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Nadar raising photography to the height of Art, by Honoré Daumier. France, 1862

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Royal Moveable Punch and Judy, print by Dean & Son. England, 1861

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Man and woman talking on the phone. Paris, France, 19th-20th century

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I Shall Get the Blame of This. Europe, 19th-20th century

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Two babies on chamber pot. Europe, 19th-20th century

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Baby on chamber pot. Europe, 19th-20th century

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Collage. England, late 19th century

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Edward Hardwicke and Edward Petherbridge in Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstein are Dead at Old Vic Theatre. London, UK, 1969

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The Headache, by George Cruikshank. England, 1819

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A Wellington Boot at the Head of the Army, by Paul Pry. London, England, 1827

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Jack-in-the-Box, by Schylling. China, 1995

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Jack-in-the-Box, by Mettoy Ltd. England, mid-20th century

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Jack-in-the-Box. Germany, early 19th century

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Mr Grimaldi as a Clown. London. England, 1833

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The Irish Declaration of Independence that we are all familiar with, by Frederick Burr Opper. US, 1883

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In the Grotesque Scene of The Tea and Supper Party. 18th-19th century

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Design for a costume for Columbine in The Sleeping Princess, by Leon Bakst. Russia, 1921

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Ballet costume design for a man with large head between his shoulders. France, early 20th century

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Masquerade at the King's Theatre, Haymarket, by Giuseppé Grisoni. Italy, 1724

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The O.P Spectacles, a caricature of John Philip Kemble, by Isaac and George Cruikshank. England, 1809

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Ballet costume design for a grotesque astrologer. France, 17th century

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Ballet costume design for a lady with lutes. France, 1625

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The Doctor, by The Doccia Porcelain Factory. Florence, Italy, 18th century

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Gobetto, by Cozzi Pottery factory. Venice, Italy, 18th century

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Costume design for the Eccentric Dress for Adeline Genée in the ballet The Pretty Prentice, designed by William John Charles Pitcher. London, England, 1916

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Mask of Shaka, the historical Buddha, by Deme Yasuyoshi. Japan, 18th century

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Mask of Hashihime. Japan, 18th century

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Mask of Yorimasa, by Deme Genri Sukemitsu and Deme Genri Yoshimitsu. Japan, 18th century

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Mask of Koujijo. Japan, 16th-17th century

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Mask of Amazakuro Akujo. Japan, 18-19th century

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Inkwell, liner and cover. Europe, early 20th century

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Figure of Scowling Harlequin, by Johann Joachim Kändler. Meissen, Germany, 18th century

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Figure of Harlequin and Columbine, by Johann Joachim Kändler. Meissen, Germany, 18th century

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Figure of Harlequin, by Johann Joachim Kändler. Meissen, Germany, 18th century

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Figure of Harlequin and Columbine, by Johann Joachim Kändler. Meissen, Germany, 18th century

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Music sheet of I'm Afraid to Come Home in the Dark. London, England, early 20th century

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Music sheet cover of Bother the Men. London, England, 19th century

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Charlot's Keep Smiling. London, England, 1913

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Magazine supplement depicting Finale Royal Command Performance, by Gerlach, Bushnell and Claude Harris. London, England, 1912

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Harlequinade, by Mark Gertler. England, early 20th century