Cheerful Collection (#66)

Upside Down
24th August 1946: A young girl has a look at an upside-down world as she visits the sea for the first time. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4191 - First Sight Of The Sea - pub

The Fireside Album
circa 1875: A family sitting beside a cosy fire on the front cover of a musical score by Adam Wright, contraining a quadrille, a polka and a waltz. Original Artwork: Lithograph by T Packer

Street Urchins
circa 1895: A group of ragged boys, some barefoot, sit on the edge of a fountain; in the background is the pillared portico of the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. (Photo by J)

Lodging House Keeper makes a slight descriptive error
Lodging-House Keeper (to professional lady) - " Which my usband, Miss, is one of the Virgins at the Cathedral!" Date: circa 1890s

Elderly woman comments to the vicar on the new graveyard
Cheerful Old Party (to the Vicar): " Th new Graveyards fillin up nicely, Sir!" Date: circa 1890s

Slum Children
Children living in the slums improvise a lamppost and some rope as a swing. (Photo by Paul Martin/Getty Images)

Home front 1940. Servicemen on leave. Find their homes damaged and surrounded by debris, and still find the happy side

Home front 1940. A boy holds the world in his hand, he has just discovered the globe in his bomb damage school, at Northfleet

Home front 1940 A bus driver cleans debris from an air raid up before reporting for work at Bexleyheath

Downtown Keene New Hampshire in spring USA

Canada, Ontario, Ottawa. Grove of cherry trees with variations in blossom color. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Six can packs of Coca-Cola and Diet Coke next to a giant poster of Father Christmas, who was invented by the Coca-Cola company in the early 20th century, Kwik Save supermarket, St Asaph

Outback Adventure
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President And Mayor
circa 1944: American statesman Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945), the 32nd President of the United States of America, and Mayor of New York City

Quokka
A curious friendly little quokka looking at the camera, Rottnest Island, Western Australia

Couple pulling wish bone in studio, (B&W), portrait

Armistice Crowd
11th November 1918: Happy crowd of Parisians wave their hats and flags during a celebration of the end of World War I on Armistice Day, Paris, France. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

A Peace Bus
11th November 1918: Crowds celebrating the signing of the Armistice at the end of World War I. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Chihuahua and montage of various dogs

Golden retriever and montage of various dogs

Montage of various dogs

English bulldog and montage of various dogs

Montage of smiles

Ferris wheel

Robert Stawell Ball (1840-1913) Irish astronomer and mathematician: populariser of science. Lord Rosses astronomer at Parsonstown: Royal Astronomer of Ireland 1874-1892

China, Yunnan, Lijiang, man in traditional Naxi costume
China - Yunnan - Lijiang (Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage List, 1997), capital of the Naxi (Nakhi) kingdom. A man in traditional Naxi costume

Last Day Of School
Unites States: c. June, 1954. Students rushing out of the school building for summer vacation on the last day of classes

Marciano In A Movie Jail Set
Hollywood, California: 1957. Retired heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano gets consoled on the set of A Face In The Crowd by stars Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal

Anne Gwynne As Santa
Hollywood, California: c. 1942. Actress Anne Gwynne is dressed as Santa Claus carrying a bag of gifts as she steps down a chimney

Woman On Bow Sprit Of Sailboat
Long Beach, California: c. 1936. A woman on the bow sprit signals that the jib is closehauled and set for the beat back to shore

A Merry Crew Of Lady Sailors
London, England: July, 1933. A merry crew of lady bathers at the Finchley Pool make a sailboat by hoisting a home-made sail on the diving buoy

A perky woman enjoys her cup of coffee
United States c. 1950 A perky woman enjoys her cup of coffee

Beer Ball Participants
Washington, D.C.: April 4, 1933 These Washington debutantes will be participants in the Inaugural Beer Ball at the Washington Auditorium to celebrate the return of the foaming amber liquid

Two Women Model Swimwear
United States: c. 1936. Two women model the newest in bathing attire

Cast Of Space Patrol
Los Angeles, California: c. 1953 The cast of the television science fiction adventure series, " Space Patrol". From top to bottom: Major Robertson (Ken Mayer), Tonga (Nina Bara)

TV Personality Ted Mack
New York, New York: 1958 Television host Ted Mack on his " The Original Amateur Show"

Office Moves To The Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia: c. 1928. Three Virginia Beach executives decided to move their entire office staffs to the seashore for a few days during a heat wave

World Champion Typists
New York, New York: c. 1929 The worlds four fastest typists gathered at the at the National Business Show at the Grand Central Palace

Miniature Computer Components
Washington, D.C.: 1965 A woman holding some of the tiny integrated circuit packages in the new Miniaturized Sylvania Processor (MSP-24)

Entering Data On Punch Cards
Cleveland, Ohio: February, 1951 A woman office worker entering data into an IBM punch card machine at the Erie Railroad Company offices

Office Worker Entering Data
United States: c. 1951 A woman in an office entering data into an IBM 26 Printing Card Punch machine

Carter Beats The Devil
San Francisco, California: 1926 A window card of the stage magician Charles Carter, also known as Carter the Great

Rope Spinning Actress
Hollywood, California: c. 1954 Actress Ann Blyth shows off her cowgirl rope spinning skills

Mrs. New Jersey Contestants
Palisades Park, New Jersey: 1953. Judges tasting the baking of the seven finalists in the Mrs. New Jersey contest. Judges are (L-R)Bobby Sherwood, band leader, Gal Drake, talk show host

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"Embracing the Joy: A Symphony Moments" Leonard Bernstein's music fills the air, setting the stage for a symphony of cheerfulness. Love and laughter take center court as a couple jumps with glee on a tennis court, while a woman leaps in the foreground, radiating pure joy. Smiles abound as another couple joins in on the fun, jumping high amidst their game of tennis – happiness knows no bounds. From Weimaraners to various furry friends, dogs wag their tails and bring boundless cheer to our lives. Amidst colorful wildflowers, an elegant European Roe Deer doe finds delight in nature's vibrant tapestry. Laughter echoes through every corner as friends gather at a typical pub scene - sharing stories and creating memories that warm hearts. Princess Elizabeth's radiant smile illuminates Buckingham Palace during her betrothal to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten - love blossoms amidst royal splendor. Vibrant colors burst forth from a photograph capturing moments of celebration as a black man enjoys slices of juicy watermelon – savoring life's simple pleasures. In an enchanting engraving, we witness contrasting worlds colliding - where even paupers find reasons to be cheerful alongside fat rich men who revel in abundance. The circus comes alive with giggles and mirth as happy clowns paint smiles on faces young and old alike - spreading contagious joy under the big top. Wander down narrow streets adorned with colorful facades in Bologna's old town; each step brings newfound delight around every charming corner. Surfers from the 1960s run through crashing waves with unbridled enthusiasm – riding nature's exhilarating rhythm while embracing carefree moments. In this symphony hints lies an invitation for us all to embrace life’s joyful melodies and dance along its vibrant rhythm.