Bottomed Collection

Arthur Godfrey music hall coster act
Arthur Godfrey of the music hall coster double act Duncan and Godfrey with Minnie Duncan. Wearing coster costume of suit with long jacket and bell bottomed trousers trimmed with pearly buttons

French Tailors C18Th
An elegant Frenchman has a fitting for a new coat. A tailor, down on one knee, makes some adjustments. Another, sewing buttons, sits cross legged on a bench

CREPE PAN
A flat-bottomed, shallow frying pan made for cooking crepes or pancakes to perfection

James II / P Schenk
JAMES II - James II of England / VII of Scotland. Brother of Charles II. Second son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria. Date: 1633 - 1701

Heal and Son Living Room
An advertisement photograph for Heal & Son, London based furniture and interior designers. The image promotes a range of cottage furniture inside a living room, including a plain oak dining table

INVASION OF BRITAIN The English expected that Napoleons army would cross the Channel in huge, flat- bottomed boats, oared like a galley but with sails as well Date: 1803

Bourbon fuyant, manque d etre reconnu par des soldats, au passage d un bac (colour litho)
3095661 Bourbon fuyant, manque d etre reconnu par des soldats, au passage d un bac (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bourbon fuyant)

The Newfoundland Cod Fishery (engraving)
1036449 The Newfoundland Cod Fishery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newfoundland Cod Fishery)

An historical overview of the costume of the 17th century. Date: 17th century

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England, East Sussex, Brighton, Interior of the Sea Life Centre underground Aquarium on the seafront, Glass Bottomed Boat

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West Indies, Caribbean, Tobago, Tourists swimming in the shallow water beside a glass bottomed boat in the Nylon Pool in Buccoo Reef a coral reef in the marine park

A Gondola Transporting Passengers On The Grand Canal, Venice, Italy In The Late 19Th Century. From Italian Pictures Published 1895

British Men Of War. From Left, Fire Brig, Flat Bottomed Boat, Gun Vessel, Man Of War Long Boat. From A Print Dated 1820 Engraved By Milton

Spain and Portugal - on the roadside, Grenada - elderly man mending cane bottomed chair, surrounded by bits of cane.. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain. Date: circa 1900

German Officials 1670
German professionals (possibly legal dress): full-bottomed wigs, hats with cocked brims, coats with deep turned back cuffs like boot-cuffs, cloaks. Date: 1670

The Phoenix, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA
The Phoenix, a glass-bottomed boat for viewing marine life, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA. Date: 1939

Emperor power boat, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA
Glass-bottomed Emperor power boat, used for showing sightseers the Submarine Gardens, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA. circa 1914

Glass-bottomed boat, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA
Glass-bottomed passenger boat, used for showing sightseers the Submarine Gardens, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA. Date: 1922

Cartoon, The Pigs Possessed, or, the Broad-bottomd Litter running headlong into the Sea of Perdition, by James Gillray. Showing John Bull (doubling as Farmer George)

Cartoon, Political Mathematicians, Shaking the Broad bottomd Hemispheres, by James Gillray. To that last Hope of the Country, the New Opposition

Cartoon, L Assemblee Nationale, or grand Cooperative Meeting at St Annes Hill, respectfully dedicated to the admirers of a Broad-Bottomd Administration, by James Gillray

An efficient ships lifeboat by G. H. Davis
In quest of an efficient ships lifeboat: a type which might have helped the Volturno (where one lifeboat overturned, two smashed against the side of the burning vessel)

Double-bottomed frame of the Aquitania
The double-bottomed frame of the Aquitania, looking forward

Wigmaker making a wig for the legal profession - Temple, London. Date: 1910

Italian Sailor
Postcard of an Italian sailor, complete with full naval uniform/costume, nautical pose (propped up by an anchor!) and a model steamship. Full use of the photographic studios prop cupboard

Man Fishes from Boat
A clergyman fishes from a flat bottomed boat

Mandarins Barge
A Chinese Mandarins ceremonial barge - an elaborately decorated flat- bottomed vessel

Observing Sea Depths
Observation of the Sea-Bed from Transparent-Bottomed Boats, Using Atom-Ray Illumination

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From Arthur Godfrey's music hall to French tailors in the 18th century, 'bottomed' has a rich history. Did you know that it was once a coster act performed at the famous music hall? Or that French tailors used this term to describe their impeccable craftsmanship on trousers? And let's not forget about the crepe pan, an essential tool for creating perfectly bottomed pancakes. But 'bottomed' goes beyond entertainment and fashion. It even played a role in historical events like James II and P Schenk's connection. And who could have predicted that Heal and Son Living Room would become synonymous with comfort? Speaking of history, during the invasion of Britain, everyone expected Napoleon's army to cross the Channel. Little did they know that 'bottomed' would take on a whole new meaning as soldiers recognized Bourbon fuyant by their distinctive bottoms while crossing a river. Even in industries like fishing, 'bottomed' had its place. The Newfoundland Cod Fishery relied on skilled fishermen who knew how to navigate the treacherous waters and bring up cod from the depths. And if you're interested in fashion through time, an overview of 17th-century costume reveals how 'bottomed' styles evolved over time. EyeUbiquitous_20104923 captures these changes beautifully. Finally, let's take a detour to Spain and Portugal where Grenada offers roadside views filled with culture and tradition. Who knows what hidden gems or bottomed secrets await us there? whether it be entertainment acts or historical moments, artisanal craftsmanship or scenic landscapes - 'bottomed' has left its mark throughout various aspects of our world.