Gaily Collection

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Colourful reef, Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

Front cover of Eve Magazine 19 October 1927 with art deco sketch by Gordon Conway of a gaily costumed woman Date: 1927

The Amateur Huntsman, or the New Tale of a Shirt (litho)
1039404 The Amateur Huntsman, or the New Tale of a Shirt (litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amateur Huntsman, or the New Tale of a Shirt)

The Strange Adventures of Two Runaway Elephants in Kentish Town, London (engraving)
1061509 The Strange Adventures of Two Runaway Elephants in Kentish Town, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fair Ines (engraving)
3655195 Fair Ines (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fair Ines. Illustration for Illustrated British Ballads Old)

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Colorful coral reef, Brother Islands, Red Sea, Egypt

Tabby Cat

Pagans & Puritans
Two Elizabethan Pagan dandies, hand in hand with a young woman gaily dressed in pink, are berated by Puritans for spurning the church for frivolity and licentiousness. 16th century

Suffragette Breaks Window Militant. Militant suffragette wields hammer, the caption reads, The suffragettes get wilder daily & smash shop windows oh so gaily. Date: circa 1912

Source Size = 3778 x 2548
THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF TWO RUNAWAY ELEPHANTS IN KENTISH TOWN, LONDON: 1. They Break Loose, and Run Gaily Down Cathcart Hill. 2

The Mayor of Casterbridge, Drawn by Robert Barnes, Written by Thomas Hardy, 1886
THE MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE, DRAWN BY ROBERT BARNES, WRITTEN BY THOMAS HARDY, 1886; " Well, Lucetta, I ve a bit of news for ye, he said gaily."

Fishing Boats, Fishermans Warf
Vintage postcard showing dozens of gaily painted fishing boats at anchor at Fishermans Warf. Fishermans Grotto is visible in the background

GIPSY READING WAGGON
This gaily painted and elaborately carved gipsy wagon wagon is known as a Reading Wagon. Date: mid 19th century

Sardinian Costumes
A man and woman in traditional Sardinian costume, with their gaily caparisoned steed. Date: 1930s

Silver Jubilee 1935
Central London, heaving with buses and traffic, gaily decorated with flags and bunting to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of George V and Queen Mary

Toms Cabin / Tom & Eva
There sat Tom on a little mossy seat in the court... and Eva, gaily laughing, was hanging a wreath of roses round his neck

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"Gaily Colored Creatures: A Vibrant Array of Aquatic Animals" In the depths of the ocean, a mesmerizing world unfolds. The front cover of Eve Magazine on 19 October 1927 captures this enchantment with an exquisite lithograph titled "The Amateur Huntsman, or the New Tale of a Shirt. " As you delve into its pages, prepare to be captivated by the strange adventures that await. One such adventure takes us to Kentish Town in London, where two runaway elephants roam freely. An engraving titled "The Strange Adventures of Two Runaway Elephants in Kentish Town" transports us to a whimsical scene filled with wonder and curiosity. As we turn another page, an intriguing engraving called "Fair Ines" beckons our attention. Its vibrant depiction invites us into a world where Africa's wildlife thrives. African animals come alive through intricate details and bright colors that adorn their bodies. But it's not just about exotic creatures; even familiar ones can dazzle our senses. A captivating tabby cat steals the spotlight with its brightly-colored fur and playful demeanor. Beyond these animal tales lies history itself - from pagans to puritans, suffragettes breaking windows militantly for equality, and even Wolfenberg's mysterious engravings that leave us pondering their hidden meanings. Literature enthusiasts will find solace within these pages as well. Engravings inspired by Thomas Hardy's masterpiece "The Mayor of Casterbridge" transport readers back in time while tantalizing them with glimpses into characters' lives. And who could resist being drawn into H. G Wells' imaginative realm depicted in "The Tents of Shem"? Eve Magazine has curated an extraordinary collection that celebrates both nature's wonders and human creativity. So dive deep into this aquatic array colored creatures – let your imagination run wild amidst blue waters and marvel at the beauty found within each body portrayed.