Oversize Collection (page 2)

Comic Postcard - Hat theme - Scandal (under difficulties)
Comic Postcard - satire on the penchant for women to wear large and enveloping hats durng this period. Scandal (under difficulties) (2/6). Date: circa 1900

Comic Postcard - Hat theme - Auntie Goes Wading
Comic Postcard - satire on the penchant for women to wear large and enveloping hats durng this period. Auntie Goes Wading (1/6). Date: circa 1900

Exhibition image of men wearing large shoes
Image taken outside MOMA New York of two men wearing oversize lace up white and brown shoes and being photographed. Date: Early 1980s

Wall clock covered in party streamers, (B&W)

Saint Teresa Intercedes
Saint Teresa of Avila Interceding for Souls in Purgatory, an engraving by Schelte Adams Bolswert after a painting from the workshop of Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1600

Canada - Transporting a load of fancy poulty, the size of which is certainly not paltry! Date: 1904

Two off-work clowns attract attention in a Garrison Town
In a Garrison Town. First Loafer to second Loafer (as out friends from the circus pass by) - " Officers!". This is likely to derive from the two clowns often getting entangled with the law

Buckingham Palace Messengers gardening feat. Mr W T Holmes, M C, an ex - regimental Sergeant Major of the Kings Royal Rifles

A Pensive Woman Curled Up In A Chair
Chicago, Illinois: c. 1937. Helen Flint, stage actress, (1898-1967) in the play, Yes, My Darling Daughter

Indian Women Learn Bridge
Everglades, Florida: January 15, 1935 An instructor is teaching Seminole Indian women in Florida how to play contract bridge

A Woman With Nine Foot Skis
California: c. 1925 A woman standing holding up a pair of extraordinarily long skis

A Oversized Valentine
Hollywood, California: c. 1934. Universal film player Dorothy Gulliver, (1908-1997) delivers a Valentine

Society Girls At Birthday Ball
New York, New York: c. 1933. Society girls gather around the Presidents Birthday Ball cake at the Waldorf-Astoria

Woman Cuts 250 Pound Cake
United States: c. 1920. A woman cuts into a 250 pound cake with a single candle on top. The cake is 38 inches across, 24 inches high, and it contains 960 eggs, 105 pounds of flour

Woman Vaudeville Performer
New York, New York: c. 1880. A protrait of a woman vaudeville or circus performer with an immense afro hairdo and many rows of beads on her body

Comical Press Photographer
California: c. 1955 A comical photograph of a press photographer with lots of equipment and wearing oversize dark glasses

Wagon Of Giant Sweet Potatoes
Minnesota: c. 1909. A farmer next to his broken down wagon with a load of gigantic sweet potatoes

Cutting Giant Ears Of Corn
Iowa: c. 1910. Three farmers saw up huge ears of corn for an even larger pig

Obese man, artwork
Obese man. Artwork of an overweight man sitting down, seen from the side

Obese woman, artwork
Obese woman. Artwork of an overweight woman sitting down, seen from the side

A profitable crop of Onions grown in Canada! I think a certain amount of photo trickery has been employed here.... 1910

Rail car transporting giant cabbages Date: 1910

Rail car transporting giant Bellflower apples Date: 1910

Carload of Mammoth Navel Oranges
A frankly ridicuolous carload of Mammoth American Navel Oranges! Date: 1909

Californian farmer with an immense watermelon Date: circa 1910

Rail car transporting a giant lemon Date: 1910

Rail car transporting a giant pear Date: 1910

Rail car transporting giant tomatoes Date: 1910

Tyre advertisement, 19th century
Tyre advertisement, 19th-century artwork. This large tricycle was built in the USA in the 1890s to advertise rubber tyres

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"Embracing the Grandeur: Oversize Treasures from White Star Line and Beyond" Step back in time with us as we explore the opulent world artifacts. From the legendary White Star Line, known for its luxurious ocean liners, to exquisite pieces like Elkington plate tea set and Walker and Hall Engineers Mess soup tureen, these items transport us to an era of elegance. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Losol ware ceramic jug, a true gem from White Star Line's collection. Its intricate design tells stories of voyages across vast oceans. And speaking of journeys, behold the captivating photograph of RMS Olympic - a testament to the grandeur that once ruled our seas. First Class was synonymous with luxury on board White Star Line ships, as depicted by Elkington water jug and coffee pot. These oversized masterpieces were crafted for those who relished in extravagance while sailing towards their dreams. Even smaller objects hold significance; take a closer look at Stonier Wisteria pattern egg cup or vase with piecrust rim and logo - each carrying its own story within their delicate forms. But our journey doesn't end there. P&O poster "A Hundred Years of Sea Transport" showcases how oversize has been celebrated throughout maritime history. It reminds us that size is not just about physical dimensions but also about leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory. And let's not forget Kitty in London - a glamorous girl donning a HUGE hat accompanied by her feline companions. Her fashion statement proves that sometimes bigger truly is better. Lastly, we have Hop Scotch Maggie all the way from Bonnie Scotland. This larger-than-life character embodies Scottish spirit and adds a touch of whimsy to our exploration into all things oversized. Join us as we celebrate these magnificent treasures that remind us why going big can be so extraordinary.