Vintage Humor Enthusiast Gifts

1907: An unfortunate mis-print ruins Baden-Powell's first book launch.

"Where's the damn bottle-opener?" "It's his day off, sir."

Snobbery Towards Servants

'He says he makes house calls, and he'll be over as soon as he gets his horse back from the blacksmith.'

'I dunno what 'er misshus 'll shay--but any'ow 'm nor goin to preten I'm shober'--(hic).

"My grandma needs reading glasses to read. I guess they only taught writing and 'rithmetic back in her day."

Poor Paul's friend

The Convalescent

'Morning Herald' News Story Images- Jonas Junks Thrown out of Pub in St Giles, London

Women asking a cabman if he is engaged

Mrs. Gummidge casts a damp on our departure

Courting A Spinster.

Man expresses his opinion on women and beauty.

Robinson is shaved by a Milanese barber.

The Rake's Progress - Marries an old maid.

Age Cannot Wither.

"Could't we take a cab? I'd be glad to pay for it."

"He didn't have to get snippy about it!"

A father ignores his newborn to stare at a young midwife

"Think they're dumb enough to buy the bridge, too?"

"We're both clearly dead by now."

I know I dialed the wrong number, but I can tell you want to go out with me by your heavy breathing. Oh. I suppose that's true: an iron lung doesn't have a volume control.

I came to this country 65 years ago, with just the clothes on my back and a dollar in my pocket

Maintenance Fee Party

"Hey fellows, this one's open."

"When was this license issued?"

"Now salute Mummy, dear, and run along to bed."

"I hate to sound like a sergeant, Ralph, but it's ten minutes to six."

"Mr. Hawthorne called, Madame. I couldn't quite make out whether he was bringing someone home or someone was bringing him home."

"What a pity! Mr Grogan took it on the lam not more than five minutes ago."

"He's about my height but he doesn't have my build."

"We must look like damn fools."

"Thank you, I'd rather stand."

"Look, Mama! I'm not a liability any more."

"Can't you do K.P. tomorrow."