Diminishing Collection

Robespierre at Jacobins
Robespierre is applauded enthusiastically when he delivers his speech to the Jacobin Club, but elsewhere his popularity is rapidly diminishing. Date: 26 July 1794

Five bulldogs in tankards on a Christmas card
Five bulldogs sitting in tankards on a Christmas card, each one holding an envelope in his paw. Date: circa 1890s

The Coal Problem, Great Britain, 1920
Illustration showing a number of facts regarding the coal industry of Great Britain in 1920. These diagrams showed that miners wages were increasing, but coal production was diminishing

Louis Le Pieux
The reign of Louis le pieux is notable for the increased power of the clergy : at Attigny he does public penance before the emperor, further diminishing his prestige

Chinese Pagoda
A pagoda of later style, comprising a number of superimposed storeys of diminishing size : also a bridge built high to allow masted vessels to pass

Ration Gadgets for your Coupons - Sunday Joint
Part of a series of humorous illustrations he produced for the Sketch during World War II. The scene shows a family sitting at a dinner table for Sunday lunch only to be faced with a circular machine

Bell Assemblee 1852
The skirt of her gown has six flounces, the sleeves have two. The bodice of the dress comprises of 2 pleats from the shoulder diminishing to a point at the waist

Huzzar Jumper 1933
Unusual hand-knitted pullover modelled on a Huzzars uniform incorporates a bold geometric pattern of light coloured bands of diminishing length on bodice & sleeves

Ratcatcher / Kent / 19th C
Relations between rats and people have never been very friendly, and this Kentish rat-catcher is dedicated to diminishing the rat population by fair means

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