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Spoiling Collection

"Spoiling: A Collection of Whimsical Moments and Unexpected Surprises" In the midst of a dimly lit billiards room

Background imageSpoiling Collection: Slightly Tipsy Rakish Cad attempting to play billiards

Slightly Tipsy Rakish Cad attempting to play billiards, but likely to only succeeding in spoiling the baize. Date: circa 1908

Background imageSpoiling Collection: The Young Amateur and the Wicked Uncle (litho)

The Young Amateur and the Wicked Uncle (litho)
5221865 The Young Amateur and the Wicked Uncle (litho) by Taylor, C.J. (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Amateur and the Wicked Uncle)

Background imageSpoiling Collection: Dog Mania, plate 106 from Le Bon Genre, 1818 (coloured engraving)

Dog Mania, plate 106 from Le Bon Genre, 1818 (coloured engraving)
STC120495 Dog Mania, plate 106 from Le Bon Genre, 1818 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpoiling Collection: The Apple of their Eye

The Apple of their Eye
WH48464 The Apple of their Eye by Waite, James (1863-1885); Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageSpoiling Collection: There Was a Lady Loved a Swine (colour litho)

There Was a Lady Loved a Swine (colour litho)
979646 There Was a Lady Loved a Swine (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: There Was a Lady Loved a Swine)

Background imageSpoiling Collection: Negation, 1860 (oil on canvas)

Negation, 1860 (oil on canvas)
XYC127212 Negation, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Dadd, Richard (1817-86); 50.7x34.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageSpoiling Collection: Spoiling Carbineers, a Little Luxury after Months of Hardship (engraving)

Spoiling Carbineers, a Little Luxury after Months of Hardship (engraving)
1048524 Spoiling Carbineers, a Little Luxury after Months of Hardship (engraving) by Macbeth, Robert Walker (1848-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoiling Carbineers)

Background imageSpoiling Collection: ANTI-IMMIGRATION CARTOON. Spoiling the Broth

ANTI-IMMIGRATION CARTOON. Spoiling the Broth. American cartoon, 1921, critical of the arrival of so many immigrants that a great number failed to become assimilated into the national melting pot

Background imageSpoiling Collection: Spoiling the Broth. American cartoon, 1921, critical of the arrival of so many immigrants that a

Spoiling the Broth. American cartoon, 1921, critical of the arrival of so many immigrants that a great number failed to
ANTI-IMMIGRATION CARTOON. Spoiling the Broth. American cartoon, 1921, critical of the arrival of so many immigrants that a great number failed to become assimilated into the national melting pot

Background imageSpoiling Collection: Illustration, Little Pollie Flinders

Illustration, Little Pollie Flinders sat among the cinders, warming her pretty little toes. Her mother came and caught her and whipped her little daughter for spoiling her nice new clothes. Date: 1895

Background imageSpoiling Collection: Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Rough and Tumble

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Rough and Tumble -- Tumble pulls Aunt Janes best hat out of its box, watched by Rough from under the bed. Date: circa 1910

Background imageSpoiling Collection: Bonzo spoils a perfectly good photograph by George Studdy

Bonzo spoils a perfectly good photograph by George Studdy
Bonzo spoils a perfectly good photograph -- he scratches his ear at the critical moment and distorts Chee-Kees image. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Background imageSpoiling Collection: Little Polly Flinders

Little Polly Flinders sat among the cinders, warming her pretty little toes. Her mother came and caught her and smacked her little daughter for spoiling her new clothes



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"Spoiling: A Collection of Whimsical Moments and Unexpected Surprises" In the midst of a dimly lit billiards room, a Slightly Tipsy Rakish Cad attempts to conquer the green baize with his unsteady hand. The Young Amateur and the Wicked Uncle litho watches in amusement as chaos ensues. Meanwhile, in another corner, Dog Mania takes center stage as plate 106 from Le Bon Genre comes alive with colorful engravings. Canine companions run wild, spoiling their owners' attempts at orderliness. The Apple of their Eye captures hearts as a tender moment unfolds between parent and child. Love knows no bounds when it comes to spoiling those we hold dear. But not all spoils are sweet; There Was a Lady Loved a Swine litho reminds us that even unconventional affections can bring joy. Sometimes it's the unexpected connections that truly warm our hearts. Negation, an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1860, challenges societal norms by questioning what is considered spoiled or ruined. Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. Spoiling Carbineers engraving unveils a well-deserved luxury after months of hardship endured by brave soldiers. Even warriors need moments to indulge and spoil themselves amidst adversity. Little Pollie Flinders illustration by Cecil Aldin portrays youthful mischief where innocence meets mischievousness. Spoiling oneself can be found in simple pleasures and playful antics alike. Bonzo spoils a perfectly good photograph according to George Studdy's humorous artwork. Sometimes imperfections add character and charm to life's captured memories. Yet not all forms are light-hearted; an ANTI-IMMIGRATION CARTOON titled "Spoiling the Broth" depicts concerns about assimilation into society's melting pot during times of mass immigration - raising questions about cultural preservation versus integration.