Fictional Character Collection (#84)

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Some of the imaginary animals from the nonsense poem Jabberwocky, which appears in the 1872 novel Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll

Minnehaha Postcard. ca. 1904-1905, Minnehaha Postcard

Join the Fun-Grow Grass Hair Postcard. ca. 1941, Join the Fun-Grow Grass Hair Postcard

Buy the Empire Wringer Postcard. Buy the Empire Wringer Postcard

Postcard of Rubber Toys by Schavoir Rubber Company. ca. 1938, Rubber Toys by Schavoir The Schavoir Rubber Company Springdale, Conn. U.S.A

Alice and Her Friends Postcard by Charles Folkard, Based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. ca. 1900-1920, Alice and Her Friends Postcard by Charles Folkard

A Mad Tea-Party Postcard by Charles Folkard, Based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. ca. 1900-1920, A Mad Tea-Party Postcard by Charles Folkard, Based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Jim Hawkins Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Jim Hawkins Carreras Cigarette Card

The Queen Never Left Off Quarrelling with All the Other Players Postcard by K. Nixon, Based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. ca

Lorna Doone Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Lorna Doone Carreras Cigarette Card

The Mad Hatter Postcard by K. Nixon. ca. 1925-1930, The Mad Hatter came with a cup in one hand and a piece of bread and butter in the other

I Look for Butterflies that Sleep Among the Wheat Postcard by Charles Folkard, Based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. ca

Alice in Wonderland Postcard by Flora White. ca. 1922, Alice in Wonderland Postcard by Flora White

Alice in Wonderland Postcard Depicting Alice. ca. 1900-1920, Alice in Wonderland Postcard Depicting Alice

Alice and the Duchess Postcard after John Tenniel. ca. 1907, Alice and the Duchess Postcard after John Tenniel

The March Hare Postcard. ca. 1895-1920, The March Hare Postcard

The Duchess and the Baby Postcard after John Tenniel. ca. 1907, The Duchess and the Baby Postcard after John Tenniel

A Mad Tea Party Postcard after John Tenniel. ca. 1907, A Mad Tea Party Postcard after John Tenniel

Father William Postcard after John Tenniel. ca. 1907, Father William Postcard after John Tenniel

The Queens Croquet Ground Postcard after John Tenniel. ca. 1907, The Queens Croquet Ground Postcard after John Tenniel

David Copperfield Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, David Copperfield Carreras Cigarette Card

Hereward the Wake Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Hereward the Wake Carreras Cigarette Card

Pied Piper Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Pied Piper Carreras Cigarette Card

Little Lord Fauntleroy Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Little Lord Fauntleroy Carreras Cigarette Card

The Vicar of Wakefield Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, The Vicar of Wakefield Carreras Cigarette Card

Oliver Twist Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Oliver Twist Carreras Cigarette Card

Cinderella Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Cinderella Carreras Cigarette Card

The Mad Hatter Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, The Mad Hatter came with a cup in one hand and a piece of bread and butter in the other

Sinbad the Sailor Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Sinbad the Sailor Carreras Cigarette Card

Hamlet Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Hamlet Carreras Cigarette Card

Maid Marian Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Maid Marian Carreras Cigarette Card

Robinson Crusoe Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Robinson Crusoe Carreras Cigarette Card

Long John Silver Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Long John Silver Carreras Cigarette Card

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Phantom ship luring a sailing vessel to its doom on the rocks. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Jasons ship Argo leaving ancient Corinth in the quest for the Golden Fleece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pandora atop the opened box of evils. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hand-colored woodcut
Gulliver in Lilliput, from Jonathan Swifts " Gullivers Travels." Hand-colored woodcut of a Thomas Stothard illustration

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Fieldings Tom Jones refused admittance by the noblemans porter. Hand-colored woodcut of an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

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Step into the enchanting world of fictional characters, where imagination knows no bounds. From the whimsical strokes of Richard Dadd's "The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke" to the sturdy presence of Desperate Dan in Dundee, Scotland, these characters captivate our hearts and minds. In Charles Dickens' timeless tale "A Christmas Carol, " artist John Leech brings Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation to life, reminding us that redemption is always within reach. Meanwhile, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde embody the duality of human nature, a haunting reminder that darkness can lurk beneath even the most respectable facade. From ancient mythology springs forth Hector's tragic demise at Achilles' hands during the Trojan War—a testament to heroism and its ultimate sacrifice. In Babar O's ABC book illustration from 1939, we witness elephants teaching us letters with charm and grace. Alice finds herself caught in a topsy-turvy Wonderland as she confronts the Red Queen's infamous command: "Off with her head. " John Tenniel masterfully captures this moment of tension between curiosity and danger. Tam O Shanter emerges from Robert Burns' poetic genius as a character brimming with Scottish spirit and adventure. Alongside him stands a witch with her black cat—an embodiment of mystery and magic that has fascinated generations. Peter Pan takes flight in Kensington Gardens, London—forever young and forever free—as he invites us to embrace our inner childlike wonderment. And who could forget Don Quixote? Cervantes paints an unforgettable scene where his noble knight charges against windmills in pursuit of chivalry’s fading glory. These fictional characters transcend time and space; they inspire us to dream bigger, question deeper, and explore uncharted territories within ourselves. Whether they exist on canvas or leap off pages into our hearts—they remind us that stories have immense power—the power to ignite our imaginations while leaving an indelible mark on our souls.