two French girls in Montmartre lean against a statue for a rest from their skipping game; an inquisitive man in a bowler hat looks at the photographer

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Boy and Panther

Boy and Panther
An over-inquisitive youth, investigating a menagerie parked overnight in a siding in a French railway station, is mauled by the panther who inhabits the wagon

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Ms - Writing 15th Cent

Ms - Writing 15th Cent
A writer - probably one of the evangelists - refuses to allow an inquisitive demon to interfere with his work

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Boy and squirrels

Boy and squirrels
A small blond boy wearing a smock and shorts sits under a tree watching a group of inquisitive squirrels feed from a bowl

Background imageInquisitive Collection: FOUR GEESE

FOUR GEESE
A study of four geese around a bird bath



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