Merry Collection (#48)

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!

Julliens Chimes Quadrilles, music sheet
Cover design for a music sheet containing the French conductor Louis Antoine Julliens Chimes Quadrilles, building on the success of Charles Dickens second Christmas book, The Chimes

Christmas cracker box design
A jolly design for a box of Christmas crackers featuring three children; two are taking wicked enjoyment in pulling a cracker and frightening an innocent looking little blonde girl

Childrens Party American Indian and Dutch girl
Two children make their way along a garden path to a fancy dress party in costume. The boy is dressed as a Native American Indian complete with feathered head dress

Miss Lily Elsie, The Merry Widow
The popular English actress, Lily Elsie here in the role of Franz Lehars operetta, The Merry Widow

Children sledging down a hill by Florence Hardy
Three Merry Maids. Three little girls sliding down a hill on a wooden sledge

Lear / Nonsense / Title Page
There was an Old Derry down Derry, who loved to see little folks merry; So he made them a book, and with laughter they shook at the fun of that Derry down Derry

Christmas time chaos
A chaotic but merry scene depicting a family at Christmas. The children, all very energetic and excited, play musical instruments, help decorate the tree and play games

Croker-Kings / Speare
CHARLES CROKER-KING English actor in the roll of Slender in Shakespeares Merry Wives of Windsor

L Braithwaites / Speare
LILIAN BRAITHWAITE English actress in the roll of Anne Page in Shakespeares Merry Wives of Windsor

Beerbohm Trees / Speare
Sir HERBERT DRAPER BEERBOHM TREE. English actor in the roll of Falstaff in Shakespeares Merry Wives of Windsor

America. New Years Day among the Chinese in San Francisco
Crowded street scene in Chinatown in San Francisco with Chinese people in traditional dress throwing fire crackers and making merry in the street and on the balconies overlooking the street

Merry Widow Hat C. 1907
A lady wearing a " Merry Widow" hat seductively sips a glass of champagne

Merry Del Val / Sketch 03
RAFAEL MERRY DEL VAL Spanish prelate, Secretary of State at the Vatican

A Meeting of Witches
A gaggle of witches & impish demons making merry

A Merry Christmas
A Christmas scene from the early 17th century showing seven men round a table raising goblets in the air for a toast. Several empty bottles or flasks are scattered about suggesting that a lot of wine

Pilgrims Progress 6
At the sight of the cross, Christian loses his burden of sins, and is light and gladsome and of a merry heart

Merry Widow Hat
Beautiful young lady wearing a rather large, plume laden hat - a style that became known as the " Merry Widow" after a hat worn by Lily Elsie in the operetta of the same name

Merry Widow Hat C. 1910
Beautiful young lady wearing a rather large, plume laden hat - a style that became known as the " Merry Widow" after a hat worn by Lily Elsie in the operetta of the same name

Greenaway Card - 2 of 2
A girl wishes you a Merry Christmas

Merry-Go-Round / Russia
Early hand-turned Merry-Go- Round at a St Petersburg Fair, Russia

Monks and Legacy
Father Paul in his cups, or The private Devotion of a convent - monks make merry as the wine flows free

The Roundabout
Lively illustration showing a group in costume riding a merry-go-round

Robin Hood, Merry Feast
Robin Hood and his merry men feast, with Maid Marian to grace their table

Hiawatha / Beggars Dance
Pau-Puk Keewis dances the Beggars Dance, to the accompaniment of a merry flute flute playing crowd, at Hiawathas wedding

Crowd of Derby Revellers
Epsom Races: The Return From " The Derby". The merry and somewhat worse for wear crowd (from all social classes) make the return journey after a day at the races

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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.