Shorter Collection

DEADLY TEETOTALISM
Deadly teetotalism leads to a shorter life than temperate enjoyment of fine whiskey, claims an advertisement for Long Johns Ben Nevis Whiskey, distilled in Fort William. Date: 1890

Wayne Shorter, London, 1976. Artist: Brian O Connor
Wayne Shorter, London, 1976

Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams
Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Joe Zawinul (keyboards) and Wayne Shorter (saxophone)

Shorteared Bat (Bewick)
SHORT-EARED BAT vespertilio murinus can be distinguished from the long-eared bat by the fact that its ears are shorter. Also its twice the size

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542975 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: The humble carrot and potato raised to the status of princesses as food became shorter)

Short man kissing a tall woman (colour litho)
3096447 Short man kissing a tall woman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Short man kissing a tall woman)

Screw Propellers (litho)
7184109 Screw Propellers (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Screw Propellers)

Dora Sigerson Shorter, Irish poet and sculptor
Dora Sigerson (1866-1918), Irish poet and sculptor, wife of Clement Shorter, English journalist, literary critic and editor of the Illustrated London News. 1898

Broadnosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhle
Broadnosed or Shorter pipefish, Syngnathus typhle. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

In Shorters court, Throgmorton street (engraving)
5204470 In Shorters court, Throgmorton street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Shorters court, Throgmorton street)

Three Soho girls are setting off to hitchhike to Spain on Saturday morning. They are going to get a lift to Lydd Airport where they will fly to Le Touquet

Three men, one in an ankle=length gown, the others in shorter garments Date: 12th century

Wayne Shorter, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 2004

Golf caddie inadvertantly pokes fun at man golfing Date: 1910

Musket, Flintlock, . 75 In New Land Pattern
New Land Pattern. 75 in Light Infantry musket, 1810 (c). Utilising the same lock and general characteristics of the Infantry Musket this weapon has a shorter, 39 in barrel

ROBERT WALPOLE & WIFE 1 ROBERT WALPOLE & WIFE 1
Sir Robert Walpole, prime minister, with Catherine Shorter, his first wife Date: 1676 - 1745

Wayne Shorter, Weather Report, London, 1976. Creator: Brian O Connor
Wayne Shorter, Weather Report, London, 1976

Wayne Shorter, Weather Report, London, 1975. Creator: Brian O Connor
Wayne Shorter, Weather Report, London, 1975

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967

Sisters Marion music hall vocalists
The Sisters Marion harmonising duettists. Described as a juvenile act. Fashionable in the music hall for young women to dress as children. Wearing matching knee-length white dresses and flat shoes

Wayne Shorter, Capital Jazz Festival, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1988. Artist
Wayne Shorter, Capital Jazz Festival, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1988

Weather Report in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams
Weather Report in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, October 1977: Joe Zawinul (electric piano), Manolo Badrena (percussion), Wayne Shorter (saxophone)

Clement King Shorter (1857-1926), English journalist and magazine editor, early 20th century

Dora Sigerson Shorter, 1866-1918. Irish Poet. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, Irish And Overseas, Volume 11"

Douglas Fairbanks, Clement Shorter and Charlie Chaplin
Clement Shorter, founder and editor of The Sphere magazine, pictured flanked by movie stars, Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin during a visit to America in 1920. 1920

Woman police officer W Gould in uniform, London
Woman police officer Winifred Gould (joined August 1931) in a studio photo with painted backdrop. She is wearing the recently updated Stanley uniform -- a white shirt and tie were introduced

Hairstyle instruction leaflet, combouts for shorter hair. (2 of 2) circa 1960s

London and North Western Railway - Signal Boxes, Old & New
London and North Western Railway - Signal Boxes, Old and New methods. Date: 1908

Woman police officer W Gould at Woolwich, SE London
Woman police officer Winifred Gould (joined August 1931) photographed outside Woolwich Police Station, SE London. She is wearing the recently updated Stanley uniform -- a white shirt

Woman police officer K M Boyd in uniform, London
Woman police officer Kathleen Mary Boyd (joined October 1931) in uniform, London, 22 October 1934. Date: 1934

Woman police officer posing in uniform, London
Woman police officer Ivy Cook (joined December 1930) posing in the recently updated Stanley uniform. A white shirt and tie were introduced, the jacket had four buttons and a matching material belt

Woman police officer posing in uniform, London, WW2
Woman police officer Sergeant Ivy Cook (joined December 1930) posing in uniform, 18 June 1940. Date: 1940

Johannes Cocceius - 2
JOHANNES COCCEIUS German professor of theology from Bremen : he looks very different here from our other portrait - his hair is shorter and he wears a moustache. Date: 1603 - 1669

English Notables C14
Four personages of distinction, one in a long gown, the rest in shorter garments, one of them slashed to the waist Date: 14th century

Four English Nobles C14
Four nobles, three in long robes, one in a shorter one Date: 14th century

Clement King Shorter
CLEMENT KING SHORTER Journalist, critic and biographer Date: 1857 - 1926

Clement Shorter in fancy dress
Clement King Shorter (1857 - 1926), journalist, critic and biographer, founder of The Sphere magazine. Pictured here in fancy dress in the costume of an Indian prince for the Chelsea Arts Ball in

Comparison of adjectives, learning for children
Comparison of adjectives to help children learn. Wet, wetter, wettest. Short, shorter, shortest. Etc. Date: 1930s

Shorter, full skirts of 1915, WW1 fashion worn by Eve
Eve, the fictional gossip columnist of The Tatler magazine pictured under a parasol or umbrella with an army and navy officer

Patriotic stockings
Stockings embroidered with the Allied flags, a fashionable way of showing off ones legs and patriotism during the First World War

Dress by Ernest, WW1
A picturesque dress of pervenche blue taffeta trimmed with frills, with a stiffened hem and a frill of white muslin edged with lace from Ernest s

Power of the big gun and the turbine by G. H. Davis
The power of the big gun and the turbine. Three annotated illustrations, showing the modern battleship cruisers advantage over an opponent carrying lighter guns of shorter range

Characters in High Life, c. 1796. Although one of the women is much shorter than the other, she makes up for it in the height of the feathers she wears in her turban

Clacton Pier (2)
The skirts are shorter, but otherwise little has changed from our pre-war view of the same scene - Clackton is as popular as ever ! Date: circa 1920

The wives of the military
" The wives of the military" -- two ladies of contrasting stature (and possibly contrasting social stature!) stand talking about their husbands, both away at war. Silhouette by H L Oakley

Selling Indulgences C15
Jesuits sell indulgences to the people of Lucerne, Switzerland - the populace give the Church money in return for spending a shorter period in Purgatory... Date: 15th century

Expansion of metal, image 1 of 2. The metal rod at right is seen to fit snugly into the measuring device. The rod is cool here

Life / Fashion, shorter skirts 1924
A young female dress maker holding a measure and a pair of scissors, kneels upon a foot stall. Skirts will be shorter this fall

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"Shorter: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Artistic Expressions" Step into the world of "shorter, " where diverse elements intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From deadly teetotalism to mesmerizing musical performances, this collection of moments takes us on an intriguing adventure. In 1967, Miles Davis Quintent graced Hammersmith, London with their presence. The legendary jazz ensemble led by Miles Davis himself left audiences in awe with their innovative soundscapes. Brian Foskett's timeless creation captures the essence of that unforgettable night. Fast forward to 1976, when Wayne Shorter took center stage in London. Renowned artist Brian O'Connor masterfully immortalized this iconic moment as Shorter's saxophone melodies filled the air, leaving spectators spellbound. The following year brought us Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol. Denis Williams' artistic prowess beautifully portrays the energy and passion radiating from each band member as they delivered a performance for the ages. Amidst these musical marvels lies nature's own shorteared bat – Bewick's hidden gem. This enchanting creature reminds us of the beauty found within our natural world and its delicate balance. Shifting gears towards human connections, we encounter a striking lithograph depicting a short man kissing a tall woman. In this visual representation of love transcending physical differences, we are reminded that true connection knows no boundaries or societal norms. Delving further into history reveals Douglas Fairbanks alongside Clement Shorter and Charlie Chaplin – three influential figures who shaped entertainment as we know it today. Their collaboration symbolizes creativity at its finest and serves as an inspiration for generations to come. Venturing beyond artistry lies technical innovation; screw propellers take center stage in a lithograph showcasing engineering mastery. These intricate designs revolutionized transportation systems worldwide and continue to shape our modern world today.