Jointed Collection

Ant, SEM
Ant. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an ant (family Formicidae). One of its compound eyes (red) is seen, as well as two long antennae that are mounted on the head between the eyes

Female contortionist Diana Gaye playing records
The female contortionist Diana Gaye in the sitting room, putting a record on the record player, with an array of the latest LP covers on display. Date: 1971

Wild radish or jointed charlock, Raphanus raphanistrum
5855956 Wild radish or jointed charlock, Raphanus raphanistrum; (add.info.: Wild radish or jointed charlock, Raphanus raphanistrum)

Rear view of three-piece breastplate armour, 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912647 Rear view of three-piece breastplate armour, 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Rear view of three-piece breastplate armour or Harnische-Schmiede Plattner, late 15ht century)

German suit of armour from the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912646 German suit of armour from the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: German suit of armour from the late 15th century)

Wooden Doll, c. 1937. Creator: Evelyn Bailey
Wooden Doll, c. 1937

Jointed Wooden Dolls, 1935/1942. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Jointed Wooden Dolls, 1935/1942

Handcuffs with One Key, c. 1936. Creator: Cornelius Frazier
Handcuffs with One Key, c. 1936

Jointed Wooden Dolls, c. 1936. Creator: Jane Iverson
Jointed Wooden Dolls, c. 1936

Common bent, Agrostis capillaris
Common bent, colonial bent, or browntop, Agrostis capillaris. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Jointed rush, Juncus articulatus. Guinco articolato. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

German suit of armour from the late 15th century. Salade or sallet helmet, three-piece breastplate or Harnische-Schmiede Plattner, engraved and jointed arm and leg armour, long crakow sabatons

Dutch peasant woman, late 15th century
Dutch peasant woman in veil, dress, apron and basket, late 15th century, on the road to visit St. Elisabeth. From a figure in a door in Aachen Cathedral

Rushes, pipewort and rush daffodil
Jointed rush, Juncus articulatus 1, toad rush, Juncus bufonius 2, pipewort, Paepalanthus dendroides 3, and rush daffodil, Narcissus jonquilla 4. Jones, Joncinelle, Jonquille

Ladyfinger cactus, Echinocereus pentalophus (Five winged cereus cactus, somewhat jointed variety, Cereus pentalophus subarticulatus)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 561
Trichoptera: Chimarra marginata (Marginated Caddis-fly) [Plant: Eriocaulon septangulare (Jointed Pipe-wort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 2
Hemiptera: Velia rivulorum Fab. (Winged Pond-skater), a mainland-european species [Plant: Juncus articulatus (Shining-fruited Jointed Rush)] Date: 1824-39

A Christmas Card of two articulated wooden toy men pulling a Christmas cracker
3604385 A Christmas Card of two articulated wooden toy men pulling a Christmas cracker, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph) by English School

Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1598525 Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation)

Rock Drill, Shaft-sinking by means of Rock Drills Mounted on a Duplex Swivel-jointed Bar (engraving)
5207109 Rock Drill, Shaft-sinking by means of Rock Drills Mounted on a Duplex Swivel-jointed Bar (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rock Drill)

Elegant Baby Carriage Date: 1883

The Shard at London Bridge, England

Female contortionist Diana Gaye relaxing
The female contortionist Diana Gaye stretching out and relaxing in her bikini. Date: 1971

Female contortionist Diana Gaye washing up
The female contortionist Diana Gaye helping (or hindering) her mother with the washing up. (1 of 2) Date: 1971

Female contortionist Diana Gaye and car boot
The female contortionist Diana Gaye sitting half in and half out of an open car boot, helped by a young male assistant. (2 of 5) Date: 1971

Female contortionist Diana Gaye making tea
The female contortionist Diana Gaye in the kitchen with her mother, making a pot of tea. (2 of 2) Date: 1971

Callinectes sapidus, blue crab

Macrocheira kaempferi, giant Japanese giant spider crab
Specimen of the giant Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi). This bottom-feeding, deep-sea crustacean is the largest crab in the world reaching a leg span of almost 4m

Female Contortionist
The female contortionist, inside a suitcase, gives the thumbs up signal to show that she is okay. She is carried off by a man who told her it was a trick. Silly girl Date: 1960s

German doll from Titanic
Philomena, a German bisque doll rescued from the sea after the sinking of the Titanic. It was at first mistaken for a childs body

Ant, SEM
Ant (family Formicidae), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of its compound eyes (black) is seen, as well as two long antennae that are mounted on the head between the eyes

Misfitz Dolls - Dinah. early 20th century

The Round Game of Happy Families, Miss Plane
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Miss Plane the Carpenters Daughter. circa 1910

Misfitz Dolls - Dutch Doll. Date: early 20th century

Types of Masonry
Examples of masonry types as seen in the White Tower, London, Chichester Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral Date: 1840

Jointed-pedicelled friesia, Friesia peduncularis.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, London

Mademoiselle Mona de Gray (real name: Florence Cockle) (1893-1987) - British Contortionist and acrobat. Date: circa 1910s

Black Long-Horned beetle with orange spots, long jointed legs, and lengthy antennae protruding from its small head, standing on green stalk, side view

Domino Beetle, Anthia duodecimguttata, a black beetle with white spots on abdomen, with long jointed legs crouching on a rock

Tarantula, hairy spider, eight jointed legs, eight simple eyes, dark body with spiky ginger hairs, round bulbous abdomen, silk-producing spinnets at end of abdomen, leg-like pedipalps

Heavily jointed gneiss outcrop. Gneiss is formed from other types of rock that are subjected to intense heat or pressure (metamorphism)

Portunus pelagicus, flower crab
Cut out from Plate 49, watercolour by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer from his collection of Zoological drawings

Drawing labelled Land crab

Pachygrapsus marmoratus, marbled rock crab
The marbled rock crab (Pachygraspus marmoratus) native to the coastal waters of southern England and Ireland and the Mediterranean. Photographed by Harry Taylor

Ant feet, SEM
Ant feet. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of two legs from an ant (family Formicidae). The end of an insect leg consists of the final segment, which is called the tarsus

Ant grooming, SEM
Ant grooming. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an ant (family Formicidae) grooming one of its front legs between its jaws

Surgical snake robot, conceptual artwork
Surgical snake robot, conceptual computer artwork

Nanorobot, conceptual artwork

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"Unveiling the Art of Flexibility: Meet Diana Gaye, the Jointed Ant Contortionist" Step into a world where flexibility knows no bounds as we introduce you to the mesmerizing talent of Diana Gaye. This female contortionist defies all expectations with her jaw-dropping jointed movements that leave audiences in awe. Watch as she gracefully plays records, effortlessly bending and twisting her body like an agile ant navigating its surroundings. The sheer precision and control she exhibits is nothing short of extraordinary. But it's not all about performance for Diana; even during her downtime, relaxation takes on a whole new meaning. Witness her unique ability to unwind and find tranquility in positions most would deem impossible. From washing up to tackling everyday tasks like opening a car boot or making tea, Diana seamlessly blends artistry with practicality. Her jointed physique allows her to adapt effortlessly to any situation, leaving us marveling at the wonders of human anatomy. Speaking of joints, historical artifacts take center stage alongside our talented contortionist. Delicate handcuffs from 1936 remind us of the intricate mechanisms that bind us together while offering freedom through one key. Meanwhile, jointed wooden dolls crafted by Jane Iverson transport us back in time when playtime was filled with endless possibilities. Nature itself showcases its own version wonders - common bent grasses sway gracefully in the wind while jointed rushes stand tall amidst marshy landscapes. These natural marvels mirror Diana's fluidity and serve as a reminder that beauty can be found everywhere if we only look closely enough. As we delve deeper into history, armor from late 15th-century Germany stands strong against time's relentless march forward. And yet it is juxtaposed by an image depicting a Dutch peasant woman from the same era - showcasing how societal roles were just as varied and flexible as our bodies can be.