Pretending Collection (page 5)

Initiation of the Private Secretary
Ceremonial initiation consisting of the enactment of a heated discussion between two Brothers pretending to be Salomon and the King of Tyr. 1890s

Children in Nursery 1905
Children playing games in the nursery; a boy pretends his two little sisters are horses! circa 1905

Now then, John, whip them orse up or we shan t catch the t
Simple wooden box on wheels turns into a horse a cart with a little bit of a childs emagination. Date: 1897

Grass snake feigning death
Grass snake (Natrix natrix) feigning death. This non-venomous snake lives in meadows, marshes and on the edge of rivers, streams and canals. It feeds on frogs, toads and newts

Doctor and child playing
MODEL RELEASED. Doctor and child playing. Mother watching while her daughter and a doctor play with an otoscope. An otoscope is used to examine either the retina or ear canals

Boy pretending to eat an earthworm
MODEL RELEASED. Boy pretending to eat a worm. This is an earthworm, an annelid worm found in the soil. Earthworms play an important role in aerating the soil and recycling soil nutrients

Off to Market by Muriel Dawson
A sweet little girl in an orange dress, carries a brightly striped umbrella and a blue basket on her way to market

My Tea Party by Muriel Dawson
A small blonde girl enjoys playing with a toy tea set. A tiny toy soldier on the other side of the table appears to be her only guest

Tea Time by Muriel Dawson
A little girl with blonde hair sits in a chair and solemnly feeds her baby doll

Children play with pretend Motor Car
Two young children convert the family wheelbarrow into a far more exciting pretend Motor Car. Here they are loading up the oil

Learning how to bring on an overtaking car / W H Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Childrens Carnival
Two children dressed up for a fancy dress party. A little girl has a rather nice witch outfit with a dress appliqued with black cats and a broom, while a little boy has come as a swashbuckling pirate

Wilson as Hypocrite
WOODROW WILSON depicted as a hypocrite, pretending to be neutral but in practice aiding the English

Davenports in Poland
Stage magicians William and Ira Davenport toured the world pretending to be spirit mediums : a poster for their performances in Poland

People wearing masked carnival costumes, San Giorgio in the background, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Person wearing masked carnival costume, St. Marks Square and Campanile behind, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Person wearing masked carnival costume, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Carnival, Grenada, Caribbean, West Indies

Boy and Globe
A boy holds a globe above his head, perhaps pretending to be Atlas ?

Thought Reading
The fashionable amusement of pretending to discern ideas in other persons minds has adepts who occasionally succ- -eed in performing this feat to the wonder of spectators

Pretending Ghost
A man dresses up as an archetypal ghost and stands in a graveyard flapping his drapes, alarming passers-by

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"Pretending: Unveiling the Art of Deception" Deceiving the invader as to the state of the tide: Nature's clever ruse, concealing her secrets beneath a veil of waves. The Bright Young People - mock Rayner-Ponsonby wedding: A whimsical charade, where laughter dances with make-believe in an extravagant display. The Party by Muriel Dawson: Masks and masquerades, where pretense weaves its spell amidst swirling laughter and hidden desires. Bonzo palms the pill by George Studdy: In a canine caper, mischief reigns supreme as Bonzo plays his part in this hilarious game of pretend. Rock-a-Bye Baby by Muriel Dawson: Innocence personified, a lullaby whispered through gentle deception to soothe restless dreams. Little Girl on the phone at a Trade Show: A pint-sized actress takes center stage, pretending to be all grown-up while captivating hearts with her precocious charm. Bobo masks during festivities, Sikasso, Mali, Africa: Tradition meets playfulness as Bobo embraces disguise during joyous celebrations—a vibrant tapestry woven with cultural intrigue and mischievous delight. DAVENPORT POSTER 2: Illusion becomes reality within this mesmerizing spectacle—where magic tricks enthrall audiences who willingly suspend disbelief for moments of wonderment. Cupids ruse, 1792 Creator Hans Veit Friedrich Schnorr von Carolsfeld): Love's playful trickery unfolds in delicate strokes; arrows fly unseen as hearts dance upon invisible strings. Members of Ballet Montmartre pose for artist Harrogate): Graceful ballerinas embody perfection through artful poses—their bodies becoming living canvases that blur lines between fantasy and reality. Two little girls sitting on 1934 Matchless motorcycle.