Pinafore Collection (page 8)

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mrs Silence the Ushers Wife. late 19th century

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mrs Bumble the Beadles Wife. late 19th century

Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Bobby the Policemans Daughter. late 19th century

Caricature of Howard Paul, American writer and performer
Caricature of George Henry Howard Paul (1830-1905), American writer, playwright, comic actor and theatre manager, active in the UK

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mrs Pug the Boxers Wife. circa 1930s

Cheery Families - Miss Putty the Painters Daughter. 1890s

Cheery Families - Miss Goody the Grocers Daughter. 1890s

Caricature of George Grossmith, English writer and performer
Caricature of George Grossmith, English comedian, actor, singer, composer and writer, well known for his appearances in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas

Little boy in sailor suit on a circular Christmas card
Little boy in a blue sailor suit on a circular Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Man with two women on a comic card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Courtney Duckett antique shop, Crawford Street, London W
Courtney Duckett antique and curio shop, 109 and 110 Crawford Street, Baker Street, Marylebone, London W. circa 1910

H Ms Pinafore by Ws Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
Promotional postcard for H. M. S. Pinafore by W. S. Gilbert; music Arthur Sullivan.First produced at the Opera Comique Theatre, 25th May 1878. For the Windsor Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society

View of Wijnstraat, Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands
View of Wijnstraat (Wine Street), Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands. Date: circa 1910s

View of Kerkstraat, Steenwijk, Netherlands
View of Kerkstraat (Church Street), Steenwijk, Overijssel, Netherlands, with four girls standing in the roadway. Date: circa 1900s

Lady with a parasol on a Christmas and New Year card, reading a notice pinned to a tree. Date: circa 1900s

Girl with kettle and saucepan on a Christmas card
Girl in a kitchen with kettle and saucepan on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Man, woman and twin babies on a greetings card
Man, woman (nanny or midwife) and twin babies on a greetings card. Date: early 1900s

Girl with Christmas cracker on a New Year card
Girl with Christmas cracker and paper hat on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Seven children dancing on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Little girl with flowers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Cat, kitten and presents on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Little girl in a garden with flowers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Three children playing shuttlecock on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Three girls doing the laundry on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Cat on a Christmas card, polishing a shoe. Date: circa 1900s

Five humanised pigs on a Christmas card, with a comic verse. Date: circa 1890s

A Japanese mother and child look at a food stall
A Japanese mother and child look on a food stall selling baked sweet potatoes. The child wears a pinafore over a kimono. Date: 1932

Two women and a boy with three dogs outside a large house. Date: circa 1910s

Six women with a dog in a garden
Six women (including four in servant costume) with a dog in a garden. Date: circa 1900s

Family group of ten with small dog
Family group of ten with a small terrier dog. Date: circa 1900s

Four people, a cat and a dog in a garden. Date: circa 1910s

Woman with collie dog in a garden
Woman in servants uniform with a collie dog in a garden. Date: circa 1900s

Cooking classes. Illustration published in the Illustrated London News, 1921. Engraving

Apron of Master Mason, 19th c. Textiles. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 du Grand Orient de France et de la Franc-Ma篮 nerie Europ饮 ne

Dainty frock for regattas 1909
Woman wearing a large brimmed hat trimmed with scarf ninon and palest poppies, dress poplin linen, trimmed with appliques of linen outlining a guimpe of tucked muslin. 1909

Suffragettes Prison Dress Deputation. Suffragettes in replica prison uniform - green serge dress, broad arrows on pinafore and white cap, stand beside a black mock prison van

Man and woman performing a comic sketch
Man and woman in costume, performing a comic sketch. Date: C.1942

Naval Recruiting Officer and Actor - WWI humour
Naval Recruiting Officer: And what experience have you had. Actor (wishing to join): Quite considerable. I was two years a midshipman in HMS Pinafore

Woman in elegant pinafore frock with sash
A woman in an elegant pinafore frock, in fine navy blue serge with soft black satin for the skirt and sash and sleeves of white spot net drawn to the wrist by bracelets of black satin. Date: 1914

Tatler fashion shoot at Annabels nightclub, 1963
Fashion shoot focused on the pinafore, photographed at Mark Birleys nightclub, Annabel s. On the left, a jet wool pinafore with a keyhole in the front to reveal a white blouse with long tight sleeves

Sir William Schwenk Gilbert - English parodist & librettist
Sir William Schwenk Gilbert (1836-1911), English parodist and librettist. Gilbert wrote Christmas burlesque and humorous poetry

Schoolgirl Exercises
A little girl does keep fit exercises in her school uniform pinafore dress (Miss Critchleys School, London). Date: early 1930s

Tea for Teddy
A little girl treats her rather large teddy bear to high tea in her back yard! Date: early 1930s

Young Girls at the Window, 1892 (oil on canvas)
BAL86985 Young Girls at the Window, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 65x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fillettes a la fenetre)

Reading
BAL40890 Reading by Bancroft, Elias Mollineaux (1846-1924); Graham Reed Fine Art, York, North Yorkshire, UK; English, out of copyright possible copyright restrictions apply

Sisters (oil on canvas)
XPG380555 Sisters (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Elizabeth Adela Stanhope (1859-1912); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Study (oil on canvas)
XIR37028 The Study (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; French, out of copyright

Springtime (w / c on paper)
XPG359486 Springtime (w/c on paper) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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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.