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Woman Shaving ManA female barber or barbers assisitant, probably during World War Two, applies shaving soap to a mans face before his shave
Farriers ShopAn interesting old farriers shop at Ripley, Yorkshire, England, with horseshoes hanging from the ceiling. Date: 1930s
The Day After Christmas by Mark SymonsCosy front room festooned with decorations and filled with Christmas toys. Date: 1931
A Perfect Picture by Muriel DawsonA small toddler looks in dismay at a large blotch of paint on the front of his outfit
Richard Sickert and wife in his litter-ary studioWalter Richard Sickert and his wife seen in his studio at Broadstairs, the state of which brings new meaning to the word, untidy. Date: 1938
Comic postcard - arrival of a new babyHumorous comic postcard - arrival of a new baby. Mother and Child doing well - Not a word about Father....!! 1909
The TavernThis painting depicts a tavern scene, where a maid is casually seated on a table, with one foot resting on a chair, enjoying a conversation with a man sat beside her
Home Sweet Home down South - Kentucky, USA. A slightly-derogatory view of the run-down home of a black family in the deep south of America. Date: 1907
Tommy Tinker the Cat paddled in spilt paint Date: 1925
W. & G. Dean's AdvertisementAn advertisement for W. & G. Dean's Pty. Ltd, retailers of all that the artist needs, the largest selection of materials and requirements for artists in Melbourne
A small boy, having consumed most of a pot of strawberry jam with the help of a cane and a cushion, has no regrets. Date: 1911
Comic birthday postcard, Little girl writing greetings Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Man eating slice of melon Date: 20th century
Decorating My Dolls House by Muriel Dawson. 1941
Two kittens on an artists palette on a greetings postcardTwo kittens on an artists palette on a German greetings postcard -- Art in the life of the cat. Date: circa 1890s
Susi - playing with paints Date: 1950s
GRESSET WRITESThere was a French poet named Gresset, who was trying to write an essay, but the ink from his quill would splutter and spill, making poor Gressets essay so messy ! Date: circa 1750
George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo with fountain pen and inkGeorge Ernest Studdy, Bonzo with fountain pen and a bottle of ink, trying to write a letter but getting into a mess right from the start. Originally published as Valentine postcard no
Children eating ice cream on a Balham street, SW LondonA group of six children eating ice cream on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
Following in fathers footsteps by George StuddyFollowing in fathers footsteps -- the Bonzolines take after their father by getting into a complete mess with ink and paint, which Bonzo finds hilarious
The Studdy Dog - His Masters Vice by George StuddyThe Studdy Dog, later known as Bonzo, the canine creation of George Studdy featured in an article on animal caricature in The Strand magazine
Susi - playing with paints. 1950s
Susi - upsetting a vase of flowers. 1950s
Susi - with a tube of toothpaste, making a bit of a mess. 1950s
Susi - with toothbrush and toothpaste in a bit of a mess. 1950s
The Round Game of Happy Families, Master PlaneChad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Master Plane the Carpenters Son. circa 1910
Susi - spilt milkSusi - watching nonchalantly as the milk pours out of an upset jug. 1950s
Susi - with upset vase of flowersSusi - with an upset vase of flowers. 1950s
Susi - with an overturned paint pot. 1950s
The motorist who took the blame by H. M. BatemanAmusing scene of the motorist who took the blame, for what seems to be an awfully messy crash. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch
George Ernest Studdy, You Simply Must Save Water! (The Sketch, 28 June 1922) To save water, Bonzo drinks milk instead. Date: 1922
Au Pair AgencyThe receptionist of an Au Pair agency answers a telephone enquiry and makes a booking in the office diary. Date: 1960s
Sabbat BanquetSatan banquets with his faithful followers, many of whom have removed their clothes since the meal - strictly non-vegetarian - is rather a messy affair
Little girl enjoying an ice creamA little girl enjoying an ice cream. Date: circa 1960s
Cartoon, German man eating, WW1Cartoon, a fat German man eating a plate of pork and cabbage. Date: 1915
Boys playing in a puddle, Balham, SW LondonTwo boys playing in a puddle on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
The Origin of the Bob by William Heath RobinsonAnd the first realisation of its advantages. A lady struggling to maintain her hair style while on board a board, looks with envy at a decks mop and its unmoving head
Toddler with ice cream. Date: circa 1960s
With the high browse 1923A customer enters a disorganised bookshop to have a browse. Date: 1923
Loyalty by George StuddyLoyalty -- Bonzo shows his loyalty in his own inimitable way by putting dirty pawprints all over his masters clothes, while Chee-Kee the Pekingese sleeps in a top hat
Bonzo - We ve been painting the town redWe ve been painting the town red Bonzo in hysterics as his six junior proteges cover themselves in red, blue, black and red paint trying to become the next Picasso! Date: 1924
A reluctant musician: the honest truthAn aunt quizzes her unkempt nephew Tom about his prefered hobbies. Date: 1871
Why Get Married?" Why Get Married?" The Joys of Bachelor Life illustrated quite clearly in this humorous German postcard illustration! Date: circa 1910s
Baby in HighchairA baby sitting in a high-chair looks up in expectation of the next mouthful of food Date: 1960s
LCC-LFB aftermath of fire, Hackney Road, East LondonThe aftermath of fire in Hackney Road, showing the dishevelled contents of a room
1953 Coronation - Rubbish in the stands after crowds had lefPage from the Daily Sketch reporting on the eyesore and scandal of the uncleared rubbish left behind in the stands along the processional route following the 1953 Coronation
Cartoon - The Officers MessThe Officers Mess! Four young boys playing at being soldiers act in a very un-soldier-like manner, eating, drinking and generally lounging about! Date: circa 1915
She only wants to write a letterA toddler sits at his Fathers desk with pen and ink scribbling in a sketchbook. Date: 1882