Dwarfing Collection

Normandie Poster
Poster emphasising the great size of the French transatlantic liner at Le Havre - dwarfing even the New York skyline !

The Giant Factotum amusing himself, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO190489 The Giant Factotum amusing himself, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966812 The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Byron meets the Gigantic Patagonians
Commodore John Byron meets with the indigenous people of Patagonia, on the Chilean coast. Byron stands with some of the people of Patagonia, who are depicted as dwarfing the man

Mill Street, Warwick (photo)
727543 Mill Street, Warwick (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mill Street, Warwick)

B. B. C. Aerial
The new B.B.C. Broadcasting House television aerial, dwarfing a nearby church. Date: early 1930s

Brassica oleracea, Cauliflower, single head embedded in huge green leaves growing in outdoor vegetable patch, view from above

Tabby and white kitten sitting, white chest, dark markings on back, large erect ears, round green eyes looking at camera, forlorn expression, large purple ball of wool in foreground dwarfing kitten

Homo floresiensis mandible. Mould made from fragments of the mandible (jaw bone) of Homo floresiensis. This newly discovered hominid species was found in 2003 in Liang Bua cave, Flores, Indonesia

Homo floresiensis skull

St Pancras Interior
The interior of the station, showing the magnificent canopy dwarfing the trains beneath

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"Dwarfing: From Gigantic Patagonians to Tiny Kittens, a Fascinating Journey of Scale" Step into the world of "dwarfing, " where size becomes an intriguing puzzle. In this captivating collection, various images and artifacts showcase the concept in different contexts. The Normandie Poster transports us back to an era when grandeur was celebrated, with its majestic design dwarfing our modern sensibilities. Meanwhile, "The Giant Factotum amusing himself" published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 offers a whimsical glimpse into a giant's playful antics that seem to shrink everything around him. Byron meets the Gigantic Patagonians takes us on an adventure through time as we witness encounters between man and colossal beings from another land. The sheer scale of these interactions is awe-inspiring, leaving us pondering our place in such vastness. Mill Street in Warwick captures the essence within architecture itself. Towering buildings loom over passersby, reminding us how small we can feel amidst towering structures that dominate our surroundings. But it's not just human-made objects that evoke feelings of insignificance; nature too has its way of showcasing dwarfism. A Brassica oleracea cauliflower head nestled among enormous green leaves reminds us how even humble vegetables can create striking contrasts when viewed from above. In contrast, a tabby and white kitten gazes at the camera with forlorn eyes while being overshadowed by a massive purple ball of wool. This adorable feline serves as a reminder that sometimes even the tiniest creatures can be overwhelmed by their surroundings. Delving deeper into history, Homo floresiensis skulls and mandibles offer glimpses into ancient humans who lived on Flores Island thousands of years ago. These remains shed light on their unique stature compared to modern humans – yet another example highlighting the intricate complexities surrounding size variations within our own species.