Superfluous Collection

Veet advertisement, 1926
Advertisement for Veet hair removal cream from 1926 - don t let disfiguring growths of superfluous hair destroy your charm and daintiness any longer

Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card (engraving)
983967 Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Assist the Remedies of Nature 1933
Removal superfluous hair: A warm mixture paraffin and shellac applied to the ladies eyebrows and peeled off a few minutes later. Date: 1933

Russians wearing gas-masks in precaution of a chemical warfare attack, various scenes as people go about their daily work. Date: 1932

Modern Beauty Culture: A treatment room of a West End beauty shop (b / w photo)
5998109 Modern Beauty Culture: A treatment room of a West End beauty shop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

United States Navy - Douglas A3D-1 Skywarrior 130356 (msn 9257), seen with JATO bottles fitted for trials. (Note: JATO became superfluous with development of the high-powered steam catapults in)

Courtier Following Edict Against Superfluity in Dress (Le Courtisan suivant le dernier edit), mid-17th century

Derelict cranes in Royal Victoria Docks, London
London used to be the greatest port on earth. Now the cranes are silent. Here at the Royal Victoria Docks, they have been left as a reminder of past greatness

Historic cranes in Royal Victoria Docks, London
London used to be the greatest port on earth. Now the cranes are silent. Here at the Royal Victoria Docks, they have been left as a reminder of past greatness

Two cranes in Royal Victoria Docks, London
London used to be the greatest port on earth. Now the cranes are silent. Here at the Royal Victoria Docks, they have been left as a reminder of past greatness

Historic cranes in Royal Victoria Docks
London used to be the greatest port on earth. Now the cranes are silent. Here at the Royal Victoria Docks, they have been left as a reminder of past greatness

Two old cranes in Royal Victoria Docks
London used to be the greatest port on earth. Now the cranes are silent. Here at the Royal Victoria Docks, they have been left as a reminder of past greatness.The entire Dockland area of East London

Abandoned cranes in Royal Victoria Docks, London
London used to be the greatest port on earth. Now the cranes are silent. Here at the Royal Victoria Docks, they have been left as a reminder of past greatness

Derelict cranes and moored ship in Royal Victoria Docks, London England
London used to be the greatest port on earth. Now the cranes are silent. Here at the Royal Victoria Docks, they have been left as a reminder of past greatness

Moscow Yaroslavl Station
The Yaroslavl station at Moscow, with its strangely superfluous spire... Date: 1908 ?

Domestic Cat (Bewick)
Felis felis : to describe an animal so well known, might seem a superfluous task

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"Embracing Simplicity: From Veet's 1926 Advertisement to Modern Beauty Culture" In the roaring twenties, Veet's advertisement showcased a revolution in personal grooming. Women were encouraged to shed superfluous hair and embrace smoothness with their revolutionary product. Perfumers like Sangwine understood the power of subtlety. Their trade card engraving depicted elegance through delicate scents, avoiding any unnecessary extravagance. As nature's remedies gained popularity in 1933, people sought ways to assist their healing properties. The focus shifted towards embracing natural solutions rather than relying on superfluous medications. Amidst rising tensions, Russians donned gas masks as a precaution against chemical warfare attacks. This stark image highlighted the importance of preparedness while shedding light on the potential futility of excessive precautions. A glimpse into West End beauty shops revealed how modern beauty culture evolved over time. A treatment room captured in a black and white photo showcased simplicity as its core principle, emphasizing that less is more when it comes to enhancing one's appearance. The United States Navy introduced the Douglas A3D-1 Skywarrior 130356 aircraft - an embodiment of efficiency and precision. Its design eliminated any superfluity, focusing solely on delivering outstanding performance for military operations. Le Courtisan suivant le edict against superfluity in dress exemplified courtiers' adherence to strict rules governing fashion choices during historical times. It emphasized how even those at court had to restrain themselves from indulging in excesses. Moscow Yaroslavl Station stood as a testament to architectural grandeur without resorting to unnecessary embellishments – showcasing that true magnificence lies not in ostentation but in thoughtful design and execution. Derelict cranes silently witnessed London's transformation at Royal Victoria Docks – remnants of an era where productivity overshadowed superficial adornments. These cranes served as reminders that functionality should always take precedence over superfluous aesthetics.