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Humour Collection (#51)

Background imageHumour Collection: G the Generous, 1903. Artist: John Hassall

G the Generous, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
G the Generous, 1903. An initial letter G from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Background imageHumour Collection: F the Feeble, 1903. Artist: John Hassall

F the Feeble, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
F the Feeble, 1903. An initial letter F from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Background imageHumour Collection: E the Energetic, 1903. Artist: John Hassall

E the Energetic, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
E the Energetic, 1903. An initial letter E from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Background imageHumour Collection: D the Doleful, 1903. Artist: John Hassall

D the Doleful, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
D the Doleful, 1903. An initial letter D from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Background imageHumour Collection: C the Contented, 1903. Artist: John Hassall

C the Contented, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
C the Contented, 1903. An initial letter C from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Background imageHumour Collection: B the Bumptious, 1903. Artist: John Hassall

B the Bumptious, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
B the Bumptious, 1903. An initial letter B from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Background imageHumour Collection: A the Amiable, 1903. Artist: John Hassall

A the Amiable, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
A the Amiable, 1903. An initial letter A from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Background imageHumour Collection: Ware Washing!, c1860, (1922). Artist: Hablot Knight Browne

Ware Washing!, c1860, (1922). Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Ware Washing!, c1860, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Background imageHumour Collection: Henry inspecting his Troops before the Battle of Agincourt, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Henry inspecting his Troops before the Battle of Agincourt, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Henry inspecting his Troops before the Battle of Agincourt, c1860, (c1860). Henry V (1386-1422) inspecting his troops before the Battle of Agincourt

Background imageHumour Collection: A Loop-the-Looper in Deep Thought Scratching His Head Over a Difficult Problem, 1927

A Loop-the-Looper in Deep Thought Scratching His Head Over a Difficult Problem, 1927. From The Wonder Book of Aircraft, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London & Melbourne, 1927]

Background imageHumour Collection: The Squire Beating Time, 19th century, (1911)

The Squire Beating Time, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageHumour Collection: But Let It Make Us Laugh, Said the King, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson

But Let It Make Us Laugh, Said the King, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
But Let It Make Us Laugh, Said the King, c1930. An illustration from The Flying Trunk by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Background imageHumour Collection: Humours of the Siege, 1902

Humours of the Siege, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902.]

Background imageHumour Collection: Alice looking at the bottle with the sign drink me, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel

Alice looking at the bottle with the sign drink me, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice looking at the bottle with the sign drink me, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914)

Background imageHumour Collection: Be Not Amazed, Dear Mother! It Is Indeed Your Daughter Anne, 18th century (1904)

Be Not Amazed, Dear Mother! It Is Indeed Your Daughter Anne, 18th century (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Background imageHumour Collection: A Dashing Young King, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

A Dashing Young King, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Dashing Young King, c1860, (c1860). Edward II (1284-1327) King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett

Background imageHumour Collection: King Edward introducing his Son as Prince of Wales to his Subjects, c1860, (c1860)

King Edward introducing his Son as Prince of Wales to his Subjects, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King Edward introducing his Son as Prince of Wales to his Subjects, c1860, (c1860). King Edward I (1239-1307) introducing his son John (1266-1271) to his subjects

Background imageHumour Collection: Earl de Warenne producing his title to the Commissioners, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Earl de Warenne producing his title to the Commissioners, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Earl de Warenne producing his title to the Commissioners, c1860, (c1860). Edward I (1239-1307) set up a commission to investigate the deeds by which the barons acquired their property

Background imageHumour Collection: King John out for an airing, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

King John out for an airing, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King John out for an airing, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

Background imageHumour Collection: Knight with a Casque, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Knight with a Casque, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Knight with a Casque, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Background imageHumour Collection: William Longsword, Earl of Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

William Longsword, Earl of Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
William Longsword, Earl of Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). William LongespUe, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (c1176-1226) an English noble

Background imageHumour Collection: John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

Background imageHumour Collection: The Bishop of Beauvais capturing Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

The Bishop of Beauvais capturing Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Bishop of Beauvais capturing Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Philip of Dreux (1158-1217) the Bishop of Beauvais capturing William LongespUe

Background imageHumour Collection: Would Yorke like to go with his uncle Dick?, . Artist: John Leech

Would Yorke like to go with his uncle Dick?, . Artist: John Leech
Would Yorke like to go with his uncle Dick?, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1452-1485). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury

Background imageHumour Collection: Coronation of Henry VII on the Field of Battle, . Artist: John Leech

Coronation of Henry VII on the Field of Battle, . Artist: John Leech
Coronation of Henry VII on the Field of Battle, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry VII (1457-1509). The Battle of Bosworth Field fought on 22 August 1485

Background imageHumour Collection: Richard III. and his celebrated Charger, White Surrey, . Artist: John Leech

Richard III. and his celebrated Charger, White Surrey, . Artist: John Leech
Richard III. and his celebrated Charger, White Surrey, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard III (1452-1485) King of England

Background imageHumour Collection: Gloucester goes into mourning for this little Nephews, . Artist: John Leech

Gloucester goes into mourning for this little Nephews, . Artist: John Leech
Gloucester goes into mourning for this little Nephews, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1452-1485) who later ascended the throne as Richard III

Background imageHumour Collection: Henry Tudor, Esq Artist: John Leech

Henry Tudor, Esq Artist: John Leech
Henry Tudor, Esq. c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry VII (1457-1509). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Background imageHumour Collection: Spear Man, . Artist: John Leech

Spear Man, . Artist: John Leech
Spear Man, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Background imageHumour Collection: Prince Arthur requires his Grandmother to surrender, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Prince Arthur requires his Grandmother to surrender, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Prince Arthur requires his Grandmother to surrender, c1860, (c1860). Arthur I (1187-c1203) 4th Earl of Richmond and Duke of Brittany between 1196 and 1202

Background imageHumour Collection: Shoemaker of the Period, . Artist: John Leech

Shoemaker of the Period, . Artist: John Leech
Shoemaker of the Period, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Background imageHumour Collection: Arrival of Richards Legacy at Rouen, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Arrival of Richards Legacy at Rouen, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Arrival of Richards Legacy at Rouen, c1860, (c1860). Richard I (1157-1199) was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death and Duke of Normandy

Background imageHumour Collection: The last Cider Cup, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

The last Cider Cup, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The last Cider Cup, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

Background imageHumour Collection: Blondel, under the walls of Richards Prison, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Blondel, under the walls of Richards Prison, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Blondel, under the walls of Richards Prison, c1860, (c1860). Blondel de Nesle (c1155-1202) under the walls of Richard IAEs (1157-1199) Prison

Background imageHumour Collection: Ya-ah! Macker-el! William of Trumpington, Abbot of St. Alban s, . Artist: John Leech

Ya-ah! Macker-el! William of Trumpington, Abbot of St. Alban s, . Artist: John Leech
Ya-ah! Macker-el! William of Trumpington, Abbot of St. Alban s, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Background imageHumour Collection: Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamond, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamond, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamond, c1860, (c1860). Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamund is an English folktale that depicts the encounter of Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204)

Background imageHumour Collection: Victorious Crusader, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Victorious Crusader, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Victorious Crusader, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Background imageHumour Collection: Gilbert a Becket, Thomas a Becket, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Gilbert a Becket, Thomas a Becket, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Gilbert a Becket, Thomas a Becket, c1860, (c1860). Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, (c1119-1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170

Background imageHumour Collection: A Norman Knight, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

A Norman Knight, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Norman Knight, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Background imageHumour Collection: King Stephen in Prison, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

King Stephen in Prison, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King Stephen in Prison, c1860, (c1860). Stephen (c1092-1154) known as Stephen of Blois, grandson of William the Conqueror and King of England from 1135 to 1154

Background imageHumour Collection: A Clerical Weathercock, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

A Clerical Weathercock, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Clerical Weathercock, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Background imageHumour Collection: A Norman Swell, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

A Norman Swell, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Norman Swell, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Background imageHumour Collection: The Effects of Extravagance, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

The Effects of Extravagance, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Effects of Extravagance, c1860, (c1860). Robert Curthose (c1051-1134) the Duke of Normandy from 1087 until 1106, eldest son of William I (c1028-1087)

Background imageHumour Collection: The Great Seal of Henry I, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

The Great Seal of Henry I, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Great Seal of Henry I, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry IAEs (c1068-1135) royal seal. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Background imageHumour Collection: Reading the Dream, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Reading the Dream, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Reading the Dream, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Background imageHumour Collection: Robert Curthose trying to get a Bill discounted, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Robert Curthose trying to get a Bill discounted, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Robert Curthose trying to get a Bill discounted, c1860, (c1860). Robert Curthose (c1051-1134) the Duke of Normandy from 1087 until 1106

Background imageHumour Collection: Odo dismissed from Rochester Castle, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Odo dismissed from Rochester Castle, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Odo dismissed from Rochester Castle, c1860, (c1860). Odo Earl of Kent (died 1097), Bishop of Bayeux, and the half-brother of William the Conqueror

Background imageHumour Collection: William departing for France, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

William departing for France, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
William departing for France, c1860, (c1860). William I (c1028-1087) departing for France in 1086 to negotiate possessions with Philip I (1052-1108)



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