Grin Collection (#8)

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

Picture No. 11071329
Dog Pug - big smile teeth and lips dummy

Comic Postcard - Marine getting into action
Comic Postcard - The Love Tale of a Marine Getting into action. Date: circa 1905

Phil May receives a caricature request - duly granted
What our artist has to endure. Mr Kaddie (who has borrowed the Artists sketchbook to look through) - " Very Clever! Very Clever indeed

Sudanese old man with a very toothy grin
Sudanese jolly old man bedecked with colourful textiles and strings of small shells with a very toothy grin (or lack thereof!). Date: circa 1910s

Soviet Armenia - Collective Farmer - Ortakent Village
Soviet Armenia - Collective Farmer Matevasyan Zarmandukht - Ortakent Village, Mikoyan District. Date: circa 1930s

Injured footballer - Aston Villa
Cartoon postcard of an injured footballer entitled The Result of the Match by Martin Anderson ( Cynicus ) - this was template over-printed with the details of various teams, in this case

A Brown-throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) and her baby - Corcovado National Park
A Brown-Throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) and her baby. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Portrait of a Soldier - January 1948
length studio shot of a smiling soldier in uniform, his hat indicating participation in the Burma Campaign. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N29414

Keep smiling through... - November 1943
Waist length portrait of cheerful serviceman. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N22545

Four year old girl sledding in the winter at Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington. (MR)

Smiling female skier
A skier wrapped up in a bright orange scarf, and patterned gloves, holds on to her skis, ready for a session on the slopes. 1937

Sea Scout with muddy legs
A Sea Scout with muddy legs who has waded ashore. 20th century

Smiling woman preparing a wholesome feast
A woman wearing a chequered apron and broad smile, leans over the stove and peels potatoes for the roast dinner she is preparing. 1937

Lady at a Masked Ball displaying a toothy grin Date: circa 1904

Teenagers 1970S
A teenage boy and girl, probably brother and sister. Date: late 1970s

Blackpool Sands Competition
A Sandcastle building competition on the famous beach at Blackpool, Lancashire, England. This entry is a SENSATIONALLY fabulous sea monster, complete with limbs

Smiling boy
MODEL RELEASED. Smiling boy. He is six years old

Boy with pens and exercise book
MODEL RELEASED. Boy with pens and exercise book. He is six years old

Boy counting on his fingers
MODEL RELEASED. Boy counting on his fingers to complete his maths homework. He is six years old

Britannia and Eve magazine, March 1937
Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous, cheeky young lady wearing a red and white polka dot neck-tie, and a huge grin

Black Algerian Musician
A grinning Black Algerian Musician standing in front of a brick wall and singing a song entitled " O, Madame Bono"

Four happy Algerians
Four happy black Algerians, seated outside a building

Variety Theatre, Miss Harriette Vernon
Miss Harriette Vernon, Music Hall entertainer, wearing a large hat and a larger grin

Young Sudanese Dervish
A Young Sudanese Dervish, holding a dagger and grinning widely

Five Jolly Africans from Algeria
Five very jolly black Africans from southern Algeria

Smiling baby girl
MODEL RELEASED. Happy baby girl

Louis De Rougemont / Grin
LOUIS DE ROUGEMONT real name: GRIN Manservant, travel writer and hoaxer

Keep Fit Leapfrog / 1940
Leapfrogging for health & fitness

Sailor Blouse 1890S
Boy in a costume of skirt & sailor blouse with very full sleeves, turn over collar & self-colour braid, a white collar, lace edged drawers, socks & ankle strap shoes

Cycling Cats Good Night
A ginger tom with a Cheshire cat grin whizzes by on a penny farthing with 3 kittens in tow as he wishes us Good Night from a banner. Probably the final slide of the evening

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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.