Shabby Collection (page 2)

Shabby Mandala Pattern
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Purple Leafs Pattern
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Turquoise Rhombus Pattern
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Vintage Blue Beige Pattern
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Still Life Impressions No15
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Still Life Impression No 21
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Moroccan Still Life No 6
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Dry Flowers Arrangement
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Nostalgic Birds
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Interior of old Church, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight Date: 1918

Book, Titanic and Other Ships, 1935 first edition. Date: 1935

Squatters protest, Battersea, South London
Squatters protest, 78 Abercrombie Street, Battersea, South London, 8 December 1977. Squatters were resisting eviction by the Labour-run Wandsworth Council. Date: 1977

Politics Political People London 1972 1970s 70s
politics, political, people, london, 1972, 1970s, 70s, seventies, protesting, housing, problem, problems, pavement, street, message, protest, corner, powis, square, notting, hill, west, may, slogans

A Dress Rehearsal, 1868 (oil on panel)
MAN277404 A Dress Rehearsal, 1868 (oil on panel) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96); 76.1x86.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

The Corner of the Kitchen, (pen, black ink and watercolour)
657258 The Corner of the Kitchen, (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 35x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corner of the Kitchen. Charles Ginner (1878-1952)

Playing School, 1893 (oil on canvas)
658274 Playing School, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Brooker, Harry (1848-1940); 70.8x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing School. Harry Brooker (1848-1940). Oil on canvas. Dated 1893

The Mitherless Bairn, 1851-93 (oil on canvas)
3822296 The Mitherless Bairn, 1851-93 (oil on canvas) by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900); 92.5x134 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; Scottish, out of copyright

The Romance of a Missing Hat, a Police-Court Episode in Ceylon (engraving)
1056611 The Romance of a Missing Hat, a Police-Court Episode in Ceylon (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of a Missing Hat)

A Winter Street Scene, 19th century (oil on panel)
5888688 A Winter Street Scene, 19th century (oil on panel) by Eversen, Adrianus (1818-97); 27.2x22.8 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright

"Soe what I want now is to be made a fool"
908933 " Soe what I want now is to be made a fool" by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); (add.info.: The Household of Sir Thomas More published by J M Dent 1906); English, out of copyright

Comic postcard, Cockerel and hen Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Travelling on rollerskates, pulled by a tortoise Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Lost and found clothing Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Temperance woman and drunkard Date: 20th century

Courtyard, 41 rue Broca, Paris, 5th Arrondissement, 1912 (albumen silver print)
3090843 Courtyard, 41 rue Broca, Paris, 5th Arrondissement, 1912 (albumen silver print) by Atget, Eugene (1856-1927); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; (add.info.: Cour)

Cincinnatus in Retirement, published by E. D Archery in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191714 Cincinnatus in Retirement, published by E. D Archery in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 22.5x31.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Hardships in the Camp (Colonel Lowe and Captains Brown and George)
STC176426 Hardships in the Camp (Colonel Lowe and Captains Brown and George), 1855 (albumen print from wet collodion negative) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); 17.3x16.6 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum

The Absinthe Drinkers (Les Declasses), 1881 (oil on canvas)
1073548 The Absinthe Drinkers (Les Declasses), 1881 (oil on canvas) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 108x108 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Menu card, Princes Restaurant, Singapore
Front cover, menu card, Princes Restaurant, Singapore, showing a chef and his young assistant in a ramshackle and untidy kitchen. (1 of 3) Date: circa 1930s

College Comforts, A Freshman taking possession of his Rooms
STC255138 College Comforts, A Freshman taking possession of his Rooms, from The English Spy, by Charles Molloy Westmacott (1788-1868) published London, 1825 (colour litho) by Cruikshank

The Tramps Dream

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Smithfield. 1901

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Rectitude. 1901

Santa Catalina Church, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Santa Catalina Church, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1890

Peasant farmer, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1900s

A Quiet Moment, 1876 (oil on canvas)
615691 A Quiet Moment, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Henderson, Joseph (1832-1908); 61x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Outward Bound, The Quay of Dublin, engraved by T. H. Maguire
NYH189006 Outward Bound, The Quay of Dublin, engraved by T.H. Maguire, 1854 (colour litho) (see 189921) by Nicol, J (19th century) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Eruption of the Mountain, or The Horrors of the Bocca del Inferno
NCO191756 The Eruption of the Mountain, or The Horrors of the Bocca del Inferno published by Hannah Humphrey in 1794 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A Labourer in Holiday Clothes, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465400 A Labourer in Holiday Clothes, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Kenny Meadows: The Auctioneer (engraving)
5989588 Kenny Meadows: The Auctioneer (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Auctioneer)

Cincinnatus in Retirement, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving)
2655362 Cincinnatus in Retirement, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buying a substitute in the North during the war, c. 1880-90 (etching)
497524 Buying a substitute in the North during the war, c.1880-90 (etching) by Volck, Adalbert John (1828-1912); 26.1x34.8 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Man crying over a five dollar note (colour litho)
3096461 Man crying over a five dollar note (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man crying over a five dollar note)

The Ettrick. Shepherd Boy Receiving his first impressions from his mother
3822254 The Ettrick. Shepherd Boy Receiving his first impressions from his mother, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Brownlow, George Washington (1835-76); 51x61.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service

Venus a la Coquelle; or the Swan-sea Venus, pub. 1809 (hand coloured engraving)
3051762 Venus a la Coquelle; or the Swan-sea Venus, pub. 1809 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

College Comforts, A Freshman taking possession of his Rooms
3085907 College Comforts, A Freshman taking possession of his Rooms, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

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"Embracing the Shabby Charm: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into a world where shabbiness tells stories, where every worn-out detail whispers tales of resilience and character. Just like Charlie Chaplin's iconic Little Tramp, these hints invite us to explore the beauty that lies within imperfections. In Solva, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, an old farm stands proudly amidst rolling hills. Its weathered walls echo the hard work and dreams of generations past. It's a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have tilled this land. Luke Fildes' masterpiece "Houseless and Hungry" captures the plight of those forgotten by society. The image reminds us that even in our modern world, there are still battles against poverty and hunger that need fighting. A small Fiat 500 parked on a back street in Rome takes us back to simpler times. This vintage gem carries memories of countless journeys through narrow cobblestone streets – a symbol of Italian style mixed with nostalgia. At a London bus stop, we witness the bond between mother and daughters as they wait for their next adventure together. Their shabby surroundings fade away when love fills their hearts - reminding us that true happiness can be found in simple moments shared with loved ones. Disraeli Measuring the British Lion is not just a cartoon; it reflects political struggles throughout history. In its playful depiction lies hidden messages about power dynamics and national identity – lessons from which we can still learn today. "The Poor - dogs in shabby clothes" evokes both sympathy and humor as our furry friends don ill-fitting garments. These adorable misfits remind us that appearances may deceive but kindness knows no boundaries – whether human or canine. Arthur Rackham's Cinderella transports us to a fairytale realm where magic mingles with adversity. Despite her shabby attire, Cinderella teaches us about inner strength, resilience, and ultimately finding our own happily ever after.