Huge Collection (#61)

Quilted Silk Coat 1922
Loose fitting cape style evening coat in sable & quilted silk with a huge fur collar exhibits a distinct chinese influence in the fabric design & tassel trim

Champagne Liebig 4
Fermentation takes place first in the huge cuves, for a few days, then in 200-litre barrels in which the wine stays fermenting until June. card 4 of 6

Huge Hippo and People
An extraordinary depiction of a hippopotamus savaging hunters in an exotic landscape - it is the size of an elephant, and seems more a creature of land than water

Festival Radio Telescope
The huge " Radio Telescope", visible for miles, a futuristic lighthouse for projecting messages to the moon. It was actually the Shot Tower, an old London landmark

Rounding up Stray Dogs
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Boys & Big Snowball
Boys with a huge snowball

Buddhist Prayer Wheel
A huge wooden prayer wheel at Ladakh (India/Pakistan)

Buddha Throws Rock
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) He displays his command of paranormal powers by throwing a huge rock into the air

Prison Hulk, Woolwich
Convicts from the hulks anchored in the Thames off Woolwich, at work on the river-bank handling timber with the aid of a huge lifting device

Additional Postmen
Huge increase in the number of postmen ! A comment on the pigeon post which employs carrier pigeons to fly messages out of Paris over the heads of besieging Prussians

Girl Posts Parcel 1880S
A little girl in a huge fruit festooned bonnet, arms full with a doll, umbrella & muff, looks up at the high slot on the red pillar box & wonders how she will ever reach it

Grand Houses
Two ladies stand at the door of one of a splendid pair of huge semi-detached (possiblly guest or boarding) houses at Ryde, Isle of Wight, England

Life Buoys on Shore
Huge life buoys, used for life saving and moorage at sea

Cleaning Life Buoys
Using a huge crane to lift life buoys out of the River Thames for cleaning

Oiling a Crane Pulley
Two construction workers risking life and limb to oil the pulleys on top of a huge crane

Noblemans Outing
When a Samoan person of consequence goes out, he does so in a formal procession with a huge umbrella to shield him from the sun and a retinue of servants

Bewick Blackface Ram
The black-faced or Heath ram is a native of Yorkshire, where it is bred in huge quantities

Diocletian Retires
After establishing a degree of stability in the Empire thanks to the tetrarchy system, emperor Diocletian retires to Split in Croatia, building a huge palace which survives

Frankfurt Streetfight
Fighting in the streets of Frankfurt - the army bring up their artillery to attack a huge barricade erected by the insurgents

Dutch Explore Mauritius
Dutch explorers on the island of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, find huge turtles as well as other novel species

Old / New Promenade / Heath
Old & New ways of promenading are contrasted - a satire on the manners & fashions of 2 generations. N.B The overblown proportions of tiny waists, huge hats & gigot sleeves!

Invasion Plan / Balloons
INVASION PLANS The Thiloriere is a huge montgolfiere (hot-air-balloon) which will carry large numbers of French troops to England, at a very modest cost Date: 1804

SPRAY OFF PATAGONIA
Joshua Slocum encounters a huge wave off Patagonia in the course of his solo circumnavigation

Germans Occupy Norway
Norway : German troops occupying this huge and rugged country position their guns in a tactical position

7 Wonders / Mausoleum / Pic
In 353 BC, Greek architects Satyros and Pythios were ordered to design & build a huge tomb for Mausolus of Caria, provincial ruler of Persian Empire, by his wife

Pasta in a Huge Vat
The annual festa di polenta at Ponti, Alessandria (Italy) - the food is prepared in huge vats and distributed to the populace

Ufos / Mantell / Godman
Captain Thomas Mantell of the U.S. National Guard encounters a huge UFO in his P-51, but crashes while attempting to pursue it (picture 2 of 2)

Folklore / Grand bete
The GRAND BETE (= Great Beast) is a scary monster of Berry, central France, usually in the form of a huge bull, though sometimes as a dog, hare or sheep - but always gigantic

Monk of the Marshes
THE MONK OF THE MARSHES a huge and sinister figure seen by countryfolk who pass ponds in Berry, central France, at night Date: 1858

Snowball Fight
A girl on a huge snowball defends it against two boys

Water Babies / Tom / Trout
Out floushed a huge old brown trout, ten times as big as he was ; Toms tormenting of the fish leads him into trouble

Hector Hurls Boulder
Hector, Trojan hero, heaves a huge boulder at the Greek camp

Medieval Drinking
A medieval drinking scene in Scandinavia - a serious drinking session with huge and elaborate tankards

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From the stunning Isle of Harris to the roaring Harley Davidson Fat Boy in the USA, 'huge' takes on many forms. In Stamford/Lincs during the 1950s, nostalgia fills the air as classic bikes like Honda Goldwing from Japan grace our streets. The Tabby Toboggan Club by Louis Wain brings a whimsical touch to this collection of massive wonders. Transporting us back to the 1880s, Dumbarton Castle stands tall and proud, reminding us of Scotland's rich history. Meanwhile, a map of Europe from 1871 showcases Germany's vast expanse and influence. Gypsies and their caravans roam freely in the 1930s, embodying a sense of freedom that only comes with boundless horizons. In bustling Piccadilly Circus during 1956, crowds gather under dazzling lights for an unforgettable spectacle. On Santa Cruz Highlands in Galapagos Islands, witness a Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise indulging in its favorite meal - grass - showcasing nature's incredible scale. The grand opening of Whiteleys department store in 1911 marks an era where shopping reaches new heights. Lastly, standing serenely on Lantau Island is The Big Buddha statue at Po Lin Monastery – an awe-inspiring symbol representing spirituality and tranquility amidst Hong Kong's vibrant energy. Whether it be natural wonders or human-made marvels across continents and centuries – 'huge' captivates our imagination.