Gaiety Collection (page 5)

A Boy! (colour litho)
1092345 A Boy! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boy! Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Garden of Love, 1602 (oil on canvas)
BAL196416 The Garden of Love, 1602 (oil on canvas) by Mander, Karel Van (1548-1606); 45x70 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

397488 by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; JMK Archiv

Louis Vallet, Chalonss / Marne, 1905 (lithography)
398370 Louis Vallet, Chalons s/Marne, 1905 (lithography) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Louis Vallet, Chalons s/Marne, 35, Rue Carnot)

A Gaiety Girl, 1894 (lithography)
397462 A Gaiety Girl, 1894 (lithography) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: A Gaiety Girl, Mr. George Edwardes Company and Waterloo & Sons Ltd)

Today magazine, 1895 (lithography)
398371 Today magazine, 1895 (lithography) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Today. A Weekly Magazine Journal Edited by Jermome K. Jerome)

Simplicissimus carnival number, 1912 (lithography)
397485 Simplicissimus carnival number, 1912 (lithography) by Wennerberg, Brynolf (1866-1950); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Title page of number 53 from 1912, Preiss: 50 Pfg); JMK Archiv

6th World Scout Jamboree in a Girl Guides Association Vehicle, Moisson, France, August 1947 (b / w photo)
1730156 6th World Scout Jamboree in a Girl Guides Association Vehicle, Moisson, France, August 1947 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: 6th World Scout Jamboree)

French boyscout c. 1947 (b / w photo)
1730176 French boyscout c. 1947 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Scout de France : eclaireur marin c. 1947 French boyscout c. 1947)

Mother and Children, c. 1840-80 (oil on canvas)
7262150 Mother and Children, c.1840-80 (oil on canvas) by Merle, Hugues (1823-81); 40.6x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

Good-tempered Grace (colour litho)
7157017 Good-tempered Grace (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good-tempered Grace)

Beethoven: "Joy, thou heavenly spark of Godhead!"(colour litho)
7153217 Beethoven: " Joy, thou heavenly spark of Godhead!" (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Joy)

Fish and chips (colour litho)
7151120 Fish and chips (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

17th century Dutch family playing with a doll. 1803 (engraving)
7233049 17th century Dutch family playing with a doll. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

He Comes, c. 1921 (gouache on paper)
7083576 He Comes, c.1921 (gouache on paper) by Wiener, Karl (1901-49); Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Portrait of Borghild
7211478 Portrait of Borghild by Reusch, Helga Ring (1865-1944); 45.5x31.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

On a boat off Venice (colour litho)
7201336 On a boat off Venice (colour litho) by Usabal, Luis (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: On a boat off Venice. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1913.); © Look and Learn

African-American Soldier Celebrating the Japanese Surrender, USS Ticonderoga, 14th August 1945 (b / w photo)
1720227 African-American Soldier Celebrating the Japanese Surrender, USS Ticonderoga, 14th August 1945 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: On U.S.S)

Peasants dancing at a festival (colour litho)
3622081 Peasants dancing at a festival (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants dancing at a festival)

Robin Hood and his Merry Men: How Robin Hood became an outlaw (colour litho)
7166112 Robin Hood and his Merry Men: How Robin Hood became an outlaw (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Robin Hood became an outlaw)

Robin Hood and his Merry Men: Little John in the buttery (colour litho)
7166110 Robin Hood and his Merry Men: Little John in the buttery (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little John in the buttery)

Jolly Jack (colour litho)
7157014 Jolly Jack (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jolly Jack. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited, London)

Girl carrying a duck and ducklings (colour litho)
7156961 Girl carrying a duck and ducklings (colour litho) by Wightman, William Ernest (1889-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl carrying a duck and ducklings)

Adieu (colour litho)
7182540 Adieu (colour litho) by Harding, Emily (1850-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adieu. Illustration for Happy-Hours with Rhymes bys and E Lecky with Illustrations by Emily J Harding)

Medieval townsfolk enjoying themselves (colour litho)
3622084 Medieval townsfolk enjoying themselves (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval townsfolk enjoying themselves)

"When Teddy fell off he said it was my fault"(colour litho)
6014001 " When Teddy fell off he said it was my fault" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Oh dear! what a smoke it made"(colour litho)
6013993 " Oh dear! what a smoke it made" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Oh dear)

"They are really very greedy"(colour litho)
6013978 " They are really very greedy" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peter Pan and Wendy: The gaiety of those romps! (colour litho)
5223023 Peter Pan and Wendy: The gaiety of those romps! (colour litho) by Hudson, Gwynedd M. (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gaiety of those romps)

His new boat - boy playing with toy boat on the beach (colour litho)
5998581 His new boat - boy playing with toy boat on the beach (colour litho) by Lillie, Robert (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: His new boat - boy playing with toy boat on the beach)

Leon Gambetta fought to establish an enduring republic. Bastille Day 1880 was a wonderful republican celebration
3622137 Leon Gambetta fought to establish an enduring republic. Bastille Day 1880 was a wonderful republican celebration (colour litho) by Beuzon

Harvest Home in the Hop Country (coloured engraving)
3638197 Harvest Home in the Hop Country (coloured engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvest Home in the Hop Country.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Who ll Buy? (colour litho)
7182535 Who ll Buy? (colour litho) by Harding, Emily (1850-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who ll Buy? Illustration for Happy-Hours with Rhymes bys)

The Picnic (colour litho)
7182532 The Picnic (colour litho) by Harding, Emily (1850-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Picnic. Illustration for Happy-Hours with Rhymes bys)

"How greedy and rude they are!"(colour litho)
6013991 " How greedy and rude they are!" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: " How greedy and rude they are)

"We made believe that the hammock was a boat"(colour litho)
6013990 " We made believe that the hammock was a boat" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

"We were all square at the seventeenth"(colour litho)
6013986 " We were all square at the seventeenth" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

"We did enjoy that ride"(colour litho)
6013980 " We did enjoy that ride" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: " We did enjoy that ride." Illustration for Our Diary of Teddy)

"I caught a lot, and so did Teddy"(colour litho)
6013977 " I caught a lot, and so did Teddy" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I caught a lot)

"It was as much as we could do to hold them in"(colour litho)
6013972 " It was as much as we could do to hold them in" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

"This morning we had a lovely bathe"(colour litho)
6013992 " This morning we had a lovely bathe" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

"We helped the gardener very nicely"(colour litho)
6013984 " We helped the gardener very nicely" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lune de miel. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100591 Lune de miel. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lune de miel)

"Uncle Reggie hired the goat-chaise for us"(colour litho)
6013971 " Uncle Reggie hired the goat-chaise for us" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Quidam Association of old sailors meeting in a pub, 1831 (lithograph)
7235377 The Quidam Association of old sailors meeting in a pub, 1831 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

A childrens happy evening in a London Board School (litho)
587086 A childrens happy evening in a London Board School (litho) by Flower, Clement (1849-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A childrens happy evening in a London Board School)

Robin Hood and his Merry Men: An archery competition (colour litho)
7166114 Robin Hood and his Merry Men: An archery competition (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An archery competition)

A Sunny Day In the Country (colour litho)
7182536 A Sunny Day In the Country (colour litho) by Harding, Emily (1850-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sunny Day In the Country)

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"Gaiety: A Timeless Celebration of Joy and Entertainment" Step into the world of gaiety, where laughter echoes through the ages and merriment knows no bounds. From the uproarious comedy "Hay Fever" by Noel Coward to the vibrant performances at Gaiety Theatre in Hastings, this concept has always been synonymous with pure delight. Intriguingly, even historical figures like the 5th Marquess of Anglesey found solace in gaiety, as he transformed into Pekoe for a momentary escape from reality. The enchantment continued with an advert for Gaiety Girl in 1896, captivating audiences with its allure. The programme cover for "The Beauty Spot" in 1917 exemplifies how gaiety transcends time; it remains eternally cherished. It was during such jubilant times that Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) announced her betrothal to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Buckingham Palace in London - a black and white photograph capturing their radiant happiness. Glimpses into history reveal more facets of gaiety's charm - whether it be through a lively production like "Gaiety Girl" in 1904 or an intriguing colored photo depicting a man relishing a large watermelon. These moments encapsulate joyous memories that have stood the test of time. From music halls like The Gaiety Music Hall Chatham to iconic venues like Cafe De Paris, gaiety thrived as people sought respite from everyday life. Caricatures immortalize beloved performers such as Nellie Farren and Edward Ledger who brought endless laughter to their audiences. Even musical compositions embraced this spirit; Pas de Quatre's Faust Up To Date graced music covers while reflecting society's fascination with dance crazes like tango - epitomized by films such as "The Girl on the Film" in 1913.