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Oiling a Model RailwayThe points on a model railway set are oiled to keep the track and trains running smoothly Date: 1960s
The Gas-Repellent Suit, September 1939A demonstration of the gas-repellant suit complete with hood, trousers, jumper and mittens made from oiled silk. The outfit was deliberately lightweight, weighing little over 100g (4oz or c.113g)
African women and girl in native dressTwo African women and a girl in native dress, wearing metal and bone jewellery, and with their skin heavily oiled. Date: circa 1920
African woman in native dress, wearing metal and bone jewellery, and with her skin heavily oiled. Date: circa 1920
African girl in native dress, wearing metal and bone jewellery, and with her skin heavily oiled. Date: circa 1920
Chinese soldier with umbrellaA Chinese soldier during the Sino-Japanese War, in a trench half buried by earth. Alongside him is an umbrella of oiled paper. Date: 1937 - 45
Group of Sumo WrestlersA group of burly sumo wrestlers with their oiled hair in top knots & the Yokozuna (highest ranked wrestlers in the sumo hierarchy), at the front