Caption Collection (page 5)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Egg
The caption is Good Egg. As the egg has not yet been opened let us hope so. A good egg is of course used to describe a reliable person

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll make short work of this
The caption is I ll made short work of this. The enthusiastic look on the girls face suggests that she will do exactly that

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Black Out
The caption is Black Out! a play on the need to cover all windows and lighting so that German bombers could not see their targets, and also putting the cat out

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For the love of Mike
The caption is For the love of mike. The expression probably originates from a 1932 film of the same name directed by Frank Capra

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ve Come to the Conclusion
The caption says I ve come to the conclusion. The conspiratorial togetherness of the two figures suggests that some very personal matter is being discussed

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Monday Night at Eight
Even though the war is over, coal rationing continued so the fire is unlikely to be lit. The caption Monday night at Eight refers to a regular entertainment show broadcast by the BBC Home Service

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Long Distance Call
The postcard caption is Long distance call. Churchills message on the back is Express your thanks by building tanks. The senders message suggests that the relationship is under strain - My Darling

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll walk beside you
The postcard caption says I ll walk beside you - a reference to the love song written by Murray and Lockton in 1939. It was sung by Vera Lynn among many others

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Watch your step
The postcard caption reads Watch your step. The little girl is wearing white. Warime privations meant that fine materials for wedding dresses were hard to come by

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Deep in the Heart of Texas
The caption on the postcard is Deep in the heart of Texas. During the war tens of thousands of Americans came to the UK and things American became very popular

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Washing up
The caption on the postcard is Washing up - probably a play on sorting things out now that the war is over. The reverse carries a message from Winston Churchill We must now devote all our strength

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Chin-Chin
The caption on the card is Chin-Chin! The expression has shades of meaning. Probably here it means Well done, perhaps on a successful first shave. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Clover
The caption on the postcard is In Clover. Being In Clover meant that one is in a very happy state of mind. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Food Flash
The caption on the postcard is Food Flash. The girls are talking about the latest rationing news. In 1942 even sweets were rationed. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1944

Cherub sitting by a fire (b / w photo)
3091205 Cherub sitting by a fire (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherub sitting by a fire)

Nativity Christmas Card (colour photo)
3091172 Nativity Christmas Card (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nativity Christmas Card. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Dutch Border Battalions Memorial, Grave, Holland
This bas-relief by Jan Kettering shows a soldier of the Border Battalions guarding the town of Grave. It was erected on 31 October 1964 and its caption is We went and came back after years

Gentleman sitting on steps
Original Caption Unemployed Date: circa 1910

Prayer Lantern Slide and Lake - By Graystone Bird, Bath
A photograph of a lake or river with prayer by famous family of photographers - Graystone Bird, Bath. Original Caption Verse 1. Holy Holy Holy, etc (copy4) Date: circa 1900s

Rood Stairs in unknown location
hand tinted colour lantern slide. Original caption rood stairs and niche Date: circa 1900s

Reichenbach Falls, Switzerland
Original lantern slide caption - showing resemblence to Ostrich Feather Date: circa 1900s

Captured (colour litho)
3643432 Captured (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captured. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Sea sick on deck (colour litho)
3096415 Sea sick on deck (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea sick on deck. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: AE.); © Look and Learn

Circumcision ceremony (litho)
3096397 Circumcision ceremony (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circumcision ceremony. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bulldog dressed as a gentleman (colour litho)
3096393 Bulldog dressed as a gentleman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bulldog dressed as a gentleman)

Little boy and a large woman (colour litho)
3096334 Little boy and a large woman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little boy and a large woman)

Maid clearing up a mans clothes (colour photo)
3096304 Maid clearing up a mans clothes (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid clearing up a mans clothes)

At the Skating Rink (b / w photo)
3096250 At the Skating Rink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Skating Rink)

Girl swimming, We would like to see a little more of you here (b / w photo)
3095018 Girl swimming, We would like to see a little more of you here (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl swimming)

Gravestone from Wordsworths We Are Seven, St Mary and All Saints, Conwy (colour photo)
3094972 Gravestone from Wordsworths We Are Seven, St Mary and All Saints, Conwy (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman rejecting a suitor (colour litho)
3096475 Woman rejecting a suitor (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman rejecting a suitor)

Everybodys Doing It (colour photo)
3094712 Everybodys Doing It (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Everybodys Doing It. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Wall Flower (colour litho)
3094667 A Wall Flower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wall Flower. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Christmas card with two babies kissing (colour photo)
3094516 Christmas card with two babies kissing (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card with two babies kissing)

Tiny women climbing over a soldier (litho)
3094422 Tiny women climbing over a soldier (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiny women climbing over a soldier)

Sleeping hotel porter (colour litho)
3094388 Sleeping hotel porter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping hotel porter. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Praying nun in starched coif (colour photo)
3094371 Praying nun in starched coif (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Praying nun in starched coif. Postcard, early 20th century)

Policeman catching a kissing couple (colour litho)
3094040 Policeman catching a kissing couple (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman catching a kissing couple)

Kissing couple (b / w photo)
3094025 Kissing couple (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Woman covered by an ink blot (colour litho)
3093967 Woman covered by an ink blot (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman covered by an ink blot)

I Send You A Kiss, Kisses Are The Messengers Of Love (colour litho)
3093962 I Send You A Kiss, Kisses Are The Messengers Of Love (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Send You A Kiss, Kisses Are The Messengers Of Love)

Family at the dinner table (colour litho)
3094681 Family at the dinner table (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family at the dinner table. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Women exchanging gossip (colour litho)
3094560 Women exchanging gossip (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women exchanging gossip. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Musical Slavey (b / w photo)
3094554 The Musical Slavey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Musical Slavey)

Children and their father at the zoo (colour litho)
3094538 Children and their father at the zoo (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children and their father at the zoo)

Small boy getting ready for his bath (b / w photo)
3094524 Small boy getting ready for his bath (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small boy getting ready for his bath)

Woman scolding her husband (colour litho)
3094175 Woman scolding her husband (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman scolding her husband. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Overworked Clerk, Hard At Work, The Gov nor Walks In (colour litho)
3094173 Overworked Clerk, Hard At Work, The Gov nor Walks In (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Overworked Clerk, Hard At Work, The Gov nor Walks In)

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"Captivating Captions: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the world of captions as we explore a diverse range of captivating images. From the whimsical contraptions depicted in "The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson" to the intricate study of fingerprint types in the 17th century, each snapshot offers a unique glimpse into history. In "Flying for the Summer Week-end by C. E. Turner, " we witness an era where aviation was still a marvel, while "Suffragette Hen Pecked Husband Suffers" portrays the struggles faced by men amidst women's fight for equality. The suffragettes continue their battle on unexpected grounds with a militant attack on a golf course, showcasing their determination and audacity. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter street fighting in Stalingrad, reminding us of the hardships endured during times of conflict. Yet even amidst chaos, humor finds its place with "Life Is Just One Damned Thing After Another (colour litho), " offering levity through satire. The suffragettes make another appearance with their hunger strike medal Christmas card—a poignant reminder of sacrifice and resilience. Meanwhile, visions of tomorrow come alive in "The World of Tomorrow - some dreams of invention run riot. " This artwork transports us to an imaginative realm where possibilities know no bounds. Traveling back further in time brings us face-to-face with Vespasian, Roman emperor extraordinaire whose legacy shaped an empire. Cricket enthusiasts will appreciate glimpses from different eras—the umpire at a cricket match circa 1905 and sketches capturing cricket in India from 1890—showcasing this beloved sport's enduring appeal across continents. From historical milestones to flights-of-fancy illustrations; these captivating captions offer windows into various facets that have shaped our world throughout time. So join us on this visual journey as we unravel stories hidden within each frame—capturing moments both extraordinary and ordinary, reminding us that every image has a tale to tell.