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"Exploring the Many Dimensions of 'Bottom'

Background imageBottom Collection: Men and women in fashion of the 15th century - From the gold and polychrome decors of a wooden box

Men and women in fashion of the 15th century - From the gold and polychrome decors of a wooden box
FLO4643827 Men and women in fashion of the 15th century - From the gold and polychrome decors of a wooden box, depicting the history of Agnes Hohenstaufen (1176-1204) - Chromolithography

Background imageBottom Collection: A man's costume at the beginning of the 15th century, he wears a large hat with wide edges

A man's costume at the beginning of the 15th century, he wears a large hat with wide edges
FLO4643772 A man's costume at the beginning of the 15th century, he wears a large hat with wide edges, a tunic with a large collar and long cuffs

Background imageBottom Collection: Granada, Andalusia, Spain, 19th century (engraving)

Granada, Andalusia, Spain, 19th century (engraving)
3697230 Granada, Andalusia, Spain, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Granada, Andalusia, Spain. Plaza del Campillo (Campillo Square). Alcazaba and Torres Bermejas at the bottom

Background imageBottom Collection: Threshing machine by Andrew Meikle, 1811 (engraving)

Threshing machine by Andrew Meikle, 1811 (engraving)
538521 Threshing machine by Andrew Meikle, 1811 (engraving); (add.info.: Threshing machine by Andrew Meikle (1719-1811) Scottish inventor and millwright. Top: Original form powered by horses

Background imageBottom Collection: Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms, c.1880 (engraving)

Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms, c.1880 (engraving)
535880 Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms)

Background imageBottom Collection: Women workers hauling coal to the surface up a ladder. Leading woman has lost her load

Women workers hauling coal to the surface up a ladder. Leading woman has lost her load
530411 Women workers hauling coal to the surface up a ladder. Leading woman has lost her load and the woman following is in danger of being hurt buy falling coal and and falling off the ladder

Background imageBottom Collection: Hydrotherapy treatments, c.1902 (engraving)

Hydrotherapy treatments, c.1902 (engraving)
540819 Hydrotherapy treatments, c.1902 (engraving); (add.info.: Wet packs for treating the the kidney (top) and spine (middle). Bottom: sitz-bath and half-bath

Background imageBottom Collection: Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683

Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683 (Ist edition 1640)
541730 Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683 (Ist edition 1640) Copernicus

Background imageBottom Collection: Manta over reef

Manta over reef
Cédric Péneau

Background imageBottom Collection: Angelfish and seafan

Angelfish and seafan
Cédric Péneau

Background imageBottom Collection: Watercolor world map with cities, Keahi

Watercolor world map with cities, Keahi
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageBottom Collection: Underwater Scene

Underwater Scene
Aylin Demir

Background imageBottom Collection: La Coral

La Coral
Shot by Clint

Background imageBottom Collection: Coral

Coral
Emel Tunaboylu

Background imageBottom Collection: Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century

Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century
JAB5035058 Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century.; (add.info.: Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageBottom Collection: Standing Nude in a Landscape, (oil on panel)

Standing Nude in a Landscape, (oil on panel)
827266 Standing Nude in a Landscape, (oil on panel) by Riemerschmid, Rudolph (1873-1953); 69x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Standing Nude in a Landscape. Rudolf Riemerschmid (1873-1953)

Background imageBottom Collection: Firelight, (oil on canvas)

Firelight, (oil on canvas)
650906 Firelight, (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 76.2x92.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Firelight. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

Background imageBottom Collection: Parisian male fashion, reign of Louis XVI (French revolution), 1792

Parisian male fashion, reign of Louis XVI (French revolution), 1792. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4974716 Parisian male fashion, reign of Louis XVI (French revolution), 1792. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Philibert-Louis Debucourt from the Pauquet Brothers "

Background imageBottom Collection: France: Fantasy photography showing a girl rising from her bed, 1909

France: Fantasy photography showing a girl rising from her bed, 1909
LUX4726646 France: Fantasy photography showing a girl rising from her bed, 1909; (add.info.: France: Fantasy photography showing a girl rising from her bed, 1909); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageBottom Collection: Japanese soldier carrying a bow and quiver of arrows, wearing helmet, jacket, short kimono

Japanese soldier carrying a bow and quiver of arrows, wearing helmet, jacket, short kimono, leggings and sandals
FLO4724399 Japanese soldier carrying a bow and quiver of arrows, wearing helmet, jacket, short kimono, leggings and sandals

Background imageBottom Collection: Colorful photo of a genre scene showing a girl wearing her stockings, 1866

Colorful photo of a genre scene showing a girl wearing her stockings, 1866
LUX4818225 Colorful photo of a genre scene showing a girl wearing her stockings, 1866; (add.info.: Colorful photo of a genre scene showing a girl wearing her stockings, 1866); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageBottom Collection: Cover of ' L'Indiscret', Satirique en N & B, 1902_9_3: Fashion - Women - Illustration by H

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_9_3: Fashion - Women - Illustration by H
ICA4937775 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_9_3: Fashion - Women - Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930); (add.info.: Cover of " L'Indiscret")

Background imageBottom Collection: King Charles VII of France, known as the Victorious (1403-1461)

King Charles VII of France, known as the Victorious (1403-1461), standing before an angel kneeling holding his coat of
FLO4643947 King Charles VII of France, known as the Victorious (1403-1461), standing before an angel kneeling holding his coat of arms

Background imageBottom Collection: Men's costume in the Commonwealth period (1659-1660), wearing a lace collar top

Men's costume in the Commonwealth period (1659-1660), wearing a lace collar top, a jacket with cut sleeves
FLO4672332 Men's costume in the Commonwealth period (1659-1660), wearing a lace collar top, a jacket with cut sleeves, short panties, pink stockings and boots. From a period engraving

Background imageBottom Collection: Slingsby Bethell (1617-1697), Sherif of London (England) in 1680

Slingsby Bethell (1617-1697), Sherif of London (England) in 1680, wearing the ecarlate ceremonial dress
FLO4672322 Slingsby Bethell (1617-1697), Sherif of London (England) in 1680, wearing the ecarlate ceremonial dress, trimmed with fur on a long coat, pink stockings and beige shoes

Background imageBottom Collection: Outfit of King Edward VI (1537-1553), representing age 13 in 1550

Outfit of King Edward VI (1537-1553), representing age 13 in 1550, wearing a velvet cape with short sleeves
FLO4672243 Outfit of King Edward VI (1537-1553), representing age 13 in 1550, wearing a velvet cape with short sleeves, on an embroidered tunic, velvet trousers and stockings

Background imageBottom Collection: Polish king, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's '

Polish king, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4706587 Polish king, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageBottom Collection: Nobleman of England with unusual spiked shield, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving

Nobleman of England with unusual spiked shield, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4706465 Nobleman of England with unusual spiked shield, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageBottom Collection: Portuguese man and woman, 1660. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's '

Portuguese man and woman, 1660. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706378 Portuguese man and woman, 1660. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageBottom Collection: English man of the 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's '

English man of the 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706247 English man of the 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageBottom Collection: Woman of Bayern, 1581, and a German army captain, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving

Woman of Bayern, 1581, and a German army captain, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4705622 Woman of Bayern, 1581, and a German army captain, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Background imageBottom Collection: An armed man of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's ' Historical

An armed man of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705319 An armed man of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageBottom Collection: Man of fashion in Venice and other Italian towns, 16th century. He wears a copper balzo headdress

Man of fashion in Venice and other Italian towns, 16th century. He wears a copper balzo headdress
FLO4706073 Man of fashion in Venice and other Italian towns, 16th century. He wears a copper balzo headdress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture

Background imageBottom Collection: Nobleman of Bohemia, 1500s and 1600s. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's

Nobleman of Bohemia, 1500s and 1600s. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706036 Nobleman of Bohemia, 1500s and 1600s. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageBottom Collection: A duke of Transylvania in armour and cloak, holding a mace. Handcolored copperplate engraving

A duke of Transylvania in armour and cloak, holding a mace. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705255 A duke of Transylvania in armour and cloak, holding a mace. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of

Background imageBottom Collection: Ludwig von Trimouille (Louis la Trimoille) (Tremoille) (1460-1525) Viscount of Thouars

Ludwig von Trimouille (Louis la Trimoille) (Tremoille) (1460-1525) Viscount of Thouars
FLO4704893 Ludwig von Trimouille (Louis la Trimoille) (Tremoille) (1460-1525) Viscount of Thouars, commander of the French army under Kings Charles VIII, Louis XII and Francis I

Background imageBottom Collection: Nobleman of Switzerland, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte

Nobleman of Switzerland, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686393 Nobleman of Switzerland, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

Background imageBottom Collection: Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat
530628 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason

Background imageBottom Collection: Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour

Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour
526810 Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour. On the left are bone fragments removed from the rupture. The bottom two figures are forms of dressing

Background imageBottom Collection: War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Blenheim (Hochstadt) 13 August 1704

War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Blenheim (Hochstadt) 13 August 1704
531432 War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Blenheim (Hochstadt) 13 August 1704. Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) commander of Imperial army, bottom right points with unsheathed sword

Background imageBottom Collection: Paris fashions, couple dancing the Bal pare, reign of Louis XV, 1763

Paris fashions, couple dancing the Bal pare, reign of Louis XV, 1763. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4974707 Paris fashions, couple dancing the Bal pare, reign of Louis XV, 1763. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Augustin de Saint-Aubin from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes

Background imageBottom Collection: David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath

David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath
536233 David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath.; (add.info.: David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath.Bible I Samuel 17. Goliath 6 cubits (approx 3 metres) tall

Background imageBottom Collection: Montezuma II (1466-1620) last Aztec emperor in his palace, top, judges (center), litigants (bottom)

Montezuma II (1466-1620) last Aztec emperor in his palace, top, judges (center), litigants (bottom)
534529 Montezuma II (1466-1620) last Aztec emperor in his palace, top, judges (center), litigants (bottom). Early 16th century (drawing); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBottom Collection: Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg

Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult
531648 Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk

Background imageBottom Collection: Minting coins: 6, 6 at bottom right are dies that would be put in press, 1

Minting coins: 6, 6 at bottom right are dies that would be put in press, 1, in which coins stamped out
535372 Minting coins: 6, 6 at bottom right are dies that would be put in press, 1, in which coins stamped out. From The Universal Magazine (London 1750)

Background imageBottom Collection: Beekeeping showing beekeepers preparing to take a swarm. 18th century

Beekeeping showing beekeepers preparing to take a swarm. 18th century (copperplate engraving from Virgil Georgics which)
531493 Beekeeping showing beekeepers preparing to take a swarm. 18th century (copperplate engraving from Virgil Georgics which followed the agricultural traditions set down by Virgil in Roman times)

Background imageBottom Collection: Zheng He (1371-1435) Chinese mariner, explorer and naval commander

Zheng He (1371-1435) Chinese mariner, explorer and naval commander. His sailing charts were published in in 1628 in
528880 Zheng He (1371-1435) Chinese mariner, explorer and naval commander. His sailing charts were published in in 1628 in Wubei Zhi (Treatise on Armament Technology)

Background imageBottom Collection: Performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream by Shakespeare (print)

Performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream by Shakespeare (print)
3785482 Performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream by Shakespeare (print); (add.info.: Performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream'. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland)




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"Exploring the Many Dimensions of 'Bottom': From Victorian Bares to Vintage Pin-Ups and Sporting Triumphs" Step back in time as we delve into a captivating collection of historical moments, each with its own unique connection to the concept of "bottom. " Journey with us through various eras and diverse subjects that shed light on this intriguing theme. Transport yourself to 1941 during the Second World War, where a Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bomber takes center stage. Amidst the chaos, three young Victorian women daringly bare their bottoms, showcasing an unexpected blend of audacity and vulnerability. Intrigue continues as we encounter Charles Williams' satirical etching from circa 1801. This piece humorously depicts luxury and comfort through a Rumford stove advertisement. Witness how Sir Benjamin Thompson's innovative fireplace design revolutionized households while adding colorization for an enhanced visual experience. Arthur Ferrier's pin-up girl playing card adds a touch of allure to our journey. The seductive charm captured in this artwork reminds us that beauty lies not only in what is seen but also in what is suggested. David Wright's nude painting invites contemplation on the human form's gracefulness and vulnerability. It serves as a testament to art's ability to capture both physicality and emotion simultaneously. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate glimpses into history such as the Yorkshire County Cricket Team photograph from 1912 or Blackburn Olympic vs. Old Etonians F. A Cup Final match in 1883. These iconic sporting events remind us of the passion, dedication, and triumphs associated with competitive endeavors. Delve further into cultural references with Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated within a village landscape or explore controversial themes like Monk Spanks Nun from the 17th century—an artistic representation that challenges societal norms even today. Our journey wouldn't be complete without acknowledging significant milestones outside traditional realms.