Optimism Collection (page 8)

Four cats with toothache on a New Year card, quoting from Charles Dickens characters (Sairey Gamp, Mrs Harris, Betsy Prig and Tiny Tim) -- Its best to grin and bear it! Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, No need to worry, WW1
Cartoon, No need to worry, showing various complacent people, soldiers and civilians, thinking that war isn t such a bad thing, as they themselves are doing all right. Date: 1916

Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation, WW1
Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation. A German patient in a French hospital asks an orderly if he will be ok with his reconstructed chin containing silver

The Irrespressibles by J. H. Thorpe
Xmas 1913 - and 1914, but still smiling. The irrepressible spirit of the British Tommy illustrated by J. H. Thorpe in December 1914. Date: 1914

WW2 Christmas card, Carrying On! Date: 1939

WW2 Christmas card, Tin Hats and the different people who wear them. Date: 1939

WW2 greetings card, Cheer up! It won t be so long now!! A Scots terrier with a bandaged tail. V for Victory is painted on the fence. Date: circa 1942

WW2 birthday card, birds and flowers. Date: circa 1942

WW2 Christmas card, jolly sailor giving the thumbs up. Date: 1941

WW2 greetings card, sailor waving
WW2 pop-up greetings card, sailor waving from a porthole. Date: circa 1942

WW2 greetings card, smiling soldier
WW2 pop-up greetings card, smiling soldier in khaki uniform. Date: circa 1942

WW2 greetings card, Thumbs up
WW2 pop-up greetings card, Thumbs up! Date: circa 1942

WW2 Christmas card, Keep Smiling Through! Date: 1939

WW2 Christmas card, Good Cheer -- a sailor, an airman and a soldier queue up for a welcome cup of tea at the NaFI. Date: 1941

WW2 Christmas card, Blackout and snow
WW2 Christmas card, You can t Black Out my greeting this Christmastide. Date: 1939

WW2 Christmas card, Business As Usual (inside). Date: circa 1942

Cartoon, At Biarritz, WW1
Cartoon, At Biarritz. A man who is optimistic about the war chats in the sea with a fellow-bather. Date: 1915

WWI Poster, Victory... if you Join Now
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, A Happy New Year to our Gallant Soldiers! Anticipating Victory with the sunrise of 1915. You can make it certain if you Join Now. Date: 1915

President Wilson announcing birth of League of Nations
The American President Wilson announces the birth of the League of Nations, designed to avoid future wars. Date: 1919

Cartoon, The Two Extremes of Public Opinion, WW1
Cartoon, The Two Extremes of Public Opinion, Optimism and Pessimism, during the First World War. On the left is a smiling, patriotic man reading the financial news

Augusts Three by Bruce Bairnsfather
Augusts Three To Each Year its Type A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1916

Omar the Optimist by Bruce Bairnsfather
Omar the Optimist " Here with a loaf of bread beneath the row, A muttered curse, but ne er a whine, and thou- Beside me, singing in the wilderness

King George V cheered by troops in France, WW1
King George V, attended by his staff, cheered by troops in billets " somewhere in France" during a visit to the Front in 1916. Date: 1916

German and Austrian troops setting off for WW1
German and Austrian troops setting off with great optimism and enthusiasm at the beginning of the First World War. Date: 1914

Sheet music cover, Don t Ever Walk in the Shadows, with words and music by Art Noel and Clem Bernard. Showing a young couple walking along arm in arm. Date: 1942

Cheerful British soldier on a postcard, WW1
Cheerful British soldier on a postcard during the First World War. Worry? I don t think. Date: 1914-1918

Confident British soldier on a postcard, WW1
Confident British soldier on a postcard during the First World War. Do I comprey? Not arf! Date: 1914-1918

Optimistic Sundial
An optimistic sundial on the side of a private house at South Holmwood, Surrey, England : Let others tell of storms and showers, I mark the sunny morning hours... Date: 19th century

Vintage World War II poster of a little girl with braided hair. It reads, ... and God bless daddy and all the American workers who are doing so much to protect freedom

World War II poster of a smiling female officer of the U. S. Army Medical Corps
Vintage World War II poster of a smiling female officer of the U.S. Army Medical Corps. It reads, You Are Needed Now, Join The Army Nurse Corps, Apply At Your Red Cross Recruiting Station

Poster for Lecons de Violon. The violin lesson, Berthon, Paul (1872-1909), Artist

Poster for la Revue Ah! la Pe la Pe la Pepiniere. Vallotton, Felix
Poster for la Revue Ah! la Pe.. la Pe.. la Pepiniere. Vallotton, Felix (1865-1925), Artist

Poster for Fete des Fleurs de Bagneres-de-Luchon. Flower festival in August, Cheret, Jules (1836-1932), French painter and lithographer who became a master of Belle Epoque poster art

American poster for the Living Posters (Posters vivants). Frank S. Hazenplug, 1873 - 1931, American artist, engraver, typographer, poster artist and book illustrator

Poster for le Moulin de la Galette. Auguste Roedel, 1859 -1900, illustrator, poster artist, caricaturist, watercolourist, French lithographer

Poster for Musee Grevin, pantomimes lumineuses, Theatre Optique de E. Reynaud, musique de Gaston Paulin. Jules Cheret, 1836-1932 French painter

Poster for les Folies-Bergere, la Loie Fuller. Cheret, Jules (1836-1932), French painter and lithographer who became a master of Belle Epoque poster art

Poster for la Revue l Ermitage. Berthon, Paul (1872-1909), Artist

Spanish poster for la Triosieme Exposition de Barcelone. Third Barcelona Exposition, Rquer, Alejandro deRiquer, Alexandre de 1856-1920, Spanish

Poster for le journal le Courrier Francais. Cheret, Jules (1836-1932), French painter and lithographer who became a master of Belle Epoque poster art

Poster for le Salon de la Rose Croix. Schwabe, Carlos (1866-1926), Artist

Poster for le journal La Critique. Ferdinand Mifliez, called Misti 1865-1922 is a French painter, poster artist, lithographer and illustrator

Poster for Grand Theatre de l Exposition. Cheret, Jules (1836-1932), French painter and lithographer who became a master of Belle Epoque poster art. He has been called the father of the modern poster

Poster for le theatre de la Porte-Saint-Martin, Theodora by Victorien Sardou. Orazi, Manuel, Artist, Gorguet, Auguste-Francois-Marie, 1862-1927, Artist

Poster for la Pate dentifrice du docteur Pierre. Doctor Peters toothpaste, Boutet de Monvel, Louis-Maurice (1851-1913), Artist

Poster La Musique, the music. Cheret, Jules (1836-1932), French painter and lithographer who became a master of Belle Epoque poster art. He has been called the father of the modern poster

Poster for La Bodiniere. Cheret, Jules (1836-1932), French painter and lithographer who became a master of Belle Epoque poster art. He has been called the father of the modern poster

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"Optimism: Blooming like cornflowers on fallow fields, embracing the beauty of life in Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. A reminder that even after a period of rest and uncertainty, growth is inevitable. " "Amidst the chaos of WW2, a simple greetings card from London Carries On spreads optimism and hope. A testament to the resilience and strength of humanity during dark times. " "Beneath the tranquil surface of Cenote Car Wash in Mexico, water lilies bloom with unwavering optimism. Their delicate petals remind us to find beauty even in unexpected places. " "The Darwin's Orchid stands tall as a symbol of perseverance. Pollinated by a long-tongued moth, it teaches us that sometimes we must rely on unlikely allies to achieve our dreams. " "A King Eider soars low over Arctic waters in Nunavut, embodying the spirit of determination against all odds. Its flight reminds us that no challenge is too great when we believe in ourselves. " "In 1919, E. Hamel & Co. 's advertisement exclaims 'There are busy times ahead. ' - an optimistic outlook amidst post-war uncertainties. It serves as a timeless reminder that better days lie ahead. " "H. M Bateman's illustration 'Do you want some?' captures moments of generosity and kindness amid adversity - proof that small acts can bring immense joy and restore faith in humanity. " "As shadows loom large across history's canvas, Francois-Jean de Beauvoir's portrait radiates hope eternal. His resolute gaze inspires us to persevere through challenges with unwavering optimism. " "With every brushstroke capturing human resilience, 'The Big Push March 1916' painting echoes the indomitable spirit found within individuals united towards progress despite hardships faced. "German Optimism shines through amidst World War I trenches in 1915; reminding us how hope can flourish even under dire circumstances – an enduring testament to the human spirit.