Shabby Collection (#4)

Apres la Guerre no. 5 - postcard drawn by George Ranstead
Humorous drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur soldier artist of the Great War. This image, one of a series suggesting what life might be like at the end of the war

Franky Shagg, Isle of Wight tramp
Franky Shagg, a well known tramp on the Isle of Wight in the early 1900s

Back alley between slums, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Litter-strewn back alley between slums, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

The Temple of Vesta at Tivoli, Rome, 1831. Artist: Landelot-Theodore Turpin de Crisse
The Temple of Vesta at Tivoli, Rome, 1831. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France

The Interdict, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
The Interdict, 1875. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Le Havre, France

The Irish Treason Shop, 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Irish Treason Shop, 1869. The Fenian movement was still causing the British Government problems. The movement had not been pacified by the measures introduced through the recent Irish Bill

The Strike, a Subject for the Consideration of the Real Working Man, 1859. Committee Man and General Talker says: What I say, my Boy, is-Hold out

Four men with trowels and cement on boards, USA
Four men with trowels and cement on boards, outside a log cabin, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Four cooks inside their work premises, USA
Four cooks inside their work premises, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Railway workers outside their work premises, USA
Five railway workers outside their work premises, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Butchers and others outside their work premises, USA
Butchers and colleagues outside their work premises, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Cartoon, Horace Wigan, actor, dramatist and manager
Cartoon, Horace Wigan (c.1815-1885), actor, dramatist and theatre manager, best known for his detective roles. A very amiable gentleman, though he doesn t always look cheerful. 1884

Soho, London - Street Scenes - young people in typical 1970s fashions. 1974

Soho, London - two front doors with fanlights. 1973

Hurdy Gurdy man and woman performing in street
Hurdy Gurdy man and woman performing in the street. 19th century

Soldier in shabby uniform, East Africa, WW1
Soldier in a shabby uniform, in East Africa during WW1 -- uniforms got into a poor state during campaigns. circa 1917

Kitten inside an old boot on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a brown hat -- Christmas Greeting from an Old Chum. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a battered top hat. Date: circa 1890s

The Nose Game - Inquisitive Nose B3, Denotes Spirit of Enquiry. 1927

Building damaged in a riot, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Building with ground floor tobacconists shop, damaged in a riot in Belfast, Northern Ireland and boarded up with corrugated iron. Date: 1969

Row of shabby shops, East Berlin, Germany
A row of shabby shops in East Berlin, Germany. Date: 1970s

Underground station entrance, East Berlin, Germany -- possibly a ghost station, no longer in use at the time because of the Berlin Wall. Date: 1970s

Shabby doorway in East Berlin, Germany. Date: 1960s

Damaged front door, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Front door damaged in a riot, Falls Road area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Broken window, Falls Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Broken window in the Falls Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Battered old boot greetings card with a cute puppy peeping out. Date: circa 1890s

Battered old boot-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Greetings card, pair of shabby shoes
Greetings card in the shape of a pair of shabby shoes. circa 1890s

Flowers in an old boot on a greetings card
Flowers growing inside an old boot on a greetings card -- A Boot-iful Greeting. Date: circa 1890s

Caricature of the actor Edward Terry
Caricature of the English actor and theatre manager Edward O Connor Terry (1844-1912), seen here playing a flute. 1880

The Artists Friend. circa 1840

Cheery Families - Mrs Sole the Shoemakers Wife. 1890s

Slum Living Philippines
A makeshift home on the street at Jolo, Sulu Islands, Philippines. Date: 1985

First wooden house, Monterey, California, USA
First wooden house in California, Monterey, California, USA, brought by sailing vessel from Australia. Date: circa 1910

Chinese Fishing Village, New Monterey, California, USA. Date: circa 1908

First theatre in California, Monterey, California, USA
First theatre in California, Pacific and Scott Streets, Monterey, California, USA, dating back to 1847, built by Jack Swan, a British sailor. It was known as the Union Theatre. Date: circa 1908

Ramshackle alley with sign for University Musical Club
Ramshackle alleyway with a sign by a door for the University Musical Club. Date: circa 1905

French Theatre -- Farce du Porteur d Eau
Farce du Porteur d Eau (Farce of the Water Carrier). A water carrier with two buckets suspended from a metal ring says how much he likes to see pretty girls as he walks along the street. Date: 1632

Some Attrition, 1915
Austrian Civilian: " Hullo, old man, you look a bit dicky" Austrian Army: " So would you if you d been annihilated about a hundred and twenty-two times" Date: 1915

Old man with cup of tea, Balham, SW London
An old man relaxing with a cup of tea, Balham, SW London. circa 1960s

Woman with a dog outside a house. Date: circa 1920s

Three Russian men in a studio photo
Three Russian men looking disreputable and drinking vodka in a studio photo

Man and woman performing a comic song
Man and woman in shabby costume, performing a comic song. Date: C.1942

The Patriots by George Belcher, WW1
Three rather shabby, working class women, who probably don t have much choice about how extravagantly they choose to dress

Egyptian knife-grinder, Egypt. Date: circa 1870

Bab Al Azab citadel gates, Cairo, Egypt. Date: 1857

Cartoons, What He Will Look Like, WW1
Cartoons, At the End of " The Day", What He Will Look Like. Showing Kaiser Wilhelm II during the First World War, His Own Version (left) and That of the Allies (right). Date: September 1914

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"Embracing the Shabby Charm: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into a world where shabbiness tells stories, where every worn-out detail whispers tales of resilience and character. Just like Charlie Chaplin's iconic Little Tramp, these hints invite us to explore the beauty that lies within imperfections. In Solva, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, an old farm stands proudly amidst rolling hills. Its weathered walls echo the hard work and dreams of generations past. It's a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have tilled this land. Luke Fildes' masterpiece "Houseless and Hungry" captures the plight of those forgotten by society. The image reminds us that even in our modern world, there are still battles against poverty and hunger that need fighting. A small Fiat 500 parked on a back street in Rome takes us back to simpler times. This vintage gem carries memories of countless journeys through narrow cobblestone streets – a symbol of Italian style mixed with nostalgia. At a London bus stop, we witness the bond between mother and daughters as they wait for their next adventure together. Their shabby surroundings fade away when love fills their hearts - reminding us that true happiness can be found in simple moments shared with loved ones. Disraeli Measuring the British Lion is not just a cartoon; it reflects political struggles throughout history. In its playful depiction lies hidden messages about power dynamics and national identity – lessons from which we can still learn today. "The Poor - dogs in shabby clothes" evokes both sympathy and humor as our furry friends don ill-fitting garments. These adorable misfits remind us that appearances may deceive but kindness knows no boundaries – whether human or canine. Arthur Rackham's Cinderella transports us to a fairytale realm where magic mingles with adversity. Despite her shabby attire, Cinderella teaches us about inner strength, resilience, and ultimately finding our own happily ever after.