Jack In The Box Collection

Jack in a box, smiling clown puppet popping out of red wooden box with arms extended to sides, front view

"How are you?" by J. C. Dollman, 1876. Creator: RC West. "How are you?" by J. C. Dollman, 1876
"How are you?" by J. C. Dollman, 1876. Engraving from a painting. From "Illustrated London News", 1876

War party jumps out of a Jack in the Box, 1920-1930. Creator: Patrick Kroon
War party jumps out of a Jack in the Box, 1920-1930. Minister of the Navy Willem Nudin ten Cate is shocked as a character representing the war party holding a bomb jumps out at him

Molé apportant des étrennes au petit thiers, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mole apportant des etrennes au petit thiers, 19th century. Mole bringing gifts to the small tiers

Ever since he had been a little boy, he thought what fun it would be if Jack would pop up and cry "Hello Frank
1630673 Ever since he had been a little boy, he thought what fun it would be if Jack would pop up and cry " Hello Frank

Don Quixote - Jack in the Box
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. Jack in the Box

Billy in the Salt Box, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
Billy in the Salt Box, 1805

Jack-in-the-Box
A Jack-in-a-Box. Date: 1930s

Administering Dose of Medicine to a Boy, illustration from Inventions (litho)
BAL94803 Administering Dose of Medicine to a Boy, illustration from Inventions (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Jack In The Box, Henry Hardin, Electrocution, F D Hewes (litho)
5236398 Jack In The Box, Henry Hardin, Electrocution, F D Hewes (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack In The Box, Henry Hardin, Electrocution, F D Hewes)

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a young boy taking toys out of a Christmas stocking, c
3605421 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a young boy taking toys out of a Christmas stocking, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Fear (chromolitho)
1094471 Fear (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fear. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Jack in the box
LLM457922 Jack in the box by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack in the box. Victorian scrap.); © Look and Learn

Jack-in-the-box, c. 1870-1900 (mixed media)
NYH185456 Jack-in-the-box, c.1870-1900 (mixed media) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

A Surprise (colour litho)
2818166 A Surprise (colour litho) by Lobrichon, Timoleon Marie (1831-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Surprise. A painting by Lobrichon. Une Surprise. Tableau de Lobrichon)

A Victorian Christmas card of a child being frightened by a jack-in-the-box, c
3603628 A Victorian Christmas card of a child being frightened by a jack-in-the-box, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Father Christmas Jack-In-The-Box, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731334 Father Christmas Jack-In-The-Box, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas Jack-In-The-Box)

Christmas Comes but Once a Year: A Scene at the Evelina Hospital (colour litho)
668663 Christmas Comes but Once a Year: A Scene at the Evelina Hospital (colour litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Comes but Once a Year)

Woolson Spice Company Christmas card (chromolitho)
731656 Woolson Spice Company Christmas card (chromolitho) by Bufford, John Henry (1810-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woolson Spice Company Christmas card)

Kids buying fireworks at a store in Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th November 1962

Santa Claus and Toys

The Constant Tin Soldier. Colour Illustration By Helen Stratton From The Book Hans Andersens Fairy Tales Published C.1930

Keeping It Down, Otto von Bismarck
Keeping It Down". Otto von Bismarck (1815 - 1898) Germany Chancellor, trying to force the Jack of Socialism back in his box

Jack-in-the-box

Baby girl (6-9 months) playing on floor, (B&W)

CHRISTMAS DREAM, 1871. The Christmas Dream. Line engraving after a drawing by Jules Taverner, 1871

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"Childhood Fantasies Unveiled: Jack in the Box Delights Frank with a Cheerful Greeting" In this captivating front view, we witness the enchanting world of a classic jack-in-the-box. A smiling clown puppet bursts out of a vibrant red wooden box, extending its arms to the sides as if embracing the joyous moment. This image evokes nostalgic memories and reminds us of the innocent excitement that once filled our hearts. The concept of a jack-in-the-box has fascinated young minds for generations. From his early years, Frank had always envisioned how delightful it would be if Jack popped up and cheerfully exclaimed, "Hello Frank. " The mere thought brought an ear-to-ear grin on his face. Drawing inspiration from literary masterpieces like Don Quixote, where even this whimsical toy finds its place, we can't help but appreciate how deeply ingrained it is in our culture. Its presence transcends time and continues to bring smiles to faces across centuries. One particular artwork titled "Billy in the Salt Box" by Charles Williams transports us back to 1805 when this timeless toy was already capturing imaginations. It serves as evidence that Jack's charm has been captivating children throughout history. Moreover, another intriguing illustration depicts a boy receiving medicine through an inventive contraption—a testament to how versatile this beloved creation can be. Whether bringing laughter or aiding healing processes, Jack proves himself indispensable. However, not all depictions are light-hearted; some explore deeper emotions such as fear or surprise. These chromolithographs remind us that behind every cheerful pop-up lies an element of unpredictability—an adrenaline rush mixed with anticipation. As we delve into Victorian paper scraps depicting young boys discovering treasures within Christmas stockings or mixed-media artworks showcasing intricate designs around Jack's spring-loaded mechanism—our fascination only grows stronger. We realize that no matter the medium used or artistic style employed—Jack remains an enduring symbol of delight and surprise.