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Wartime couponsDon t you worry, no coupons to spare Depicting girl with patched frock on the arm of a military man. Date: 1943
Communism in Russia 1934Standing by to hoist the flag when Europe turns communist may mean a long wait, but at least its a steady job!
Comic postcard, Man kneeling in bed, praying for a woman Date: 20th century
This poor young ragamuffin looks up at the night sky and spects Heavens a very SMARTThis poor young ragamuffin looks up at the night sky and " spects Heavens a very SMART place" Date: 1950
A South African Man with skin pigmentation conditionA South African Man with the skin pigmentation condition vitiligo, creating a remarkable patched appearance, captioned here as Leopard Skin (!). Date: circa 1900
Arts & Crafts Terrace HouseAn architectural drawing showing a view of a terrace house from the south, looking over an attractive garden with a central elevated platform with lawn patched and a water feature. Date: circa 1906
FarmhousesA painting of some industrial farmhouses with a smokestack rising high, they are placed in the centre of a countryside of patched fields and rows of trees. Date: circa 1916
Conchy, peek-a-boo character by Chloe Preston, WW1Conchy (conscientious objector), First World War. A peek-a-boo character by Chloe Preston, in hand-painted Savoy china (Birks Grotesques). 1914-1918
Comic postcard, Man to help with town planning Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, A blow on the Hindenburg Line, WW1 - a satirical comment on the German defensive position on the Western Front, showing a German soldier with a line of washing. Date: circa 1916-1917
Original Artwork - Christmas Cracker packaging designOriginal Artwork - Painted design for advertising/packaging for C.W.S. Christmas Crackers, with the crackers coming to life and wandering away! Date: circa 1937
Christmas place marker - Dutch boy with large crackerChristmas place marker - Little Dutch boy in traditional costume, holding a large cracker. Date: circa 1937
Christmas place marker - Dutch boy with large spoonChristmas place marker - Little Dutch boy in traditional costume, holding a large spoon. Date: circa 1937
Original Artwork - little patched-up blue fabric dog, holding a yellow flower. Date: circa 1937
Comic postcard, Washing line of clothes in a garden Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Lost and found clothing Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Future fathers-in-law Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Cold weather conversation Date: early 20th century
Comic postcard, Elegant woman and scruffy man selling sheet music in the street Date: 20th century
Comic birthday postcard, Two boys about to fight as girl watches Date: 20th century
Comic birthday postcard, Two boys about to fight Date: 20th century
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Coupon shortage and making doThe long Caption gives the little girls excuse for having patches. The Home Front War Effort was helped along by cryptic slogans such as Make do and Mend and Making do
Brooklands racing circuit, SurreyLight and shadow on the patched concrete of Brooklands racing circuit, Surrey. 20th century
Santa Claus with girl on a Christmas postcardSanta Claus with a little girl in the snow on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s
St Dunstans-in-the-EastSeverely damaged in the Fire of London in 1666, it was patched up between 1668 and 1671. A steeple was added around 1700 to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren
Puerto Rico - San Juan - Boat DockPuerto Rico - San Juan - Harbour. Date: 1911
Three chimney sweep boys on a cutout Christmas card, held together by a long brush. circa 1890s
The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs ScrapsChad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Scraps the Butchers Wife. circa 1910
The Round Game of Happy Families, Miss SquillsChad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Miss Squills the Chemists Daughter. circa 1910
The Round Game of Happy Families, Master GrimesChad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Master Grimes the Sweeps Son. circa 1910
Hurdy Gurdy man and woman performing in streetHurdy Gurdy man and woman performing in the street. 19th century
Chinese country boy with rake and laden backpack. Date: circa 1910s
Gibbs Happy Families - Mrs Pot the Tinkers wife. 20th century
John Bigg, Hermit 17CJOHN BIGG had been a lawyers clerk during the Commonwealth, but when the monarchy was restored he became morose and adopted a solitary life Date: 1629 - 1696
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
Advert for Lillywhites women in trousers 1938Slack suits for the week-end, country wear. COrduroy suit with ribbed velvet, patch pockets and belt to the back. Tailored tweed jacket in check of tan, green, blue and lovat
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A little bit behind" A little bit behind!" - A kind young girl helps her boy chum who has torn his shorts and requires an urgent spot of patching-up! Date: circa 1942
Christmas Postcard - Jolly Sweep delivering a letterChristmas Postcard - Jolly Sweep delivering good wishes. Traditionally chimney sweeps used to go door to door wishing (and hopefully bringing) folk good luck
Two scruffy street boys discuss lowering of income taxJoyful News. " Ow, I sy Billie, Fader says there ll be a penny off de income-tax nex Year." Date: 1895
The Magic Patches. Orphan girl Linda sews patches on the coat of a beggar-man
The Rearguard by Harold EarnshawBack view of a boy scout, complete with knapsack, hat and patched shorts. 1927
Acrobat of Sangers Circus standing on a horseEmmie Fossett, performer at Sangers Circus, showing off her acrobatic skills standing on the back of a singularly sturdy steed, with fine markings
Portugal - Water carrierA colourful depiction of a Portuguese water carrier, with a large barrel on his back. An ornate stone water fountain is in the background of the scene
Tunisia - Old BeggarA fine photograph of an old Tunisian beggar in rags
Fantasy Illustration - young boy and rabbitA fantasy Illustration in a cartoon-esque style showing a young boy and pet rabbit. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
John Bigg, the HermitThe hermit JOHN BIGG had been a lawyers clerk during the Commonwealth, but when the monarchy was restored he became morose and adopted a solitary life
Beggars in BalloonsWhile the wealthy flit about the skies in their private aeroplanes, beggars must make do with balloons, aged and patched
