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Weight Collection (#5)

"Exploring the Weight of History and Progress: From Aviation to Athletics" A glimpse into the past: An iconic Portsmouth

Background imageWeight Collection: Mirko Cro Crop & Gabriel Gonzaga

Mirko Cro Crop & Gabriel Gonzaga Ufc Heavy Weight Fighters Ufc 70 Weigh-In Manchester, , England 20 April 2007 Date: 20 April 2007

Background imageWeight Collection: Gabriel Gonzaga

Gabriel Gonzaga Ufc Heavy Weight Fighter Ufc 70 Weigh-In Manchester, , England 20 April 2007 Date: 20 April 2007

Background imageWeight Collection: Ardrie Arlovski

Ardrie Arlovski Ufc Heavy Weight Fighter Ufc 70 Weigh-In Manchester, , England 20 April 2007 Date: 20 April 2007

Background imageWeight Collection: The Pope weighs heavily on the Church, c. 1893 (pen & ink)

The Pope weighs heavily on the Church, c. 1893 (pen & ink)
DGC398004 The Pope weighs heavily on the Church, c. 1893 (pen & ink) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWeight Collection: Her Weight in Gold, c. 1921 (oil on canvas)

Her Weight in Gold, c. 1921 (oil on canvas)
5984014 Her Weight in Gold, c.1921 (oil on canvas) by Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Ferris)

Background imageWeight Collection: Red Squirrel jumps with walnuts

Red Squirrel jumps with walnuts Date: 04-07-2021

Background imageWeight Collection: Red Squirrels are lifting walnuts

Red Squirrels are lifting walnuts Date: 04-07-2021

Background imageWeight Collection: Red Squirrel is lifting walnuts

Red Squirrel is lifting walnuts Date: 30-06-2021

Background imageWeight Collection: Just Up to Your Weight, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne

Just Up to Your Weight, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
Just Up to Your Weight, n.d

Background imageWeight Collection: Weight in the Form of Nestled Birds, Tang dynasty (618-907 A. D. ). Creator: Unknown

Weight in the Form of Nestled Birds, Tang dynasty (618-907 A. D. ). Creator: Unknown
Weight in the Form of Nestled Birds, Tang dynasty (618-907 A.D.)

Background imageWeight Collection: Back to the past. Serie

Back to the past. Serie
Saskia Dingemans

Background imageWeight Collection: Weight Representing a Llama, A. D. 1450 / 1532. Creator: Unknown

Weight Representing a Llama, A. D. 1450 / 1532. Creator: Unknown
Weight Representing a Llama, A.D. 1450/1532

Background imageWeight Collection: Bottle in Form of a Figure Carrying a Burden with a Tumpline, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500

Bottle in Form of a Figure Carrying a Burden with a Tumpline, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500
Bottle in Form of a Figure Carrying a Burden with a Tumpline, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Background imageWeight Collection: The Fallen Caryatid Carrying Her Stone, Modeled 1881-82, cast 1902 / 24

The Fallen Caryatid Carrying Her Stone, Modeled 1881-82, cast 1902 / 24
The Fallen Caryatid Carrying Her Stone, Modeled 1881-82, cast 1902/24

Background imageWeight Collection: Goldweight Depicting a Geometric Shape, Ghana, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Goldweight Depicting a Geometric Shape, Ghana, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Goldweight Depicting a Geometric Shape, Ghana, 17th/18th century

Background imageWeight Collection: Windmill Counterbalance, c. 1938. Creator: Wilbur M Rice

Windmill Counterbalance, c. 1938. Creator: Wilbur M Rice
Windmill Counterbalance, c. 1938

Background imageWeight Collection: Plumb Line and Board, 1939. Creator: Walter Praefke

Plumb Line and Board, 1939. Creator: Walter Praefke
Plumb Line and Board, 1939

Background imageWeight Collection: Goldweight with a Geometric Design, Ghana, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Goldweight with a Geometric Design, Ghana, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Goldweight with a Geometric Design, Ghana, 18th/19th century

Background imageWeight Collection: Rat on a Fuchin, Ornament with a Design of Egoyomi (Pictorial Calendar), 1816

Rat on a Fuchin, Ornament with a Design of Egoyomi (Pictorial Calendar), 1816

Background imageWeight Collection: Weight, 15th-early 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Weight, 15th-early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Cast copper alloy triangular geometric weight with beveled notched edges, incised designs and central hole

Background imageWeight Collection: Tiger-shaped ornament or weight, Period of Division, 220-589. Creator: Unknown

Tiger-shaped ornament or weight, Period of Division, 220-589. Creator: Unknown
Tiger-shaped ornament or weight, Period of Division, 220-589

Background imageWeight Collection: Ornament or weight: a recumbent ch i-lin, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Ornament or weight: a recumbent ch i-lin, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Ornament or weight: a recumbent ch i-lin, Qing dynasty, 18th century

Background imageWeight Collection: Possibly weight with a crouching tiger, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE. Creator: Unknown

Possibly weight with a crouching tiger, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE. Creator: Unknown
Possibly weight with a crouching tiger, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Background imageWeight Collection: Sleeve-weight in the form of a plaque, Late Eastern Zhou dynasty, poss

Sleeve-weight in the form of a plaque, Late Eastern Zhou dynasty, possibly modern; or 5th-4th century BCE

Background imageWeight Collection: Log Load Tightener, 1939. Creator: Max Fernekes

Log Load Tightener, 1939. Creator: Max Fernekes
Log Load Tightener, 1939

Background imageWeight Collection: A group of St. Louis concentric Millefiori weights (glass)

A group of St. Louis concentric Millefiori weights (glass)
1765130 A group of St. Louis concentric Millefiori weights (glass) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of St)

Background imageWeight Collection: Baccarat faceted butterfly and blossom weight, mid 19th century (glass)

Baccarat faceted butterfly and blossom weight, mid 19th century (glass)
blossom, insect, circular, flower, ornamental, weight, ornament, paperweight, faceted, light, colourful, heavy, bright, decorated, butterfly, decorative, round, millefiori, objet de vertu, baccarat

Background imageWeight Collection: Time, 1810 (oil on canvas)

Time, 1810 (oil on canvas)
3545919 Time, 1810 (oil on canvas) by Wonder, Pieter Christoffel (1780-1852); 121.5x105 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageWeight Collection: Comforting (engraving)

Comforting (engraving)
3640713 Comforting (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comforting. Illustration from Society Pictures by George du Maurier selected from Punch)

Background imageWeight Collection: Weather Forecasts (colour litho)

Weather Forecasts (colour litho)
3642867 Weather Forecasts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weather Forecasts. Postcard, early 20th century)

Background imageWeight Collection: Jesus accepts his Cross (colour litho)

Jesus accepts his Cross (colour litho)
5226677 Jesus accepts his Cross (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus accepts his Cross)

Background imageWeight Collection: Putting the weight (chromolitho)

Putting the weight (chromolitho)
5235192 Putting the weight (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Putting the weight. One of a set of cut-outs relating to sport)

Background imageWeight Collection: Atlas (engraving)

Atlas (engraving)
5233557 Atlas (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atlas.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageWeight Collection: 'Christian loses his burden'from The Pilgrim

"Christian loses his burden"from The Pilgrim
5615837 " Christian loses his burden" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by William Strang (1859-1921)

Background imageWeight Collection: Light and heavy heart (chromolitho)

Light and heavy heart (chromolitho)
6030837 Light and heavy heart (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Light and heavy heart.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageWeight Collection: Delft, Netherlands. Delft, Netherlands

Delft, Netherlands. Delft, Netherlands
5975602 Delft, Netherlands. Delft, Netherlands. by Flemish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Economy. City weight (Stads Waag) in Delft, Netherlands

Background imageWeight Collection: Crate containing Harry Houdini, being lowered into New York Bay, 1912 (b / w photo)

Crate containing Harry Houdini, being lowered into New York Bay, 1912 (b / w photo)
1766199 Crate containing Harry Houdini, being lowered into New York Bay, 1912 (b/w photo) by Dietz (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houdini, born Erik Weisz (1874-1926) in Budapest

Background imageWeight Collection: Bull s-Head Amulet, c. 3500 BC-2950 BC (amethyst)

Bull s-Head Amulet, c. 3500 BC-2950 BC (amethyst)
500258 Bull s-Head Amulet, c.3500 BC-2950 BC (amethyst) by Egyptian, Predynastic Period (c.5000-c.3100 BC); 3.4x3.7x2.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; John L

Background imageWeight Collection: Sir William Fergusson (colour litho)

Sir William Fergusson (colour litho)
613734 Sir William Fergusson (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Fergusson, There is no man of greater weight in his profession)

Background imageWeight Collection: Fetching Down the Bell in the War I, 1917 (etching)

Fetching Down the Bell in the War I, 1917 (etching)
1067236 Fetching Down the Bell in the War I, 1917 (etching) by Aimon, TavAik FrantiAaek (1877-1942); 15.9x11.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Stephen S. Kahn; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageWeight Collection: The two heaviest brothers in the world, weighing a total of 1118 pounds (b / w photo)

The two heaviest brothers in the world, weighing a total of 1118 pounds (b / w photo)
1095066 The two heaviest brothers in the world, weighing a total of 1118 pounds (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWeight Collection: Power of a crocodiles jaws (engraving)

Power of a crocodiles jaws (engraving)
669450 Power of a crocodiles jaws (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Power of a crocodiles jaws)

Background imageWeight Collection: A Cane Toad sitting on scales to be weighed at London Zoo, 1923 (b / w photo)

A Cane Toad sitting on scales to be weighed at London Zoo, 1923 (b / w photo)
2662463 A Cane Toad sitting on scales to be weighed at London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Background imageWeight Collection: Local Women fetching drinking water from a well - Venice

Local Women fetching drinking water from a well - Venice, Italy. Date: circa 1901

Background imageWeight Collection: Comic postcard, Putting on weight at the seaside

Comic postcard, Putting on weight at the seaside Date: 20th century

Background imageWeight Collection: Comic postcard, Large woman at the dentists Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman at the dentists Date: 20th century

Background imageWeight Collection: Comic postcard, Little girl weighing herself Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl weighing herself Date: 20th century

Background imageWeight Collection: Comic postcard, Large woman at the races

Comic postcard, Large woman at the races - two men discuss which horse to bet on Date: 20th century




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"Exploring the Weight of History and Progress: From Aviation to Athletics" A glimpse into the past: An iconic Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster takes us back in time to witness the weightless dreams that once soared through the skies. Witnessing power in motion: Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 defies gravity as it gracefully takes off from Hatfield, showcasing the sheer weightlessness achieved by human engineering. Unraveling mysteries in style: Step into a living room at Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, where every piece of furniture carries its own story and adds weight to the enigmatic atmosphere. Breaking barriers with determination: Welsh women road builders in South Wales prove that gender is no obstacle when it comes to shouldering heavy responsibilities and carrying their fair share of societal progress. The heavyweight champions' arena: National Sporting Club becomes a battleground where athletes push their limits, both mentally and physically, carrying not only their own aspirations but also those of an entire nation on their shoulders. Strength lies within simplicity: An athletic young man lying on a stone floor with a ball showcases his raw physical prowess while reminding us that sometimes all we need is our bodyweight for an intense workout session. Richard Beau Nash - Carrying elegance effortlessly: Known for his impeccable fashion sense and social influence during Georgian England, Nash carried himself with such grace that even his mere presence added weight to any occasion he attended. Weighing progress one unit at a time: The Metric System revolutionizes measurement standards worldwide by providing uniformity across borders and removing unnecessary weights from everyday life calculations. Fighting spirit knows no bounds: Irish champion featherweight boxer Ike Weir aka "The Belfast Spider" proves that true strength lies not just in muscle mass but also in resilience and unwavering determination inside the boxing ring during 1890s Ireland. A living room that holds tales.