Grin Collection (#7)

Winking Devil

Days Catch = Small Fry Date: 1950

Smiling older couple, c. 1950s
A smiling couple, possibly an elderly mother and her grown up son, stand together in a field. Date: c. 1950s

Les Chansonniers de Montmartre

Boy encounters two cows in a field
A boy encounters two cows in a field -- the nearest cow takes a liking to his stripy teeshirt. Date: circa 1960s

Old Man Laughing, 1881 (oil on canvas)
BAL105693 Old Man Laughing, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Beridze, A (19th century); 36x25.5 cm; Georgian State Picture Gallery, Tbilisi, Georgia; Russian, out of copyright

Chinaman Chow-Chow
A jovial Chinese man is delighted with his bowl of Chow Mein and is about to dive on in for that first bite! Date: circa 1910

Female skier with her ski poles
A smiling woman with patterned neck scarf, bright yellow jumper and patterned glove, holds on to her ski poles, looking forward to a session on the slopes. 1937

A close look the the head of a Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) underwater in the Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean; Bahamas

Mother And Daughter Snorkeling

Man With Arms Raised

Woman Looking Upwards

A Woman With Hands Raised; Koh Lanta, Thailand

A Woman Meditating; Koh Lanta, Thailand

Lady With Prayer Beads

Summery Model

Portrait Of A Baby Boy

Little Girl Holding Weeds

Gingerbread People

The converted cruise ship Canberra returned to Southampton on July 11 1982 to a tumultuous emotional welcome from thousands of people lining the quayside

Grotesque head, illustration by William Heath Robinson (The Works of Mr Francis Rabelais, 1921). Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Boy and girl on a street in Balham, SW London
A boy and a girl sitting on a wall on a street in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1960s

Girls with their dolls in a Balham street, SW London
Four girls with their dolls, sitting on the kerb in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Two young men laughing - ?TopFoto

Native Doctor - Sierra Leone. Checking a diagnosis by the means of the placement of a set of small stones of seeds

Grinning horse, Camargue, France

President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Washington, D.C.: February 9, 1955 A portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower with his famous Ike smile

Kenya, Rift Valley Province, Tum. An old Turkana medicine man. His wooden necklaces are charms to ward off evil spirits

Scarlet Sails (after novel by Alexander Grin). Artist: Bychkov, Michael
Scarlet Sails (after novel by Alexander Grin). From a private collection

Alexander Grin, Russian author, Sevastopol, Crimea, USSR, 1923. Grin (1880-1932) was a writer of short stories and romantic novels

Coronation Souvenir postcard frame, containing a portarit of a young boy wearing a tie 1937

Charleys Aunt by Brandon Thomas. Much the same design as the previous item, but in black and white, with a border of flowers. Top of the flyer reads Under the direction of the Author

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: Charley Tell-Tale cartoon
Colour plate: Charley Tell-Tale: keeping the P.P. Gents on the broad Grin with his laughable Anecdotes from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

Boy bouncing up and down on a bed
A small boy bouncing up and down on a bed. Date: circa 1960s

Ukraine. Feodosiya. Alexander Grin House-Museum
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Feodosiya. Alexander Grin (1880-1932). Russian writer. House-Museum. Interior

Invitation, Menu, or Place Setting Card -- three boys grin at a dog from behind a fence. circa early 20th century

Silas Kitto Hocking
SILAS KITTO HOCKING English clergyman and novelist. Minister of United Methodist Free church. Date: 1850 - 1935

W H Smith / Vanity Fair
W H SMITH British statesman and newsagent Date: 1825 - 1891

Spanish Necktie Advert
A Spanish gentleman examines his ORPLID necktie with satisfaction Date: circa 1930

Four cats with toothache on a New Year card, quoting from Charles Dickens characters (Sairey Gamp, Mrs Harris, Betsy Prig and Tiny Tim) -- Its best to grin and bear it! Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, No need to worry, WW1
Cartoon, No need to worry, showing various complacent people, soldiers and civilians, thinking that war isn t such a bad thing, as they themselves are doing all right. Date: 1916

Cartoon, Its very simple, WW1
Cartoon, Its very simple. A coal merchant tells a poor family that if they think his coal is too expensive, then they should do what he does, and burn wood instead. Date: 1916

Girls with their dolls in Balham, SW London
Three girls with their dolls in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Dutch boy scout eating at camp, Holland
A Dutch boy scout eating at camp, Holland

Cute childrens faces
Two childrens faces - one little blonde girl expresses surprise while a little brown haired boy grins sheepishly. Date: c.1930s

Woman lying in the snow, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Plains Zebra (Equus Burchelli) standing, raising head, in dry grass
Africa, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Detail of Drunken Silenus, 1626 (oil on canvas) (detail of 434192)
XIR434194 Detail of Drunken Silenus, 1626 (oil on canvas) (detail of 434192) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); Museo e Gallerie Nazionali di Capodimonte, Naples

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"Grin: A Universal Expression of Joy and Mischief" In the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland, Alice encounters the mischievous Cheshire Cat with its enigmatic grin. This iconic illustration by Lewis Carroll captures the essence of a smile that holds secrets untold. Traveling to Central America, specifically Costa Rica, one can witness locals adorned with radiant grins as they embrace life's simple pleasures. Their warm smiles reflect a culture known for its happiness and contentment. The concept of a grin transcends time and space. From Death personified on a Tarot card to Josephine Baker captivating audiences at Folie Bergere in 1925-1926, these diverse representations remind us that even in moments of darkness or performance, a playful smirk can bring lightness to any situation. Shirley Temple's infectious grin stole hearts worldwide as she starred in Captain January. Her youthful exuberance reminded us all that joy knows no bounds when expressed through an innocent smile. Sports too have their own version of grinning triumphs. George Studdy's illustration depicts hard lines etched on players' faces during intense court battles; yet amidst fierce competition, there is always room for sportsmanship and shared laughter. A woman engrossed in reading finds solace within the pages while wearing her gentlest smile—a reminder that knowledge brings both enlightenment and delight. Even during times of war, humor prevails. The cheeky Australian soldier depicted in WW1 caricatures reminds us how laughter becomes an armor against adversity—keeping spirits high amidst chaos. In challenging times like World War II, Christmas cards featuring brave soldiers proclaim "We'll Grin And Bear It. " These messages serve as reminders to find strength through unity and maintain optimism despite hardships faced together. Mexico's rich cultural heritage showcases Calavera de la Dandy—a skull donning extravagant attire—an embodiment of elegance even beyond death itself. Its sly grin hints at the eternal celebration of life.