Watched Gallery

The man who drank the bands champagne by H. M. Bateman

Illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a man in evening dress quaffing a glass of champagne watched by an astonished orchestra. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander. His efficient, bold style depicting social faux-pas was ground breaking for its time and his work is a brilliant reflection of the period

© Estate of H M Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library

Dog Show Childrens Class

The Transvaal Kennel Club Show, Johannesburg, childrens class. In white dresses and hats, very young children hold their dogs for the judges inspection, watched by parents

© Mary Evans Picture Library

30111908, Africa, Children, Class, Club, Dog, Dresses, Hats, Historical, History, Hold, Inspection, Johannesburg, Judges, Kennel, Parents, Show, Shows, South, Transvaal, Watched, White, Young

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - But you said Fall In

The Caption is But you said - Fall In'.The lad in the pool is wearing a forage cap, the Officer has a wooden sword and the girls has an oar and a walking stick for rifles. Not too exaggerated for the equipment of the Home Guard. The Prime Minister's message is This is a time for every one to stand together and hold firm'. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1942

© Holts Battlefield Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library A Holtas Battlefield Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library