Parties Collection (#5)

Couple drinking punch (b / w photo)
3095553 Couple drinking punch (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple drinking punch. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Some impressions of Hollywood Beach Parties where film stars and movie magnates entertain, 1927 (2/4) - showing Karl Dane (seen in MGMs Rookies) and some beach beauties and Larry Kent

New Year party at the Hoxton Market Christian Mission and Ragged School in January 1924 given by C. P & Sons. A rather sinister Father Christmas holds the attention of a large number of children

Members of the London Sketch Club in costume for an unemployed supper in 1905. Date: 1905

The Merry-Go-Round (engraving)
1603859 The Merry-Go-Round (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry-Go-Round)

Double page spread from The Tatler, reporting on Captain Neil MacEacheans novel party held at Brook Street, where well-knowns dressed up as living celebrities

Boys in jackets and breeches with Merveilleuse, 1800
Boys in jackets and breeches with Merveilleuse in Roman robe with bonnet and spencer jacket. Little Patriots, Year VIII, 1800. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner... at Greenwich
Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner; or, Parties at Greenwich -- rival politicians encounter each other at the traditional summertime Whitebait Dinner in Greenwich, SE London

Cartoon, A Block on the Line (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, A Block on the Line -- a satirical comment on a delay in the progress of electoral reform, with rival political parties offering to sort it out

Cartoon, Political Kidnapping (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, Political Kidnapping -- a satirical comment on the transfer of the electoral reform initiative from the Liberals (Lord John Russell) to the Conservatives (Lord Derby)

Young people at an evening party. 1926

Christmas dancing, 1885 (hand-coloured etching)
3315984 Christmas dancing, 1885 (hand-coloured etching) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Advertisement for McDougalls Self-Raising Flour, showing Fancy Cakes, 1937 (colour litho)
5998601 Advertisement for McDougalls Self-Raising Flour, showing Fancy Cakes, 1937 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Election - Canvassing for Votes: satire on the parliamentary election of 1755
5997532 The Election - Canvassing for Votes: satire on the parliamentary election of 1755, one of a series of four titled Humours of an Election (engraving) by Hogarth

Hypothetical female smoking party, May 1894
Illustration of an all-female smoking party, captioned " what we are coming to: a ladies smoking party", in reference to the changing social standards for women in Britain. 1894

LLoyd George and Bonar Law discuss the prospect of a general election, February
KDC400243 LLoyd George and Bonar Law discuss the prospect of a general election, February, 1920 (litho) by English School

Lloyd George and Bonar Law try to solve the Irish Question with the help of the Coalition
KDC400242 Lloyd George and Bonar Law try to solve the Irish Question with the help of the Coalition Government lever, October, 1920 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Cartoon lampooning LLoyd George as the Great Improviser or leader of the
KDC400226 Cartoon lampooning LLoyd George as the Great Improviser or leader of the Improvisa-Tories, June, 1920 (litho) by English School

A Presentation Millstone, Prime Minister Asquith presents Chancellor of
KDC397322 A Presentation Millstone, Prime Minister Asquith presents Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lloyd George, with the Old Age Pensions scheme, 1908 (litho) by Sambourne

The Rising Generation (coloured engraving)
668604 The Rising Generation (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising Generation - Juvenile - " I wonder whether that girl has any tin _ for I)

Norah Blaney at Bright Young Things party
Miss Ila Fink, Mr B. Leonards and actress Miss Norah Blaney at a Bright Young Things party given by Captian MacEachan at Brook Street

A Childrens Fancy Dress Party by John Hassall
Jolly and heavily populated scene showing a childrens fancy dress party with revellers dressed in all manner of costumes from cavaliers to Georgian dandys, soldiers, jesters and Native Americans

Hot Weather Habits At Major J. B. Paget s
Page from The Tatler with photographs recording a bathing party held at Ibstock Place, Roehampton, home of Major and Mrs J. B. Paget

The Grand Waterworks (engraving)
725782 The Grand Waterworks (engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Waterworks, Versailles)

Grand Fete at the Palace of Versailles (engraving)
725719 Grand Fete at the Palace of Versailles (engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Fete at the Palace of Versailles)

Rodolphe Declares His Love for Violetta (chromolitho)
735648 Rodolphe Declares His Love for Violetta (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rodolphe Declares His Love for Violetta)

Caricature Ornaments for Screens, 1800 (hand-coloured engraving)
708891 Caricature Ornaments for Screens, 1800 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Undignified scenes in the Chamber of Deputies for the Obstructionism of the Far Left, the Hon... (colour litho)
2815662 Undignified scenes in the Chamber of Deputies for the Obstructionism of the Far Left, the Hon.... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Charles Dickenss A Christmas Carol
3755817 Charles Dickenss A Christmas Carol by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Charles Dickenss A Christmas Carol)

Labour Partys Staff in 1905, J Ramsay MacDonald, first Secretary of the Party and Js Middleton (b / w photo)
3632346 Labour Partys Staff in 1905, J Ramsay MacDonald, first Secretary of the Party and Js Middleton (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Right Honourable F O Roberts, MP, Labours First Pensions Minister (b / w photo)
3632330 Right Honourable F O Roberts, MP, Labours First Pensions Minister (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Right Honourable F O Roberts, MP)

The Labour Government Winds Up, the Platform at the Labour Party Conference, October 1924, with the Premier
3632341 The Labour Government Winds Up, the Platform at the Labour Party Conference, October 1924, with the Premier, the Right Honourable J Ramsay MacDonald

Keir Hardie at Home (b / w photo)
3632336 Keir Hardie at Home (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keir Hardie (1856-1915)

The late Mrs Ramsay MacDonald (b / w photo)
3632334 The late Mrs Ramsay MacDonald (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mrs Ramsay MacDonald)

Robert Smillie, MP (b / w photo)
3632328 Robert Smillie, MP (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Smillie, MP)

Ben Tillett (b / w photo)
3632326 Ben Tillett (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ben Tillett. Illustration for The Book of The Labour Party edited by Herbert Tracey (Caxton)

C T Cramp, a Leader of the Railwaymen (b / w photo)
3632325 C T Cramp, a Leader of the Railwaymen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: C T Cramp, a Leader of the Railwaymen)

The Labour Party National Executive Photographed outside their Headquarters before the Opening of Parliament
3632316 The Labour Party National Executive Photographed outside their Headquarters before the Opening of Parliament, 10 February 1920 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Right Honourable W Adamson, MP, Labours First Secretary of State for Scotland (b / w photo)
3632315 Right Honourable W Adamson, MP, Labours First Secretary of State for Scotland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Right Honourable W Adamson)

Welcoming a guest to the party (colour litho)
3099454 Welcoming a guest to the party (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welcoming a guest to the party)

The Dolls Christmas Party
A variety of dolls dance around a Christmas tree festooned with ribbons and candles. Date: c. 1930

Record Player and Dancers Legs at a Party, 1957 (screen print)
2630053 Record Player and Dancers Legs at a Party, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

A house party at Hillsborough, Northern Ireland
a house party at Hillsborough, Northern Ireland. In the foreground are Lady Mary Leveson-Gower (the Queens niece), Princess Margaret, the Countess of Granville (the Queens elder sister), The Queen

Margaret Whigham and Lord Selby
Miss Margaret Whigham, later Mrs Charles Sweeny and then Duchess of Argyll, pictured with Lord Selby at Mrs. Woolley-Harts house-warming party in June 1931. Date: 1931

What a Whoopee! Bright Young People at United States Party
A group of guests in fancy dress at the United States party given by Miss " Joe" (Marion/Betty) Carstairs and Miss Ruth Baldwin

Childrens Christmas party 1847
Little ones in high glee, the room decorated with holly and brilliantly lighted with candles. Neighbouring children come to celebrate the Christmas season

Group in fancy dress, c. 1927
A jolly group of party revellers in various forms of fancy dress including a jockey, a gypsy (a favourite them of the 1920s) and a convict. Date: c.1927

The Childrens Fancy Dress Ball at the Mansion House, Juvenile Entertainers (litho)
1040474 The Childrens Fancy Dress Ball at the Mansion House, Juvenile Entertainers (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Parties: A World of Deception and Celebration" Step into a world where deception reigns supreme, as parties become the ultimate disguise. Just like the invader deceived by the state of the tide, parties lure us in with their enchanting facade. From "The It Girl" by George Whitelaw to "The Toast" by William Heath Robinson, these artistic masterpieces capture the essence of revelry. Immerse yourself in the whimsical atmosphere of the Chelsea Arts Club Ball, where creativity knows no bounds. The Gebrauchsgrafik illustration from 1928 transports us to a time when they were an art form themselves. And who can forget William Heath Robinson's depiction of London's vibrant party scene? In his work titled "Peace, Perfect Peace, " he captures both chaos and harmony that coexist within every celebration. Travel back to 1920s France with La Vie Parisienne Magazine Plate and experience the allure of Parisian soirées. Meanwhile, our furry friends join in on the fun too. Witness a hamster adorned with cake and candle through digital manipulation - a testament to how even animals partake in festivities. But it doesn't stop there; dogs also have their moment under the spotlight. Picture a charming Jack Russell terrier wearing a bow tie sitting at a table with birthday cake - another example of digital manipulation bringing joyous moments to life. Whether it's attending The Chelsea Arts Club Dazzle Ball or simply enjoying some quality time with loved ones around a cupcake-laden table, they can an escape from reality. They allow us to let loose, embrace laughter and create memories that will last forever. So next time you find yourself amidst glittering lights and infectious music at any gathering remember this: they can not just about celebrating milestones but also about deceiving ourselves into believing that for one night we can leave all worries behind and immerse ourselves in pure blissful merriment.