Merry Collection (#47)

Old King Cole was a merry old soul / And a merry old soul was he. / He called for his pipe
Old King Cole was a merry old soul/ And a merry old soul was he./He called for his pipe and he called for his bowl/And he called for his fiddlers three

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

O fair as Hope was the New Years morn, That broke through the night, o er a world forlorn! The glad bells toll d for the Old Year gone, And rang for the New, a merry sweet song.New years day

Merrymaking in an Inn. Oil on canvas by Jan Steen, 1674
STEEN: MERRYMAKING, 1674. Merrymaking in an Inn. Oil on canvas by Jan Steen, 1674

Third Crusade (1189-1192). Surrender of Ptolemaide to Philipe II August and Richard the Lionhearted (July 13, 1191). After an original painting by Merry Joseph Blondel (1840). Engraving. SPAIN

Illustration from Robin Goodfellow: His Mad
" Illustration from " Robin Goodfellow: His Mad Pranks and Merry Jests", 1628. English school. Robin Goodfellow symbolises Puck, an important character in the Anglosaxon tradition

Robin Hood resting in a tree

Fliptail the Otter at the fair

Holidaymakers on Hampstead Heath, London
Holidaymakers making merry on Hampstead Heath, north west London. Date: 1871

Horse on a Merry go round carousel in London
Horse on a Merrygoround carousel on the South Bank in London

WOMENs FASHION, c1875. Color fashion plate from the Christmas issue of an American womens magazine, c1875

Christmas Greetings, 1888 Date: 1888

Merry Christmas in Boston. Illustration shows Thomas W. Lawson standing among Christmas gifts and a notice posted on the wall

In the merry month of May. Illustration shows a tall, thin, old man wearing a top hat labeled Father serving as the maypole around which several characters typically featured in Puck cartoons are

God rest you, merry gentleman, let nothing you dismay. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt standing at an open window greeting a group of men singing Christmas carols; the carolers are John D

Eat, drink, and be merry

The merry musical satire Ready! Aim! Fire! The merry musical
The merry musical satire Ready! Aim! Fire!. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Ready! Aim! Fire! at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing explosions of musical notes on a globe. Date 1937

Shakspeare. Merry Wives of Windsor. Act IV. scene II

Anne Page, slender and shallow. A scene from the merry wives of Windsor. Date c1851 Feb. 15

The Merry Maidens Burlesquers. Date c1898

The Merry Maidens Burlesque Co. Date c1897

Merry Katie Emmett in Chat, an American boy. Date c1895

Automobile merry-go-round for the children, state fair, Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Date 1938 Nov

Joe Webers burlesque of The merry widow by arrangement with Henry W. Savage; original music by Franz Lehar; book by Geo. V. Hobart; staged by Julian Mitchell. Date c1908

The merry world the great New York casino success. Date ca. 1894

Chas. H. Yales fantastic spectacle, The evil eye, or The many, merry mishaps of Nid and the weird, wonderful wanderings of Nod. Date c1898

Opening of the opera season - drilling the merry villagers

Christmas. Children pulling a sled
Children in festive mood playing in the snow. Front cover of Merry Days Play Book. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: circa 1920

Valentines card with cute children
A little girl holding up a red heart gazes admiringly at a boy on a merry-go-round zebra ride, while he looks winningly back at her. The slogan is take a ride and win a heart. Date: C.1930

The Graphic Christmas Number 1925 front cover
Entitled, Safety First, a woman in a pink dress ensures she won t be struck by an arrow of love as she teases a tiny cupid, waving his bow and quiver of arrows high above his reach. Date: 1925

Programme cover for Creation at the Trocadero
Programme cover for Charles B. Cochrans Creation at the Trocadero Grill Room, London from April 1931. Artwork probably by Ada Peacock. 1931

Pantomime on Ice
Girls in the production of The Merry Doll, a pantomime on ice ! Date: 1930s

Anne Brunton, Actress
ANNE BRUNTON - actress wife of writer Robert Merry, as Monimia in The orphan. Date: 1769 - 1808

Santa and children pulling cracker
Santa Claus and four children pulling a Christmas cracker. early 20th century

Dr Syntax made free of the cellar
Having free reign of the large barrels in the cellar, Dr Syntax makes merry with several gentlemen. Date: 1813

All happiness be yours this Merry Christmastide -- a man and woman carry holly and mistletoe home through the snow. 20th century

Children with a huge snowball at Christmas
Three children with a huge snowball at Christmas, probably planning to make a snowman. early 20th century

Three children dance round a Christmas tree laden with decorations and presents. early 20th century

Merry Christmas -- woman with holly and mistletoe. Heres a bowl of holly for you and a sprig of mistletoe, to make you gay on Christmas Day and light dear memorys glow. early 20th century

To wish you a merry Christmas -- two girls out for a walk. 20th century

Merry Christmas, Bright New Year -- four children spot Santa Claus in the fireplace. circa late 19th century

Sierra Leone - The Merry Minstrels
A band with marimba players and a drummer - captioned as The Merry Minsterls - Sierra Leone, West Africa Date: circa 1910s

Xmas Dog in Envelope
A dog pops out of the envelope to wish everyone a merry Christmas. 1896

Scottish Inn Scene C1800
A merry scene inside a Scottish tavern. Two drunken fellows exchange pleasantries whilst another man chats with the serving maid, who unawares spills drink from her jug. Date: circa 1800

Writing in Snow
A girl writes her Christmas greetings in the snow Date: circa 1900

Shakespeare / Puck / Fairy
Act II, Scene I Puck & a fairy; Puck admits that he is " that merry wanderer of the night." Date: 1908

Female Type / Hat & Coat
An elegant woman in a rather nice hat and warm winter clothes. Date: 1922

British Ballad, Robin Goodfellow
ROBIN GOODFELLOW (The Mad Merry Pranks of) British ballad. More commonly known as Puck, the work of this mischievous creature is done by moonlight, and his mocking, laugh is Ho ho ho!

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"Merry Moments at Rathaus Christmas Market, Vienna, Austria" Step into a winter wonderland at the enchanting Rathaus Christmas Market in Vienna, Austria. Picture No. 12480072 captures the festive spirit with its vibrant colors and joyful atmosphere. Amidst the bustling crowd, a female figure stands elegantly in her hobble skirt, adding a touch of vintage charm to the scene. The carousel music cover fills the air with delightful melodies as fairies gracefully twirl on the merry-go-round. It's like stepping into a whimsical Christmas card adorned with Shakespearean jesters and their mischievous grins. A Shakespeare quotation on a greetings card reminds us that "the earth has music for those who listen. " In London, amidst motion blur views of another merry-go-round carousel, we are transported back in time to an archery match in 1828. The excitement is palpable as competitors aim for victory while spectators cheer them on. A historic black and white photograph takes us to Buckingham Palace in 1947 when Princess Elizabeth (later Elizabeth II) announced her betrothal to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. Their smiles radiate pure happiness and anticipation of their future together. Lily Elsie's timeless beauty captivates our hearts just like these merry moments do. Her graceful presence adds an ethereal touch to this collection of joyous memories. And let's not forget about three little kittens playfully chasing their tails. Their innocent antics remind us that even simple pleasures can bring immense merriment. Whether you find yourself strolling through Vienna's magical market or reminiscing about historical events captured forever in photographs, may your days be filled with merry moments that warm your heart and bring joy to your soul.