Optimist Collection

Do you want some? By H. M. Bateman
" Do you want some? Innoculating a pessimist with Merry Christmas bacilli." This cartoon mentions the recent discovery of Reading Bacillus by Leonard Joyce as a new way of healing wounds

Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux, from Gallery of Historical Portraits
KW327844 Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c.1880 (litho) by English School

The Optimist (b/w photo)
5987154 The Optimist (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Optimist. Illustration for An Album of The Chalk Streams by E A Barton with photographs by)

Sunset over wetlands

Picture shows steam train enthusiast, Alan Pegler, at Waterloo Station, London. Mr Pegler saved The Flying Scotsman from the scrapyard and took it to America and Canada

The perfect morning ritual
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

LA MAÑANA PERFECTA
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

WW2 Christmas Card, The Optimist
A WW2 Christmas greetings card with an illustration titled The Optimist. The image shows a positive looking man inside his shelter as searchlights beam into the sky above ground. Date: circa 1940s

Caricature illustration, The Optimist by Will Owen. Showing homeless man with handkerchief tied to stick, asking grumpy banker with cigar for a loan

Music cover, A Cock-Eyed Optimist, from South Pacific
Music cover, A Cock-Eyed Optimist, song from South Pacific (stage musical and film), by Rodgers and Hammerstein Date: 1949

Photograph of Optimist PH, Upminster, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Australian prospector, c. 1880s (sepia photo)
STC172390 Australian prospector, c.1880s (sepia photo) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Company of the Co-optimists, October 1921
Nine of the ten Co-Optimists, a variety revue in London. From left to right (top row) Phyllis Monkman, Laddie Cliff, Elsa Macfarlane, Stanley Holloway; (second row) Betty Chester

Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux (oil on canvas)
CHT322573 Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, The Optimist and the Pessimist, showing two men reading the same news items about the war but reacting in very different ways. Date: 1915

Young man wearing a shirt and a tie cheering, success, victory pose

Businessman giving thumbs up

Pessimist and Optimist, 1893-1919. Artist: Makovsky, Vladimir Yegorovich (1846-1920)
Pessimist and Optimist, 1893-1919. Found in the collection of the Regional A. Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk

Cartoon, The Good Alphabet, WW1
Cartoon, The Good Alphabet. Two Frenchmen with different initials on their armbands meet on a country road. The main thing is that they are on the same side. Date: 1915

Plate - Out since Mons - WWI
Plate with foliate design around rim. Inscribed - Out since Mons: Well, what sort of a night ave yer ad Novice (but persistent optimist: Oh alright. Ad to get out and rest a bit now and again)

The Optimist & the Pessimist by George Belcher, WW1
The Small One: They seem to think the war will be over very soon now, Mrs Arris The Ohter: I shouldn t be surprised, Mrs. Green; twenty-five shillings a week and me usband away

Omar the Optimist by Bruce Bairnsfather
Omar the Optimist " Here with a loaf of bread beneath the row, A muttered curse, but ne er a whine, and thou- Beside me, singing in the wilderness

The Innocent Abroad, by Bairnsfather
The Innocent Abroad Out Since Mons: " Well, what sort of night ave yer ad?" Novice (but persistent optimist): " Oh, alright

Young man wearing a shirt and a tie cheering, laughing, success, victory pose

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Theres a Good Time Coming
" We have to gian the victory - that is our task." - Winston Churchill, The Prime Minister Theres a Good Time Coming - a little girl sees a future without rationing

Panning For Gold In Alaska
Dexter, Alaska: June 20, 1902. A gold miner panning for gold in Alaska

Miner Panning For Gold
California: c. 1885 A gold miner panning for gold in California

California Gold MIner
California: no date. A California gold miner at his camp with his donkeys

1848 California Gold Scale
LaPorte, California: c. 1880 A Howard & Davis Gold Scale. It came to California in 1848, and was used at La Porte Express Office, and at one time was owned by C. McLane Prest of Wells Fargo Company

A California Gold Miner
California: c. 1885 A gold miner in California with his gear

Optimist and pessimists - postcard by George Ranstead
Postcard by George Ranstead, amateur soldier artist of the Great War featuring three miserable looking hairy men with long beards, looking with suspicion at an optimist who is grinning broadly

Marshal Petain Cartoon
Marshal PHILIPPE PETAIN French soldier in 1915, portrayed as an optimist in the face of German aggression

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"Optimism: Embracing the Bright Side of Life" In H. M. Bateman's captivating artwork, "Do you want some?", a mischievous grin on a child's face reminds us to approach life with optimism. Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux, immortalized in the Gallery of Historical Portraits, exemplifies an optimist who believed in the power of progress and enlightenment. Discovering the perfect morning ritual can set the tone for a day filled with positivity and productivity. Start your day right. ¡La Mañana Perfecta. A vibrant depiction that captures the essence of an optimistic start to each new day. Even during World War II, amidst turmoil and uncertainty, The Optimist Christmas Card spreads hope and joy among soldiers far from home. Will Owen's caricature illustration portrays an optimistic homeless man seeking assistance from a grumpy banker - reminding us that even in challenging times, optimism can bridge gaps between individuals. The music cover for "A Cock-Eyed Optimist" from South Pacific invites us to embrace our dreams fearlessly and believe in brighter tomorrows. In the cartoon featuring The Optimist and Pessimist, we are reminded that choosing optimism over pessimism can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. Alan Pegler's passion for steam trains at Waterloo Station showcases how pursuing one's interests with enthusiasm can bring immense joy – a lesson in embracing optimism through hobbies. Spes or Hope imprisoned on canvas serves as a powerful reminder that even in dire circumstances, maintaining hope is essential for resilience and eventual liberation. The photograph PH sailing gracefully on London waters symbolizes determination against all odds – inspiring us to navigate life's challenges with unwavering optimism. Transport yourself back to Australia’s gold rush era through sepia-toned imagery capturing an Australian prospector’s unwavering belief in striking it rich – embodying true optimists who never give up.