Pinafore Collection (page 3)

May Yohe as Phyllis in The Lady Slavey Date: 1890s

Comic postcard, Maid with boots and shoes outside hotel room Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Bathtime for son and daughter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boys and teachers in classroom Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Wife, sick husband and doctor Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scotsman chats with neighbour Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman and council official Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman reprimands servant Date: 20th century

Winifred Fraser as Hedvig in The Wild Duck by Ibsen Date: 1890s

Original Artwork - Stirring the Christmas cake mixture
Original Artwork - Design for a Christmas Good Cheer greetings card. Mother stirring the Christmas cake mixture while her two children watch. Date: circa 1937

Design for a Christmas Good Luck card
Design for a Christmas Good Luck greetings card. Mother stirring the Christmas cake mixture while her two children watch. Date: circa 1937

Postcard design - Washing Day. A young child washing her doll and her pet Scottie dog in a red wooden tub. Date: circa 1937

Postcard design artwork - Obey your Doctor and your Nurse. A nurse approaches a sickly child bearing a LARGE bottle of medicine. Date: circa 1937

Comic postcard, Doctor visits patient, wife misunderstands Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Maid and mistress Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Maid, mistress and master Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Maid and mistress Date: 20th century

Draycott, Cotswold village, Mr and Mrs Rickards, photo taken at the field gate leading into Shop Lane Close (later Orchard View development)

Comic postcard, Man looking for lost football - Inside Right (2 of 2) Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman with dress improvers the wrong way round, as pointed out by her maid Date: early 20th century

Women in traditional costume, Copenhagen fish market
Women dressed in traditional costume sell fish in a street market in Copenhagen, Denmark. Date: circa 1930s

Oh! Susannah! a farcical comedy by Mark Ambient, first produced at the Eden Theatre, Brighton, in 1897, starring Louie Freear as the maid Date: late 19th century

Comic postcard, Little boy and girl chat over the garden fence. Anytime you re not busy just think of me! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman talking about marriage. He said it would be like the Garden of Eden when we were married. So it is - nothing to wear and expecting to get kicked out any minute

Comic postcard, marrying a policeman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, your young mans gone at last Date: 20th century

Picking Wild Flowers (w / c on paper)
XPG359469 Picking Wild Flowers (w/c on paper) by Affleck, William (1869-1943); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

HMS Pinafore, Little Buttercup mixes up the children
HMS Pinafore. Little Buttercup explains that when she was baby-farming (nursing babies while their Papas and Mamas were travelling), she mixed up baby Captain Corcoran and baby Ralph Rackstraw

HMS Pinafore, Corcoran presents Little Buttercup
HMS Pinafore. Corcoran presented blushing Little Buttercup to Sir Joseph, who gave her sixpence on the spot. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Captain Corcoran marched away
HMS Pinafore. Captain Corcoran is taken away. A couple of marines marched him off under the command of the smallest midshipman in the ship. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Captain Corcoran and Sir Joseph Porter
HMS Pinafore. Captain Corcoran is trying to pat himself on the back when Sir Joseph Porter approaches. " What are you trying to do?" said Sir Joseph. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Dick Deadeye and Captain Corcoran
HMS Pinafore. Captain Corcoran and sailor Dick Deadeye. " Deadeye!" said the Captain, " You here? Don t!" Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Little Buttercup and the captain
HMS Pinafore. Little Buttercup and Captain Corcoran. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Sir Joseph Porter and Josephine Corcoran
HMS Pinafore. Sir Joseph Porter with Josephine Corcoran at the ships table. Her short and snappish replies to Sir Josephs pretty speeches at dinner. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Ralph Rackstraw and Josephine Corcoran
HMS Pinafore. Josephine Corcoran walks away from Ralph Rackstraw. So saying, with tell-tale tears streaming down her face, she strode magnificently to her cabin. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Josephine Corcoran on deck
HMS Pinafore. Josephine Corcoran on the ships deck. So she came on deck to indulge in a reverie all alone. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, lunch on board ship
HMS Pinafore. Luncheon in the ward-room on board ship (the apartment assigned to the lieutenants on board a man-o -war}. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Captain Corcoran and daughter
HMS Pinafore. Captain Corcoran and his daughter Josephine. The good captain was distressed to see his dear daughter in this bilious frame of mind. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, sailors on board deck
HMS Pinafore by Gilbert & Sullivan. Sailors on board deck - in short, [Captain Corcoran] did everything possible to make everybody on board thoroughly ill and happy. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Josephine Corcoran and Sir Joseph Porter
HMS Pinafore. Pretty lady smelling a rose is admired by an older gentlemen who peers at her through a monocle. Sir Joseph Porter was one of the many people who had fallen a victim to the beauty of

HMS Pinafore, crew and Little Buttercup
HMS Pinafore. The ships crew with Little Buttercup. I know who takes sugar-plums to bed with him. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Ralph Rackstraw in the rigging
HMS Pinafore (Gilbert & Sullivan operetta), Able Seaman Ralph Rackstraw in the rigging. Date: 1908

Darning the Sock, 1882 (oil on canvas)
BOU202953 Darning the Sock, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 43x33 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

The Good Harvest of 1854, 1854
STC60146 The Good Harvest of 1854, 1854 by Collins, Charles Alston (1828-73); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of a Girl, c. 1610
RPH66455 Portrait of a Girl, c.1610 by School of Friesland, (17th century); 84.1x65.4 cm; Private Collection; eRichard Philp, London; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Birthday card, Many Happy Returns, rabbits with cake. 20th century

Girl Workers of London - The Waitress. 1898

Girl with nanny, nurse or servant outside a house. circa 1900

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Step back in time with this captivating retro poster advertising HMS Pinafore, a timeless Gilbert & Sullivan production brought to life by the renowned D Oyly Carte company. The vibrant colors and intricate details transport you to an era of elegance and charm. As you delve deeper into the poster, you'll notice another intriguing advertisement for Sunlight Soap, reminding us of simpler times when cleanliness was celebrated. This juxtaposition between two distinct worlds adds an extra layer of nostalgia. In the foreground, two girls proudly display their chickens, symbolizing innocence and rural simplicity. Their joy is contagious as they embrace the beauty of nature's gifts. Adjacent to them is Muriel Dawson's artwork titled "Just Off, " capturing a moment frozen in time where a young girl engrosses herself in reading Struwelpeter. This image speaks volumes about the power of literature and imagination. Moving towards the center, we are introduced to Captain Corcoran and his crew from HMS Pinafore. Their uniforms exude authority while their expressions hint at hidden stories waiting to be unraveled on stage. The English Rose kitchen advertisement takes us into domestic bliss with its promise of efficiency and comfort. It serves as a reminder that even amidst grand adventures like those aboard HMS Pinafore, everyday life continues with its own set of joys. Another retro poster featuring Gilbert & Sullivan's work reminds us once again of their enduring legacy within theater history. The collaboration between these talented artists created masterpieces that continue to captivate audiences today. Gibbs Happy Families introduces Mrs Bun, adding a touch of whimsy and humor to our journey through this visual narrative. It invites us to cherish moments spent playing games with loved ones - simple pleasures that bring people together across fences or any other barriers that may divide them. This pinafore-themed collection encapsulates various aspects of life during different eras: entertainment, hygiene products, artistry, literature appreciation, domesticity, and the power of connection.