Awful Collection

Awful changes cartoon
Satirical lithograph cartoon by Henry T De la Beche c.1830, depicting Charles Lyell (centre) as Professor Ichthyosaurus

WW2 - NaFI presents ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt
WW2 - A playbill for a production of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde produced by N.A.A.F.I (Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes)

Awful changes cartoon
Satirical pen and ink cartoon by Henry T De la Beche c.1830, depicting Charles Lyell (centre) as Professor Ichthyosaurus

ANGRY GOLFER 1897
Having made an awful mess of his shot, a golfer vents his anger, much to the amusement of his caddy. Date: 1897

Female Gurner
A woman gurner pulls a truely awful face through a leather ring during the gurning contest at Egremont Crab Fair, Whitehaven, Cumbria, England

The Road to Ascot / 1846
A sketch on the road to Ascot. The summer of 1846 was a particularly hot one bringing that awful accompaniment - dust !

RMSTitanic, letter, United Artists Studos
RMS TITANIC: Previously unseen letter, dated 5th May 1938 on United Artists Studio Corporation, Hollywood notepaper to Titanic First-Class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli

Letter to Laura Francatelli, RMS Titanic survivor
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Previously unseen letter dated 5th May 1938 on United Artists Studio Corporation, Hollywood notepaper to Titanic First Class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli

Music cover, The Coffee Song, Frank Sinatra
Music cover, The Coffee Song (They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil), by Bob Hilliard and Dick Miles, sung by Frank Sinatra Date: 1946

But it was only young from next door, larking with the bust out of the library; and it being the fashion to make fun of dear old Shakespeare just now, the joke took immensely. Date: 1864

The Trojan War: The Destruction of Troy, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4896934 The Trojan War: The Destruction of Troy, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); 477x942 cm; (add.info.: The Trojan War: The Destruction of Troy. ca. 1470)

There ensued the most awful fight between Thesus and the Minotaur that ever happened (litho)
6027575 There ensued the most awful fight between Thesus and the Minotaur that ever happened (litho) by Richardson, Frederick (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The awful destruction of the Royal Exchange, London, by fire on the night of 10 January 1838 (coloured engraving)
586693 The awful destruction of the Royal Exchange, London, by fire on the night of 10 January 1838 (coloured engraving) by English School

The awful destruction of the Royal Exchange, London, by fire on the night of 10 January 1838 (engraving)
586688 The awful destruction of the Royal Exchange, London, by fire on the night of 10 January 1838 (engraving) by English School

Comic postcard, Two men chatting in a pub - frogs and rats Date: 20th century

Trial and awful sentence of John Francis for attempting the life of the Queen, on 30 May 1842 (engraving)
559363 Trial and awful sentence of John Francis for attempting the life of the Queen, on 30 May 1842 (engraving) by English School

GERMANS RAVAGE FRANCE
ANTI-GERMAN Cover of a book describing some of the awful things the Boche have done in Belgium and France Date: circa 1915

How Teddie and his Sister adapted a Nursery Rhyme (chromolitho)
1046866 How Teddie and his Sister adapted a Nursery Rhyme (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Teddie and his Sister adapted a Nursery Rhyme)

The Festivities in Russia, View of the Ice Hills, St Petersburg (engraving)
1058405 The Festivities in Russia, View of the Ice Hills, St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festivities in Russia)

A Salvation Army Shelter for Women in Whitechapel (engraving)
1056326 A Salvation Army Shelter for Women in Whitechapel (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Salvation Army Shelter for Women in Whitechapel)

Ivan III "The Awful"(engraving)
671283 Ivan III " The Awful" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivan III " The Awful")

Teddies Buffler Trap (colour litho)
1038588 Teddies Buffler Trap (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teddies Buffler Trap)

A Falls a Hawful Thing, (pen, black ink, watercolour and bodycolour)
657169 A Falls a Hawful Thing, (pen, black ink, watercolour and bodycolour) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); 44x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Falls a Hawful Thing)

The awful and tremendous fall of the Brunswick Theatre, London, 28 February 1828 (coloured engraving)
584744 The awful and tremendous fall of the Brunswick Theatre, London, 28 February 1828 (coloured engraving) by English School

Beauty in the Far Nor West (chromolitho)
1047859 Beauty in the Far Nor West (chromolitho) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beauty in the Far Nor West)

Phil May cartoon - Tuneless Street band
1904

WASP AT A PICNIC
Awful appearance of a wopps at a picnic: picnic guests are severely bothered when a rather large wasp takes an interest in their food, one of the hazards of outdoor eating Date: circa 1840

His 128th birthday - Gee, but this is an awful stretch!. American Eagle standing on the world - one foot in USA. the other in Central America. Date 1904 June 29

Staggering Backward From The Ledge Fell With An Awful Thud Upon The Beach Below Illustration By H M Brock From The Childrens Adventure Book The Cragsmen A Story Of Smuggling Days By W Bourne Cooke

The Awful Fight Between Theseus And The Minotaur Illustration By George Wharton Edwards From The Book Myths From Many Lands Published 1912

King Solomons Mines
Sir Henry Curtis wrestles with Twala : " It was a mighty struggle, and an awful thing to see." But Sir Henry over- powers his opponent and cuts off his head with his axe

Tense, Nervous Headache?
A young woman lies in bed with an awful headache or migrane. Date: 1960s

Advert for Ch. Lalanne hair dye 1912
Oh, what a shock for the man in your life, when your first grey hair appears! Ah, but thanks to Lalannes wonderful colorant, he need never know the awful truth.. 1912

Father Christmas apparition on a Christmas card
Father Christmas awful apparition on a Christmas card -- he appears to be terrorising three edible birds with strings of sausages and onions. Date: circa 1890s

Drawings Prints, Print, Awful, Conflagration, Steam, Boat, Lexington, Long, Island
Drawings and Prints, Print, Awful Conflagration of the Steam Boat Lexington in Long Island Sound on Monday Eve, January 13th, 1840, by which melancholy occurrence, over 100 Persons Perished

Drawings Prints, Print, Newspaper, article, accompanying, print, Sun, Awful, Conflagration
Drawings and Prints, Print, Newspaper article accompanying print in The Sun, Awful Conflagration of the Steam Boat Lexington in Long Island Sound on Monday Eve, January 13th, 1840

Man at the end of his tether with piano-playing singing wife
" Every Morning I feel like shooting." An American man seemingly at the end of his tether with the less-than-tuneful efforts of his enthusiastic piano-playing, singing wife

Wife despairs at Husbands awful choice of attire and colour - " Strike me pink!" Date: circa 1940s

A New Seaside Tenor
A new Seaside Tenor launches into his signature tune. It looks as if the audience may just be making use of the extra exit in case of emergency... " Please vacate the aria !!! " Date: 1901

Courthouse scene in Australia - cartoon by Phil May
A Reminiscence of Australia. Bush Magistrate (to visiting Magistrates who have had a wild night) - " Look here, Fellers, before we go on wid this case

Awful Apparition Householder reading The Woman in White, the sensation novel by Wilkie Collins, is startled by the appearance of his wife in her nightgown

An awful blow. Illustration shows a weather vane with an elephant labeled GOP. being blown in all directions by clouds labeled New Nationalism, Radicalism, Insurgency, Conservatism

Miss Peace of the Hague: Ach! I blow in so sweet and it comes out so awful!. Illustration shows the angel of peace sitting on a rocky ledge

Humpty Dumpty slips from the wall; Humptys due for an awful fall. Illustration shows Humpty Dumpty labeled Excessive Protection slipping off a wall labeled Tariff Wall

Awful calamity gulf tidal wave. September 8th 1900

A scene inside a cafe
Flo: I say, do you believe that awful story about Doris? Elsie: Of course I do- which one? An illustration of two ladies catching up with the gossip inside a cafe

Andersonville Prisoners
Federal prisoners undergo awful hardships at Andersonville, where they have to endure the cold and the rain with scarcely enough clothing or shelter

Vertumnia and Hamadryad
Vertumnia loves a hamadryad, but he doesn t love her; so she disguises herself as an old woman and tells him awful stories of what happens to people who reject love

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"Awful Changes: From Cartoons to War Productions, a Journey through Time" Step into the past as we explore the various facets of "awful" throughout history. Starting with an intriguing cartoon that underwent drastic transformations, we delve into World War II and witness the NaFI presenting an ENSA Production in Alexandria, Egypt. Next, we encounter a female gurner captivating audiences on "The Road to Ascot" in 1846. The allure of RMSTitanic beckons us as we uncover a letter from United Artists Studios and Laura Francatelli, a survivor of this tragic event. Switching gears to music covers, Frank Sinatra's rendition of "The Coffee Song" transports us back to simpler times. But it was not all seriousness; even Shakespeare fell victim to playful antics in 1864 when someone decided to lark with his bust out of the library. Our journey takes an epic turn as we witness tapestries depicting "The Trojan War: The Destruction of Troy. " These stunning artworks from c. 1470 capture the intensity and devastation that unfolded during this legendary conflict. Join us on this captivating exploration where history intertwines with artistry and human stories unfold amidst moments both awful and awe-inspiring.