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Fat Collection (page 3)

In a world filled with various forms of "fat, " from motorcycles to geese, the concept takes on different meanings and contexts

Background imageFat Collection: Fat Edward Bright

Fat Edward Bright
EDWARD BRIGHT, of Maldon, Essex, who died at age 30 looking like this... Date: 1720 - 1750

Background imageFat Collection: Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown (engraving)

Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown (engraving)
XJF392692 Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown (engraving) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam Duncan (1731-1804)

Background imageFat Collection: The Charming Brute (colour etching)

The Charming Brute (colour etching)
XCF290990 The Charming Brute (colour etching) by English School, (18th century); 32.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFat Collection: Portrait of a Man (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Man (oil on canvas)
XIR154643 Portrait of a Man (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Louvre, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageFat Collection: Two women chatting in a kitchen

Two women chatting in a kitchen, one thin and one fat. One says: I just seen young George the worse for drink again. The other replies: I ain t surprised. You may depend e in aled it from is father

Background imageFat Collection: Steak

Steak. Two beef steaks on a plate. Red meat is a good source of protein, but is high in saturated fat. A diet high in saturated fat can lead to elevated cholesterol levels

Background imageFat Collection: Barnstaple Sheep Market

Barnstaple Sheep Market
A fat farmer hauls his sheep into the pens at Barnstaple market, Devon, England

Background imageFat Collection: Jolly Plump Cook 1640

Jolly Plump Cook 1640
A jolly, plump cook (surrounded by poultry and other meats) proudly holds up a freshly made pie, decorated with a feather

Background imageFat Collection: Wonga pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia Captive specimen

Wonga pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia Captive specimen
AUS-767 Wonga pigeon Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia Leucosarcia melanoleuca Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFat Collection: Rations & Ration Book

Rations & Ration Book
A ration book with rations for a week, including four rashers of bacon, one egg and a quantity of sugar and fat

Background imageFat Collection: Strawberry / 1871

Strawberry / 1871
Keens seedling

Background imageFat Collection: White shorthorn heifer exhibited at Smithfield

White shorthorn heifer exhibited at Smithfield
Champion white shorthorn heifer exhibited at Smithfield in December 1874

Background imageFat Collection: James Boswell (1740-95), c. 1790-95 (pencil on paper) (b&w photo)

James Boswell (1740-95), c. 1790-95 (pencil on paper) (b&w photo)
XJF115831 James Boswell (1740-95), c.1790-95 (pencil on paper) (b&w photo) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); 15.9x12.1 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Background imageFat Collection: Comic postcard, Woman in expensive underwear chats to cleaning lady Date

Comic postcard, Woman in expensive underwear chats to cleaning lady Date: 20th century

Background imageFat Collection: Skimming stock for soup (b/w photo)

Skimming stock for soup (b/w photo)
8657683 Skimming stock for soup (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skimming stock for soup)

Background imageFat Collection: It adheres exactly to the regulations, 1854 (rapid press printing)

It adheres exactly to the regulations, 1854 (rapid press printing)
8726622 It adheres exactly to the regulations, 1854 (rapid press printing) by Braun, Kaspar (1807-1877); 10,0x14,3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: From Flying Leaves, 20.1854, No. 465, p)

Background imageFat Collection: Happy instructor, 1881 (quickpress print)

Happy instructor, 1881 (quickpress print)
8726602 Happy instructor, 1881 (quickpress print) by Oberlander, Adolf (1845-1923); 8,6x15,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: From Flying Leaves, No)

Background imageFat Collection: The dream to be slim, c.1930 (illustration)

The dream to be slim, c.1930 (illustration)
8698345 The dream to be slim, c.1930 (illustration); (add.info.: Society. Lifestyle. Overweight woman looking slim in the mirror. Caricature, France, ca 1930.); © Archives Charmet.

Background imageFat Collection: Advertisement for slimming pills

Advertisement for slimming pills
5311979 Advertisement for slimming pills; (add.info.: Advertisement for slimming pills. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageFat Collection: Engraving depicting and elderly and overweight man walking up a steep hill, 19th century

Engraving depicting and elderly and overweight man walking up a steep hill, 19th century
5308587 Engraving depicting and elderly and overweight man walking up a steep hill, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting and elderly and overweight man walking up a steep hill)

Background imageFat Collection: The Juggling Clown, (oil on panel)

The Juggling Clown, (oil on panel)
650737 The Juggling Clown, (oil on panel) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 25.3x20.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Juggling Clown. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on panel

Background imageFat Collection: Happy Guy, 1944 (oil on canvas)

Happy Guy, 1944 (oil on canvas)
650489 Happy Guy, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Guy. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1944

Background imageFat Collection: There was an Old Person of Dean, who dined on one Pea and one Bean (coloured engraving)

There was an Old Person of Dean, who dined on one Pea and one Bean (coloured engraving)
8634367 There was an Old Person of Dean, who dined on one Pea and one Bean (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Dean)

Background imageFat Collection: Men pushing a fat man in the gymnasium (colour litho)

Men pushing a fat man in the gymnasium (colour litho)
8656753 Men pushing a fat man in the gymnasium (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men pushing a fat man in the gymnasium)

Background imageFat Collection: Come just as you are to Yarmouth (colour litho)

Come just as you are to Yarmouth (colour litho)
8635543 Come just as you are to Yarmouth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Come just as you are to Yarmouth)

Background imageFat Collection: Poor relation pays an afternoon call (colour litho)

Poor relation pays an afternoon call (colour litho)
8635668 Poor relation pays an afternoon call (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poor relation pays an afternoon call)

Background imageFat Collection: Emperor of India (b/w photo)

Emperor of India (b/w photo)
8655923 Emperor of India (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor of India. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Background imageFat Collection: Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water (colour litho)

Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water (colour litho)
8656721 Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water)

Background imageFat Collection: May you be full of good things this Xmas (colour litho)

May you be full of good things this Xmas (colour litho)
8656568 May you be full of good things this Xmas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "May you be full of good things this Xmas." Fat man)

Background imageFat Collection: The law and the profits (litho)

The law and the profits (litho)
8663494 The law and the profits (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Law and the Profits)

Background imageFat Collection: Phil May sketch (colour litho)

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635968 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn.

Background imageFat Collection: I can't think how I missed you (colour litho)

I can't think how I missed you (colour litho)
8677204 I can't think how I missed you (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: I can't think how I missed you. Duel between a fat man and a skinny man)

Background imageFat Collection: Perhaps one of these days you will look round (colour litho)

Perhaps one of these days you will look round (colour litho)
8677202 Perhaps one of these days you will look round (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perhaps one of these days you will look round)

Background imageFat Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220469 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Background imageFat Collection: Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving)

Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214981 Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Background imageFat Collection: Tony Weller (colour litho)

Tony Weller (colour litho)
2775603 Tony Weller (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tony Weller from The Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens)

Background imageFat Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220341 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Background imageFat Collection: The flensing of a whale

The flensing of a whale
5311798 The flensing of a whale; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the flensing - the slicing of skin or fat from a whale. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageFat Collection: Women making 'working men's dinners' in a large cauldron, whilst a fat wealthy man looking

Women making 'working men's dinners' in a large cauldron, whilst a fat wealthy man looking
5615909 Women making 'working men's dinners' in a large cauldron, whilst a fat wealthy man looking on. 1863 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageFat Collection: Daniel Lambert. Portrait. (print)

Daniel Lambert. Portrait. (print)
7419946 Daniel Lambert. Portrait. (print); (add.info.: Daniel Lambert, 1770 - 1809. English. In his youth Lambert was a keen sportsman and outdoorsman)

Background imageFat Collection: Comic depicting the Fat and the Lean enjoying a seaside holiday in conjugal companionship

Comic depicting the Fat and the Lean enjoying a seaside holiday in conjugal companionship, 19th century
5308863 Comic depicting the Fat and the Lean enjoying a seaside holiday in conjugal companionship, 19th century; (add.info)

Background imageFat Collection: The lack of comfort on railway transport

The lack of comfort on railway transport
5308182 The lack of comfort on railway transport.; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the lack of comfort on railway transport - a skinny gentleman is squashed between other fat passengers)

Background imageFat Collection: A few cast off clothes (colour litho)

A few cast off clothes (colour litho)
8635666 A few cast off clothes (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A few cast off clothes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Background imageFat Collection: I wish I were as hungry as you, Tommy (colour litho)

I wish I were as hungry as you, Tommy (colour litho)
8656399 I wish I were as hungry as you, Tommy (colour litho) by Lewin, Frederick George (1861-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I wish I were as hungry as you)

Background imageFat Collection: Pointing the finger (engraving)

Pointing the finger (engraving)
8655252 Pointing the finger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pointing the finger)

Background imageFat Collection: Large woman in her bathing costume (colour litho)

Large woman in her bathing costume (colour litho)
8656623 Large woman in her bathing costume (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large woman in her bathing costume)

Background imageFat Collection: Overweight man sweating (colour litho)

Overweight man sweating (colour litho)
8656582 Overweight man sweating (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Overweight man sweating. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Background imageFat Collection: Look what the seaside has done for me! (colour litho)

Look what the seaside has done for me! (colour litho)
8656554 Look what the seaside has done for me! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Look what the seaside has done for me)



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In a world filled with various forms of "fat, " from motorcycles to geese, the concept takes on different meanings and contexts. The iconic Harley Davidson Fat Boy roars through the open roads of the US, embodying power and freedom as it cruises across vast landscapes. Meanwhile, in Limehouse, London, Mrs. Smith awakens the dockers with her peashooter in 1927, showcasing her feisty spirit and determination. Step right up to witness Jolly Dolly Dimple at the circus sideshow. Celesta Geyer captivates audiences with her larger-than-life personality and charm that shines through even on a vintage poster from 1949. In another realm entirely, Hoffmann's Augustus indulges in a hearty soup, reminding us that sometimes comfort can be found in simple pleasures. Lawson Wood's whimsical illustration titled "Fat Geese. " transports us to Bray near Maidenhead where these plump birds waddle about freely. As we delve into history through cartoons featuring Boss Tweed and his cohorts James Ingersoll and George Miller, we learn how excess can corrupt even those in positions of power. But let's not forget our guilty pleasures - like sinking our teeth into a jam doughnut or enjoying some light-hearted entertainment courtesy of Mrs. Mills playing piano alongside her faithful dog companion. And who could resist smiling at Kay Snap's Mr Bobby the Policeman? Lastly, Picture No. 10921789 introduces us to The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father; their bond transcends physical appearances as they navigate life together with love and resilience. In this diverse collection of images spanning time periods and cultures, "fat" emerges as more than just a word - it becomes an emblematic symbol representing strength or vulnerability depending on its context.