From butterflies to lions face painting is a part of childhood.
Click through this article to see smiling faces and fun designs.
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1. Doncaster event
Group of girls that got their face painted at the 'Doncaster by the Sea' event in 1999. Photo: Steve Taylor
3. Clowns
Doncaster Fire Station held an open day in 2001 - children at the event with their faces painted. Photo: Steve Taylor
4. Butterfly
Alice Thompson aged 5 of Rawmarsh with her face painted as a butterfly. Painted at McDonalds in 1996. Photo: Steve Taylor
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