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Starlight bent by the Suns Attraction: The Einstein TheoryThis diagram drawn by W. B. Robinson illustrates Professor Einsteins Theory that light is subject to gravitation. The drawing was based on British observers photographs at the eclipse of the sun
The most famous buildings of the world 1885Comparative heights of famous buildings in 1885, including 1. Porcelain Tower, Nankin China. 2. St. Georges Hall Liverpool. 3. Tomb of Thedoric, Ravenna. 4. Chichester Cathedral. 5
Two Teenage Girls
Four Ladies Comparing Five Crowns. early 19th century
The May-Day Present, Great International Exhibition of 1862Mrs Britannia (Queen Victoria) been presented with a scale model of the new Great International Exhibition of 1862. With Victoria looking at the design
Golf caddie inadvertantly pokes fun at man golfing Date: 1910
COMPARING DANCE CARDSAfter the ball, two young women compare notes on the partners they have enjoyed or endured in the course of the evening. Date: 1882
A PHOTOGRAPH EXPEDITIONAmateur photographers liked to go on expeditions, comparing notes : here, photographers look for picturesque subjects in Shanklin Chine, on the Isle of Wight Date: circa 1895
Two little girls with Easter eggsTwo little girls compare their Easter eggs, standing on the grass. Date: circa 1890
Adhim & KaphiraAdhim and Kaphira comparing the rings by which they have been preserved from the enchantments of the sorcerer Falri. From Merglip the Persian in Tales of the Genii
Advert for Wulfings Formamint tablets 1913Why you catch sore throats and how to cure and prevent it. Germs from a public telephone in constant use, and railway carriages are favourite breeding grounds
Details of the V2 rocket bomb by G. H. DavisDetails of the German V2 rocket bomb, comparing its size with a V1, a house and a London bus. A comparison of its fuel economy with a Lancaster bomber
Aquitania and Vaterland compared by G. H. DavisThe Aquitania (British) and Vaterland (German) compared. Showing their relative length, displacement, engines and horsepower. Date: 1914
Naked bodies compared to irises in hot water, comparing hips to a snow laden willow in hot water. Print shows a scene in a womens public bath, with many women bathing, some washing children
White Star Line brochureA White Star Line brochure advertising the Olympic and Titanic steamships, comparing their length to some of the tallest buildings in the world
Neil Douglas, Preacherhe reverend NEIL (or Niel) DOUGLAS Poet and preacher, taken to court for comparing the mad George III to Nebuchadnezzar but acquitted. Date: 1750 - 1823
Adam Clarke & BuddhistsADAM CLARKE Wesleyan methodist minister and bible commentator, depicted comparing beliefs with two Buddhist priests. Date: 1762 - 1832
Ausnahmegesetze (emergency laws). Thomas Theodor Heine Caricature comparing Bismarcks inability to contain the social democracy and Joseph Wirth, Chancellor of Germany from 1921 to 1922
Comparing aeroplanes and battleships by G. H. DavisComparative values of aeroplanes and battleships. One super-dreadnought ship is the equivalent of 3000 aeroplanes in monetary terms. 1912
Growth of big German liners by G. H. DavisThe growth of the big German liners: how they are spreading into the great ocean passenger routes. A comparison of German and British examples
Anniversary of Trafalgar by G. H. DavisThe anniversary of Trafalgar: what changes the century has wrought. George IIIs ship, the Victory, compared with George Vs ship, named after himself. Date: 1913
Japans fleet in the Thames by G. H. DavisJapans fleet represented in the Thames, a striking comparison with 48 years ago. The Ikoma, constructed by the Japanese, compared with an earlier war junk. Date: 1910
Italy v. Turkey, rival navies compared, by G. H. DavisItaly versus Turkey, the rival navies compared. Showing the Italian navy (top), whose chief fighting strength was four powerful armoured cruisers, and the Turkish navy (bottom)
Comparative ranges of fighter aircraft by G. H. DavisThe speed and power of fighter craft during the Second World War: comparisons of range. RAF and German bomber escorts: the difference between cruising range and fighting range. Date: 1941
The tallest and shortest pupils at Badminton Girls SchoolThe tallest and shortest pupils at Badminton School - an Independent Girls school near Bristol. Pictured are Mertyl Webb-Johnson (the shorter) and Mary Feaver (the taller)
Tea Tasting at Matheson, McClaren & Co. Edinburgh. Date: 1909
Fashion House / Callotcomparing dresses in the salon of CALLOT SOEURS Date: 1910
Production and Plunder, campaigning statisticsA slide entitled Production & Plunder, used for a lecture about the South Wales Miners Federation. Statistics are listed, comparing the royalties on the use of coal on the luxury steamer
Distribution of boots and clothing to poor childrenThese illustrations show the London Samaritan Societys distribution of boots and clothing to poor children as follows: 1) Waiting their turn 2) Trying them on 3) The Clothes Department 4
Baby BoomersFive young mothers comparing babies in their prams during the post World War Two Baby Boom, which lasted from approximately 1946-1964
Comparing Dances 1882After the ball, two young women compare notes on the partners they have enjoyed or endured in the course of the evening
Danish Ladies in RainTwo elegantly dressed Danish ladies share an umbrella as they walk along a rain-swept street, comparing husbands
Girl / Boy / Doll / Garden 19CA girl and a boy in a garden, comparing their heights