Outsized Collection

R M Bolstons Large Model Ornithopter in 1907 Date: 1907

DDE-90022873
Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) portrait. Uganda, Entebbe, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre Date: 29/11/2008

DDE-90022874
Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) portrait. Uganda, Entebbe, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre Date: 29/11/2008

Vintage Illustration of Flapper Sitting on Giant Football, 1920s (colour litho)
1126077 Vintage Illustration of Flapper Sitting on Giant Football, 1920s (colour litho) by Cort, Howard R. (1869-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman being carried off by her enormous hat on a windy day (engraving)
6030942 Woman being carried off by her enormous hat on a windy day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

English cartoon mocking the fashion for women wearing feather headdresses, 1790 (litho)
5208520 English cartoon mocking the fashion for women wearing feather headdresses, 1790 (litho) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

French cartoon lampooning womens hairstyles of the time, 1780 (litho)
5208501 French cartoon lampooning womens hairstyles of the time, 1780 (litho) by French School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

German cartoon lampooning womens hairstyles of the time, 1780 (litho)
5208516 German cartoon lampooning womens hairstyles of the time, 1780 (litho) by German School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scots soldier pursued by shoeshine boys
Shine, sir -- half piastre. A Scottish soldier with outsized boots polished like mirrors, being pursued by four Egyptian shoeshine boys! Date: 1916

Caricature on French womens hairstyles of the 18th Century (coloured engraving)
977737 Caricature on French womens hairstyles of the 18th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French cartoon lampooning womens hairstyles of the time, 1780 (litho)
5208518 French cartoon lampooning womens hairstyles of the time, 1780 (litho) by French School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (etching)
NCO191268 John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 21.5x26.9 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Tight Lacing or Hold Fast Behind, March 1, 1777. Creator: Matthew Darly
Tight Lacing or Hold Fast Behind, March 1, 1777

A Speedy & Effectual Preparation for the Next World, May 1, 1777

Master of the Horse, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Master of the Horse, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

A Roman Critic, 1852. Artist: John Leech
A Roman Critic, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) portrait. Uganda, Entebbe, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre

Costume / French Lord / 1625
An outsized French seigneur or lord, in a wide-brimmed hat with red feather, enormous coat with fur trimmings, and typical musketeer-style boots with spurs

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"Outsized: A Glimpse into the Eccentricities of the Past" Step back in time and marvel at the extraordinary creations that once captivated imaginations. From R M Bolstons Large Model Ornithopter in 1907 to vintage illustrations showcasing larger-than-life scenarios, history has left us with a treasure trove wonders. Intriguingly, DDE-90022873 and DDE-90022874 transport us to an era where flappers perched on giant footballs, their vibrant spirits defying gravity. Meanwhile, an engraving captures a comical scene of a woman being carried away by her enormous hat on a blustery day - a whimsical reminder that fashion can sometimes take flight. Delving further into the past, we encounter English and French cartoons mocking women's hairstyles from centuries ago. Lithographs from 1790 and 1780 satirize feather headdresses and towering coiffures respectively, shedding light on society's penchant for exaggerated trends. Not limited to hairdos alone, another lithograph pokes fun at German women's hairstyles during the same period. These caricatures offer glimpses into how humor was used as social commentary even then. Yet amidst these lighthearted depictions lies a poignant image - that of a Scots soldier pursued by shoeshine boys. This portrayal reminds us that not all outsized encounters were amusing; some shed light on societal inequalities or struggles faced by individuals. Lastly, we stumble upon John Bull offering Little Boney fair play in an etching published in 1803. Here we witness political satire taking center stage as historical figures are portrayed with exaggerated features - yet another example of how art transcends time to comment on power dynamics. As we explore these captivating snapshots from yesteryears' imagination, let us appreciate both the whimsy and underlying messages they convey.