Popping Collection

Champagne Charlie / Music
Cover illustration for the Champagne Charlie Galop by C.H.R. Marriott

Humanised elephant in the role of a bon viveur
A humanised elephant, wearing waistcoat, trousers and tailcoat, cast in the role of a bon viveur, with corks popping out of wine bottles behind him

Picture No. 10946965
Champagne cork shooting out of the bottle. Date:

WW2 Christmas Card, The Best Present!
A WW2 Christmas greetings card with an illustration portraying a jolly British soldier popping out of a gift box with a thumbs up! Date: circa 1940s

At the Barber - hirsute monkeys popping in for a trim... Date: 1905

DDE-90027934
Western sandpiper, Calidris mauri, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Sparkling Wine, probably Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730632 Sparkling Wine, probably Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sparkling Wine)

Self-Portrait, 1863 (oil on millboard)
2968809 Self-Portrait, 1863 (oil on millboard) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 39.4x30.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Mrs. Arthur Meeker; American, out of copyright

Bottle of champagne on a French New Year postcard. circa 1900s

Cupids with a bottle of champagne on a New Year postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Patented Champagne machine gun (chromolitho)
3622451 Patented Champagne machine gun (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patented Champagne machine gun. French trade card.); © Look and Learn

The head of a very surpised male Tara! Date: 1960s

Popping Corn in Hearth Date: 1948

Couples Relax Together Date: 1947

Two robins pulling crackers on a New Year card -- Popping the Question. Date: circa 1890s

Balloon Seller and two naughty boys 1917

Susi - popping out of an Easter egg. 1950s

Leap Year Thoughts - Will I be Yours? A pretty golfing girl pops the question. Date: 1911

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Trying it on
Trying it on! A sailor boy (home on leave) proposes to his girl sweetheart and presents her with a diamond ring! Date: circa 1942

Close up of freshly popped popcorn credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Picture No. 10946964
Champagne cork shooting out of the bottle. Date:

Picture No. 10946963
Champagne cork shooting out of the bottle. Date:

Popping the question. Man proposing to woman. Date c1846

Couple getting engaged
Popping the Question. Couple getting engaged with man asking shy woman to marry him Date: 1847

Chemical explosion. Cork exploding out of a bottle of sparkling wine. There is no wine. The cork has exploded out due to an increase in pressure due to the production of gas in a chemical reaction

Hatches
Illustration by Raphael Kirchner from The Kirchner Album, a portfolio of twelve colour prints issued by The Sketch during the World War One period

Baking Bread in France
Near each house was an oven for baking bread - making bread is a serious (and labour intensive) business at St Anne, Brittany. Not like popping out to Tesco

Making Jam Tarts
She puts jam in the tart-cases before popping them into the oven

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"Popping: A Celebration of Life and Laughter in the Roaring 20s" Step into the vibrant world of "popping" as we embark on a journey through time, where Champagne Charlie sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. With music filling the air and laughter echoing through every corner, this humanized elephant takes center stage, captivating all with his bon viveur persona. Transport yourself to 1920s France, where La Vie Parisienne Magazine Plate No. 10946965 comes alive with its whimsical depiction of joyous popping moments. As you explore further, discover a heartwarming WW2 Christmas Card titled "The Best Present. " that reminds us how they are bring people together even during challenging times. At the Barber shop, witness hirsute monkeys popping in for a trim - a delightful twist that adds humor to our narrative. The image DDE-90027934 captures their mischievous charm perfectly. But what is popping without sparkling wine? In another enchanting scene from a Christmas card (chromolitho), we find ourselves immersed in festivities as glasses clink and bubbles dance merrily in celebration. This effervescent spirit continues with Cupids holding bottles of champagne on New Year postcards - reminding us that love and celebration go hand in hand. Intriguingly enough, our journey takes an unexpected turn when we encounter a patented Champagne machine gun (chromolitho). While it may seem peculiar at first glance, it symbolizes how even unconventional things can become part of our festive traditions. As we conclude this captivating exploration into "popping, " let's not forget Vincent van Gogh's self-portrait from 1863 which showcases his own unique way of expressing himself through art – perhaps he too found solace in those joyful moments filled with pops. So raise your glass high as you toast to life's precious moments – captured beautifully by a bottle of champagne on a French New Year postcard.