Shaped Collection (#58)

Nissan Cube Japan

David Wright woman in wide green skirt
Elegant woman with dark brown hair, wearing black blouse and a wide green skirt. She is sitting on a long pink couch. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

David Wright woman with black net veil
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a black net veil and a low-cut V-shaped black top. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Gardens at Sedgewick Park House, near Horsham, Sussex
View of the gardens at Sedgewick Park House, near Horsham, West Sussex. A stone bench can be seen in the foreground, with carefully shaped bushes behind, as well as grass, flowers and trees

Entrance Floor Plan, Rowton House, Camden, London
The entrance floor plan of the Rowton House opened in 1905 on Arlington Road, Camden, north west London, to provide cheap accommodation for working men

Two girls looking at a crucifix outside a church
Two girls looking at a crucifix set in a gothic arch-shaped niche outside a church

The Cathedral Body / W H Robinson
A Bishop would look very impressive in this vaguely church-shaped vehicle, with Gothic windows and an imitation spire, designed to express his personality

Eranthis Hyemalis (Winter Aconite, Wolfs Bane), a flowering plant of the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. It has bright yellow cup-shaped flowers. Seen here growing in a rocky setting

Granite quarry, Aswan, Egypt
Granite quarry, Aswan, unfinished obelisk, 41.75 m = 137 ft, 1152 tons, cracked. If it had remained whole, it would have been the largest obelisk ever raised. Photograph by Lionel Coates

An Andean Harpist with his harp
The harp migrated from Europe to Mexico and South America with the Conquistadores and Missionaries. The South Americans adapted it and it sometimes called the Highland Harp

Car Manufacturing - Complex hydraulic press
A complex hydraulic press is used to shape a piece of metal against a mould, possibly for a car. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Gentiana Acaulis (Stemless Gentian), a perennial plant of the Gentianaceae family, growing in mountain regions. The trumpet shaped flowers are bright blue

Monte Tiberio, Capri - Italy
Monte Tiberio (Tiberio Mountain) seen in the background of this fine photograph of the Island of Capri, dominated by the magnificent wind-shaped silhouette of a umbrella pine tree

Union Workhouse and Infirmary, Birmingham
Aerial view of the Birmingham Union workhouse and infirmary on Dudley Road, Birmingham. The workhouse, opened in 1852, is the cross-shaped building just above right of centre of the picture

The Tatler Spring Motor Supplement
A front cover illustration showing a couple of lovers lit by a heart shaped headlight

Dyak Warrior with fantastic shield
A Dyak warrior chief from Singapore, bearing a fantastic slender leaf-shaped carved wooden shield and carrying a spear, ready to (seemingly) throw at the photographer!

Chedis of the Wat Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya, Thailand
View of two of the three bell-shaped Chedis (royal tombs) of the Wat Phra Si Sanphet temple (constructed between 1492 and 1532) at Ayutthaya, Thailand

Champagne Kid & Patent
Two shoe designs in champagne kid and patent leather with typical 1920s shaped heels

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Plata Pena Silver
Cone shaped ingots of silver, which is not completely in the metallic state. Is is also known as rock silver

America. The Chinese in San Francisco. Fishing boats by moon
Chinese boats fishing off the Bay of San Francisco, with their distinctive curved shaped sails

Native American Indian Girl with conical head, 1863
Portrait of a native American Indian girl, who had a conical shaped skull, 1863. This girl was sketched from life and was found to have a measurement of 18 inches from her eyes to the top of her skull

Native American Indian Chiefs Grave, San Juan Island, 1882
Illustration of the wooden grave of a native American Indian Chief, shaped like a canoe, in the woods of San Juan Island, Washington State, USA, 1882. Date: 1882

Zulu war. Zulu dandies, showing the modes of wearing their h
Zulu warrior with double horn-shaped hair style, with stepped sides

Grey & Lace Dress 1899
Pale grey dress with an irregular shaped tunic, machine over-stitching, gauged yoke & white lace under-skirt. Her parasol is also trimmed with a lace flounce

The Cyclone Sail, 1897
Photograph of a small boat with an experimental Cyclone sail in the Solent, August 1897. This sail, shaped like an umbrella 30 foot wide, was designed to propel a boat without any heeling action

Frilly Mantle 1899
Black mantle with high fan shaped collar ornamented with passementerie & with cascades & flounces of accordian pleated chiffon which forms a ruffle down the front

Luxor Columns (Shadows)
The papyriform pillars (shaped in the form of the papyrus plant) with dramatic shadows in the evening light

Sugar Fill-House
Sugar is normally sold in the form of large loaves, shaped like dunces caps : these are prepared in the fill-house before baking in the oven

SUGAR OVEN
Household sugar is normally sold in the form of large loaves, shaped like dunces caps : these are prepared in the fill-house then baked in the oven

Fine Haystacks in Kent
A fine stackyard on a farm in Staplehurst, Kent. The stacks are shaped like round huts which compliment the oast houses in the background

Knitted Dressing Gown
Elegant, loose fitting, wrap- over dressing gown with funnel shaped sleeves in powder blue lace stitch Shetland wool edged with swansdown

Twenties Pyjama Suit
Woman in court shoes & silk two-tone lounging pyjamas with belted wrap over jacket & cropped trousers with bell- shaped scallop edged cuffs sits on a lacy bed

Sequin Restaurant Gown
A decollete restaurant gown profusely ornamented with sequins, with short puffed sleeves, Swiss belt, floral corsage & bell shaped trained skirt. N.B hat

Squared-Up Flowers
Yellow flowers abstracted into an intricate L-shaped motif

Dress & Silver Sash
Actress Margaret Bannerman in a sleeveless, tubular shaped, slash-neck dress which uses a concentric square motif in various shades. worn with a silver sash & court shoes

Red Costume 1935
Bright poppy red costume of skirt & jacket with invisible front fastenings & black astrakan border & cravat style collar. A diaper shaped hat perches atop her blonde hair

Fringed Parasol 1914
A large shallow dome shaped parasol in pale pink with a short fringed border & tassels tied to the shaft

Mink Coat 1922
A mink coat with rounded front borders, funnel shaped sleeves, a large roll collar & a wrap-over front fastened with one large fur covered button

Miss Gilman / Costume 1905
Mabelle Gilman wears a lace trimmed high-necked gown with a pouched bodice, bell shaped flaring skirt, a fur- trimmed hat with a cocked brim & a fur muff & stole

Cafe Society 1906
Paris fashions: bell shaped skirt with gathered flounces, broad belt, lace high-necked blouse, fur stole & hat tilted forwards; an embroidered jacket with shawl collar

Mother, Child & Dog 1921
Mother wears a narrow black tubular shaped skirt & orange long line blouse with turnover collar & button detail. Daughter wears a short dress with a bold geometric design

Noblewomen at Tournament
Noblewomen attending a tournament in France wear various headdresses including a Turkey Bonnet, Hennin or Steeple headdresses with veils & a V-shaped roll. Date: 15th Century

Eccentric Juvenile Garb
Man: trousers with decorative border on outside leg. Girl: pink print dress, pantalettes & pelerine. Boy: full skirted blue coat, V shaped waist seam & very full sleeves

Girl with Guitar
A young girl plays a rather odd- shaped guitar

Bonnets & Hats 1860S
Hat designs by Mademoiselle Herst: a flat shaped hat tied to the head with broad lappets or bonnet strings. Trimmed with lace, ribbon, artificial flowers & beaded fringing

Dreamy Teenager
A dreamy teenage girl sits on her bed, sipping coffee, flicking through her magazine and listening to her Ekco 9 Octave radiogram, heart- shaped ashtray on the carpet

Comets of 1st Century
Various shapes of comet reported by Plinius the Elder (Gaius Plinius Secundus) including disk-shaped, twin- tailed, bearded, sword-like and other variants

Pyramid and temple, Tuxpan, Mexico
A pyramid-shaped monument with a temple on the top at Tuxpan (Tuxpam, Tusapan), in the State of Veracruz, Mexico

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"Shaped: A Journey through Curiosities and Wonders" Step into a world where shapes hold secrets, stories, and surprises. In this captivating collection of images, we explore the intriguing allure of various objects that are uniquely shaped. Picture No. 11993304 reveals one of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers - symbols of faith and courage that have stood the test of time. Their intricate design speaks volumes about the rich history they carry. Moving on to the mysterious skies, we encounter the enigmatic phenomenon known as Ufos during the Belgian Wave. These unidentified flying objects continue to captivate our imagination, leaving us pondering their origins and purpose. Nature's artistry takes center stage in Fontainebleau Forest with its Three Mausoleum Boulders. Carved by wind and weather over centuries, these ancient stones stand as silent witnesses to nature's sculptural prowess. The Excursion boat off Pigeons Rock transports us to Beirut's Raouche district in Lebanon. Here, limestone rocks eroded by wind and weather create an awe-inspiring landscape that seems straight out of a fantasy novel. Butterflies flutter delicately amidst vibrant flowers on a palette-shaped Christmas card - a testament to creativity merging with nature's beauty during festive seasons across cultures worldwide. In Wilmington stands the World's Largest Living Christmas Tree - an impressive sight that symbolizes hope, unity, and joy for all who gather around it each year. Art Deco Dressing Table showcases timeless elegance fused with modernist design principles. This piece exemplifies how shape can elevate functionality into an exquisite work of art. Prepare for surprise as Unusual Tanks make their appearance. These unconventional armored vehicles challenge traditional notions while pushing boundaries in military innovation throughout history. Raise your glass as we toast Scottish tradition from 1893 - celebrating heritage through heartfelt words shared among friends old and new; a reminder that even simple gestures can shape lasting bonds.