Bemused Collection

Some of the Forty Thieves, illustration from 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves' (colour litho)
616789 Some of the Forty Thieves, illustration from 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves' (colour litho) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chris Waddle misses a penalty shoot out in world cup 1990 during England v Germany semi final game Y2K Football England met Germany in the semi-final of the World Cup (Italia 90) 1990

Actor Peter O Toole on stage at Stars Shine for Jack Hylton with an orchestra and live music May 1965 1960s © Mirrorpix

Income Tax, 1798. John Bull scratches his head at William Pitts (1759-1806) introduction of Income Tax. Pitt is shown as an angel playing a harp. Hand-coloured cartoon in the style of Gillray

Tabitha Grunt; or, The Walking Hospital, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving)
2636962 Tabitha Grunt; or, The Walking Hospital, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

They Rejected This... the Ignoramuses! (colour litho)
3646213 They Rejected This...the Ignoramuses! (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: They Rejected This...the Ignoramuses)

Actor and director Charlie Chaplin legend of the silent movies celebrates his 77th birthday on the set at Pinewood where he is making a new film " Countess from Hong Kong"

Petrol pump in garden, for one enterprising Erdington Resident during fuel shortages, Birmingham, Thursday 13th December 1973

Actor Peter O Toole at Stars Shine for Jack Hylton holding a cigarette on stage talking to the audience May 1965 1960s © Mirrorpix

John Paul Getty Oil Billionaire attending an exhibition with unnamed man and Cary Grant actor July 1962 © Mirrorpix.com

Richard Burton is met at Paddington Station London by Elizabeth Taylor in 1963

PANTOMIME / DRURY LANE
Actors, actresses and a bemused donkey in a Pantomime at Drury Lane. Date: 1877

Seated in chairs of ivory, sat a number of strange, venerable old men, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
Seated in chairs of ivory, sat a number of strange, venerable old men, c1912 (1912). Three days after the Battle of the Allia, the Gauls advanced on Rome

New letter boxes being mistaken for heating stoves!, 1855. One of Londons first pillar (letter) boxes was erected by the Post Office at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street

Disraeli / Civil Service
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy as Manager of the Civil Service Stores, asking a bemused Mrs Britannia what he can do for her today Date: 11 March 1876

Suffragette Addresses Meeting of Citizens. Suffragette speaking with much passion addresses a meeting of curious and bemused children. Date: circa 1908

The Holy Well, 1916 (tempera on canvas)
BAL425753 The Holy Well, 1916 (tempera on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 234x186 cm; National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; eLiss Fine Art; Irish, out of copyright

Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
" Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" Date: 1900

Out First Ball - Young lad has his stumps re-arranged
" Out First Ball" - Young lad has his stumps re-arranged (see also: 10948415). Date: 1905

The fruits of success - A Chorus Girl visits home
The fruits of success - An all-American chorus girl visits home and is greeted by surprise and a certain element of bemusement

Woman with funny spectacles
A woman wearing unusual spectacles and a somewhat bemused expression. c. 1910

Drinks Trick
A fat, bald geezer demonstrates a drinks trick to a group of rather bemused men! Date: 1930s

Girls & Abstract Art
Three little girls are bemused by modern abstract art. Date: 1960s

Road Advice by Frank M. Lea
Humorous colour illustration by Frank M. Lea showing a somewhat bemused car driver stopping before a road sign which has given him some coincidentally good advice

Man Power in the Recruitment Office
A perfectly impartial way of dealing with doubtful cases at the recruitment office. Bemused individuals are placed upon a roulette wheel in order to decide their future in Britains army

London Opinion 1936
Illustration showing a bemused motorist driving his car past a SLOW sign and a rather seductive looking hiker busy powdering her nose

Shampoo Sir?
Swimming. Illustration by Frederick Parker showing 1920s bathing belles splashing a bemused male swimmer

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"Bemused: A Journey Through Time and Emotions" In the realm of income tax, 1798 marked a year of confusion and bewilderment as citizens tried to comprehend the complexities of this new fiscal concept. On stage at Stars Shine for Jack Hylton, actor Peter O'Toole's bemused expression captured the audience's attention, as he seamlessly harmonized with an orchestra that filled the air with enchanting melodies. The world cup held in 1990 witnessed Chris Waddle's unfortunate penalty miss during England v Germany. The nation collectively wore a bemused look on their faces, unable to fathom how such a crucial moment slipped away. A hand-colored engraving from Tabitha Grunt; or, The Walking Hospital published in 1813 showcased characters caught in perplexity. Their expressions mirrored those who were left scratching their heads over societal norms and expectations. With "They Rejected This. . the Ignoramuses. " color lithograph, artists aimed to provoke thought among viewers. Many found themselves bemused by its unconventional style but couldn't deny its impact on challenging conventional wisdom. Pantomime at Drury Lane theater brought laughter and amusement to all ages. Bemusement danced across spectators' faces as they indulged in whimsical tales unfolding before them. Seated upon chairs of ivory sat strange venerable old men in Ernest Dudley Heath's c1912 artwork. Their wise yet puzzled gazes evoked curiosity within observers - what secrets did they hold? In 1855, new letterboxes being mistaken for heating stoves caused quite a stir among communities. Locals exchanged bemused glances while grappling with this peculiar mix-up amidst technological advancements. Disraeli's encounter with civil service left him somewhat bewildered; his political journey intertwined with moments of contemplation and puzzlement about bureaucracy’s inner workings. A suffragette addressing a meeting of citizens ignited both inspiration and confusion amongst onlookers.