Size Collection (#9)

RMS Titanic - postcard, Wallace Hartley, Captain Smith
RMS Titanic - unusual jumbo size postcard by A. Stott of Barnoldswick, The Wreck of the Titanic, with portraits of Wallace Hartley (violinist and bandleader) and Captain Edward Smith

Humorous bone of Dinosaur stood next to a man at the natural history museum. Showing the large scale of the prehistoric animals. Date: 1925

Noted Missal (Fragment)
Parchment leaf, probably from a missal, cut to about 1/3 of its original size. The liturgical text on this fragment is from the Second Book of Kings, featuring the widow visiting the prophet Elisha

Fragments of Codex Justinianus and Digesta
Ten strips of parchment manuscripts cut to similar size and shape, probably used to reinforce the spines of later bindings. They all appear to be from Justinian's Codex and Digesta

Gregory Homilia in Evangelia (Fragment)
Single leaf of parchment, cut to size for use as a binding cover. The text is from Homilia in Evangelia by Pope Gregory I

Psalter (Fragment)
Fragment of a psalter, parchment double leaf, quarto size. Text on f.1r begins at Psalm 46:7 Psallite deo nostro psallite: psallite regi nostro psallite: Quonia(m) rex omnis terre deus

Advert, Bigger Size Mars Bar - chocolate bar, still restricted by postwar rationing, hence the reference to points Date: 1950

Canadian Postcard
The card is printed in blue with a 1c stamp of Queen Victoria head and shoulders. It is small. Oddly it is about the size of the original British card issued in 1870. Date: 1871

Children in a playground, Dial Park Primary School, smiling for the camera. Date: circa 1970s

Pichi / Dwarf armadillo (Zaedyus pichiy) in grassland, La Pampa Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) male resting in water, Kapp Lee, Svalbard, Norway, Arctic Ocean, July

Nesting female Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) passing new hatchling. Playa Escobilla Sanctuary, Oaxaca, Mexico

Mycena fungi (Mycena) growing from mossy log, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. November

Silver studded blue butterfly (Plebejus argus) resting on grass blade, Gwithian Towans, Cornwall, UK. June

Two Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchlings moving across beach towards sea after leaving nest, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean Sea

Mashpi glassfrog (Hyalinobatrachium mashpi) underside, internal organs visible. Captive, occurs in Ecuador

Pacific giant octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) larvae close up, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

RMS Lusitania arriving in New York City, 1907 (b/w photo)
1123835 RMS Lusitania arriving in New York City, 1907 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Large group of Slime mould (Stemonitis flavogenita) sporangia changing to orange, beginning to mature on Oak (Quercus sp) log. Hertfordshire, England, UK. September. Focus Stacked

Three immature Slime mould (Lamproderma arcyrionema) sporangia, around one millimeter tall, beginning to mature. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. August. Focus Stacked

Two Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) sporangia, around one millimeter tall, forming on decaying leaf, with peridium split open. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. February. Focus Stacked

Jumping spider (Evarcha arcuata), female, waiting in curl of Oak (Quercus sp) leaf. Buckinghamshire, England. UK. September. Focus Stacked

Three Slime mould (Didymium squamulosum) sporangia growing along spike of Holly (Ilex sp) leaf. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. January. Focus Stacked

Summer Fun, 1915 (oil on canvas)
989986 Summer Fun, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 79.5x109.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer Fun. Arthur John Elsley (1861-1952). Oil on canvas

Very large historiated initial S, showing Saint Stephen, c. 1350-1400 (coloured inks and gold leaf on vellum)
986165 Very large historiated initial S, showing Saint Stephen, c.1350-1400 (coloured inks and gold leaf on vellum) by Gherarducci

Flower Bouquet, 1927 (oil on canvas)
1768968 Flower Bouquet, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 92x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Bouquet. Louis Valtat (1869-1952). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1927

Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) walking on beach, Etty Bay, Queensland, Australia

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) swimming, Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

The skeletons of Charles Byrne, 1761-1783, "The Irish Giant" right and on the left Caroline Crachami, c
745810 The skeletons of Charles Byrne, 1761-1783, "The Irish Giant" right and on the left Caroline Crachami, c.1815--1824, "The Sicilian Dwarf"

Aerial view of migrating Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) on the border of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on large iceberg with towers and pinnacles in background, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Chalcid Parasitoid Wasp (Pteromalidae, probably Mesopolobus tibialis). 2mm in length, found moving over opening oak buds. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus Stacked Image

Crab spider (Synaema globosum) on a Poppy (Papaver sp. ) flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May
Crab spider (Synaema globosum) on a Poppy (Papaver sp.) flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchling, swimming vigorously across a rainwater pool toward the sea just after leaving nest, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean

Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) sporangia growing along edge of decaying leaf. Buckinghamshire, England, UK, January. Focus Stacked image

Chalcid parasitoid wasp (probably Mesopolobus tibialis), 2mm in length, moving over Oak (Quercus sp)
Chalcid parasitoid wasp (probably Mesopolobus tibialis), 2mm in length, moving over Oak (Quercus sp.) buds, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus Stacked Image

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), hatchling, making its way across the beach to the ocean, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) swimming over a coral reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

A tiny Revillagigedos barnacle-blenny (Acanthemblemaria mangognatha) peeking out from a crevice, Socorro Island, Baja California, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) with mouth open, feeding on plankton near the surface, Hanifaru Lagoon, Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Examination of the Herald (lithograph)
3097850 Examination of the Herald (lithograph) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examination of the Herald. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Brown bear (Ursus arctos) peering out from behind a tree, Finland. September

Large school of Munks devil rays (Mobula munkiana) aggregating. West Coast of Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. Pacific Ocean

Female Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) covering chicks, aged one day, with her wings in an artificial nest, Italy

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus), an endangered species, feeding on zooplankton in nutrient-rich murky water, being followed by a school of Cobia (Rachycentron canadum), Adang-Rawi Archipelago, Satun

Clouds over Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, October 2010

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"Size: A World of Wonders and Contrasts" The Lowland Gorilla, a majestic creature that showcases the power and grace of nature's size. Admiring the Normandie Poster, a vintage artwork capturing the grandeur of an era through its sheer size. Unveiling history with the British Empire world map from the 19th century, reminding us of how vast our world truly is. Witnessing awe-inspiring beauty as a Whale Shark engulfs its prey with its colossal mouth while a brave diver observes in Australia's waters. Soaring above Venezuela's Canaima National Park to witness Angel Falls, where water cascades down an astonishing height of 980 meters - nature at its most magnificent scale. Capturing heartwarming moments between generations as an adult Basset Hound gently interacts with its adorable puppy - showcasing love regardless of size. Beholding tenderness in nature as a Giraffe shares affectionate kisses with her young one – proving that even giants can have gentle hearts. Discovering enchantment in small packages with the Dwarf Rabbit – proof that size doesn't define cuteness or charm. Exploring companionship beyond dimensions as three-year-old Emma takes her beloved Great Dane named Hermie for walks – proving friendship knows no bounds, not even size. Witnessing harmony amidst diversity as an African Wild Dog pack confidently passes by a massive African elephant – illustrating unity despite differences in stature. Experiencing life's intimate moments through observing Tree Frogs mating in Costa Rica – highlighting how even tiny creatures find their place within this vast world. Marveling at Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise feeding on grass in Santa Cruz Highlands - reminding us that age brings wisdom and resilience regardless of one's immense size.