Worse Collection

The Last of the Dandies
Popular Plays: " The Last of the Dandies" A kindly Policeman leads two young toffs homeward after having far too much debauchery for one evening... Date: circa 1900

Motor Car for Sale - Owing to Liquidation - Drink Driving
Motor Car for Sale - Owing to Liquidation - A Drink Driving Offender arrested by the village Policeman after a hearty session at The Cross Keys

Corporal Instructing His Men
An illustration depicting a corporal shouting as his organised unit of men, accompanied with the following translated caption

An Angling Incident (engraving)
1055046 An Angling Incident (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Angling Incident)

The Last State Worse than the First, an Experiment by the French Police (litho)
1043516 The Last State Worse than the First, an Experiment by the French Police (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last State Worse than the First)

Worse than Wire, a Motor-Car in the Hunting Field (litho)
1628808 Worse than Wire, a Motor-Car in the Hunting Field (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worse than Wire, a Motor-Car in the Hunting Field)

The Contest for the "America"Cup, a Scene on the Crowded Course (litho)
1056599 The Contest for the " America" Cup, a Scene on the Crowded Course (litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kathleen Mavoureen (1864), melodrama (engraving)
611103 Kathleen Mavoureen (1864), melodrama (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kathleen Mavoureen (1864)

Broadside on the withdrawal of the wild men of the woods from a world that has changed for the worse
472229 Broadside on the withdrawal of the wild men of the woods from a world that has changed for the worse, woodcut made by Hans Guldenmundt, 1545 (woodcut) by Schaufelein

Notes in North Wales (colour litho)
1037806 Notes in North Wales (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes in North Wales)

The Quickest Courtship on Record (engraving)
1056505 The Quickest Courtship on Record (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quickest Courtship on Record)

Crossing the Channel (engraving)
1622767 Crossing the Channel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossing the Channel. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 September 1884)

There was a young Woman of Herting (engraving)
3622939 There was a young Woman of Herting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Woman of Herting)

Page from The Satires of Cynicus (colour litho)
2810421 Page from The Satires of Cynicus (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Satires of Cynicus (His Studio)

Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar, by Naval Officers (engraving)
1045655 Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar, by Naval Officers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar)

"War is Hell"- Sherman, Peace in Cuba under Spanish Rule is Worse Than Hell
954601 " War is Hell" - Sherman, Peace in Cuba under Spanish Rule is Worse Than Hell, illustration from Judge, 30th April, 1898 (colour litho) by Hamilton, Grant E

There was a young Lady of Brean (engraving)
3622925 There was a young Lady of Brean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Lady of Brean)

Mr William Ewart Gladstone (colour litho)
612933 Mr William Ewart Gladstone (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr William Ewart Gladstone, Were he a worse man he would be a better statesman)

Extracts from the Diary of Samuel Willowmere, who with Jacob Porteous visits the Zuyder Zee (colour litho)
1040064 Extracts from the Diary of Samuel Willowmere, who with Jacob Porteous visits the Zuyder Zee (colour litho) by Browne

Bouguereau Photo
ADOLPHE-WILLIAM BOUGUEREAU French artist who kept alive the academic tradition when all around him succumbed to impressionism, symbolism and worse : photo about 1900. Date: 1825 - 1905

Black Humour - It could be worse, you could be blind and wet
Black Humour - It could be worse, you could be a blind beggar singing for your supper/lodging in the rain... Date: circa 1904

Hit him hard! President McKinley - Mosquitoes seem to be worse here in the Philippines than they were in Cuba. William McKinley about to swat insurgent Aguinaldo, a mosquito

Masked Ball / Green Dress
Two older gentlemen, rather the worse for wear, are supported by their carnival guardian angel - a woman in a green dress and extravagant hat Date: 1909

Broadsheet, relating, sensational story, woman, worse, wild animals, girl, clothing
Broadsheet relating to the sensational story of a woman who was worse than wild animals, and a girl with clothing sewn to her body, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), ca. 1900-1910

Of them that correct other and yet them selfe do nought and synne worse than they
XJF486412 Of them that correct other and yet them selfe do nought and synne worse than they whom they so correct, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Church Minister caught in a rather worse-for-wear state " Eh, Meenester, what ud the Congregation think if I wos to tell tem I saw you in this condeeshun?" " Mon" (hic)

Ragged Street singers - looking decidedly worse for wear
In the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting a pair of ragged street singers singing about fair and stormy weather - the perfect illustrative template for their undoubtedly

Francis Bugg
FRANCIS BUGG of Mildenhall, a vehement critic of the Quakers - all the worse, because once he himself had been one of them ! Date: 1640 - 1724

Worse than none. Illustration shows Edward M. Shepard, with papers extending from his back pocket labeled Reform and Tammany

Kenilworth - Wayland
Wayland, touch him not, or you will come by the worse! So thou hast betrayed me, Flibbertigibbet? A boy comes between the smith Wayland and Tressilian

Gold Shovelled like Coal. A Curiosity of a Siberian Mine. Spa
Illustration from sketches by Special Artist Julius Price in Siberia showing Russian women working on the Siberian gold mines, shovelling ore like coal. Women are paid badly, worse than men

Drunken Carnival Party
Guests at a carnival party looking rather the worse for wear in the small hours of the morning

Tsar Warned - 2
The ghost of assassinated tsar Alexander II appears to Alexander III and warns him to carry out reforms before it is too late. He doesn t - and things go from bad to worse

Generous Beggar / 1833
TRUE GENEROSITY " When I see anyone worse off then myself I pity them" ( Where will he find one ) A ragged yet forthright beggar offers a generous view on life

Crowd of Derby Revellers
Epsom Races: The Return From " The Derby". The merry and somewhat worse for wear crowd (from all social classes) make the return journey after a day at the races

Jonah Regurgitated
After three days in the belly of the whale, the prophet Jonah is thrown up on the shore, none the worse for his interesting adventure

Christianity in Russia
Christianity is introduced to Russia, for better or worse, - according to legend, by the Princess Olga

Mischievous Spirits
The spirits of the air love to play mischievous tricks on mortals who venture into their domain - you may lose your hats, if nothing worse !

Woman & Mice in Cellar
A woman hiding from a German zeppelin raid in a coal cellar finds a worse danger

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"The Last of the Dandies: A Reflection on a Time Worse than Today" In this captivating caption, we delve into a world where elegance and extravagance were once celebrated. "The Last of the Dandies" takes us back to an era when men embraced flamboyant fashion and refined manners. However, behind the facade of opulence lies a society grappling with its own vices. Amongst these hints lies a "Motor Car for Sale - Owing to Liquidation - Drink Driving, " reminding us that even in times past, reckless behavior had consequences. The juxtaposition between the sophistication of dandyism and the dangers posed by modern inventions is thought-provoking. We are then transported to military life as we witness a "Corporal Instructing His Men. " Here, discipline clashes with individuality, highlighting societal norms that often suppress personal expression. This engraving serves as a reminder that conformity can sometimes lead to worse outcomes than embracing one's uniqueness. "Bouguereau Photo" captures an artistic moment frozen in time – perhaps depicting beauty or vulnerability amidst chaos. It invites contemplation on how art can reflect both our desires and our fears. An unexpected twist comes with "An Angling Incident (engraving), " which reminds us that even leisurely activities have their share of mishaps. Life's unpredictability teaches us lessons about resilience and adaptability. A lithograph titled "The Last State Worse than the First, an Experiment by French Police" raises questions about law enforcement methods throughout history. It prompts reflection on whether progress always leads to improvement or if certain experiments result in unintended consequences worse than before. "Worse than Wire, a Motor-Car in the Hunting Field (litho)" transports us into thrilling pursuits where danger lurks beneath seemingly idyllic scenes. It serves as a metaphor for how advancements can disrupt traditional practices without necessarily enhancing them.