Transformation Collection (page 15)

Transformation of Kikujiro

Syra and Rolf Arras transformation gymnastic novelty. Date c1899

Transformation of three ridiculous laughs. Print shows a priest addressing a nobleman and a lady in waiting on a roadway, next to a tree, with the sun setting in the background

Fashions for the 1927 debutante
A page of beautiful illustrations by Anne Rochester outlining the essential items required by the seasons debutante, inlcuding a georgette wrapper (dressing gown) patterened with cherries

Man turning into a cat
A gentleman visits his Doctor with the distinct impression he is turning into a cat.... by the evidence on show he is correct

Coming from Lipton s... Going to Lipton s
An ingenious advertisement designed by Sir Thomas Lipton to attract customers to his shop

The Wild Swans who turn into handsome princes. 20th century

Humanised tiger in the role of a stage hero
A humanised tiger in theatrical costume, cast in the role of a stage hero, spying on other animals behind a curtain. Date: circa 1840

Swan Lake ballet, the unfortunate girls become swans again
Siegfried and Odette are about to embrace when the evil Rotbart disguised as a large owl appears, and the unfortunate girls become swans again

Swan Lake ballet, Siegfried promises delivery from Rotbart
Siegfried promises to deliver the swans from the evil spell of Rotbart and they all dance for joy. He invites Odette to the ball his parents are giving

Transformation from young tramp to soldier
Before-and-after pictures of a young vagrant transformed into an army cadet over a three-month period with the help of former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray

Feed the Guns Campaign - War Bonds
A Feed the Guns campaign week to attract the populace in Britain to buy War Bonds to help " End the War". Separate campaigns of special weeks were " led off " by spectacular

The Worlds Columbian Exposition
The Cue for the transformation scene The Worlds fair Chigago was to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbuss arrival in the New World in 1492

Playbill for Maskelyne & Cooke magical variety show
Playbill for performances of the show The Novelty of the Age, featuring magicians Maskelyne and Cooke, held at Berkley Castle, Blackpool, January 1870

Shops in Chester
A n old shopping street in Chester, featuring, along with other retailers, a wig seller! The Cathedral can be seen in the background. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Mute Swans and cygnets
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Sclerotium Clavus
ERGOT of rye seed, a diseased transformation by a fungus, which can lead to poisoning by contaminated bread. Right : TILLETIA CARIES, another harmful growth

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"Transformation: A Kaleidoscope of Tales and Metamorphoses" Step into the world of transformation, where identities shift like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, blurring the lines between good and evil. Just as Swan Lake's Siegfried and Odette fall in love amidst their enchanting dance, we witness the power of love to change hearts. But wait. Imagine a humanized turkey donning a suit, taking on the role of a banker – an unexpected metamorphosis that challenges our preconceived notions. Similarly, The Eden Project in Cornwall UK showcases nature's transformative abilities as it turns barren landscapes into thriving ecosystems. In this captivating journey, picture a humanized elephant embracing his inner bon viveur; defying expectations with elegance and grace. Arthur Rackham's Cinderella reminds us that even ordinary lives can be transformed by magic and destiny. Gaze upon G. H Davis' masterpieces - tube stations transformed from mundane structures to artistic marvels; revealing beauty hidden beneath everyday commutes. Like "The brazen snake" from Exodus, they can be both awe-inspiring and mysterious. As we venture forth towards the Great Harvest & Vintage of Nations, let us not forget Kenya's Masai man with extended earlobes – symbols of cultural transformation passed down through generations. Once again, Arthur Rackham enchants us with Cinderella's tale - her rags-to-riches transformation reminding us that dreams do come true if we dare to believe. In this ever-changing world filled with possibilities for growth and renewal, let us embrace each moment as an opportunity for personal transformation.