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Hilarity Collection

"Hilarity Unleashed: From Flying Fish Aeroplanes to Pricking-Sledge Races, Laughter Knows No Bounds

Background imageHilarity Collection: The Admission by H. M. Bateman

The Admission by H. M. Bateman
A courtroom erupts into laughter as a defendant in a witness box admits the truth. Date: 1931

Background imageHilarity Collection: French April Fools Card - Flying Fish Aeroplane

French April Fools Card - Flying Fish Aeroplane sending Best Wishes.....!! Date: circa 1909

Background imageHilarity Collection: A Pricking-Sledge race at Hindeloup, in Holland (engraving)

A Pricking-Sledge race at Hindeloup, in Holland (engraving)
1064311 A Pricking-Sledge race at Hindeloup, in Holland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pricking-Sledge race at Hindeloup, in Holland)

Background imageHilarity Collection: Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786269 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Capy, Marcel Amable O.L. (d.c.1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 17 March 1906.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHilarity Collection: FALL / SHETLANDSHEEPDOG / 53

FALL / SHETLANDSHEEPDOG / 53
Three dogs standing together: HILARITY OF EXFORD, LANNACAST OF EXFORD and BEESWING OF EXFORD. Owner:Sangster Date: 1953

Background imageHilarity Collection: Fall / Shetlandsheepdog / 53

Fall / Shetlandsheepdog / 53
Three dogs standing together: HILARITY OF EXFORD, LANNACAST OF EXFORD and BEESWING OF EXFORD. Owner:Sangster

Background imageHilarity Collection: Japanese Geisha laughing

Japanese Geisha laughing Date: circa 1904

Background imageHilarity Collection: HRH Princess Mary - British Royalty

HRH Princess Mary - British Royalty
Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (18971965) - the third child and only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary - British Royalty - the size of the bouquet seems to be causing

Background imageHilarity Collection: Footman announcing arrival of Mr and Mrs Tootle

Footman announcing arrival of Mr and Mrs Tootle
Footman (announcing) - " Mr Tootle and Mrs Tootle-too." !!! Date: 1895

Background imageHilarity Collection: Post-Impressionist Expressions

Post-Impressionist Expressions
Satirical cartoon by HM Bateman on the Post Impressionist exhibition at the Grafton Galleries in London. The controversial exhibition introduced modern art to Britain and was organised



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"Hilarity Unleashed: From Flying Fish Aeroplanes to Pricking-Sledge Races, Laughter Knows No Bounds. " Get ready for a wild ride through the world as we explore French April Fools Cards featuring whimsical Flying Fish Aeroplanes and witness a side-splitting Pricking-Sledge race in Hindeloup, Holland. The laughter continues with an Illustration for Le Rire that bursts with color and joy. But hold on tight because things are about to get even funnier. Brace yourself for the mischievous antics of FALL, the Shetland Sheepdog who is determined to bring smiles wherever he goes. And if you thought dogs couldn't make you laugh any harder, wait until you see HRH Princess Mary herself succumbing to uncontrollable giggles. In this uproarious journey, even footmen can't resist joining in on the merriment as they announce the arrival of Mr. And Mrs. Tootle with a twinkle in their eyes. Across continents, from North America's Merritt Island to Japan's Geishas laughing heartily, laughter truly becomes a universal language. And just when you think it couldn't get any better, prepare yourself for Post-Impressionist Expressions that will leave your sides hurting from laughter-induced cramps. With every stroke of paint capturing pure comedic brilliance. So buckle up and let hilarity take over as we dive headfirst into these unforgettable moments filled with joyous absurdity and infectious laughter. Get ready to embrace the lighter side of life because when it comes to comedy - there are no limits.