Pretend Collection (page 4)

The Army and Navy by John Hassall
A group of ragamuffin children play at soldiers by using various bits of home hardware such as buckets and brushes as their armour and weaponry

Playing at Indians by May Smith
A group of children play at being native American Indians while camping in a woodland glade

Children play with pretend Motor Car
Two young children convert the family wheelbarrow into a far more exciting pretend Motor Car. Here they are loading up the oil

Little girl playing with toy tea set
A pretty young girl pouring herself a cup of pretend tea using a bright orange plastic tea set. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Pretended rabbit breeder Mary Tofts
Undated photograph of engraving of pretend rabbit-breeder Mary Tofts. HPG/1/13/2 (xviii)

Pretend Rabbit Breeder
Depiction of Mary Tofts, supposedly giving birth to rabbits

Sham German Tanks
Forbidden real tanks under the terms of the Versailles peace treaty the German army parades & manoeuvres with sham ones

Soldiers Dog Mourns
A German Shepherd Dog lies above the grave of its master, a casualty of World War One

Playing Cobblers Shop
Three children pretend to be in a cobblers shop

Seance Device
Four spiritualists try a new method of communicating with the spirits, using a metal plate and electrical controls in a way I don t pretend to understand (text in Swedish)

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"Pretend: A World of Imagination Unleashed" Step into a world where make-believe reigns supreme, as The Bright Young People gather for the mock Rayner-Ponsonby wedding. With their extravagant costumes and mischievous grins, they transport us to a realm where reality is merely an afterthought. In Muriel Dawson's masterpiece, "The Party, " laughter fills the air as guests revel in the joy of pretending. Monkey driving a toy car adds to the whimsy, reminding us that even our wildest dreams can come true within the realms of imagination. But it's not just humans who indulge in this delightful game. In George Studdy's iconic illustration, "Bonzo palms the pill, " we witness a clever canine pretending to be innocent while hiding his mischief behind those adorable eyes. Meanwhile, Queen Mother's visit to London evacuees at Horsted Keynes in 1939 showcases how they are bring solace during challenging times. Children dressed as Tom, Tom the Pipers Son alongside their rather wonderful pair (possibly father and son) remind us that even amidst chaos, playfulness has its place. Muriel Dawson strikes again with her enchanting artwork titled "Rock-a-Bye Baby. " As babies slumber peacefully on fluffy clouds suspended by moonbeams, they invite us to join them in a land where lullabies become reality and dreams take flight. Yet not all pretend is light-hearted; history reminds us of German U-Boats lurking beneath treacherous waters during wartime struggles. Even then, children find solace through imaginative games that shield them from harsh realities. Nat King Cole serenades our souls with his timeless hit song "Pretend, " transporting listeners into a world where love conquers all obstacles. His melodic voice whispers secrets only known by those who dare embrace pretense wholeheartedly. And what could be more absurdly delightful than a flamingo in a turkey costume.