Difference Collection (page 7)

Various cacti

An emancipated woman dreaming of the perfect husband
My Dream. An emancipated woman dreaming of a small, manageable, respectable husband! Date: circa 1920s

A Dog and a tiny kitten square off against each other
Silhouette - A Dog and a tiny kitten square off against each other. Date: circa 1930s

Emancipated woman shows off her strength
The strong emancipated woman shows off her strength; she balances on a barbell with two red Valentines Day hearts for weights while picking up a puppet-like little man by the scruff of the neck

Valentine admiration of emancipated woman
The strong emancipated woman on a red heart Valentines Day see-saw, crushes the puppet-like little man as she rises. Date: 1910s

Gentleman storming out of a meeting with the Taxman
Gentleman storming out of a meeting with a (rather odious and bureaucratic-looking Taxman - " And Thats That!" Date: circa 1940s

Musical Terms Up to Date - Adagio - very Slow! A pretty young girl sits expectantly, whilst her elderly suitor takes a LONG TIME to make his move! Date: circa 1905

Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
" Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" Date: 1900

Unlikely couple of physical differences - Hyeres, France
Souvenir of Hyeres - an unlikely couple from the commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur region in southeastern France. Date: 1896

Millionairess quizzes Lord on his wealth (and evident lack thereof, despite appearances!) American Millionairess - " And have you really got a Coronet

The tallest and shortest pupils at Badminton Girls School
The tallest and shortest pupils at Badminton School - an Independent Girls school near Bristol. Pictured are Mertyl Webb-Johnson (the shorter) and Mary Feaver (the taller)

Nilometer, remains of ancient device for measuring annual inundation of the Nile. Annual flooding vitally important to Egypt as it governed fertility of soil

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist. On table are two of his inventions, the Voltaic pile (wet battery) on left, and electrophorus

Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Difference engine for calculation of log tables, and Analytical engine. Wood engraving published London 1871

Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. His difference engine, a prototype calculating machine

Rent Day - The Cellar and Model Lodging-House. The difference in accommodation for the urban worker and family between the casual labourer, top, and the artisan

Parallax. Diagram of planetary parallax showing the apparent difference in the position of a body when measured from two different positions on Earth. Used to measure the distance of a body

Tall And Short Of It
United States: c. 1938. Robert Wadlow, the worlds tallest man, share sweeping duties with two members of the Doll family while on tour with the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus

A Freshly Sheared Sheep
United States: c. 1935. A freshly sheared sheep strolls by as its flockmates look on

Domestic Dog, Saint Bernard, adult, meeting Chihuahua, long-haired variety, adult, wearing harness, England, April

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) five eggs, one very small, in down nest, Iceland, June

Four wooden spoons showing different types of Lens culinaris, Lentils, view from above

Freshly caught fish, including, from top to bottom, Sardines, Sea Bream, Sea Bass, Whitebait and Red Mullet, and a piece of Salt Cod, side view

Two rows of gingerbread men

Rear view of European Green Toad (Bufo viridis) and European Common Frog (Rana temporaria) sitting side by side

Five month old chestnut brown foal, bending his head to the ground, standing next to mature light-coloured horse, side view

Butterflies sexual dimorphism, illustration
Zoology, Insects, Lepidoptera. Butterflies sexual dimorphism, illustration

Light-coloured mature horse (Equus caballus) nuzzling chestnut brown foal

Two Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus), one long-haired, and the other short-haired, facing each other

Black and white Domestic Cow (Bos taurus) and brown and white calf, facing in opposite directions, side view

Four different paint brushes, high angle view

Odd one out, conceptual artwork F008 / 2188
Odd one out, conceptual computer artwork

Odd one out, conceptual artwork F008 / 2022
Odd one out, conceptual computer artwork

Motivational strategies, artwork F007 / 0264
Motivational strategies, conceptual artwork

Opposing views, conceptual artwork F007 / 0262
Opposing views, conceptual artwork

Genders of Nobel laureates, artwork
Genders of Nobel laureates. Artwork showing the gender divide between women (left) and men (right) who have won Nobel Prizes

Personality types, caricature artwork. These caricatures exaggerate features and traits associated with personality types, such as reserved people (left) compared to expressive people (right)

Thermohaline circulation, artwork C016 / 8121
Thermohaline circulation. Computer artwork showing all 3 layers (shallow, middle and deep) of the large slow global currents driven by thermohaline circulation

Thermohaline circulation, artwork C016 / 8122
Thermohaline circulation. Computer artwork showing the large slow global currents (dotted line) driven by thermohaline circulation in the North Atlantic (upper right) and eastern Pacific (lower left)

Hearing perception, conceptual artwork C013 / 9458
Hearing perception. Conceptual artwork of a piano key (right) blurring into two. This represents the phenomenon where a single auditory stimulus is heard as two separate sounds or tones

Atmospheric pressure explained, artwork C013 / 4712
Atmospheric pressure explained. Computer artwork of a number of small balls in a glass jar, representing the molecules present in a sample of liquid or gas

USA, Kentucky, Bardstown: Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History, Whiskey Glasses

It makes a difference where you are. Illustration shows President McKinley sitting on a chair with two paintings hanging on the wall behind him that illustrate the foreign policies of former

Quite a difference. Illustration shows a young woman talking with her father about the promises her boyfriend has made. Date 1903 October 21

No difference. Illustration shows a police officer labeled Platt receiving Hush Money at the door of an Insurance Co. from Richard A. McCurdy, standing in the window of the building are James H

Street music: Paris balladeer
Two fashionably dressed young women laugh at a ballad singer as he sings in a Paris street. Perhaps he is singing a comic song. Date: 1912

Street music: The organ grinding nuisance, 1864
A difference of opinion: an old lady and a child encourage an organ grinder to play in the street, despite the pleas of a maid on behalf of a suffering invalid. Date: 1864

A domestic difference
A housewife prepares to throw a piece of dough at her husband, who is clearly in the dog house. Date: 1885

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"Differences Unveiled: A Glimpse into the Marvels of Diversity" Witnessing the African Wild Dog pack gracefully passing in front of a majestic African elephant, we are reminded of the beauty that lies within differences. On Christmas Day in the Workhouse, contrasting realities merge, highlighting how our experiences shape our perception of difference. Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux reveals that love transcends boundaries and celebrates the uniqueness found in every relationship. Breaking gender norms, female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses showcase how breaking stereotypes can lead to empowerment and equality. Primate skulls exhibit nature's intricate variations, reminding us that even among species, differences exist as a testament to evolution's creativity. The Titanic panoramic image captures both grandeur and tragedy—a reminder that even monumental events can be shaped by subtle differences in circumstance. Magnified under a microscope, different snowflakes reveal their unique sizes and patterns—an exquisite display showcasing nature's artistry through diversity. Princess Helena's wedding day exemplifies how cultural traditions intertwine with personal choices—celebrating individuality amidst societal expectations. HOGARTH / THE BENCH portrays diverse characters sharing a common space—a reflection on society's tapestry woven from countless unique stories. Girls with their books in Balham, SW London demonstrate how education bridges gaps between backgrounds—empowering individuals to embrace their differences while pursuing knowledge together. Watching the tape or watching the wheel - what is the difference? It prompts us to question whether it is merely observing or actively participating that truly sets us apart.