Size Collection (page 7)

A, B, C, D, E, and F size porters governors

C size bolt screwing machine

A size bolt screwing machine

A size spur wheel cutting machine

B size forging machine

A size forging machine (special)

A size forging machine

C size plate bending machine

B size plate bending machine

E size punching and shearing machine with traversing table

D size punching and shearing machine with an arrangement for cutting angle iron

C size punching and shearing machine

B size punching and shearing machine

A size punching and shearing machine

E size universal boring machine

Instruments for measuring size
Plate 55 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Instruments pour la Taille et la Greffe

Egg display in the Bird Gallery of the Natural History Museu
Exhibition of bird eggs illustrating the great variety in sizes. This display is part of the Bird gallery at the Natural History Museum, London

Dolomedes fimbriatus, great raft spider model
A large scale model of a great raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus), a semi aquatic spider native to Britain held within the Natural History Museum, London

Capsicum sp. pepper
A basket of peppers showing the huge variety in size, shape and colour of Capsicum

Podogymnura truei, Mindanao gymnure
Ventral view of a male Mindanao gymnure skin specimen, collected from Mount Apo, Mindanao, Philippines

Pomacanthus imperator, emperor angel fish

Gold coin from Philip IIs reign (16th c. ). Obverse
Gold coin from Philip IIs reign (16th c.). Obverse with the kings coat of arms. Actual size. Philately and Numismatics. Proc: SPAIN. Sevilla

HAMSUN, Knut (1859-1952). Norwegian writer, Nobel
" HAMSUN, Knut (1859-1952). Norwegian writer, Nobel Prize in 1920. " Just and ordinary fly of average size". Cover."

Advert for Imperial Chemical Industries; shortage of paper
During World War Two, the growing shortage of paper from overseas meant that the daily papers shrinked in size. Britains public was encouraged to save every scrap of paper

Mastiffs & Puppies
Two Mastiffs and their litter. A very old breed, traditionally used as a guard, because of his size, although he is also a gentle and kind dog. Date: 1.1.1805

First Edition of L ILLUSTRATION 1843
L Illustration was one of the first to follow in the footsteps of the Illustrated London News, following its page size and format for nearly one hundred years. Date: 4 March 1843

Fixing the Propeller - Hamburg-America Line
Fixing the Propeller for a vessel of the Hamburg-America Line, Germanys largest shipping company at this time. Date: circa 1910s

RMS Queen Mary - compared in size to Trafalgar Square
The RMS Queen Mary as she would appear if placed across Trafalgar Square, London. Cunard White Star line. Date: circa 1910s

Fisherman and record trout
An extremely dapper Fisherman (the sender of this card!) with the largest trout ever caught in Dean Clough Reservouir, Great Harwood, Lancashire

A profitable crop of Onions grown in Canada! I think a certain amount of photo trickery has been employed here.... 1910

Landing record pike at Winneconne, Wisconsin
Landing some record pike at Winneconne (a village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States). It is possible a little bit of photographic trickery was employed in obtaining this picture

Fantasy Fishing
Two groups of fishermen make a couple of record catches on a North American river! These have to be the largest perch ever seen! 1903

Riems, France - The Central Main Entrance/Doorway Date: circa 1908

CATHEDRAL OF ESSEX
A corner of the spacious interior of Thaxted Church, Essex, England, aptly called, due to its size and splendour, the Cathedral of Essex. Date: 14th, 15th & 16th century

Volcanic Landscape
Fantastic volcanic landscape - a crater in the Saian mountains of Mongolia. (Note the size of the human figures !) Date: 1858

Bugatti 3. 3
Italian racing car popular in Britain because it conforms to the new Grand Prix specification - engine any size, but weight under 750 kg. Date: 1936

Comparison of height and girth
A small squat, bald and rather rotund Italian gentleman, complains to his slender and tall friend about the disparity in their physicality! Date: 1917

ICE CAVERN
Ice cavern discovered by Shackletons Antarctic expedition : the size is indicated by the two hurricane lamps whose illumination made the photograph possible. Date: circa 1907

Model Village - Vlissingen, Netherlands
Vlissingen, The Netherlands - an amazing scale model of the former Island of Walcheren that replicates over 200 buildings, ships, trains, and windmills

Armstrong Siddeley 17
Armstrong-Siddeley 17 saloon, a middle-size family car. Date: 1936

A Gold Nugget
A nugget of gold, photographed with a hand to show its size. Date: 1930s

Cow & Calf Rocks, Ilkley, Yorkshire, England. These rocks are well known landmarks, the size being indicated by the climbers at the top. Date: 1950s

The Longest Bar in the World - Tijuana, Mexico
The Longest Bar in the World - Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. 241 feet along Date: 1910s

Record-breaking cauliflower
A gigantic record-brealing cauliflower and the very proud gardener responsible for this remarkably-leaved vegetable! Date: circa 1894

Bridge Workhouse, Kent
A view of the rear of the Bridge Union workhouse, Kent, opened in 1836. The inmates lived in cottage-size rooms around the outside of a central courtyard

RMS Queen Mary compared in size with Buckingham Palace
The newly launched RMS Queen Mary compared with Buckingham Palace and other large buildings. With other indications of her size, power, speed and safety. Date: 1934

Slimmer Extraordinaire! Before & After
Before & After - the remarkable results of going on a diet and how it affects ones choice of corset.... circa 1909

Launching a huge Japanese kite on a festival day, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

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