Oddity Collection (#2)

Boys dressed up to resemble dwarfs alongside toy horse and carriage (b / w photo)
3104276 Boys dressed up to resemble dwarfs alongside toy horse and carriage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl being pulled through the water by May flies (chromolitho)
975872 Girl being pulled through the water by May flies (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The rain of beetles (engraving)
3098031 The rain of beetles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rain of beetles)

Born a Genius, and, Born a Dwarf (engraving)
5997845 Born a Genius, and, Born a Dwarf (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Born a Genius, and, Born a Dwarf)

Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1899 (colour litho)
6032301 Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1899 (colour litho) by Crucius or Crusuius, Louis (1862-1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar)

A Tyrolese Finger Duel (engraving)
1615981 A Tyrolese Finger Duel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tyrolese Finger Duel)

Equestrian Entertainers, Mrs Hughes and Mr Hughes, trade card (engraving)
984091 Equestrian Entertainers, Mrs Hughes and Mr Hughes, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Equestrian Entertainers, Mrs Hughes and Mr Hughes)

Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1901 (colour litho)
3104721 Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1901 (colour litho) by Crucius or Crusuius, Louis (1862-1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar)

Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1901 (colour litho)
3104714 Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1901 (colour litho) by Crucius or Crusuius, Louis (1862-1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar)

The contents of Mr Dunbar, Junrs (age 20), pockets (colour litho)
2795532 The contents of Mr Dunbar, Junrs (age 20), pockets (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The contents of Mr Dunbar, Junrs (age 20), pockets

Seance a la Chambre (colour litho)
2795341 Seance a la Chambre (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seance a la Chambre. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1899 (colour litho)
6032297 Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1899 (colour litho) by Crucius or Crusuius, Louis (1862-1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar)

Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1899 (colour litho)
6032295 Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1899 (colour litho) by Crucius or Crusuius, Louis (1862-1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar)

The new fashioned Phaeton (engraving)
560269 The new fashioned Phaeton (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new fashioned Phaeton. Published 1776.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Perkinss steam gun, now exhibiting at the Adelaide Gallery (engraving)
559207 Perkinss steam gun, now exhibiting at the Adelaide Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perkinss steam gun)

The "Midgets"in Piccadilly (engraving)
1616276 The " Midgets" in Piccadilly (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Midgets" in Piccadilly)

Mephistopholes, Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1898 (colour litho)
3656540 Mephistopholes, Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1898 (colour litho) by Crucius or Crusuius, Louis (1862-1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mephistopholes)

The Black Cat (lithograph)
3097919 The Black Cat (lithograph) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Cat. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright

A modern Venus De Milo (b / w photo)
3093635 A modern Venus De Milo (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern Venus De Milo)

Group of midgets (b / w photo)
1092394 Group of midgets (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of midgets. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Space Oddity
Christophe Kiciak

Oddities, January 1794. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Oddities, January 1794

Modern Oddities by P. Pry Esq. Plate 1st: The Sleeves Curiously Cut, Ay There s
Modern Oddities by P. Pry Esq. Plate 1st: The Sleeves Curiously Cut, Ay Theres the Villainy - vide Shakespeare, June 30, 1829

The Giant Magrat (oil on canvas)
ALG60659 The Giant Magrat (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85); 61x50 cm; Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Hobgoblins, c. 1610
Hobgoblins - a variety of strange creatures, c.1610. Date: C.1610

Extraordinary exhibition of Scapiglione
Advertising flyer for an Extraordinary Exhibition at the Saville House, Leicester Square, every day from Ten o Clock till One, and from Two till Ten. Scapiglione

Lodge Park, Sherborne, Aldsworth, Gloucestershire
Lodge Park, near Sherborne, Aldsworth and Northleach Gloucestershire. Built as a Grandstand for observing Deer Coursing in the 17th century. Date: circa 1910s

Paris, France - General View, The Smallest House
Paris, France - The Smallest House in the city at 39 Rue du Chateau-d Eau. Date: 1897

VERMONT STATE FAIR, 1941. Barker at a sideshow at the Vermont State Fair in Rutland, September 1941. Photographed by Jack Delano

The new fashioned Phaeton (engraving)
XJF872698 The new fashioned Phaeton (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published 1776 ); English, out of copyright

A Collection of Cuttings about Matthew Buchinger, c. 1880 (engraving)
XJF444392 A Collection of Cuttings about Matthew Buchinger, c.1880 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Buchinger (1674-1740) was a German artist

Bertholde of Bertagnona, published in The London Magazine, c
XJF444340 Bertholde of Bertagnona, published in The London Magazine, c.1820-29 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

DOG-FACED BOY. Feodor Jeftichew (1868-1904), known as Jo-Jo the Dog-faced Boy. Photographed 1890s

Smoking Chimp
3rd September 1936: Wednesday the chimpanzee enjoys her first cigarette since the birth of her baby, Andrew, at Edinburgh Zoo

The famous Russell Bros. in the pretentious oddity, Maids to order by Frank Dumont and Wm. F. Carrol. Date c1898

Jean Staininger, long bearded man of Braunau, shown here in all his hirsute glory

Human Curiosity - Panther Woman
24-year-old French woman - labelled as a Panther Woman due to her mottled skin. This 24 year-old lady is obviously making quite a career through her affliction. Date: circa 1910s

The wonderful American hen with three wings and four legs. The greatest living curiosity in the world, as exhibited at 26 Charing Cross Road, London

Grandville Great / Small
The great and the small

SAMUEL CHAPPEL GRATER
SAMUEL CHAPPEL a.k.a grater after his habit of grating his bread an act that was necessary due to his lack of teeth. He was a resident of Oxford

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"Embracing the Oddities: A Journey through Curiosities Around the World" Step into a world where peculiar wonders await at every turn. From the enchanting Mitchells Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota, USA to the awe-inspiring Russian Zascha The Colossal Woman, prepare to be captivated by extraordinary sights. Marvel at the towering Giant Machnow at Taylors Depository, an imposing figure that leaves visitors in awe of its sheer size. Venture further and encounter a Masai man from Kenya with an extended earlobe, showcasing cultural traditions that have stood the test of time. In Argentina's Tandil region lies La Puerta del Diablo, a mysterious gateway that sparks intrigue and invites exploration. Nearby stands La Piedra Movediza balancing rock—a natural oddity defying gravity itself. Witness the resilience and beauty of diversity as you meet a South African man with a unique skin pigmentation condition. His story serves as a reminder that our differences make us extraordinary. Travel back in time to c. 1610 when hobgoblins roamed folklore tales—creatures both mischievous and fascinating. Then fast forward to witness an androgynous man applying lipstick to the lips of a girl in pyjamas—an image challenging societal norms even today. Delve deeper into artistry with Faites votre choix—a captivating photograph capturing one's freedom to choose their own path amidst societal expectations. And behold La Rose—a mesmerizing color photo revealing a naked girl emerging from within nature's delicate embrace. Prepare for astonishment as human babies hatch from chicken eggs before your eyes—a vibrant lithograph reminding us of life's boundless possibilities. In this tapestry woven with oddity, we celebrate uniqueness and embrace what sets us apart—the very essence that makes our world so wonderfully diverse.