Delighted Collection

The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss, by H. M. Bateman
The inside of Lloyds and the Lutine bell, which is rung to announce a total loss, one stroke for bad news and two for good. Date: 1933

Frys Cocoa advertisement by John Hassall
Advert for Frys Cocoa Powder showing two burglars, delighted to discover several jars of Frys cocoa and Frys milk chocolate in a safe. 2nd December 1908

George Ernest Studdy, Got Im! Bonzo is delighted on the occasion of his owners marriage. Originally published as Valentine postcard no. 347. Date: circa 1920

Thor Washing Machine
This housewife is delighted with her Thor washing machine which converts to a dishwasher when she lifts out the Clothes Tub and slips in th Dish- Washing Unit

Girl lighting her cigarette - Continental Pneumatic Advert
Continental Pneumatic Tyre Company (of Hanover, Germany) advertising postcard, featuring a touching scene as a glamorous and confident lady cyclist stops to grab a light for her cigarette from a

Seventies, black and white photo, kermess, people on a chairoplane Siebziger Jahre, Schwarzweissfoto, Kirmes, Menschen auf einem Kettenkarussell, Seventies, black and white photo, kermess

A group of happy schoolgirls wearing Spanish tartan skirts
A group of delighted schoolgirls sit on a wall and look off camera at something that surprises them and makes them smile. They all wear Spanish tartan skirts. Date: circa 1987

Woman with Candle, late 1660s. Artist: Godfried Schalcken
Woman with Candle, late 1660s. From the Pitti Palace Gallery, Florence, Italy

Princess Viktoria Luise Prussia Iln Import 21
princess, viktoria, luise, prussia, iln, import, 21, dec, 07, 1909, 1910, 1892, 1980, only, daughter, kaiser, wilhelm, ii, pictured, chief, 2nd, guards, hussars, regiment, appointed, death, head

Wood carving skills near Sukawat, Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia, South East Asia, Asia

Woman with the traditional Vietnamese conical hat working in a fish factory, Vung Tau, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hunting Notes in France, by a French Artist (engraving)
1061269 Hunting Notes in France, by a French Artist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting Notes in France, by a French Artist)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - When am I goin to see you again
On the back of the card is a plaintive message to David.. Do you still miss us my darling? I will be delighted to have a little card from you

Xmas Tree
Delighted young children dancing round the Xmas tree. Artist: Anon. Date: circa 1900

Chap delighted with his parcel (Peak Freans Biscuit Box!)
A Young chap delighted to discover a parcel has arrived for him, containing a Peak Freans Biscuit Box! (or so says the hand-written message!!) Date: circa 1900s

Advertisement for Hercules Bicycles - a smart lad in his school uniform is delighted with his new racing bicycle, as is his proud Mother

She Delighted in her Dancing Lessons (engraving)
3106305 She Delighted in her Dancing Lessons (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: She Delighted in her Dancing Lessons)

A Palanquin appeared at the foot of the steps, illustration from
IL335120 A Palanquin appeared at the foot of the steps, illustration from The Cuckoo Clock by Mrs Molesworth, published by Macmillan in 1930 (colour litho) by Brock

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624265 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Our Navy in Australian Waters, a Days Shooting in Moreton Bay, Queensland (engraving)
1062610 Our Navy in Australian Waters, a Days Shooting in Moreton Bay, Queensland (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Navy in Australian Waters)

It is a little-known fact that the Belgians were delighted when their kindly, amiable neighbours invaded their country, fraternising with them happily... Date: 1914

Prize-Winning Class Date: 1950

BABY MAKING MACHINE
The Great French Baby-making machine - Papa is exhausted by having to work so hard, but Maman is delighted... Date: 1906

HAPPY RECIPIENT
A girl is delighted to have received a Valentine from her beloved Date: circa 1860

Man with fish, Bangkok
A man with tattooed arms and chest smiles happily after catching a fish for his dinner in a Bangkok canal, Thailand Date: circa 1985

Edwards pretty new toy, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Edwards pretty new toy, 1897. Prince Edward plays with his crown. (Edward (1537-1553) ruled as King Edward VI from 1547 until his death aged 15)

Delight of Henry at having a Son and Heir, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Delight of Henry at having a Son and Heir, 1897. King Henry VIII is overjoyed at the birth of his son Edward, who wears the ostrich feathers denoting the Prince of Wales

First Steps, c1786-c1788. Artist: Marguerite Gerard
First Steps, c1786-c1788. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Girl with a Blue Sash, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Girl with a Blue Sash, late 19th/early 20th century. From the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, Brazil

Playmates, 1868. Artist: George Cochran Lambdin
Playmates, 1868

Charity, 17th century. Artist: Cesare Dandini
Charity, 17th century. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

The Madonna in Majesty (Maesta), 1285-1286. Artist: Cimabue
The Madonna in Majesty (Maesta), 1285-1286. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

An angel playing the lute, 15th century. Artist: Melozzo da Forli
An angel playing the lute, 15th century. Fragment of a fresco, from the Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Rome

Costume Moderne, 1910. Artist: Leon Bakst
Costume Moderne, 1910. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection

Lulu, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Emile Antoine Bourdelle
Lulu, late 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection

The Duchess of Villais in Costume, 18th century. From the Museum of Tesse, Le Mans, France

The Mystery of the Revenge of Jesus Christ, detail, c1630. From the Museum of the Abbey of St Remi, Reims, France

A Wedding in the Coeur Volant Chapel in Marly about 1850 (19th century). From the Chateau of Sceaux, France

Painting, unknown title, 17th century. Artist: Baldassare Franceschini
Painting, unknown title, 17th century

The Prodigal Son in the Tavern (Rembrandt and Saskia), c1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Prodigal Son in the Tavern (Rembrandt and Saskia), c1635. From the Dresden Gallery, Dresden, Germany

Young Woman with Earrings, 1657. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Young Woman with Earrings, 1657

Unidentified Flemish proverb, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Pieter Brueghel the Younger
Unidentified Flemish proverb, late 16th/early 17th century. From a private collection

Nude woman sitting on a chaise longue, putting on her shirt, 18th century. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Nude woman sitting on a chaise longue, putting on her shirt, 18th century. From the collection of the British Museum, London, Great Britain

Champetre Concert, 1715. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Champetre Concert, 1715. From the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts d Angers

A Lady in a Garden taking Coffee with some Children, probably 1742. Artist: Nicolas Lancret
A Lady in a Garden taking Coffee with some Children, probably 1742. From the National Gallery, London

A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier, c1658. Artist: Gerard Terborch II
A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier, c1658. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

How to kiss your Rich Aunt ! A rather foolish and foppish young man (with an eye on the prize!) greets his Elderly (and very rich) Auntie with extreme enthusiasm. Date: 1908

The Prince of Wales in a sailor suit
Prince Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, King Edward VII (1841-1910) dressed in a sailor suit, after a painting by Winterhalter

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"Delighted: A Journey through Art, Culture, and Everyday Moments" Step into the world of delight as we explore a collection of captivating images from various eras and cultures. From the humorous illustrations of H. M. Bateman's "The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss" to John Hassall's vibrant Frys Cocoa advertisement, each piece brings its own unique charm. Transport yourself to simpler times with George Ernest Studdy's endearing illustration titled "Got Im, " where a mischievous pup steals the spotlight. Or marvel at the innovation showcased in the Thor Washing Machine, revolutionizing household chores for countless families. Discover historical significance in Princess Viktoria Luise Prussia Iln Import 21, capturing a moment that shaped nations. Then journey back thousands of years to witness an ancient Egyptian funeral procession, reminding us of our shared human experience across time. Witness everyday moments captured beautifully; be it a girl lighting her cigarette in a Continental Pneumatic Advert or wood carving skills being honed near Sukawati in Bali, Indonesia. Experience the resilience and dedication embodied by women like those working in fish factories wearing traditional Vietnamese conical hats in Vung Tau. Celebrate diversity with a group of happy schoolgirls proudly donning Spanish tartan skirts - symbols of cultural exchange and unity within education systems worldwide. And finally, immerse yourself in artistry as Godfried Schalcken's painting portrays a woman delicately holding a candle - an exquisite representation of light illuminating beauty even amidst darkness. In this compilation spanning centuries and continents, let these snapshots inspire you to find joy in both grand occasions and simple pleasures alike. Delight awaits around every corner if only we take notice.