Simply Some Photos

Actress Adele Astaire (1898–1981) relaxing with her toy monkey, 1926. (Photo by Sasha)

1956: Magician Nick Corrado and his monkey, Kokomo Junior

Magician Nick Corrado and his monkey, Kokomo Junior, circa 1956. (Photo by Three Lions)

1952: Barbara Mitchell of Kingsbury walks with a model of a chimpanzee made in the factory where she works

Barbara Mitchell of Kingsbury walks with a model of a chimpanzee made in the factory where she works. It will be shipped to Ramsgate for their Festival of Light. May 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos)

1956: A hen, a dog and a rabbit playing cards

A hen, a dog and a rabbit playing cards, circa 1956. (Photo by Evans/Three Lions)

1910: Joan Cooper, daughter of British actress Gladys Cooper, with a toy monkey

Joan Cooper, daughter of British actress Gladys Cooper, with a toy monkey, circa 1910. (Photo by Hulton Archive)

Toni Chase a brunette beauty appearing in “New York Midnight Follies” 1934 at the Dorchester is “embraced” by a large orang-utan cuddly toy. 22nd January 1934. (Photo by Sasha)

1953: Reginald Andrew playing snap with his English terrier Bill, who he has taught to bark at the sight of a pair

Reginald Andrew playing snap with his English terrier Bill, who he has taught to bark at the sight of a pair. 29th August 1953. (Photo by Charles Hewitt)

1933: Dancer Ethel Stewart posing in a diaphanous skirt with a toy monkey

Dancer Ethel Stewart posing in a diaphanous skirt with a toy monkey. 28th November 1933. (Photo by Sasha)

1933: British singer and actress Elizabeth Welch playfully admonishes a toy monkey

British singer and actress Elizabeth Welch playfully admonishes a toy monkey. 21st August 1933. (Photo by Sasha)

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