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Entertaining Collection (#60)

"Unleashing the Joy: From Playful Fox Cubs to Hula Hoop-Swiveling Nuns, a Whirlwind of Entertainment Unfolds

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Addled Ads - Living in a HORSE

Addled Ads - Living in a HORSE
Addled Ads - WANTED: " AT ONCE. Man wanted to look after horse, to live in." 1905

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Girls entertaining American GI in London bar

Girls entertaining American GI in London bar
Two glamorous girls entertain an American GI, whose cap badge indicates he is an Infantry Paratrooper in an unidentified bar in London during World War II, while a third waits table

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Heinrich Frauenlob, German poet

Heinrich Frauenlob, German poet
Heinrich Frauenlob (sometimes known as Henry of Meissen), Middle High German poet, seen here entertaining a group of people in a courtly setting. Date: between 1250/1260 - 1318

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Karaoke

Karaoke
MODEL RELEASED. Karaoke. Woman singing into a microphone

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Boys playing a video game

Boys playing a video game
MODEL RELEASED. Boys playing a video game

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Boy playing a video game

Boy playing a video game
MODEL RELEASED. Boy playing a video game

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Video game console

Video game console. The console links to a television that displays the game and the handheld controllers (not seen) are used to navigate through the game

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Video game one, 1controller
Video game controller. This handheld controller is connected to a console (not seen) and is used to navigate through the game

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Games console
MODEL RELEASED. Games console. Boy playing a video game on a portable console

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Solar panel use

Solar panel use. Musicians using solar panels to power their instruments at a concert. Photographed in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Circus Maximus, artwork

Circus Maximus, artwork

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Magic trick, 19th century

Magic trick, 19th century artwork. Shown here is the double cage magic trick, where the magician makes one or both of his assistants (in the cages) disappear or swap places

Background imageEntertaining Collection: King Renes Book of Love, 15th century

King Renes Book of Love, 15th century
King Renes Book of Love. Artwork with three figures and a symbolic heart. This artwork is from the illuminated manuscript Livre du cueur d amour esprit

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Exploration of Tonga, 18th century

Exploration of Tonga, 18th century
Exploration of Tonga. 18th century artwork showing a European explorer (lower centre) being welcomed by Tongans in a canopied area on a chieftains sailing vessel

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Dancers from Campanario, in Funchal, Madeira

Dancers from Campanario, in Funchal, Madeira
Dancers belonging to a folklore group from Campanario, performing an old dance in the street in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Egyptian Dancing Monkey

Egyptian Dancing Monkey
An Egyptian Dancing Monkey and owner, entertaining two small boys. The Monkeys owner has him dressed in a red dress and accompanies his movements with the beat of a hand-held drum

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Turkish Wrestler (4 of 4)

Turkish Wrestler (4 of 4)
A Turkish wrestler, Ryza Bey, watches his assistant practising an acrobatic trick handstand on a chair surrounded by dumbells

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Clown with a donkey and a dog

Clown with a donkey and a dog
A delightful postcard showing a clown with a decorated donkey and dog

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Dr Adam Solomon Epstein, the French conjuror

Dr Adam Solomon Epstein, the French conjuror
Copy of wood engraving by S. Durand showing Dr Adam Solomon Epstein, the French conjuror, performing before the Imperial Prince, circa 1869. HPG/8/2/1 (xxxiii)

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Illustration of a French conjuror and clown with crowd

Illustration of a French conjuror and clown with crowd
Coloured illustration of a French conjuror and clown with crowd, circa 1800. HPG/8/2/1 (iv)

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Pinkie and the Fairies

Pinkie and the Fairies
A young girl ballet dancer playing the role of the Queen of the Fairies in G F Nortons Christmas play for children, Pinkie and the Fairies, produced at His Majestys Theatre in 1908

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Britannia and Eve front cover, February 1954

Britannia and Eve front cover, February 1954
Front cover of Britannia and Eve featuring an elegant lady in a smart 1950s dress (with typical full skirt and nipped in waist) standing by a table where a game of cards is in progress

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Morocco - Storyteller

Morocco - Storyteller
A Moroccan storyteller entertaining a group of seated children before a large pavilion tent

Background imageEntertaining Collection: After Dinner

After Dinner - Uncle Robert holds forth by Van Abbe. Front cover illustration depicting an old uncle entertaining his younger relations by the fireside in what looks to be a very grand room of a

Background imageEntertaining Collection: North West Frontier Province, Peshawar - Dancers

North West Frontier Province, Peshawar - Dancers
Dancing Girls of Peshawar, North-west Frontier Province, ready for the dance

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Black African dancer - Egypt

Black African dancer - Egypt
A Black African dancer in Egypt wearing a feathered headdress, playing an elaborate harp

Background imageEntertaining Collection: The Savage Club Entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall, 1883

The Savage Club Entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall, 1883
Engraving showing members of the Savage Club, dressed as American Indians, entertaining their fellow club members at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 1883

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Party of Cossacks entering Kadikol, Crimean War, 1856

Party of Cossacks entering Kadikol, Crimean War, 1856
Engraving of a small group of Russian troops on horseback, leaving the Crimea at the cessation of the Crimean War, 1856. Despite defeat by the allied forces of the Turks

Background imageEntertaining Collection: America. An Artists Notes in California. Evening in a Logge

America. An Artists Notes in California. Evening in a Logge
Interior of a Loggers cabin where 5 men are entertaining themselves with singing and dancing to an accordian

Background imageEntertaining Collection: American Indians. Entertaining the Chief

American Indians. Entertaining the Chief
The Chief of the Passamaquoddy Indians entertaining his English guests by telling them tales of his tribes history in a wooded camp on the shore of Lake Utopia

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Scene in a photographers studio, example of portrait making

Scene in a photographers studio, example of portrait making
Portraiture in the early twentieth century. A photographer entertaining his subject while his assistants capture her photograph

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Entertaining at Home

Entertaining at Home
A scene in a middle class home where the lady of the house entertains a visitor with a hand-picked selection of books to read while she works at her embroidery

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Entertaining with Tea

Entertaining with Tea
A lady of the house entertains a female visitor in her parlour with afternoon tea and polite conversation

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Action Front

Action Front
Stage performer entertaining the troops during World War II

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Racial / Swedish Cottage

Racial / Swedish Cottage
Scene in a Swedish cottage: entertaining a British visitor during the Crimean War

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Festival Acrobats 1951

Festival Acrobats 1951
Acrobats at the Lakeside Stage, entertaining visitors to Battersea Festival Pleasure Gardens during the Festival of Britain celebrations

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Table for two on the beach

Table for two on the beach, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Table setting on the beach

Table setting on the beach, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Background imageEntertaining Collection: The Battle of the Flowers festival, Nice, Cote d Azur, Provence, France

The Battle of the Flowers festival, Nice, Cote d Azur, Provence, France

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Hester L Stanhope / Saloon

Hester L Stanhope / Saloon
LADY HESTER LUCY STANHOPE Traveller to Asia, where she settled - seen here entertaining a visitor in her saloon

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Paris Showirls / 1902

Paris Showirls / 1902
Paris showgirls on stage entertaining an audience

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Elephant & Children

Elephant & Children
A man rides an elephant, entertaining children at Chessington Zoo

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Girl and Kittens C1875

Girl and Kittens C1875
A girls knitting is not made any easier by the playfulness of four kittens who find her ball of wool an entertaining plaything

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Chinese Emperor Wu Wang entertaining with gunpowder

Chinese Emperor Wu Wang entertaining with gunpowder
The Chinese Emperor Wu Wang (Zhou Dynasty) uses gunpowder to make loud noises to entertain his guests

Background imageEntertaining Collection: Entertaining a visitor to afternoon tea

Entertaining a visitor to afternoon tea
A lady entertains a visitor to afternoon tea in a lush interior. The maid stands ready to pour more tea or offer a plate of food




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"Unleashing the Joy: From Playful Fox Cubs to Hula Hoop-Swiveling Nuns, a Whirlwind of Entertainment Unfolds. " Step into the enchanting world of entertainment as red fox cubs frolic in the picturesque Vosges region of France. Their playful antics bring smiles and laughter to all who witness their carefree joy. Transport yourself back in time with an Italian painting from the 19th century, where a Drunk Warrior and Court Jester take center stage. The artist, Casimiro Tomba, skillfully captures the essence of merriment and revelry. Join "The Party" depicted by Muriel Dawson's artwork, where vibrant colors and lively characters come alive. This masterpiece invites you to immerse yourself in a celebration filled with music, dance, and endless amusement. Marvel at the Hurdy-Gurdy Man of 1867 as he enchants passersby with his melodic tunes. His instrument weaves a magical spell that transports listeners to another realm brimming with delight. Witness an unexpected twist as a nun effortlessly swivels a hula hoop on her hips. Her graceful movements defy expectations while showcasing that even those devoted to spirituality can embrace moments of pure fun. Prepare for awe-inspiring grandeur as you encounter a decorated elephant adorned in regal attire. Its majestic presence captivates audiences during festive processions or cultural celebrations around the world. Delve into nostalgia through vintage Christmas cracker box labels that evoke memories of cheerful gatherings filled with laughter and surprises waiting to be unraveled. Challenge stereotypes as you appreciate diversity through a colored photograph capturing a black man enjoying slices of watermelon—a reminder that simple pleasures transcend boundaries when shared together. Immerse yourself in history's melodies as Josephine Baker sings her heart out to British factory workers—an extraordinary moment bridging cultures through music's universal language. Discover Biddy The Tubman Stonham, a remarkable entertainer from Hastings, East Sussex.