Fat Collection (page 4)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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

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)

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.

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)

Her first pair (colour litho)
8656421 Her first pair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her first pair. Woman in Harem trousers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

An awkward fall (colour litho)
8656293 An awkward fall (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An awkward fall. Overweight woman falling into the sea)

Fat Men's Club on the Rue de la Folie Mericourt, Paris (b/w photo)
8664242 Fat Men's Club on the Rue de la Folie Mericourt, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fat and proud of it)

Rubbing fat into flour (b/w photo)
8657680 Rubbing fat into flour (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubbing fat into flour)

Luxuriance, after the painting by Jodocus van Winghe. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
955325 Luxuriance, after the painting by Jodocus van Winghe. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Cartoon depicting the uncomfortable results of gluttony, 19th century
5309060 Cartoon depicting the uncomfortable results of gluttony, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the uncomfortable results of gluttony)

Bogus butter-making (print)
7419967 Bogus butter-making (print); (add.info.: Pedestrians react to the stink of a cart containing animal fat used by bogus butter-making in 19th century United States)

An endogenous figure courting a fat elderly widow, 1860 (engraving)
5616343 An endogenous figure courting a fat elderly widow, 1860 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An overweight maid opening the front door of the house she works in. 1/1/1845 (engraving)
5616025 An overweight maid opening the front door of the house she works in. 1/1/1845 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

O: a fat monk (Obesus monachus) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222016 O: a fat monk (Obesus monachus) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

A martyr to gout adding to his affliction, 1850
3478294 A martyr to gout adding to his affliction, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a martyr to gout adding to his affliction. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The grapple of a hot-air balloon catching a large man's belt
3585996 The grapple of a hot-air balloon catching a large man's belt; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the grapple of a hot-air balloon catching a large man's belt)

Pa Takes a Header, Sea side pleasures (colour litho)
8621715 Pa Takes a Header, Sea side pleasures (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pa Takes a Header, Sea side pleasures)

Kissing couple (chromolitho)
8635600 Kissing couple (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Production of glycerine (engraving)
8663678 Production of glycerine (engraving) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Production of glycerine by decomposing fat using high-pressure steam)

I'm having a sun bath at... (colour litho)
8656241 I'm having a sun bath at... (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I'm having a sun bath at...Postcard)

How's yer little Mary (colour litho)
8656601 How's yer little Mary (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "How's yer little Mary." Fat man smoking)

Leap year courtship (colour litho)
8656597 Leap year courtship (colour litho) by Hutaf, August (1879-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leap year courtship)

I would I were a bird (colour litho)
8656247 I would I were a bird (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: I would I were a bird. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Sing me to sleep (colour litho)
8656243 Sing me to sleep (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Sing me to sleep." Large woman sitting on her thin husband's lap)

An overweight maid opening the front door
5616280 An overweight maid opening the front door; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an overweight maid opening the front door of the house she works in. Dated 19th Century)

An overweight maid opening the front door
5616386 An overweight maid opening the front door; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an overweight maid opening the front door of the house she works in. Dated 19th Century)

Cartoon commenting on William Banting's cure for obesity which excluded fats and carbohydrates
5308717 Cartoon commenting on William Banting's cure for obesity which excluded fats and carbohydrates; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on William Banting's cure for obesity which excluded)

Spain (19th c.). "To the Memory and Exploits of the D. Quijotes de la Mancha"
CUL4872357 Spain (19th c.). "To the Memory and Exploits of the D. Quijotes de la Mancha" (To the Memory and Exploits of the D. Quijotes de la Mancha). Engraving. SPAIN

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638785 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

What They All Say (litho)
8663495 What They All Say (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: What They All Say)

Uncle Timothy (engraving)
8642723 Uncle Timothy (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Timothy)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542969 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: Hungry French National Guardsman thinks of a good use of the Fat Lady's calf - a good stew)

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Getting slim through massage (colour litho)
8656360 Getting slim through massage (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Getting slim through massage)

Love will find a way (colour litho)
8656501 Love will find a way (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love will find a way. Fat man embracing a woman)

"Have You Brought Your Fat Ration With You?" (colour litho)
8656944 "Have You Brought Your Fat Ration With You?" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Have You Brought Your Fat Ration With You)

Nobody loves a fat man! (colour litho)
8656803 Nobody loves a fat man! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H---! Nobody loves a fat man! Sad little chubby boy)

Man slipping on grease and falling ito the water (colour litho)
8656723 Man slipping on grease and falling ito the water (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man slipping on grease and falling ito the water)

Man floating in the sea, buoyed up by alcohol (colour litho)
8656722 Man floating in the sea, buoyed up by alcohol (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man floating in the sea, buoyed up by alcohol)

"A Rare Start" (colour litho)
8634857 "A Rare Start" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "A Rare Start")

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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.