Amusing Collection (page 23)

Cycling in Lakeland If you cycle in Lakeland you ll find on the whole its a mixture of pushing and losing control !! circa 1920s

A Motor Tour of Lakeland If you desire to go the pace, try motoring through this lovely place !! circa 1920s

Rock Climbing in Lakeland The Man above (pointing to the aeroplane): " Reckless Beggar! Thats what I call asking for it ". !! circa 1920s

Boating in Lakeland - humorous postcard cartoon. Man on Boat to Boatmen: " If you don t get ashore can I keep the boat?" !! circa 1920s

Police Mini Car
This mini, with a 1275 cc engine and the amusing number plate JOB 999E, was specially adapted for police duties, ideal for traffic control in congested areas. Date: 1960s

Display robot
A display of aerospace components - various types of ducting - designed to resemble a robot. Photographed at the 2009 Paris Air Show

Goodwood Revival Girl asleep in ERA racing car

Bull Terrier dog in drivers seat of Hotchkiss

RAF cadet with black eye
Cartoon of an RAF trainee cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester during World War Two with a black eye and bruises - " if your mug is damaged"

Mary Lawson as a dunce
An amusing study of Mary Lawson posed as a most alluring little dunce. Pictured here in the Sketch in 1931, she was at the time playing Professor Hinzelmanns beautiful daughter

More Work For The Navy - postcard by Lawson Wood
More Work For The Navy - A young boy climbs up on the rail of the pier and tries to catch the attention of a submarine captain with the words: " I, Jellicoe, if you re goin down ag in

A cold reprimand
A young lad faces a reprimand from a tall and imposing-looking London Metropolitan Police Officer after deciding that a naked swim in a London lake was the best idea for a sunny summers day!

French travel & transport poster
Amusing poster issued by the French Ministry of Travel and Transport which appears to be advising intrepid aviators to plan their route in advance, or suffer the consequences

Funny Postcard - Urgency
A superb humourous postcard depicting a young man taking a long time over his telegram, which has a lot to do with the pretty young girl behind the counter

Humourous Russian postcard
Laughing at the Fat Pig - a humourous Russian postcard poking fun at a rotund Russian farmer (possibly having had a vodka too many) who has fallen asleep in the pig sty

The Haitian Army
The absolutely wonderful Haitian Army! Never has such a crack set of troops been assembled!! Ready for anything

How to Brighten Hotel Life: The Gala Breakfast
This amusing illustration shows a bizarre breakfast scene in a hotel. One of a series specially drawn for The Sketch by Joyce Dennys

Batgers Crackers Amusing Forfeits
Label for a box of Batgers Amusing Forfeits crackers showing a male and female clown sharing a cracker or two

A Little Girl Reading
A small girl sits on a hammock amusing herself by reading an atlas

Emigrants enjoying fine weather on the deck of their ship, 1
Engraving showing emigrant passengers on deck amusing themselves; smoking, reading and looking at the ocean as they travel to Australia, 1887

THE CROSS HANDS PUB
The Cross Hands inn sign, near Gloucester, England. This amusing pictorial inn sign shows two hands crossed, holding foaming tankards of ale!

Inventions great and small: shaving in public
Amusing photograph of a man shaving in a train carriage captioned How to beguile the morning journey, or shaving in public; a sight which may become common if a recent automatic dry-shaving apparatus

The Leap Frog Railway
An amusing illustration of the latest sensational railway design, the Leap Frog railway. The railway consists of a track about five hundred feet long

Plantpot menin Berrynarbor village in north Devon, UK
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Knitted Elephant
This amusing elephant with a face and limbs of knitted wool would make a good Christmas present for a small child!

Liebig Games - 4
Children play a game with paper figures under a sheet of glass, which when rubbed becomes magnetic and so the figures can be moved, an amusing lesson in physics

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"Amusing Artistic Contraptions and Comical Moments: A Captivating Collection" Step into the whimsical world of William Heath Robinson with his ingenious creations like the "Pea Apparatus, " where peas are propelled through a convoluted contraption, leaving you in awe of his imaginative mind. In "A Decided Catch, " Robinson's cleverness shines as he presents an elaborate mechanism to catch something seemingly simple. Prepare to be amused by the complexity involved in such a straightforward task. With "Bound to Draw, " Robinson showcases his ability to blend artistry and humor effortlessly. Get ready for a chuckle as you witness an absurdly intricate process just to create a simple drawing. H. M. Bateman takes us on a hilarious adventure in "Beagling. " His comical illustrations capture the chaos and mayhem that ensues when hunting dogs meet their mischievous counterparts, resulting in uproarious laughter. Francois Pascal Simon Gerard's masterpiece, "Daphnis and Chloe, " transports us back in time with its enchanting beauty. Lose yourself in this captivating painting depicting love and innocence amidst lush landscapes. Lawson Wood brings forth pure joy with "Fat Geese. " This delightful artwork captures chubby geese waddling about, sure to bring smiles and giggles from viewers of all ages. Bateman strikes again with "The Gun Who Picked up his Bird. " Witness the unexpected outcome when even firearms seem capable of mischief, leaving you entertained by Bateman's witty imagination. Marvel at the madness created by mixing treated asbestos fiber using Heath Robinson's eccentric machine. This peculiar invention will leave you both bewildered and amused at how far one can go for efficiency. Bateman returns with another gem titled "A Little Impression. " Brace yourself for uncontrollable laughter as he portrays everyday situations turned hilariously upside down through his brilliant illustrations. Delve into Japanese culture with the iconic image of three wise monkeys in "Japan - Geisha.