Mar20 Collection

Rather wonderful pair (possibly father and son?) dressed as Tom, Tom the Pipers Son. The boy on the right is Tom, while the man on the left, dressed as a yokel, holds the pig that Tom steals

A man of Bethlehem by John Morgan (1822 - 1885), English Victorian genre painter. Date: 1889

Wooden portrait dummy of Tutankhamun
Cover of the Illustrated London News, 24th February 1923, featuring a life-size wooden portrait dummy of Tutankhamun believed to have been used for robing purposes

An African tracker, wet from the lake, carrying a grysbok to safety in Southern Rhodesia, during Operation Noah, a large scale operation to rescue animals trapped in trees

Cartoon, Horrible Incident in Real Life
The master of a household visits the kitchen to get a little supper after the servants have gone, only to find it crawling with cockroaches. 1852

A little boy with the initials G. B.s dressed as LIttle Boy Blue for the kindergarten
A little boy with the initials G.B.S dressed as LIttle Boy Blue for the kindergarten party, 1911 (or possibly 1921). Date: 1911

A mother and her son at a campsite or caravan park, pose for a photograph beside their caravan or, as the caption on the back states, their home tractor. Date: 1950s

Gloriously joyous photograph showing three women on the beach. While two younger women in their swimming costumes giggle as they pose in front of a beach hut

A group of five women posing for a photograph in the 1920s, all in hats, mainly of the cloche variety. Date: 1920s

A little girl called Maggie in fancy dress, wearing a fairy costume on Pancake Tuesday 1921. Date: 1921

A little boy called Rob poses for a photograph wearing a first prize-winning costume, which presumably is Dick Whittington, since he is carrying a black cat. Date: 1909

Two children in fancy dress; the little boy is dressed as a chef while a little girl makes a very respectable maid or waitress. Date: 1920s

A young girl in a fabulously patriotic fancy dress costume as Britannia. Date: 1910s

A young woman in fancy dress, in a type of Romany gipsy costume that was very popular in the early twentieth century. Date: 1918

A little girl dressed up in costume, perhaps as a Romany gipsy or similar due to her head scarf and her tambourine. Date: c.1950

Group of children in fancy dress, in costumes ranging from an angel, to cowboys to a bride. Date: c.1950

Living drop-curtain in Better Days, London Hippodrome
A living drop-curtain at the London Hippodrome revue, Better Days, with various young ladies draped through peep holes. Date: 1925

LIghting effects in Peep Show at London Hippodrome
Page from The Illustrated London News demonstrating how the lighting effects of specialist Adrian Samoiloff could change a scene completely in Peep Show at the London Hippodrome

Baseball in the United States Date: 1929

Get a Load of This at London Hippodrome
Scene from Get a Load of This at the London Hippodrome, showing the finale when Vic Vandyke (played by Vic Oliver) finds his partner Rabener (played by Alfred Lieven)

Eddie Gifford the one-legged cyclist at the London HIppodrom
Eddie Gifford, the one-legged cyclist in a photograph demonstrating his death-defying leap on a bicycle from an elevated platform on the roof of the Hippodrome

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"mar20: A Captivating Collection of Vintage Moments" Rather wonderful pair (possibly father and son?) dressed as Tom, Tom the Pipers Son - a timeless portrayal of family bonds and playful imagination. An African tracker, wet from the lake, carrying a grysbok to safety in Southern Rhodesia - showcasing humanity's compassion for wildlife and the beauty of diverse cultures. Cartoon, Horrible Incident in Real Life - a thought-provoking illustration reminding us that even in art, we can find reflections of our own struggles and triumphs. A little boy with the initials G. B. S dressed as Little Boy Blue for kindergarten - capturing innocence and nostalgia through childhood costumes that bring beloved nursery rhymes to life. A mother and her son at a campsite or caravan park pose for a photograph beside their cozy home on wheels – cherishing moments spent amidst nature's embrace. Gloriously joyous photograph showing three women on the beach – frozen smiles capturing carefree days filled with laughter under the sun-kissed waves. A group of five women posing for a photograph in the 1920s, all donning fashionable hats – an elegant glimpse into an era where style was paramount. A little girl called Maggie in fancy dress wearing a fairy costume on Pancake Tuesday – celebrating whimsy and tradition while indulging in delicious treats. A little boy called Rob poses for a photograph wearing his first prize-winning costume – embodying creativity rewarded and dreams brought to life through dedication. Two children in fancy dress; the little boy is dressed as a chef while a little girl adds charm as his assistant– igniting culinary aspirations from tender ages. A young girl in fabulously patriotic fancy dress costume as Britannia during 1910s– exemplifying national pride intertwined with youthful exuberance across generations.