Horrible Collection (page 2)

The horrible death of two electrians, 1929. Creator: Unknown
The horrible death of two electrians, 1929. L Horrible Mort de Deux Electriciens. Lift engineers are crushed to death in an industrial accident. Front cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre"

A civic louse in the state bed!!!, or the Corporation conglomorated!!, 1824. Artist
A civic louse in the state bed!!!, or the Corporation conglomorated!!, 1824. The City aldermen and Lord Mayor John Garratt examining an enormous louse on the Mansion House state bed

The Doom of all Papers that Slander Bethnal Green, 1872. Two journalists, from the Daily Telegraph and the Daily News, hanging from a lamp-post as a punishment for slandering Bethnal Green

Ivory shipment, Royal Albert Dock, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Suffragette Ghost Horrible Nightmare. Man wakes up to find a ghost in shroud, holding a gun to his head, and brandishing a VFW placard. Caption reads, A Horrible Nightmare Date: circa 1907

Crab bites a young boys toe
A rather Brattish looking young child getting his seaside comeuppance, as a crab takes a fancy to his big toe! Date: 1903

Cartoon, George Robert Sims, writer
Cartoon, George Robert Sims (1847-1922), English journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist, seen here dressed as a policeman

Cartoon, German women gossipping, WW1
Cartoon, German women gossipping about a diner in a restaurant -- He must be a horrible French spy! Hes eating his veal without jam! Date: 1915

The Baptism of Achilles, published in Le Charivari, 28 August, 1842 (litho)
XJF741267 The Baptism of Achilles, published in Le Charivari, 28 August, 1842 (litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles mother, Thetis)

Ages on ages roll d over him... plate 9 from The First Book of Urizen
XYC285511 Ages on ages roll d over him... plate 9 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with w/c) by Blake

The Tenor hits a high note and is met by a special bouquet
An Operatic Tenor hits a high note and is met by a special bouquet, comprising of eggs, carrots, a turnip and a dead cat! " He who pitches too high, won t get through his song"

The Tenor hits a high note and a special bouquet awaits
The Tenors Top Note. An Operatic Tenor hits a high note and is about to meet a special bouquet, comprising of rotten eggs, a carrot and a turnip !! Date: circa 1910s

Cambodia - Water Buffalo and hanging elephants feet
Cambodia - A small settlement with Water Buffalo and a rack of hanging elephants feet - destined to become fashionable western furniture items - (see picture 10528268). Date: circa 1910s

Picture No. 10767786
Galapagos SEALION - young sealion doomed to a slow and horrible death by a plastic bait strap around it's neck. (Zelophus californianus wollebacki) Date:

Horrible nightmare of a worthy old gentleman. Illustration showing GF Hoar having a troubled sleep due to writing on his bedroom wall, as stated at the Ohio Republicans convention in Columbus, Ohio

Harem trousers replace the hobble skirt
From fetters to freedom: the hygienic harem replaces the horrible hobble skirt. Four radical designs from New York and Paris

Taking the Waters and its effect
Taking the Waters - The First Glass ! Nine gentlemen take the waters in a spa town, with the result depicted by a tenth chap at the base of the card, from whom bubbles are issuing forth. circa 1904

Domestic Sheep, dead lamb, close-up of deformed head, was born alive, England, april

Lear / Nonsense / Cow
There was an Old Man who said, how shall I flee from that horrible cow? I will sit on this stile, and continue to smile, which may soften the heart of that cow

Lear / Nonsense / Cheadle
There was an Old Person of Cheadle, who was put in the stocks by the beadle; For stealing some pigs, some coats, and some wigs, that horrible person of Cheadle

Lear / Nonsense / Wrekin
There was an Old Man of the Wrekin, whose shoes made a horrible creaking; But they said, Tell us whether, your shoes are of leather, or of what, you Old Man of the Wrekin

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"A Horrible Tale of Butchery: The Dark Secrets of an 1851 Butchers Shop" In the dimly lit confines of a butchers shop in 1851, a sinister business thrived. The stench of raw meat and blood hung heavy in the air, as customers cautiously entered, unaware of the horrors that awaited them. A repulsive sight greeted their eyes - strong cheese so pungent it repelled even the most daring diner and disgusted waiters alike. It seemed to possess an otherworldly power to drive people away. Amidst this macabre scene, a roast pig slowly turned on a spit in the West Country. Its charred flesh crackled with each rotation, casting eerie shadows upon the walls. Little did anyone know that this innocent creature would soon become part of a horrifying feast. The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence loomed ominously nearby; Hans Baldung's haunting depiction captured his agony as flames engulfed his body. This chilling artwork served as a reminder that horror can manifest itself anywhere – even within religious narratives. Fast forward to World War I, where German families united not in patriotism but rather disgust at Kriegskartoffelbrot – bread made from potatoes – which left an unbearable taste lingering on their tongues. In times of conflict, even sustenance became tainted by horror. The executioner's blade fell upon Sir Hugh Spencer with ruthless precision; colored engravings immortalized this gruesome act for all eternity. Such public displays were meant to instill fear and maintain control over society through sheer terror. Tragedy struck Windsor when whispers spread about a young woman whose throat was allegedly cut by her soldier husband - now held captive behind bars. An engraving depicted her lifeless form lying motionless on cold ground while investigators sought justice amidst unimaginable grief. An anti-Catholic pamphlet revealed yet another horrifying scene: women and children mercilessly murdered, their innocence lost forever.