Obese Collection (page 4)

c. 1920s - Tom and Alice obese sideshow performers
Early 20th century vintage press photograph - Tom and Alice obese sideshow performers arriving in Los Angeles. Probably Alice Dunbar

c. 1920s - Madame Alice fat lady performer
Picture captioned Madame Alice - possibly Alice Dunbar, nicknamed Alice from Dallas who worked for Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey for nearly 20 years

Comic postcard, Obese man drinking in pub. Yes, and his wifes a skinny little woman - flat as a pancake! Date: 20th century

The Fat Boy, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B. W
IL193490 The Fat Boy, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Singer Laura Devon. January 1975 75-00445-005

Singer Laura Devon. January 1975 75-00445-007

Worlds Fattest Man: Mrs. Gwen Matthewman fitting 38-stone Arthur Armitage with the Cardigan which took her 30 hours to knit for him. December 1969 Z12233-005

The Irish Ogre Fattening on the Finest Pisantry, 1843. Daniel O Connell (1775-1847) The Liberator, leader of the Repeal (of union with Britain) movement, shown growing fat on his supporters

Obese fat man tries to dive into swimming pool next to small boy. Circa 1980

Bernard Manning comedian eating a Walls Arctic Roll dessert. September 1997

Hot dogs are displayed during the official weigh-in ceremony for the Nathans Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at the Empire State Building in New York, U.S. July 3, 2019

Barbara of Portugal (1711-1758) by Louis Michel Van Loo
Barbara of Portugal (1711-1758). Queen of Spain, spouse of Ferdinand VI. Portrait by Louis Michel Van Loo (1707-1771). San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Cyril Smith and David Steel, Liberal politicians
Sir Cyril Smith (1928-2010), British Liberal Party politician, MP for Rochdale, Lancashire from 1972 until he retired in 1992

Cyril Smith, British Liberal politician
Sir Cyril Smith (1928-2010), British Liberal Party politician, MP for Rochdale, Lancashire from 1972 until he retired in 1992. Date: circa 1960s

A West Indian lady in her best frock at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

Portrait of a master builder (Crates), 1650, (oil on canvas)
7129439 Portrait of a master builder (Crates), 1650, (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome

The feast of the rich man, 17th century (painting)
7129443 The feast of the rich man, 17th century (painting) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The feast of the rich man)

A gluttonous man devouring a Christmas feast
5310306 A gluttonous man devouring a Christmas feast by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a gluttonous man devouring a Christmas feast)

The Colossus of Memnon (colour litho)
3642807 The Colossus of Memnon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colossus of Memnon. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Keep still, Cookey (colour litho)
2800786 Keep still, Cookey (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keep still, Cookey. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas)
BOU202941 Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Buss, Robert William (1804-75); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

Silenus, as a Vase, Satyr Handle, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
Silenus, as a Vase, Satyr Handle, 1540-56

BONAPARTE 0N ST HELENA, 1817 (engraving)
7262232 BONAPARTE 0N ST HELENA, 1817 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info)

Fishmonger (colour litho)
7151152 Fishmonger (colour litho) by Carter, Reg (1886-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a whole family
7181028 And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a whole family (colour litho) by Echau

Full length Portraits of Wrestlers of the Eastern Group, depicting Uzugafuchi and Onagawa (colour woodblock print)
CH401525 Full length Portraits of Wrestlers of the Eastern Group, depicting Uzugafuchi and Onagawa (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

Full length Portraits of Wrestlers of the Western Group, depicting Sekinoto Hajiroji and Dewanoumi Kiuzo
CH401524 Full length Portraits of Wrestlers of the Western Group, depicting Sekinoto Hajiroji and Dewanoumi Kiuzo (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

The Wrestling Bout between the Komosubi of the Eastern Group, Uzugafuchi Kan dayu
CH401523 The Wrestling Bout between the Komosubi of the Eastern Group, Uzugafuchi Kan dayu and the Maegashira of the Western Group, Sekinoto Hajiroji

Preparations for the Match between Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke
CH401522 Preparations for the Match between Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke, refereed by Kimura Shonosuke (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

The Wrestling Match between Kimenzan Tanigoro and Edogasaki Gemji (colour woodblock print)
CH401527 The Wrestling Match between Kimenzan Tanigoro and Edogasaki Gemji (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Full length Portraits of the Wrestlers Nishikigi, Todagawa and Iwagaseki presenting themselves in the Ring
CH401521 Full length Portraits of the Wrestlers Nishikigi, Todagawa and Iwagaseki presenting themselves in the Ring (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

Major from London Types published by William Heinemann, 1898 (colour litho)
CSM73856 Major from London Types published by William Heinemann, 1898 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London; © Central St

Georgian art lovers at an exhibition at the Royal Academy. 1831 (engraving)
7234813 Georgian art lovers at an exhibition at the Royal Academy. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

An obese vet examines a sick cow at a dairy farm, Georgian era. 1831 (engraving)
7234795 An obese vet examines a sick cow at a dairy farm, Georgian era.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Obese people running to catch a stage coach in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving)
7234785 Obese people running to catch a stage coach in Georgian England.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration by Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553): the ogre at the table is eating his meal
XEE4177325 Illustration by Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553): the ogre at the table is eating his meal. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946) Private collection

Obese man driving a two-horse carriage in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving)
7234774 Obese man driving a two-horse carriage in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553), c. 1915 (lithograph)
5996229 Illustration of Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553), c.1915 (lithograph) by Blanche, Emmanuel (1880-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pantagruel)

"The Capital and the Capitalist"from The Russian Revolutionary Poster by V. Polonski, 1925
XND76075 " The Capital and the Capitalist" from The Russian Revolutionary Poster by V. Polonski, 1925 by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Illustration of Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553), c. 1915 (lithograph)
CHT207451 Illustration of Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553), c.1915 (lithograph) by Blanche, Emmanuel (1880-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke performing the Shiriki in the Dohyo
CH401529 Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke performing the Shiriki in the Dohyo, refereed by Kimura Shonosuke (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke performing the Shiriki in the Dohyo
CH401526 Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke performing the Shiriki in the Dohyo, refereed by Kimura Shonosuke (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

Mr Pickwick welcomes the Christmas guests (litho)
7186881 Mr Pickwick welcomes the Christmas guests (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pickwick welcomes the Christmas guests)

A wherry-man helps an obese man on to his wherry boat. 1831 (engraving)
7234821 A wherry-man helps an obese man on to his wherry boat. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A corpulent man staring angrily at a fop for looking at his daug, 1831 (engraving)
7234805 A corpulent man staring angrily at a fop for looking at his daug, 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving)
7234804 A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach)

A merchant walking down a Georgian London street. 1831 (engraving)
7234779 A merchant walking down a Georgian London street.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Obese middle-aged man attempting to mount a horse. 1831 (engraving)
7234776 Obese middle-aged man attempting to mount a horse. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Embracing the Weighty World: A Glimpse into the Realm of Obesity" In a whimsical scene, John Bull takes Luncheon while British Cooks cram Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere. The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father stand side by side, their figures telling tales of indulgence and excess. Meanwhile, Sumo wrestlers compete fiercely in an ancient tradition that celebrates size and strength. Enter Fat Lucy Moore, who defies societal norms with her confidence and charm. She challenges stereotypes as a Champion Beer Drinker, proving that weight does not define one's abilities or worth. Witness Sumo wrestlers practicing diligently to master their craft, showcasing discipline amidst their impressive physiques. An engraving captures the stark contrast between a Pauper and a Fat Rich Man – highlighting how wealth can sometimes manifest itself in physical form. Pieter Brueghel's masterpiece "The Strife of Lent with Shrovetide" transports us to 16th-century festivities where food becomes both temptation and celebration. Picture No. 10984235 unveils Zascha The Colossal Woman from Russia, captivating audiences with her sheer magnitude. In a comic postcard from the 20th century, an enormous man finds solace in the sea alongside a woman who appreciates him for more than just his size. As we delve deeper into history, Hannah Humphrey's publication "The Twin Stars" introduces Castor and Pollux – celestial beings whose brilliance shines regardless of earthly dimensions. These glimpses into the world of obesity remind us that appearances can be deceiving; they challenge our preconceived notions about beauty standards and prompt introspection on society's perception of body image. Let us embrace diversity in all its forms as we navigate this complex tapestry called life.