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Background imageTiny Collection: Bob Cratchit & Tiny Tim

Bob Cratchit & Tiny Tim
Happy at the prospect of a hearty Christmas dinner, due to the generosity of the reformed Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit carries his son Tiny Tim on his shoulder!

Background imageTiny Collection: Stuffed Kittens Lunch

Stuffed Kittens Lunch
Stuffed animals sit around a tiny table eating and drinking at the Walter Potter Museum, Jamaica Inn, London, sadly sold off and disbanded in 2003. Date: 1960s

Background imageTiny Collection: Wales / Cwmystwyth

Wales / Cwmystwyth
View of the valley and the tiny village of Cwmystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales. A scenic mountain road runs from here to Rhayader. Date: 1960s

Background imageTiny Collection: Golfing Woman 1907

Golfing Woman 1907
A modern sporty girl wears a gored skirt, blouse with detachable all-round collar worn with a tie, a large flat cap & a broad belt to accentuate her tiny waist

Background imageTiny Collection: Tiny Parasol Circa 1810

Tiny Parasol Circa 1810
White muslin dress with high stand collar & single ruff worn with a pale green spencer with collar & lapels, matching boots, a lace cap & a small hat. Her parasol is tiny

Background imageTiny Collection: Thumbelina flies off with her Fairy Prince

Thumbelina flies off with her Fairy Prince
Thumbelina meets the Fairy Prince and flies off with him, and they live Happily Ever After. Illustration to a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published 1835

Background imageTiny Collection: Thumbelina flies away on the Swallows back

Thumbelina flies away on the Swallows back
Thumbelina escapes from the Field Mouse and the Mole on the back of the Swallow. Illustration to a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published 1835

Background imageTiny Collection: Thumbelina kisses the Swallow goodbye

Thumbelina kisses the Swallow goodbye
Thumbelina stands on tiptoe and kisses the Swallow goodbye. Illustration to a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published 1835

Background imageTiny Collection: Dorset Countryside

Dorset Countryside
A lovely country scene, with a tiny stream and old mill, at Seatown, near Bridport, Dorset, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageTiny Collection: Bosnia & Herzegovina - Mostar - taking coffee

Bosnia & Herzegovina - Mostar - taking coffee
Women taking coffee sat on the cobbles in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Background imageTiny Collection: Phylloxera Vastatrix

Phylloxera Vastatrix
The PHYLLOXERA VASTATRIX - the tiny insect first noticed in 1865 in southern France and which devastated vineyards for decades to follow : it attacks the plant, not the grapes

Background imageTiny Collection: Sideshow at Hull Fair

Sideshow at Hull Fair
Sideshows at Hull Fair

Background imageTiny Collection: Siamese Kittens & Basket

Siamese Kittens & Basket
Two tiny siamese kittens play with a wooden basket

Background imageTiny Collection: Ripley Odditorium - New York, USA - A Shrunken Human Head

Ripley Odditorium - New York, USA - A Shrunken Human Head
Ripley Odditorium - New York, USA - An Amazonian Shrunken Human Head. According to the card caption, although many years old, the hair still grows... Date: 1939

Background imageTiny Collection: Sitting Bulls Hat, 1897

Sitting Bulls Hat, 1897
Illustration of a hat depicting the life of Sitting Bull, the Native American Indian Chief. Tiny crescents denoted how many animals were captured by Sitting Bull

Background imageTiny Collection: Surrey Cottages

Surrey Cottages
Picturesque black and white cottages and the fragrant smell of woodsmoke complete this beautiful corner of rural England, Eashing, a tiny hamlet near Godalming, Surrey

Background imageTiny Collection: Stories for Tiny Folk

Stories for Tiny Folk
A selection of spines in bold primary colours taken from the 1920s series of Stories for Little Folk books

Background imageTiny Collection: Fairies and Elves Feast

Fairies and Elves Feast
Feasting and fun among the fuchsias - fairies and elves are visited by butterflies, which gives you some idea how tiny they are !

Background imageTiny Collection: Sannox Church

Sannox Church
The tiny Sannox Church, at the foot of Glen Sannox, Isle of Arran, Buteshire, Scotland. Date: 1960s photo

Background imageTiny Collection: The First Motor-Car in England, c. 1894

The First Motor-Car in England, c. 1894
Illustration showing Harry Hewetson driving his 3hp Benz motorcar, reputedly the first driven in England, with a boy waving a (tiny) red flag in front of him, c.1894

Background imageTiny Collection: Wordsworth / Hawkshead

Wordsworth / Hawkshead
A corner of the Square, and tiny Methodist chapel, which has been operative since 1862, at Hawkshead, Cumbria, the village where William Wordsworth lived as a boy

Background imageTiny Collection: Mlle. Anita, the Doll Lady, and her brother

Mlle. Anita, the Doll Lady, and her brother
Mlle. Anita, measuring about twenty-six inches in height, and known as The Doll Lady or the Living Doll, pictured with her ordinary-sized brother, Herr Ignatz Zachowly during a visit to England

Background imageTiny Collection: Small Icelandic Farmstead and owners - Iceland. Date: circa 1903

Small Icelandic Farmstead and owners - Iceland. Date: circa 1903

Background imageTiny Collection: Three tots on beach, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Three tots on beach, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Three small children wearing sun hats hold hands in the sunshine and walk to the sea on the beach at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. First published The Sunday Times

Background imageTiny Collection: Fantasy Austrian New Year Maypole

Fantasy Austrian New Year Maypole - A glamorous young lady enjoys toying with her formerly-dressed suitors, all in miniature form and flying around her on champagne bottles

Background imageTiny Collection: The Village Post Office, Paglesham, Essex

The Village Post Office, Paglesham, Essex. The postmistress stands in the doorway along with her son and their pet cat, curled up on the step. Date: 1909

Background imageTiny Collection: Duke and Duchess of York in the Princess little house

Duke and Duchess of York in the Princess little house
" Y Bwthyn Bach" - a Welsh phrase which means " The Little House", inscribed over the door of a model house presented to princess Eizabeth by the people of Wales

Background imageTiny Collection: Cute, miniature Houseboat and occupant

Cute, miniature Houseboat and occupant. Date: 1924

Background imageTiny Collection: Little Tom Thumb, by Muriel Baines

Little Tom Thumb, by Muriel Baines
Illustration, Little Tom Thumb, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

Background imageTiny Collection: The Motor Picture Book, Dignity and Impudence

The Motor Picture Book, Dignity and Impudence Date: 1930

Background imageTiny Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II 9K-AEB

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II 9K-AEB (msn 244), of Government of Kuwait-Kuwait Airways, at London Heathrow Airport, with Tiny Rowland's G II HB-ITR. Date: circa 1983

Background imageTiny Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II HB-ITR

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II HB-ITR (msn 144), of Tiny Rowland - Lonair S.A. - Lonrho Ltd, at London Heathrow Airport. (This aircraft was acquired by NASA, as N944NA)

Background imageTiny Collection: The Defenders of Rorke's Drift at daybreak, 23rd January 187

The Defenders of Rorke's Drift at daybreak, 23rd January 187
Dead Zulus piled up against sandbanks and fortifications, British officers with rifles and bayonets standing above them, perpetrating the myth that Rorke's Drift was an important victory

Background imageTiny Collection: Black gown by Marshall & Snelgrove: raglan sleeves, turn back cuffs

Black gown by Marshall & Snelgrove: raglan sleeves, turn back cuffs, long gored skirt with tiny patch pockets ornamented with tassels, white blouse & Louis heel shoes. Date: 1915

Background imageTiny Collection: Girl: red jacket with rounded borders, short tartan skirt, spats & staw hat

Girl: red jacket with rounded borders, short tartan skirt, spats & staw hat. Woman: grey checked long kilt style skirt with vertical front pockets, short jacket & a tiny hat & veil Date: 1915

Background imageTiny Collection: The Fabulously Rich Oilfield of Kuwait: aspects new and old of the tiny state

The Fabulously Rich Oilfield of Kuwait: aspects new and old of the tiny state. Page from the Illustrated London News, 22nd December 1951. Date: 1951

Background imageTiny Collection: It Takes All Sorts To Make A World - An - Heres Two Of The Sorts

It Takes All Sorts To Make A World - An - Heres Two Of The Sorts! Little Girl and tiny pig - Fun Comic postcard by Mabel Lucie Attwell. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageTiny Collection: Comic postcard, Couple going for a walk

Comic postcard, Couple going for a walk - If I should plant a tiny seed of love Date: 20th century

Background imageTiny Collection: The Rossow midgets at the London Hippodrome

The Rossow midgets at the London Hippodrome
The Rossow midgets, brothers Frank and Charlie, performing at the London Hippodrome. The highlight of their act was a boxing match. Date: 1902

Background imageTiny Collection: Machnow eating breakfast at the London Hippodrome

Machnow eating breakfast at the London Hippodrome
Feodor Machnow, the Russian giant, pictured next to his manager and (possibly) members of the staff at the London Hippodrome, eating breakfast during his time performing there

Background imageTiny Collection: Machnow the Giant & Madame Chiquita, London Hippodrome

Machnow the Giant & Madame Chiquita, London Hippodrome
Machnow the Giant, alleged to be 9 3 " tall (more likely 7 10" ) appearing at the London Hippodrome in 1905 with the diminutive Madame Chiquita who is only 18" high. Date: 1902

Background imageTiny Collection: Trains - The Golden Arrow, The Sud Express - The Blue Train

Trains - The Golden Arrow, The Sud Express - The Blue Train
" Oh, when I was a tiny boy, A train, it was my fav rite toy..." Three of the great European trains - The Golden Arrow, The Sud Express and The Blue Train. Date: 1926

Background imageTiny Collection: Mother and Aunt Louisa

Mother and Aunt Louisa from The Leprecauns Shoes. 1928

Background imageTiny Collection: Woman with her hair combed up and in ringlets

Woman with her hair combed up and in ringlets, surmounted by a tiny bonnet. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King

Background imageTiny Collection: Conophytum minutum

Conophytum minutum (Tiny fig-marigold, Mesembryanthemum minutum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Background imageTiny Collection: Playing by a stream

Playing by a stream
Young children paddling in a stream while they watch tiny ducklings go by. Date: 1912

Background imageTiny Collection: The Smiths Arms, Godmanstone, Dorset

The Smiths Arms, Godmanstone, Dorset - The Smallest fully licensed house in England. T. E. Arnold - proprietor. Dating to 1420, the building was a former smithy Date: circa 1950

Background imageTiny Collection: Playing with chicks

Playing with chicks - Children by the river bank amused by tiny ducklings. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: 1927



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