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Victorian satirical cartoon on married lifeVintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus.The Old, Old story
Victorian satirical cartoon, The Friend in need. The Friend IndeedVintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, The Friend in need. The Friend Indeed
Comedy and tragedy, theater masks
Hoop SkirtThe hoops used to support the crinoline dress during Victorian times. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
They all ran after the farmer's wife"Three blind mice, Three blind mice, See how they run, See how they run, They all ran after the farmer's wife..." from the nursery rhyme as depicted in "The Diverting History of
Three blind mice painting, sepia"Three blind mice, Three blind mice, See how they run, See how they run, They all ran after the farmer's wife, She cut off their tails with a carving knife
See how they run"Three blind mice, Three blind mice, See how they run, See how they run..." from the nursery rhyme as depicted in "The Diverting History of Three Blind Mice" illustrated by Edmund
Three blind mice with a carving knifeThree blind mice sitting on a carving knife. Are they mad? From the nursery rhyme as depicted in "The Diverting History of Three Blind Mice" illustrated by Edmund G Caldwell
The Journalist 1837 and 1897. jpgContrasting cartoons of a careworn and harassed hack, working in the Fleet Prison (where he is obliged to live because of his debts), in 1837 and a fat
Don Quixote and the Adventure of the LionsVintage engraving of a scene from Don Quixote, illustrated by Gustave Dore. The Adventure of the Lions
The beaten knight and his squire" The beaten knight and his squire, a scene from Don Quixote. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."
The enchantment of Don Quixote" The enchantment of Don Quixote. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."
Customers in a Victorian hostelryCustomers taking tea in a Victorian hotel or pub. A waiter and waitress are serving and someone is reading a copy of " Punch"
Frenchmen at a 19th century cafeTwo men having drinks, smoking and chatting at a 19th century French cafe. From a bound volume of copies of " Punch Almanack" for 1865-79
Victorian restaurant waiter taking an orderA smiling waiter in a Victorian restaurant or gentlemens club, taking an order from a diner. From " Punch, or the London Charivari", Volume LXVIII (68), published in London in 1875
Conversation of the waiter with the guest at the restaurant - 1896
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Antique illustration of 18th century acrobat on the tightope (Slacklining)Antique illustration of a 18th century French acrobat performing during a show or training a tightrope-walking exercise (Slacklining)
Vanity Fair Print of Richard DowseVictorian caricature of Richard Dowse, by Ape. 1824 to 1890 an Irish politician, barrister and judge, reputed to be the wittiest orator of his time
Shooting a CherryShooting a cherry from the picture in the sheepshanks collection by W.Mulready in 1848 and engraved and edited by Sydney Armytage in 1870.AdobeRGB(1998)
Victorian Father Christmas and CupidVintage engraving of a Victorian Father Christmas and Cupid ring a peal of bells. 1893
Man in bed, in tranquil sleepUNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Man in bed, in tranquil sleep
Baby looking over shoulder, with angry expressionUNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Baby looking over shoulder, with angry expression
Vanity Fair Print of Sir John PenderVictorian caricature of Sir John Pender, British submarine communications cable pioneer. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871
Vanity Fair Print - George Phipps, 2nd Marquess of NormanbyVictorian caricature of George Phipps, 2nd Marquess of Normanby, a British Liberal politician and colonial governor of Nova Scotia, Queensland, New Zealand and Victoria. By Ape. Vanity Fair 1871
Vanity Fair Print of Alfred, Lord TennysonVictorian caricature of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, who was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victorias reign and remains one of the most popular British poets
Vanity Fair Print of Sir Francis GrantVictorian caricature of Francis Grant, a Scottish portrait painter, who painted Queen Victoria and many distinguished British aristocratic and political figures of the day
Vanity Fair Print of George Bentinck (MP)Victorian caricature of George Bentinck (MP) 1803 to 1886, a British Conservative politician. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871
Vanity Fair Print - Edward Wilbraham 1st Earl of LathomVictorian caricature of Edward Bootle Wilbraham 1st Earl of Lathom, known as The Lord Skelmersdale between 1853 and 1880, was a British Conservative politician. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini)
Vanity Fair Print of Sir Fitzroy Edward KellyVictorian caricature of Sir Fitzroy Edward Kelly, was an English commercial lawyer, Tory politician and judge. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871
Vanity Fair Print of John Everett MillaisVictorian caricature of John Everett Millais. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). An English painter and illustrator who was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Vanity Fair 1871
Vanity Fair Print of George Whyte-MelvilleVictorian caricature of George John Whyte-Melville, a Scottish novelist of the sporting-field and a poet. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871
Vanity Fair Print of the 1st Duke of SaldanhaVictorian caricature of Joao Carlos de Saldanha Oliveira e Daun, 1st Duke of Saldanha, a Portuguese marshal and statesman. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871
Vanity Fair Print - William I, German EmperorVictorian caricature of William I (Wilhelm I), German Emperor and King of Prussia. Under the leadership of William and his Minister President Otto von Bismarck
Vanity Fair Print of Matthew ArnoldVictorian caricature of Matthew Arnold, an English poet and cultural critic who worked as an inspector of schools. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871
Vanity Fair Print of Sir Henry ColeVictorian caricature of Sir Henry Cole, an English civil servant and inventor who facilitated many innovations in commerce and education in 19th century Britain
Disapproving man discovering another proposing to a ladyA profoundly disapproving man objecting to the intentions of a military officer who is down on one knee proposing to a shocked-looking lady. The gardener in the background looks maliciously amused
Licensed victuallers dinnerAmusing depiction of a licensed victuallers dinner, with dishes appropriate for inn-keepers. From " The Comic Almanack for 1839: An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest
Dental humour tooth powder Cruikshank 19th century cartoonThis is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated May 20th, 1828
May - Beating the BoundsCrowds of excited people taking part in the traditional ceremony of Beating the Bounds - an ancient custom which is still observed in some parts of England and Wales
OutragedIt is difficult to know who is the more outraged here - the gentleman with the beard, the servant, or the group of people at this social gathering
August - RegattaA lively regatta on a river in August, with spectator in grandstands, rowers in a tangle, drinking, smoking, people firing cannon and patriotic flags fluttering everywhere
December - Christmas EveCelebrations on Christmas Eve with singing, dancing and a town crier. From " The Comic Almanack for 1837: An Ephemeris in Jest
Humour Brobdignag bonnet Cruikshank 19th century cartoonThis is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated May 20th, 1828
July - Fancy FairExcited visitors at a Victorian Fancy Fair in July. From " The Comic Almanack for 1837: An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest Containing All Things Fitting For Such Work by Rigdum Funnidos, Gent
November - St Cecilias DayVast crowds celebrating St Cecilias Day on 22nd November. St Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians, which accounts for the cacophony taking place during the celebrations - even a dog is joining in
Boy being held under a water pumpA boy being held under a water pump by his enthusiastic fellows while the schoolmaster stands by. Whether he has ordered the punishment or is trying to stop it is debatable
Humour A Jolly Companion Cruikshank 19th century cartoonThis is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated May 20th, 1828