Diminutive Collection

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO190175 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Tip from a Jockey
A diminutive jockey gives his considered opinion to a couple

Choosing a Club
A woman chooses a club from the bag carried by her diminutive caddy, she is confident of looking good in her printed woollen sports ensemble by Philippe et Gaston

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
3025917 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver (Plate 2d) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804
NCO190174 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver (Plate 2d) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804 (etching with engraving & w/c on paper) by Gillray

Fight between Pygmies and Cranes. A story from Greek mythology. From The Strand Magazine published 1897
878611 Fight between Pygmies and Cranes. A story from Greek mythology. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Title page of Du Chaillus Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa (engraving)
973459 Title page of Du Chaillus Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Speaker, (ie the Law-Chick) between Hawks and Buzzards, pub
2966829 The New Speaker, (ie the Law-Chick) between Hawks and Buzzards, pub. 1800 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Speaker (i. e. the Law-Chick) between the Hawks & the Buzzards
NCO193183 The New Speaker (i.e. the Law-Chick) between the Hawks & the Buzzards, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Montagus sea snail, Liparis montagui (Diminutive lumpsucker, Cyclopterus montagui). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, pub. 1810 (hand coloured engraving)
3051763 Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, pub. 1810 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Korrgian, illustration from Les Femmes Mythologiques, 1851 (colour litho)
LSE930928 La Korrgian, illustration from Les Femmes Mythologiques, 1851 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Breton folklore)

Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810
NCO191719 Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

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Poland, Wroclaw, diminutive statue of a gnome by Tomasz Moczek

British Couple - wedding photograph - height difference
British Couple (Dan and Julie) photographed on their wedding day. Date: circa 1910s

Messe Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Two figures stand in a white spot surrounded by black against a blue, patterned wall in Messe Basel Exhibition Centre; Basel Basel Stadt, Switzerland

Fight Between Pygmies And Cranes. A Story From Greek Mythology. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

Culver PQ-14 near B-29 tail -this diminutive lightplane was normally operated as a target drone, but could be piloted

Central African Pygmies
Pygmy warriors from Central Africa, possibly from the Mbuti or Bambuti tribes, one of several indigenous pygmy groups in the Congo region of Africa

Sopwith Bee single-seater biplane (sole model) produced in 1916 as personal transport for Sopwiths chief test pilot, Harry Hawker. Date: circa 1916

Jonathan Swift
SWIFT, Jonathan (1667-1745). Irish clergyman and satirist writer. Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World by Lemuel Gulliver, best known as Gullivers Travels (1726)

Married Suffragette Support. Huge lady and suffragette, perches on the lap of her diminutive and miserable looking hubby. Captioned, Monster

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, from Toulouse-Lautrec by Gerstle Mack, published 1938
KW320847 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, from Toulouse-Lautrec by Gerstle Mack, published 1938 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
" Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" Date: 1900

The Dwarf and the Giant
Bravo, my little fellow! You shall do all the fighting, and we ll divide the glory! Napoleon III towers over the diminutive Victor Emmanuel III of Italy

Over the Garden Wall by H. M. Bateman
Humorous illustration by the artist H.M. Bateman showing neighbours in adjacent gardens simultaneously rolling their lawns

Tom Thumb is Born
The birth of Tom Thumb : his parents are surprised at his diminutive size, unaware of the fairies on their doorstep

Pyne - Shrimper
A SHRIMPER -she wades barefoot into the sea and dips her net into the water, seldom raising it without some of these diminutive creatures which she transfers to her basket

Folklore / Little Folk
Askeladen and the doll - a diminutive girl who emerges from the grass

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"Exploring the World of Diminutive Figures: From Gulliver's Travels to Mythological Tales" Step into a world where size is no measure of significance. In Hannah Humphrey's 1803 publication, "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, " we witness the extraordinary encounter between two beings from vastly different dimensions. Ever wondered how jockeys master their craft? A tip from a seasoned jockey reveals the secrets behind their success - it's all about understanding the diminutive nuances that make a champion. When it comes to choosing a club, size doesn't always matter. As depicted in Humphrey's 1804 hand-colored engraving, even the mightiest can find themselves captivated by something seemingly small and unassuming. Venturing further back in time, Greek mythology brings us an epic battle between Pygmies and Cranes. This tale, beautifully illustrated in The Strand Magazine published in 1897, reminds us that greatness can be found even in those considered diminutive. Du Chaillus' explorations and adventures take us deep into Equatorial Africa through intricate engravings on his title page. Here we discover hidden worlds teeming with life, both grandiose and diminutive alike. In another realm entirely, political satire takes center stage as "The New Speaker" finds themselves caught between Hawks and Buzzards. This clever depiction published during uncertain times serves as a reminder that sometimes it is those who appear small who hold great power. Nature too offers its own diminutiveness with creatures like Montagus sea snail (Liparis montagui). These delicate beings remind us that beauty exists at every scale if only we take the time to appreciate it. Stepping into Cambridge University's D-wn-ng College for matins transports us to an enchanting scene captured in an exquisite hand-colored engraving from 1810. Even within these hallowed halls, the magic of the they are be found.