Grins Collection

Historical Geography
5314790 Historical Geography by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. Ireland. It must be rare to meet anywhere such a galaxy of grins as this)

Les Rieurs, The Laughers
A group portrait sketch of two men interacting jovially, with broad grins on their faces. Date: circa 1901

A Scout Smiles and Whistles under All Difficulties, 1929 (colour litho)
472981 A Scout Smiles and Whistles under All Difficulties, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eighth Scout law)

A Coaching Idyll, by Edmund Petley (chromolitho)
1051324 A Coaching Idyll, by Edmund Petley (chromolitho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Coaching Idyll, by Edmund Petley)

Big Welcome For Dad Date: 1948

Weighing Squirmy Baby Date: 1947

BULL TERRIER / 1949
ORMANDYS POCKET EDITION This young bull terrier grins at the camera. Owned by Oppenheimer. Date: 1949

Chinaman Chow-Chow
A jovial Chinese man is delighted with his bowl of Chow Mein and is about to dive on in for that first bite! Date: circa 1910

Female skier with her ski poles
A smiling woman with patterned neck scarf, bright yellow jumper and patterned glove, holds on to her ski poles, looking forward to a session on the slopes. 1937

Coronation Souvenir postcard frame, containing a portarit of a young boy wearing a tie 1937

Charleys Aunt by Brandon Thomas. Much the same design as the previous item, but in black and white, with a border of flowers. Top of the flyer reads Under the direction of the Author

A Middlesex Regiment street barricade, Spring 1918
Photograph of a Middlesex Regiment street barricade, Spring 1918. The grins on several soldiers faces hint that the fighting has not quite reached this street yet.From an album of 19 official

Arriet - a good Cockney Girl in all of her finery. Date: circa 1890s

Smiling female skier
A skier wrapped up in a bright orange scarf, and patterned gloves, holds on to her skis, ready for a session on the slopes. 1937

Smiling woman preparing a wholesome feast
A woman wearing a chequered apron and broad smile, leans over the stove and peels potatoes for the roast dinner she is preparing. 1937

Barmaid Grins & Bears It
An insincere barmaid laughs at a customers bad joke as she serves him a frothy tankard of ale! Date: 1967

Black Algerian Musician
A grinning Black Algerian Musician standing in front of a brick wall and singing a song entitled " O, Madame Bono"

Four happy Algerians
Four happy black Algerians, seated outside a building

Young Sudanese Dervish
A Young Sudanese Dervish, holding a dagger and grinning widely

Five Jolly Africans from Algeria
Five very jolly black Africans from southern Algeria

Old Gipsy Woman
An old gipsy woman grins as she serves up potatoes and cabbage (?) from a boiling cauldron

Christmas Crackers
Mother squeals with laughter as she pulls a cracker with her son after Christmas dinner. Father looks at his daughter, who grins at the camera.. Merry Christmas!

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"Grins: The Universal Language of Joy" Les Rieurs, The Laughers: A timeless depiction of the contagious power of grins. A Scout Smiles and Whistles under All Difficulties, 1929 (colour litho): Embracing challenges with a cheerful spirit. A Coaching Idyll, by Edmund Petley (chromolitho): Unforgettable moments filled with laughter and camaraderie. Big Welcome For Dad Date: 1948: Heartwarming smiles that greet loved ones after long-awaited reunions. Weighing Squirmy Baby Date: 1947: Even the tiniest giggles can brighten up any room. BULL TERRIER / 1949: Playful grins from our furry friends remind us to cherish every moment together. Coronation Souvenir postcard frame: Celebrating historic milestones with jubilant smiles captured in time. Charleys Aunt by Brandon Thomas: An uproarious comedy where laughter takes center stage. A Middlesex Regiment street barricade, Spring 1918: Soldiers finding solace in shared laughter amidst adversity. Chinaman Chow-Chow & Female skier with her ski poles : From different cultures to thrilling adventures, grins bridge all divides. In a world full of diverse experiences and emotions, grins serve as a universal language that transcends barriers and unites us all in joyous harmony. Whether portrayed through art like "Les Rieurs" or captured in heartwarming photographs such as "A Coaching Idyll, " these expressions reflect the sheer happiness that radiates from within. From historical snapshots like "Big Welcome for Dad" during the year 1948 to endearing moments like "Weighing Squirmy Baby" in 1947, it is evident that nothing brings people closer than genuine smiles exchanged between loved ones.