Oddity Collection

Mitchells Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota, USA
Mitchells Corn Palace, The Worlds Only Corn Palace at Mitchell, South Dakota, USA. The card notes that this building is redecorated annually at a cost of $10

Russian - Zascha The Colossal Woman
Zascha - The Colossal Woman from Russia Date: circa 1910s

Giant Machnow at Taylors Depository, Pimlico, London. Feodor Machnow, (Fyodor Makhnov) was born in 1878 at the village of Kostyuks in the Ukraine

Kenya - Masai man with extended earlobe ornament (weighed to increase the distension of the skin). Date: circa 1910s

La Puerta del Diablo, Tandil, Argentina
La Puerta del Diablo (Door of the Devil) - a set of unusual rocks located in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Date: circa 1905

La Piedra Movediza balancing rock, Tandil, Argentina
La Piedra Movediza was a balancing rock located in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Its weight was about 300 tons

A South African Man with skin pigmentation condition
A South African Man with the skin pigmentation condition vitiligo, creating a remarkable patched appearance, captioned here as Leopard Skin (!). Date: circa 1900

Androgynous man in suit applying lipstick to lips of girl in pyjamas (b / w photo)
2797025 Androgynous man in suit applying lipstick to lips of girl in pyjamas (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Faites votre choix, Choosing a woman (colour photo)
2800705 Faites votre choix, Choosing a woman (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faites votre choix, Choosing a woman)

Human babies hatching from chicken eggs (colour litho)
2816192 Human babies hatching from chicken eggs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Human babies hatching from chicken eggs)

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White Cloud, a female albino buffalo, at the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown, North Dakota, USA Date: 11/06/2013

Carving a piece of wood, illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1898 (colour litho)
3656541 Carving a piece of wood, illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1898 (colour litho) by Crucius or Crusuius, Louis (1862-1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carving a piece of wood)

The Pig-faced Lady of Manchester Square (coloured engraving)
611416 The Pig-faced Lady of Manchester Square (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pig-faced Lady of Manchester Square)

Hurdy gurdy being carried by mother and daughter (engraving)
611110 Hurdy gurdy being carried by mother and daughter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Concert Monstre at the Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving)
611119 The Concert Monstre at the Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Concert Monstre at the Surrey Zoological Gardens)

Acroamatic Belt, ticket for three applications (engraving)
984038 Acroamatic Belt, ticket for three applications (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acroamatic Belt)

The two heaviest brothers in the world, weighing a total of 1118 pounds (b / w photo)
1095066 The two heaviest brothers in the world, weighing a total of 1118 pounds (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ioway Indian encampment, Lords Cricket Ground (engraving)
559222 Ioway Indian encampment, Lords Cricket Ground (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ioway Indian encampment, Lords Cricket Ground)

Suspension railway, Royal Panarmonion Gardens (engraving)
559210 Suspension railway, Royal Panarmonion Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suspension railway)

Man and woman, as butterflies, hovering above a glass of Champagne (colour litho)
2775208 Man and woman, as butterflies, hovering above a glass of Champagne (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and woman, as butterflies)

Here it is Christmas and they began saying goodbye in August (lithograph)
3099545 Here it is Christmas and they began saying goodbye in August (lithograph) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Smallest page boy, Adelphi Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland (b / w photo)
3092946 Smallest page boy, Adelphi Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smallest page boy, Adelphi Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland)

Sea monsters, illustration from Physica Curiosa by Gaspar Schott S. J
CHT223766 Sea monsters, illustration from Physica Curiosa by Gaspar Schott S.J. (1608-66), published Wuerzburg 1662 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School

La Piedra Parade (bloque erratico) en el Rio Alto Chubut
The Piedra Parade (erratic block) in the Alto Chubut River (dried-out riverbed, which has slowly eroded the base of the rock)

Lion in an automobile
LLM462109 Lion in an automobile by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lion in an automobile. From Le Petit Journal, 20 June 1909.); © Look and Learn

An effigy of Johannis Valeru (engraving)
609513 An effigy of Johannis Valeru (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An effigy of Johannis Valeru); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Mr Matthew Buchinger, the wonderful little man of Nurenberg (engraving)
609511 Mr Matthew Buchinger, the wonderful little man of Nurenberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Matthew Buchinger)

Turf fire at Huckaback, Castleton, Yorks, which has not been out for 73 years. Postcard sent in 1913 (?)
660056 Turf fire at Huckaback, Castleton, Yorks, which has not been out for 73 years. Postcard sent in 1913 (?). by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Grand centrifugal railway (engraving)
559205 Grand centrifugal railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand centrifugal railway. Advertisement.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The talking fish (engraving)
559899 The talking fish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The talking fish. From the Illustrated News of the World)

Man with anvil chin. Advertisement (engraving)
559678 Man with anvil chin. Advertisement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with anvil chin. Advertisement.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Curious red dog, Don t Worry! Smile! (colour litho)
3641811 Curious red dog, Don t Worry! Smile! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curious red dog, Don t Worry! Smile)

An ancient state coach in the armoury of Schloss Friedenstein (engraving)
1064444 An ancient state coach in the armoury of Schloss Friedenstein (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Extremes in height (coloured photo)
1092356 Extremes in height (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extremes in height. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Giant Hugo (b / w photo)
2804499 The Giant Hugo (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giant Hugo. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Fancy Dress Ball at Coven Garden Theatre, London (colour litho)
3657125 The Fancy Dress Ball at Coven Garden Theatre, London (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fancy Dress Ball at Coven Garden Theatre, London)

Childrens bicycle race (colour litho)
730181 Childrens bicycle race (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childrens bicycle race.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Advertisement for the Singing Mouse (engraving)
610417 Advertisement for the Singing Mouse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Singing Mouse to be seen at Palmers Hair Cutting Rooms)

Pine-apples, a penny a slice (engraving)
559893 Pine-apples, a penny a slice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pine-apples, a penny a slice)

The 7 legged racer (print)
613792 The 7 legged racer (print) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The 7 legged racer.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Hairy man and Wild man, illustration from Physica Curiosa
CHT223911 Hairy man and Wild man, illustration from Physica Curiosa by Gaspar Schott (1608-66) (engraving) (photo) by German School

A Curious Carrot (engraving)
3627922 A Curious Carrot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Curious Carrot. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1895.); © Look and Learn

Boy and girl sending Christmas greetings by dove (chromolitho)
2775213 Boy and girl sending Christmas greetings by dove (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl sending Christmas greetings by dove)

Singular Dexterity of a Goat (engraving)
2793447 Singular Dexterity of a Goat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singular Dexterity of a Goat. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 9 June 1832)

Boys dressed up to resemble dwarfs alongside toy horse and carriage (b / w photo)
3104276 Boys dressed up to resemble dwarfs alongside toy horse and carriage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl being pulled through the water by May flies (chromolitho)
975872 Girl being pulled through the water by May flies (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Embracing the Oddities: A Journey through Curiosities Around the World" Step into a world where peculiar wonders await at every turn. From the enchanting Mitchells Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota, USA to the awe-inspiring Russian Zascha The Colossal Woman, prepare to be captivated by extraordinary sights. Marvel at the towering Giant Machnow at Taylors Depository, an imposing figure that leaves visitors in awe of its sheer size. Venture further and encounter a Masai man from Kenya with an extended earlobe, showcasing cultural traditions that have stood the test of time. In Argentina's Tandil region lies La Puerta del Diablo, a mysterious gateway that sparks intrigue and invites exploration. Nearby stands La Piedra Movediza balancing rock—a natural oddity defying gravity itself. Witness the resilience and beauty of diversity as you meet a South African man with a unique skin pigmentation condition. His story serves as a reminder that our differences make us extraordinary. Travel back in time to c. 1610 when hobgoblins roamed folklore tales—creatures both mischievous and fascinating. Then fast forward to witness an androgynous man applying lipstick to the lips of a girl in pyjamas—an image challenging societal norms even today. Delve deeper into artistry with Faites votre choix—a captivating photograph capturing one's freedom to choose their own path amidst societal expectations. And behold La Rose—a mesmerizing color photo revealing a naked girl emerging from within nature's delicate embrace. Prepare for astonishment as human babies hatch from chicken eggs before your eyes—a vibrant lithograph reminding us of life's boundless possibilities. In this tapestry woven with oddity, we celebrate uniqueness and embrace what sets us apart—the very essence that makes our world so wonderfully diverse.