Difference Collection

Girls with their books in Balham, SW London
Four girls with their books and drawings, sitting on a pavement in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) pack passing infront of large African elephant (Loxodonta africana) Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe October 2012

Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses
Two women jockeys with riding crops, spur on their steeds - not horses, but top-hatted and tailed gentlemen who wear bridles in their mouths

Christmas Day in the Workhouse
Illustration and opening verses of In the Workhouse: Christmas Day - better known as Christmas Day in the Workhouse, written by George R Sims in 1877

Primate skulls. Coloured x-rays of the skulls of a gorilla (Gorilla gorilla, left), chimpanzee (Pan trogoldytes, centre) and human (Homo sapien, left)

Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux (The Lover or Lovers). Date: 20th century

Different Snowflakes showing range in size and pattern, magnified under microscope, from Lilehammer, Norway. Digital composite

Princess Helenas wedding day
Princess Helena (1846-1923), third daughter and fifth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert pictured on her wedding day

HOGARTH / THE BENCH
The difference between character and caricature. The central figure is Sir John Willes, Chief Justice, lecher and scourge of rioters

Europe at night, 1993-2003 changes
Europe at night, showing the change in illumination from 1993-2003. This data is based on satellite observations. Lights are colour-coded. Red lights appeared during that period

Equal volumes of different materials. From left to right are blocks of brass, balsa wood and polystyrene. Although they are the same size

Two babies with comic greeting on a Christmas card
Two babies (hidden under a pair of gloves) with comic greeting on a Christmas card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Soldiers of a West Indian Regiment, Western Front, WW1
A group of soldiers from the British West Indies Regiment, ready for action on the Western Front in France during the Somme offensive, World War One. Date: 1916

Watching the tape or watching the wheel - what is the difference morally?. Illustration shows a two panel cartoon, on the left, anxious businessmen are gathered around a ticker tape machine

Figureheads, May 1890
Engravings of ships figureheads from Ancient Etruscan and Roman times through to the 18th century, from The Graphic, 17th May 1890

A courting pair of black bears (cinnamon or brown color phase is common among black bears)
TOM-1207 A courting pair of black bears (cinnamon or brown color phase is common among black bears) Yellowstone National Park, Montana, Western U.S.A. Spring

Measles Compared
The left boy has MEASLES (rougeole), the middle one SCARLET FEVER (scarlatine), the right SMALLPOX (petite verole volante) Can you spot the difference ?

George and Edward Scheutz's calculating machine. Based on Babbage's 'difference engine'
530832 George and Edward Scheutz's calculating machine. Based on Babbage's 'difference engine', it was developed between 1837 and 1843

How different families celebrate Christmas
5616498 How different families celebrate Christmas; (add.info.: Illustration showcasing how different families celebrate Christmas. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1865); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Winter leaves II
Tal Paz-Fridman

Different species, from Arca Noe
3480670 Different species, from Arca Noe; (add.info.: Different species, from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

Rent Day - The Cellar and Model Lodging-House.' The difference in accommodation for the urban worker
527924 Rent Day - The Cellar and Model Lodging-House.' The difference in accommodation for the urban worker and family between the casual labourer, top, and the artisan

Hans von Minning, 15 years, mascot of German Reg't, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Hans von Minning, 15 years, mascot of German Reg't, between c1914 and c1915. Possibly shows Hans von Mining, a mascot with the German Army during World War I.

An Official; a Mother-in-Law, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
An Official; a Mother-in-Law, 1885. From A Comparison of Temperaments

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Sailor and Gentleman, n.d. Creator: Philip William May
Sailor and Gentleman, n.d

An actor as Mita no Tsuko and peonies, from the series "Ten Designs for the Honcho... c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
An actor as Mita no Tsuko and peonies, from the series "Ten Designs for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren jubantsuzuki)", c. 1822

Courtship in High and Low Life, n.d. Creator: Samuel Alken
Courtship in High and Low Life, n.d

Every Man on his Perch, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Every Man on his Perch, 1819

"'General Masquerad-Organizer with staff'. Carl Fred. Piper, Dardel, Ehrnman, O. Bjornstjerna", 1845

Small emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) male below female both displaying eyespots on Gorse, Captive, UK, April

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) accompanied by Pilot Fish (Naucrates ductor) and Remora. The biggest fish in the world has only started to visit the Azores in the past three years due to water

Comparison of British & German skull shapes, WW1
Long-head versus short-head: Opposite types of humanity which are fighting for opposite ideals. A diagram to demonstrate the inherent differences in skull shapes between the British

When a smile says a thousand words
Karen Smalley

Comic postcard, The beaver and the otter Date: circa 1918

Mlle. Anita, the Doll Lady, and her brother
Mlle. Anita, measuring about twenty-six inches in height, and known as The Doll Lady or the Living Doll, pictured with her ordinary-sized brother, Herr Ignatz Zachowly during a visit to England

Lady Malcolms Great Servants Ball, Albert Hall, London
Lady Malcolms Great Servants Ball, Royal Albert Hall, London. Wife of Sir Ian Malcolm, she is seen here welcoming her guests to the annual ball

Effects of strikes upon the working class and the capitalist
The effects of a strike upon the capitalist and upon the working man Date: 1852

Wartime Alasil Advertisement
A wartime advertisement promoting Alasil tablets, aspirin with a difference. Date: circa 1940s

Cartoon, A Noble Example, Lord and Lady Overbury having a vegetarian lunch in front of their house in Belgrave Square to set an example of frugality to the carnivorous poor Date: 1919

Cartoon, L'Etat, C'Est Moi! or, History Burlesques Itself -- dictatorship of the proletariat, showing a left-wing extremist just as detached from the common people as King Louis XVI was

The difference engine of the Babbage Calculating Machine, invented by Charles Babbage in 1822
745842 The difference engine of the Babbage Calculating Machine, invented by Charles Babbage in 1822, made to compute values of polynomial functions

The Three Young Maids and the Three Old Maids of Lee-Tableaux Vivants at Blackheath, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Three Young Maids and the Three Old Maids of Lee-Tableaux Vivants at Blackheath, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Girls, (gilt and cold-painted bronze, ivory, marble and onyx base)
985652 The Girls, (gilt and cold-painted bronze, ivory, marble and onyx base) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 51.8x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Girls)

Trois Valaisannes, 1923 (tempera on cardboard)
1195500 Trois Valaisannes, 1923 (tempera on cardboard) by Bieler, Ernest (1863-1948); 90x63 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The War Office Question in the House of Lords, 4 March (engraving)
1593396 The War Office Question in the House of Lords, 4 March (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War Office Question in the House of Lords)

Officer and Orderly, 1870 / 91. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
Officer and Orderly, 1870/91

In the Kitchen, n. d. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
In the Kitchen, n.d

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"Differences Unveiled: A Glimpse into the Marvels of Diversity" Witnessing the African Wild Dog pack gracefully passing in front of a majestic African elephant, we are reminded of the beauty that lies within differences. On Christmas Day in the Workhouse, contrasting realities merge, highlighting how our experiences shape our perception of difference. Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux reveals that love transcends boundaries and celebrates the uniqueness found in every relationship. Breaking gender norms, female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses showcase how breaking stereotypes can lead to empowerment and equality. Primate skulls exhibit nature's intricate variations, reminding us that even among species, differences exist as a testament to evolution's creativity. The Titanic panoramic image captures both grandeur and tragedy—a reminder that even monumental events can be shaped by subtle differences in circumstance. Magnified under a microscope, different snowflakes reveal their unique sizes and patterns—an exquisite display showcasing nature's artistry through diversity. Princess Helena's wedding day exemplifies how cultural traditions intertwine with personal choices—celebrating individuality amidst societal expectations. HOGARTH / THE BENCH portrays diverse characters sharing a common space—a reflection on society's tapestry woven from countless unique stories. Girls with their books in Balham, SW London demonstrate how education bridges gaps between backgrounds—empowering individuals to embrace their differences while pursuing knowledge together. Watching the tape or watching the wheel - what is the difference? It prompts us to question whether it is merely observing or actively participating that truly sets us apart.