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Cheshire Cat / TreeCHESHIRE CAT " I growl when I m pleased, and wag my tail when I m angry"
Hogarth / Audience LaughsThe Laughing Audience
Holeproof Hosiery 1924A woman, so proud & pleased with her Holeproof stockings, bends down to admire them while she daintily lifts her black see-through shift out of the way
Healing on SundayThe priests aren t best pleased when Jesus heals on Sunday, but he explains that the sabbath was made for man and not vice versa
Dog and owner reunited in the trenches, FrancePrivate Brown of the North Staffordshires, in the trenches in France, is found by his pet terrier dog which has made its way, alone, from his home in Hammersmith, West London
Prodigal Son ReturnsA ne er-do-well son, obviously the apple of the mothers and sisters eye, returns home. The dog greets him tail wagging, but his stern father doesn t look best pleased
Incubating ChicksA farmer and his wife and child are pleased with the new incubator whose drawers hold newly hatched chicks
Leoncavallo / Caric ThsRUGGERO LEONCAVALLO Italian opera composer looking rather pleased with himself
Comic postcard, Husband, wife and mother-in-law Date: 20th century
Larger version of the card that pleased IrelandThis larger card was introduced to accommodate the longer addresses needed for overseas post. Brown printing on buff card. Image printing unusually black. Date: 1 January 1883
The card that pleased IrelandThis card for overseas mail replaced the one issued on 1 April (unfortunate date!) which had left Ireland off the title. It was posted from Hull to Magdeburg
FRENCH GO TO WAR 1854French politicians are tremendously pleased to be going to war with Russia, where a great many French soldiers will die. Date: 1854
Comic postcard, Couple passing shop window Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, old geyser taken in part exchange Date: 20th century
Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner... at GreenwichCartoon, The Whitebait Dinner; or, Parties at Greenwich -- rival politicians encounter each other at the traditional summertime Whitebait Dinner in Greenwich, SE London
Photographer tries to get sitter to appear pleasantA photographer is shown to be attempting to persuade his sitter to look happier while having his portrait captured. This is highlighted as one of the difficulties of being a photographer; making sure
A fairy dressed in blue gives some flowers to a fairy dressed in pink, who seems jolly pleased to have them Date: circa 1880
Bay Bridge Terrace View. San Francisco. Date: 1947
ST GOTHARD TUNNEL CONSTEarly stages of the construct- -ion of the Saint Gothard tunnel : a countrywoman is not too pleased at the prospect of international express trains rushing past her door... Date: 1874
Comic postcard, I shall be pleased to see your jolly old mug again! Date: 20th century
WW2 poster, Good Workski! Carry Onski! Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s
French soldiers with medals, Western Front, WW1A group of French soldiers who have come straight out of the trenches to receive British medals on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916
This Weeks Studdy - (Pillow)Bandaged paw looking pleased with himself following the destruction of an eiderdown pillow.George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo
Cartoon, Henry Irving in America -- Got em again! The legendary actor-manager during his American tour. 1883
Cadburys Happy Families - Mr BiscuitCadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Biscuit the Baker. circa 1950
Recycling Pig SwillThe Lobb Brothers (Charles & Henry) collect pig swill in special pails, twice a week from the homes of 25-30 neighbours, who are pleased that their waste is recycled. Date: 1930s
Cartoon, postwar benefits. Two elegant French ladies are pleased that winning the war has allowed them to get out their low-cut dresses again, to dance the foxtrot, to eat cakes and dragees
Female Type / DressingA pretty young woman kneels on a chair to get dressed, and is rather pleased with her new pearl necklace, a gift from an admirer. Date: 1914
Mother in Law / PauquetMother-in-law has come to visit, and he doesn t seem very pleased about it Date: 1850
John Kay / Caricature RmJOHN KAY One of his caricatured victims is not all that pleased with the way he has been portrayed Date: 1742 - 1826
Cicero Boy and LetterMARCUS TULLIUS CICERO a boy brings in a letter, which he doesn t seem particularly pleased to receive Date: 106-43 BC
Allies Enter Paris 1815ALLIES ENTER PARIS After defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, the Allies travel to Paris where they are received enthusiastically by those who are pleased to see them Date: June 1815
Spanish Necktie AdvertA Spanish gentleman examines his ORPLID necktie with satisfaction Date: circa 1930
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Black Billy, in the Letter Book Series. Showing Black Billy feeling rather pleased that he is the only black puppy in a litter of four
Mongrel puppy looking in a mirror, convincing himself he is a bloodhound. Date: 1914
Women Workers Lady Clerk WW1. Young women in the office and the boss is quite pleased to see some remarkable figures. Date: circa 1916
Newly captured German aircraft, Western Front, WW1British airmen with a newly captured German aircraft at a Flying Corps depot on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
Actor playing The Chairman in a play, HeartseaseAn unnamed actor playing the role of The Chairman in a play entitled Heartsease, probably by Edmund Falconer (Edmund O Rourke). Date: early 20th century
Herbert Gladstone and his wife return from South AfricaHerbert Gladstone (1854-1930) and his wife Dorothy Mary (nee Paget, 1876-1953), returning to the UK from South Africa, where he had been serving as First Governor-General since May 1910. Date: 1914
British soldiers with captured German gun, WW1British soldiers with a captured German 5.9 naval gun on the Cambrai Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
Advert for Aristoc stockings 1936Thank you for these few words. Why are Aristoc such a success? Scores of reasons. Because says one, " I find them so reliable". Because they fit round the ankle without any wrinkles"
Business card design, man with mirrorBusiness card design, depicting a man admiring his appearance in a full-length mirror. Date: 20th century
Third Estate Rained OnAt the session of the Etats- generaux, delegates of the troisieme etat have to wait outside in the rain while the clergy and nobility take their seats : they are not pleased. Date: 23 June 1789
Wealthy Businessman andhs Mistress take a ride in a cabA wealthy business man with his mistress or his Saturday till Monday girl. Setting off for another " weekend" !! Date: circa 1890s
At the sixth Wilbur Wright Lecture in May 1918 (given by Dr W.F. Durand, Chairman, National Advisory Committee of United States)
Picking up a girl at the Bristol skating rink -- a woman has slipped on the ice, and a man takes the opportunity to pick her up
Pearly GirlA young Pearly Queen, who seems very pleased with her sequined costume. Date: 1930s
Dunderpate and his three schoolfriends. He is late for school as usual, but is pleased to tell them that he has enough sense to go in when it rains. Date: 1938
The Golden CalfWhen he comes back from talking to God, he finds that the Israelites, encouraged by his brother Aaron, are worshipping a golden calf : he is not at all pleased
Two motorcyclists overtaking a carTwo motorcyclists on one side of a dual carriageway, overtaking a car on the left-hand side. The motorcyclist at the front raises his arms to the photographer
The First Bite by Ethel ParkinsonA little Dutch boy and girl sit fishing by some water, when there is a tug on the line -- the boy looks pleased, but the girl seems apprehensive
Edward VII wins at the Derby, EpsomKing Edward VII, together with the Prince of Wales, Lord Beresford and the trainer Richard Marsh, being congratulated on the victory of his horse, Minoru (the jockey was Herbert Jones)
Woman and Snowman 1926A thoroughly modern young woman, concerned for the welfare of a snowman stops and wraps herself and her fur over his shoulders to stop him getting cold - he is pleased! Date: 1926
Prince George and war ambulancePrince George, later Duke of Kent (1902-1942), fourth son of King George V and Queen Mary, in the courtyard of Buckingham Palace with Mr Hansell
Leopold II Takes OathLeopold II takes the constitutional oath and everyone is extremely pleased
Naval VictoriesThe Danes are sufficiently pleased with their naval victories (presumably over the Swedes) to proudly strike a commemorative medal
Native AlliesThe Allies native allies - from India and Africa - are none too pleased to be taken prisoners by the Germans in the first winter of the war
Coup: Napoleon RidesAfter resistance has been suppressed Napoleon rides through the streets of Paris. Not everyone is pleased to see him
Belgian Prince and ArmyKing Albert I of Belgium presents his son, the duke of Brabant, to the army, who are very pleased
Punch on Napoleon IIIVittorio Emanuele is not best pleased when Napoleon III makes a treaty with Austria at Villafranca which confirms the status quo, crowning Liberty with a papal tiara
Girl with Missing GloveWhy is this little girl looking so sad ? Because she lost one of her gloves while she was out picking flowers, and she knows her Mama will not be pleased
Knighting the SirloinHenry VIII, dining with the Abbot of Reading, is so pleased with the beef that he knights it Sir Loin, a fine example of how royalty can get away with terrible jokes
Maid sees little girl asleepThe maid is pleased to see that Margery is already fast asleep
God Reproaches AdamGod is not at all pleased with the First Couple when they disobey him : Adam blames it on Eve, Eve blames it on the serpent, but that doesn t get them off the hook, out they go
Abraham, his Son, a RamAbraham is quite prepared to sacrifice his son, but an angel says that God will be just as pleased to have a ram, conveniently caught in a thicket close by
Children Catch TiddlersBoys in their school uniform inspect their jam jar full of little fish. They are obviously pleased with the days catch
Nurse Reading to PatientA nurse reads a book to her patient, who is very pleased to have her read to him
Water in WinterA mother and her children go to the stream for water, where they have to break the ice. The duck will be pleased, too
Architect Shows PlansAn architect shows a set of plans to the woman who is his client; she seems pleased with the designs
Hospital PatientA bedridden patient looks pleased with the attentions of the doctor, who is checking his medical records. The nurse in attendance prepares some medicine on her trolley
Jesus in London StreetJesus walks along a London street, but only the children are pleased to see him
Fathers HomecomingFather comes home from work, with his tools in a bag slung over his shoulder : his family are pleased to see him again
Man OverboardHaving fallen off his ship, this man is jolly pleased that his shipmates were able to lower a boat and come to his rescue
Girl Plays Cup and BallMiss Playing With Cup and Ball. A dainty young girl having caught the ball attached to a string in the cup looks more than a little pleased
Paul EscapesPaul - now a convert to Christianity - escapes from Damascus where the priests are not very pleased by his change of heart
