Effect Collection (page 5)

Hazardous Hairspray
An aerosol can of Harmony Hairspray, carelessly left on a hot Belling coal effect fireplace, which could cause a nasty explosion!

Ufos / U. s. Air Force Base
An F-86 fighter pilot with the United States Air Force fires on a domed disc, though with no effect; the case is reported to Project Blue Book but never resolved

Flattering Bonnet 1828
Judging from Appearance, a canny shop assistant infers that a bonnet being tried on by the wife takes years off her age by mistaking her for her husbands daughter

Ross / Return of Arcticsun
The return of the sun to the Arctic regions during the voyage of Ross to find Franklin. The crew leave their ships, Enterprise & Investigator, to enjoy the full effect

Gas Fire 1960S
The ultimate in modern chic - a coal-effect gas fire with marble effect surround! This lucky woman warms herself by it with her cat, a sherry and reel-to-reel tape player

Stone Age men treat their wounds after hunting
Mens costume of the Stone Age is simple but practical, using animal skins to good effect : their teeth are used as ornaments, worn as necklaces

Marriage Vision 1858
A dramatic scene from Balfes opera Satanella, or the Power of Love, in which the heroine dreams of marriage - an effect achieved by a magic lantern projection

What Corsets Do
what a corset does FOR, and TO a girl

Wandering Tribes
The invasion of the Huns sets off a domino effect, setting tribes wandering westward through Central Europe

Nightie or Pyjamas ? - cabaret actress Enid Taylor models both... The lounging pyjamas have wide-legged trousers & an unusual jacket with a cape effect

Brocken Spectre (Cig C. )
THE SPECTRE OF THE BROCKEN a bizarre effect caused by projected shadows seen, notably, on the Brocken in the Harz mountains, Saxony, Germany

Boer / Rhodes at Kimberley
Cecil Rhodes watching the effect of the Long Cecil gun on the enemy trenches

Evening Dresses 1930
Two elegant sleeveless gowns with gored skirts. One uses panels to give a geometric effect the other has a shoulder strap ornamented with artificial flowers

Myth / Tibet / 2 Neighbours
THE STORY OF TWO NEIGHBOURS A poor man showed kindness to a sparrow, who gave him a seed which grew riches. His rich neighbour stole it, but it didn t have the same effect

Fringe Trim Beach Robe
A short, sleeveless, button front beach robe with a band of contrasting fringing across the chest which creates a yoke effect and fringing at the hemline

Fasle Collar Beach Robe
A short, sleeveless, button front beach robe with a two colour contrasting band of trim at the hem and at the neckline which gives the effect of a collar

Edna May / Hat & Feather
Edna May in a bonnet style hat tied with a large bow under the chin & worn tilted upwards to reveal the underside of the brim. White ostrich plumes complete the effect

Mock Moons (Cig Card)
Mock moons - a striking halo effect with concentric rings and partial reflections of both. Such sight have been observed at both Poles

S-Bend Silhouette 1904
An example of the S-Bend silhouette. The heavily ornamented bodice is pouched over the waist giving a disjointed effect. The yoke on the skirt emphasizes the hips

MLLE YANEs GOWN 1913
Mlle. Yane in a gown by Drecoll: round fur-trimmed decolletage, high waistline, draped skirt giving the effect of panniers & with panels of an ornate floral fabric

Beaded Evening Robe 1913
Sumptuous beaded gown by Marjolaine: square neckline, slightly high waistline, sash with tassels - the narrow skirt is caught up at centre to create a draped effect

Evening Dress / Beer 1923
T-bar shoes & a sleeveless drop-waist dress with sash tie which creates a draped effect across the hips & opens up the split on the skirt front. With diamante trim. By Beer

Asymetrical Trim 1922
Barrel-line dress: slash neck & all-round turnover collar creating a berta or cape effect, narrow sleeves, asymetrical bands of trim & a low slung belt at the hips

Fancy Dress Outfit
The Ping Pong Girl : A novel fancy dress costume, a gay look for January parties. Though striking in effect, it can quite easily be made from cheap materials

Ogdens Guinea Gold
A fine example of fin-de- siecle press advertising - a bold layout with lettering to match, creating a striking effect

Ocelot Trim Coat 1938
A woollen & fur costume from the Hershelle Model Collection with military pocket effect, full circle skirt & trimmings in ocelot peluche (imitation or fake fur)

STRIKE / JUDGE (1906)
Perceptive comment on the effect of most strike action - the public get it in the neck

The National Gallery
The exterior of the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, floodlit at night for dramtic effect

Liebig Games - 5
A boy uses a paper screen to demonstrate the composition of light, achieving a prismatic effect as Isaac Newton did before him

Bewick / Sloth
(Bradypus tridactylus) All its motions seem to be the effect of the most painful exertion, which hunger alone is capable of exciting. (We all know how it feels...)

Mico Monkey (Bewick)
Latin name unknown to Bewick who thinks this Amazon resid- ent the most beautiful of all monkeys - face and ears of so lively a vermilion colour as to appear the effect of art

Effect of Comet
If a large comet were to come within measurable distance of the Earth, the effects would be catastrophic

Friedrich Bergius
FRIEDRICH BERGIUS German chemist who investigated the effect of high pressure on chemical actions

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