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Smiles Collection (page 9)

"Smiles: A Royal Legacy of Joy and Resilience" In a world where smiles hold the power to transcend boundaries, HRH Queen Elizabeth II has effortlessly mastered the art

Background imageSmiles Collection: Charleys Aunt by Brandon Thomas

Charleys Aunt by Brandon Thomas. Much the same design as the previous item, but in black and white, with a border of flowers. Top of the flyer reads Under the direction of the Author

Background imageSmiles Collection: Smiling mother and her children, Senegal

Smiling mother and her children, Senegal
A smiling mother holding a baby while her other children rest in the shade of their cottage and nearby trees, Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1920

Background imageSmiles Collection: Vintage Hair Net Packaging - C-No-Net Hair Net

Vintage Hair Net Packaging - C-No-Net Hair Net
C-No-Net Hair Net, made of sterilised human hair, medium brown, cap shape. circa 1950s

Background imageSmiles Collection: Queen Sirikit of Thailand in Gstaad, Switzerland

Queen Sirikit of Thailand in Gstaad, Switzerland
Queen Sirikit (1932-) of Thailand falls over to much hilarity, trying a spot of skiing at the Swiss winter sports resort of Gstaad

Background imageSmiles Collection: Queen Sirikit of Thailand at Westminster Abbey

Queen Sirikit of Thailand at Westminster Abbey
An official two-day state visit to the UK by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1927-) and Queen Sirikit (1932-) of Thailand - the Queen being given a tour around Westminster Abbey

Background imageSmiles Collection: Young French Red Cross nurse - La bonne fille

Young French Red Cross nurse - La bonne fille. Date: 1915

Background imageSmiles Collection: Kittens by Edward S. Annison

Kittens by Edward S. Annison. A pretty young woman seated on a wide padded stool plays with a little fluffy black kitten. Set within a border of kitten studies. Date: 1912

Background imageSmiles Collection: Vintage Hair Net Packaging - Elbee Nylon Hair Net

Vintage Hair Net Packaging - Elbee Nylon Hair Net with elastic, medium brown. circa 1950s

Background imageSmiles Collection: Vintage Hair Net Packaging - Elvetta Nylon Hair Net

Vintage Hair Net Packaging - Elvetta Nylon Hair Net with elastic, woven of Dupont nylon in dark brown. The final touch of loveliness. circa 1950s

Background imageSmiles Collection: Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Royalty Hair Net

Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Royalty Hair Net
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Royalty Invisible Hair Net with elastic - woven of DuPont nylon - new Duroy processed - " Fit for a Queen" ! circa 1950s

Background imageSmiles Collection: Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Duro Belle Nylon Hair Net

Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Duro Belle Nylon Hair Net
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Duro Belle Invisible Nylon Hair Net with Elastic, made of DuPont mylon in blonde - Every net guaranteed - " Its all in the Duro-knots" ! circa 1950s

Background imageSmiles Collection: Advertisement for Manns brown ale

Advertisement for Manns brown ale -- male model holding up a bottle and a glass. 1959

Background imageSmiles Collection: Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Tru-fit Nylon Net

Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Tru-fit Nylon Net
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Tru-fit Invisible Nylon Net with Superfine Mesh and Elastic Edge - made of DuPont nylon in Auburn - Guaranteed perfect ! circa 1950s

Background imageSmiles Collection: Some Tart - WW1 humorous postcard

Some Tart - WW1 humorous postcard
A soldier stares lovingly at a tart which has, by magic, assumed the visage of his favourite girl! Date: circa 1916

Background imageSmiles Collection: Palmyra, Syria - Bedouin Woman

Palmyra, Syria - Bedouin Woman circa 1980s

Background imageSmiles Collection: Chinese country boy with rake and laden backpack

Chinese country boy with rake and laden backpack. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSmiles Collection: WW1 - Brother, Sister and partners before outbreak of war

WW1 - Brother, Sister and partners before outbreak of war
A poignant and touching photograph taken on the eve of the First World War as two couples (a brother and sister (far left and second from right)

Background imageSmiles Collection: First smile in spring

First smile in spring
A typical illustration by Maurice Milliere using the same model Fanny, with short wavy hair. Date: 1928

Background imageSmiles Collection: Victorian lady in riding gear

Victorian lady in riding gear
A lady in riding kit smiles for the camera, but who she is, and where her horse is, we do not know. late 19th century

Background imageSmiles Collection: Giving Mother Flowers

Giving Mother Flowers
Two little girls give a box of roses to their mother. She smiles with pleasure. Date: early 1940s

Background imageSmiles Collection: Female Type / Roses 1860S

Female Type / Roses 1860S
A dark haired lady holds aloft one of the roses from her basket as she smiles showing her teeth Date: 1860s

Background imageSmiles Collection: Samuel Smiles Jackson

Samuel Smiles Jackson
Samuel Smiles (1812 - 1904) Scottish author, best known for his book Self-Help of 1859

Background imageSmiles Collection: Lenin Sits on a Bench

Lenin Sits on a Bench
VLADIMIR ILICH ULYANOV LENIN sits on a bench and smiles inscrutably at the camera, 1922 Date: 1870 - 1924

Background imageSmiles Collection: Young lad sitting on a sandy beach - Summer

Young lad sitting on a sandy beach - Summer. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageSmiles Collection: British Actor David Niven

British Actor David Niven (1910-1983). Date: 1950s

Background imageSmiles Collection: Mother and Daughter on a shingle beach near fishing boats

Mother and Daughter on a shingle beach near fishing boats
Mother and Daughter on a shingle beach near a groyne and some pulled-up fishing boats. Possibly Hastings? Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSmiles Collection: Actor - Sir John Gielgud

Actor - Sir John Gielgud
Gielgud at 80: Sir John Gielgud (1904-2000), one of the worlds great classical actors and a distinguished theatrical director celebrated his 80th birthday on April 14th, 1984

Background imageSmiles Collection: Bessie Benson photographed in front of her Bathing Machine

Bessie Benson photographed in front of her Bathing Machine
A jolly Bessie Benson photographed in front of her Bathing Machine at a south coast resort. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSmiles Collection: A jolly young Bather sitting cross-legged with her parasol

A jolly young Bather sitting cross-legged with her parasol
A jolly young Bather sitting cross-legged with her Japanese-style parasol - " I hope it keeps fine for you!" Date: circa late 1920s

Background imageSmiles Collection: Smiling 1940s girl in a knitted hat

Smiling 1940s girl in a knitted hat
A smiling girl models a two coloured bonnet-shaped hood, made from oddments of wool. Date: c. 1941

Background imageSmiles Collection: San SebastiᮮFestival 2009. Chiara Mastroianni

San SebastiᮮFestival 2009. Chiara Mastroianni
SPAIN. Donostia. French actress Chiara Mastroianni, smiles as she poses at Kursaal Palace after the screening of Christophe Honores film Making Plans for Lena (Non ma fille, tu n iras pas danser)

Background imageSmiles Collection: San SebastiᮮFestival 2004. Woody Allen

San SebastiᮮFestival 2004. Woody Allen
SPAIN. Donostia. US film director Woody Allen smiles as he poses for photographers next to US actresses Radha Mitchell, 17 September 2004

Background imageSmiles Collection: Costume design by Berkeley Sutcliffe

Costume design by Berkeley Sutcliffe Prince Tchang in The Land of Smiles (Act 3 China), London, 1959 Date: 1959

Background imageSmiles Collection: Geisha smiling on way to the bath

Geisha smiling on way to the bath
Japanese woman smiling for a photograph on her way to the Bath House. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSmiles Collection: The Caribbeans, head of smiling blonde European woman, front view

The Caribbeans, head of smiling blonde European woman, front view

Background imageSmiles Collection: Head of girl with long brown hair dressed in ringlets

Head of girl with long brown hair dressed in ringlets

Background imageSmiles Collection: Girl with long ginger hair flipped over her face having a shower

Girl with long ginger hair flipped over her face having a shower

Background imageSmiles Collection: Woman lying in the snow, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Woman lying in the snow, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Background imageSmiles Collection: Detail of the Heads of the Virgin and St. Anne, from The Virgin and Child with SS

Detail of the Heads of the Virgin and St. Anne, from The Virgin and Child with SS
BAL99053 Detail of the Heads of the Virgin and St. Anne, from The Virgin and Child with SS. Anne and John the Baptist, c.1499 (charcoal and white chalk on paper, mounted on canvas) by Vinci

Background imageSmiles Collection: Virgin and Child and angels, 1536-38 (oil on canvas)

Virgin and Child and angels, 1536-38 (oil on canvas)
XIR387397 Virgin and Child and angels, 1536-38 (oil on canvas) by Lopez, Gregorio (c.1490-1550); 127.5x167 cm; National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon

Background imageSmiles Collection: Crazy Happiness (pastel on paper)

Crazy Happiness (pastel on paper)
XIR386096 Crazy Happiness (pastel on paper) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Folie et Gaiete; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageSmiles Collection: Drinking Man, Quirin Boel, David Teniers II, unknown, 1635 - 1668

Drinking Man, Quirin Boel, David Teniers II, unknown, 1635 - 1668

Background imageSmiles Collection: Smiling young man wearing underwear, portrait

Smiling young man wearing underwear, portrait

Background imageSmiles Collection: Man wearing shorts standing in front of a tree with a bag

Man wearing shorts standing in front of a tree with a bag

Background imageSmiles Collection: Man with Golden Retriever sitting on a sofa

Man with Golden Retriever sitting on a sofa

Background imageSmiles Collection: Young man cheering in the sunshine

Young man cheering in the sunshine

Background imageSmiles Collection: Young man smiling, wearing a check shirt, portrait

Young man smiling, wearing a check shirt, portrait

Background imageSmiles Collection: Young man wearing a white suit, smiling

Young man wearing a white suit, smiling




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"Smiles: A Royal Legacy of Joy and Resilience" In a world where smiles hold the power to transcend boundaries, HRH Queen Elizabeth II has effortlessly mastered the art. From her coronation in 1953 to her Silver Jubilee, Her Majesty's radiant smile has been an enduring symbol of grace and strength. Whether reviewing the Grenadier Guards or embarking on a visit to Cornwall in 1962, Queen Elizabeth II's infectious smile has brought warmth to every occasion. Even amidst adversity, such as witnessing coal miners' struggles or encountering a DRUNK MONK during her travels, Her Majesty's unwavering smile remains an emblem of compassion and unity. From riding in a Land-Rover at Badminton Horse Trials to knitting with her sweetheart by her side, Queen Elizabeth II showcases that even amidst regal duties, she finds joy in simple pleasures. Just like the smiling face symbols adorning our digital conversations today, Her Majesty reminds us that happiness can be found in life's smallest moments. Her reign is not only defined by royal engagements but also by acts of kindness towards communities like winching men up from the coalface in Wales. Through Britannia and Eve magazine covers dating back to August 1940 till present day events, Queen Elizabeth II continues to inspire generations with her genuine smiles that radiate hope and resilience. In this fast-paced world filled with challenges and uncertainties, let us take a leaf out of HRH Queen Elizabeth II's book - let our smiles be contagious; let them bridge divides; let them bring comfort; for it is through these simple gestures that we can make our own mark on history.