Wastepaper Collection

Cartoon - sex before marriage?
"You won't marry a man who snores in bed? But darling, how are you going to find out?" An interesting comment on the question of sex before marriage. Date: circa 1940

Advert, Smith Premier, Three Typewriters in One. Date: 1907

Cartoon, Taking Stock (Gladstone and John Bull)
Cartoon, Taking Stock -- a comment on Gladstones careful work as Chancellor of the Exchequer, resulting in a healthy economy

Sidneys introduction to the fair (colour litho)
5227157 Sidneys introduction to the fair (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sidneys introduction to the fair)

Old Curiosity Shop, London, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
Old Curiosity Shop, London, 1893. Shop immortalized by Charles Dickens). Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings, (The Werner Company, Chicago, c1893)

Telegram excuse sent by husband to disguise affair
Telegram excuse sent by an older man to his wife to disguise the affair he is having with his young Secretary. Date: 1909

Three Siamese kittens with wastepaper basket
Unusual Friends - three Siamese kittens with wastepaper basket. 1950s

Cavalier King Charles spaniel with wastepaper basket
Unusual Friends - Cavalier King Charles spaniel with wastepaper basket containing a newspaper. 1950s

Cartoon, music hall proprietor and theatre agent
Cartoon, music hall proprietor (Harry Hart) to theatre agent (Ambrose Maynard) -- Why don t you send all your Comic Singers to the Theatre, I say? We should know what to do then. 1883

Man surprised by elephant on a cutout Christmas card
A man working in his office is surprised by an elephant putting its head through the window and spilling a pot of ink on a cutout Christmas card (front). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Caricature of G Edwardes and E L Blanchard
Caricature of George Joseph Edwardes (1855-1915), English theatre manager and producer, and Edward Litt Laman Blanchard (1820-1889), English writer, dramatist and drama critic -- The Era. 1882

Britain / Cartoons / 1861
JACKs NAVY ESTIMATE Exception was taken to the high salaries of some Naval officials at this time. Date: 1861

Scavenger, Canada, 1966 C017 / 9391
Scavenger, Canada, 1966. Man pulling a cart laden with waste paper and cardboard collected from the streets. Photographed in Toronto, Canada, in 1966

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"Wastepaper: A Journey Through Time and Humor" Step into the world of wastepaper, where cartoons and advertisements intertwine to tell stories of love, laughter, and life's little quirks. In a cartoon from yesteryears, we find ourselves contemplating the age-old question - sex before marriage? The artist cleverly uses humor to explore societal norms with a touch of satire. An advert catches our eye - Smith Premier proudly presents three typewriters in one. A testament to innovation and efficiency that stood the test of time. Another cartoon captures the essence of British politics as Gladstone and John Bull take stock. Their expressions speak volumes about the state of affairs during that era. Sidney's introduction to the fair comes alive through a vibrant color lithograph. It transports us back in time, allowing us to experience the excitement and wonderment surrounding such events. The Old Curiosity Shop in London beckons us with its charm captured by artist John L Stoddard. We can almost hear Dickens' characters whispering secrets within its walls. Amidst all this nostalgia, three Siamese kittens playfully explore their surroundings while perched on top of a wastepaper basket. Their innocent curiosity reminds us to find joy in life's simplest pleasures. A Cavalier King Charles spaniel joins them, adding an air of elegance as it poses next to another wastepaper basket. Perhaps even our furry friends appreciate tidiness. A whimsical cartoon featuring a music hall proprietor and theatre agent tickles our funny bone once more. The entertainment industry has always been ripe for comedic commentary. A caricature brings G Edwardes and E L Blanchard into focus - prominent figures who left their mark on British theater history. Their larger-than-life personalities shine through every stroke. Traveling further back in time reveals Britain's political landscape depicted through captivating cartoons from 1861. These illustrations provide insight into the challenges and triumphs of that era.