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Comic postcard, Drunken man in the street, hanging onto a belisha beacon, seeing triple and feeling ill Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, drunkard in cemetery Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, fishing strategies Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, help with suitcases Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman falling down a cliff onto the beach, with a man waiting to catch her Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, gondola on the lake with ducks Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, I shall be pleased to see your jolly old mug again! Date: 20th century

Cartoon, Laugh It Off Annual
Cartoon in the Laugh It Off Annual -- Demobbed! and glad to be back on the old job, sir! An employee returned from the war sits in his office with a young woman on each knee

Addled Ads - Humorous postcard - Irish Terrier and Bobby
Addled Ads - Wanted Section Reward. Lost a light brown rough-haired Irish terrier. Had collar with Bobby on plate. Date: circa 1905

Making a Fez
Making a fez or tarboosh (from the Persian sar, meaning head and poosh, cover) worn by East Mediterranean Muslim men, which originated in Fez, Morocco, North Africa. Date: 1930s

Comic postcard, woman and policeman in a street -- Could you see me across the road, Mr Policeman? -- Why, bless yer Mum, I could spot you a mile off. Date: circa 1900s

Comic postcard, railway station platform
Comic postcard, scene on a railway station platform - the young woman is waiting to have her ticket punched. Date: circa 1910s

The Complete Pessimist by H. M. Bateman
" Father, what is life?" " Life, my son, is a game - played against an invisible opponent, who invariably win

Pharaoah has his dreams interpreted by Joseph
Pharaoah, King of Egypt, hearing the interpretation of his two dreams from Joseph - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 41.26. 1787

National Health Insurance stamp - Forcible Feeding
Forcible Feeding - Lick! A double-meaning postcard, primarily relating to the introduction of the National Health Insurance stamp under the 1911 National Insurance Act

Llangollen Bridge - River with Rocks, Arched Bridge. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Llangollen takes its name from the Welsh llan meaning a religious settlement and Saint Collen

Cartoon, Looking after the land, WW1
Cartoon, Looking after the land. A young soldier on leave sits by the fire with his parents. They tell him that he and his fellow-soldiers are guarding the land at the Front

Old Sarum Castle
A rather fanciful depiction of the castle of Old Sarum, above Salisbury Plain. The Celts referred to it as Sorviadum, meaning the fortress by the gentle river. Date: 1798

Cycloscaphe 1896
The CYCLOSCAPHE gives a new meaning to the phrase three men and a boat with its adaptation of the bicycle to boat propulsion, the pedals turning the propeller. Date: 1896

Betrothal rings 1912
Betrothal, puzzle, posy and true-love rings were usual worn on the third finger. The ring symbolizing a circle implying our repects (or regards)

Cartoon, Convalescent leave, WW1
Cartoon, Convalescent leave, showing two girls chatting to a little boy dressed as a soldier who has a bandage on his knee

Cartoon, Asphyxiating gases, WW1
Cartoon, Asphyxiating gases, showing a French soldier standing in a hole and holding his nose. He says: They re not dead yet, but they already stink! Date: 1915

allegory Life 1561 Engraving sheet 14 3 / 4 x 21 3 / 16
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Group Seven Horses 1534 Woodcut sheet 8-5 / 8 x 12-7 / 8
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Annunciation ca 1525 Oil wood 34 x 31 1 / 2 86. 4 80 cm
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"Unveiling the Hidden Messages: Exploring the Meaning Behind Art, Literature, and Life" In a world where words may fail us, we turn to other forms of expression to convey our deepest emotions. The Language of Flowers has long been used as a secret code for lovers and friends alike, each bloom carrying its own unique meaning. As we gaze upon the East View of Old Sarum, an ancient hill fort in England, we are reminded that history too holds profound significance. Just like this picturesque landscape tells tales of battles fought and civilizations risen and fallen, every brushstroke on Vertumnus's oil painting from 1591 carries layers of symbolism waiting to be deciphered. But meaning is not confined solely within art; it can also be found in everyday moments captured on comic postcards. Men walking past a shop window or women placing bets at the races with bookies both ways - these seemingly mundane scenes hold deeper truths about human nature and society. H. M. Bateman's Very Well Meant reminds us that even humor can carry profound messages. Through laughter, we often find hidden truths about ourselves and our relationships with others. A letter written by Ida Stanton aboard RMS Carpathia takes us back to a time when communication was slower but no less meaningful. In her words penned during a voyage across vast oceans, we glimpse into her hopes and dreams - proof that even amidst distance and separation, connection remains paramount. Georgian cartoons capture conversations at turnstiles - ordinary encounters transformed into windows into societal norms and values. These small interactions speak volumes about class distinctions or political debates simmering beneath the surface. And then there are grand events like coronations held in Westminster Abbey - moments steeped in tradition yet laden with symbolic weight. From George IV's crowning glory to King Charles II's restoration after years of turmoil, these ceremonies remind us that power comes with responsibility but also serves as a unifying force for a nation.