Temper Collection

The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper by H. M. Bateman
A shop assistant finally loses the plot after bringing out roll upon roll of material for a demanding customer to choose from. 1929

Hungary - A Road hog makes insulting gesture to donkey rider
Comic Postcard - Road Rage - Hungary - A Road hog makes an insulting gesture to a donkey rider who seemingly did not get out of the way fast enough! Date: circa 1917

Victorian morals - punctuality is important because it subserves the peace and good temper of a family. 19th century

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A1, Denotes Quick Temper. Date: 1927

SPECIAL THIMBLE
A boon to all bachelors who sew, this simple device, fitted to a thimble, makes it impossible to lose the needle, and saves time, temper and trouble. Date: 1930s

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A9, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A7, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A8, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A6, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A4, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A3, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A2, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A10, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

Victor Sawdon Pritchett
VICTOR SAWDON PRITCHETT writer, author of Mr Beluncle, When my girl comes home, The Spanish temper and a lot more novels, stories and essays. Date: 1900 - 1997

Tempering a long metal bar in an industrial furnace. The bar was heated prior to hammering and shaping to make railway rails. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Metal being tempered in a furnace prior to shaping
A metalworker tempers a piece of metal in a furnace, while another observes using a viewing plate to protect his eyes from the light emanating from the furnace core. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

The aftermath of a dispute
A fight between two men comes to an end as they are restrained and separated from one another. Furniture and crockery is strewn across the ground

Facing the Music 1923
A burly drummer with a bad temper finds that someone has tampered with his drum. He has words with a small drummer. Someone has to face the music

Crying Baby
Its got its mas sweet temper pretty dear

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