Light Weight Collection

Advert for Underwood portable typewriters 1931
Underwood creates the new portable typewriter. With a quiet carriage that never interrupts the train of thought, a quieter key action and shift key

Oscar Battling Nelson. Danish-American pugilist. American lightweight champion for 1908-10, at practice in 1920
BOXING: BAT NELSON, 1920. Oscar Battling Nelson. Danish-American pugilist. American lightweight champion for 1908-10, at practice in 1920

Advert for Underwood portable typewriters 1931
Your personal letters... write them on the Underwood portable. With a quiet carriage that never interrupts the train of thought, a quieter key action and shift key

Manual Fire-Engine / 1885
Factory Pattern Manual Fire- engine constructed by Merryweathers for the use of factory fire brigade

Featherweight boxer Jackie Turpin (left) seen here with World Lightweight Champion Ken Buchanan prior to Buchanans fight against Ismael Laguna Meneses in the USA. 25th January 1971

1958 Tatler cover: fashionable lady in a park
Shes happy because shes going away this weekend-and she has no cares about humping heavy luggage. Everything shes taking with her-bar the Borzoi-will fit into two small cases.The dress she wears for

Tatler fashions for July 1930
A fashion design by Gordon Conway, taken from a series of monthly supplements drawn by the artist. A summer dress in printed cotton voile, trimmed in cream coloured organdie

Boxer Ken Buchanan poses for the press during his wedding whilst his wife Carol poses for the official photographer in the background. Circa 1970

WBA Lightweight Champion Ken Buchanan seen here outside Hollywoods Graumanns Chinese Theatre, taking in the sights of LA during a break in training for his fight against Ruben Navarro

Boxer Ken Buchanan (left) lands a custard pie in the face of boxer Hector Matte at the Londons Sportsman Club. 22nd March 1973

Ken Buchanan and fiancee Carol Burns are smiling... for they found Kens mother, Mrs Catherine Buchanan, very much better than expected when they visited her in Edinburghs Royal Infirmary

A colourful Ken Buchanan complete with Puerto Rican sombrero, dark glasses and World Champions trophy is met by his wife Carol and son Mark at Turnhouse Airport

A new twist to the Highland fling? Ken Buchanan is wearing the tartan...But its his young fans who are leapin about! That outfit should knock em dead when Ken steps off the plane in Los Angeles

Lightweight boxer Ken Buchanan seen here being met by his father and son at Turnhouse Airport 6th July 1974

India, preparing for an UP-Country Race Meeting (engraving)
1045430 India, preparing for an UP-Country Race Meeting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: India, preparing for an UP-Country Race Meeting)

Scottish Lightweight boxer Ken Buchanan poses for the camera before competing in the 1965 European Amateur Boxing Championships in Berlin. Circa May 1965

World Lightweight Ken Buchanan is surrounded by exuberant and noisy fans after returning to Edinburgh following his victory over Ismael Laguna Meneses in the USA. 17th September 1971

World Lightweight Champion Ken Buchanan seen here tending to his young son Mark during a break in training. 25th January 1971

The Grandmother, Ken Buchanan most ferocious fan who used to sneak him into boxing matches in Edinburgh in the 1950 s, hiding him under her coat

Action from the Steve Early (Darker Shorts) v Najib Daho at the Midlands Sporting Club, Solihull. Early went on to win the bout on points. 18th January 1978

Aircraft Britton Norman BN3 Nymph 115 May 1969 - 4 seater light aircraft flying near its base at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight

Johnny Halafihi (Tonga), doubles up as South African Mike Holt slams a left to the body at the Earls Courtt Arena. November 1959 P007118

Dave Charnley, right, during his fight with the Frenchman Fernand Nollet. February 1961 P009696

Young lady in evening gown by Paul Poiret
Young lady wearing a sleeveless evening gown of grey velvet with embroidered silver pattern, with a long lightweight sheer dress scarf draped around her neck and arm, by Paul Poiret. 1924

Albania - Vlore - A horse-drawn tram
A small lightweight horse-tram, pulled by a singularly uninterested-looking beast at Vlore, Albania

Mulatto Woman from Martinique
A beautiful Mulatto (person with one white parent and one black parent, or a person who has black ancestry and white ancestry) woman in a Foulard dress (foulard is a lightweight fabric)

Balsa wood structure, SEM
Balsa wood structure, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This wood is from the balsa tree (Ochroma pyramidale). This is a longitudinal section through the wood

ADVERTISEMENT: REVOLVER. The smallest, lightest, and most effective revolver in the world, advertised in an American newspaper, c1866-1867

Two ladies in dresses by Doucet and Beer
Two fashionable ladies in the latest sleeveless dresses. On the left, a pink crepe dress with crystal edging and three layers of frills at the hem, by Doucet

Brassierette 1938
Kleinerts brassierette: a lightweight bra without fastenings but with a shirred elastic back. Suitable for sports. It is also fitted with dress shields. Date: 1938

Smart methanol fuel cell
Fuel cell. Hand holding a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), a chemical reactor that converts methanol and water into electricity. DMFCs are more efficient and cleaner than conventional batteries

Space mirror. Computer artwork of a vast mirror orbiting the Earth. Researchers hope to be able to develop mirrors built from materials that would be lightweight enough to be used in space

Aerogel on the hand of a researcher. Aerogel is a silicon-based solid comprising up to 99.9% air, commonly referred to as frozen smoke

Aluminium. Sample of the metal aluminium (Al). Aluminium is a lightweight metallic element that is used in many different applications, including food packaging and engine components

Airbus A380. This is the largest passenger airliner. It measures 73 metres in length and can hold 555 passengers on two decks. The A380 is built from advanced lightweight materials

Lady holding the reins
A rather stern-faced middle-aged lady holding the reins to a fine open lightweight carriage, while a gentleman in a silk top hat attends to the two ponies

Greece - Crossing the Canal at Corinth
Greek men and their horse-drawn carts cross the Corinth Canal, Greece on a lightweight chain ferry

Weaving - Southern Algeria
Southern Algeria - Sahara - Goubi Women from Kames weaving on a lightweight loom in the shade of a palm tree at an oasis

Laceknit in Two-ply
A lightweight summer sweater with a tailor type collar and sleeve edging in plain garter stitch

Carrying a lightweight boat - Adirondacks, USA
Grenville Collins Collection

British Paratroops on exercise in England; Second World War
Photograph showing a group of British paratroops readying themselves after landing, during an exercise taking place in England in 1944

Motorcyclist of the British First Airborne; Second World War
Photograph showing a soldier, of the Motorcycle Section of the British First Airborne Division, heading off on his motorcycle, 1944

Raincoat 1939
Protector lightweight raincoat has won its place in every mans summer wardrobe

Admiral McDonalds Folding Boat, 1878
Engraving of Admiral McDonalds Patent Folding Boat, as exhibited at the Crystal Palace, London, November 1878. This lightweight

Poro-Plastic Corset
The patent Poro-Plastic corset is composed of felt & is seamless, boneless & stitchless and yet affords excellent support being elastic & porous & lightweight

Patriotic Pillow 1915
Dress by Jessie Porter: triple skirt in a lightweight striped fabric, the upper skirt in plain black, vest bodice with dentate edge, wide brimmed hat. Girl: short double smock

Working Class Boy 1860S
A working boy wears a felt hat, lightweight jacket in a coarse fabric, trousers, boots & a coarse apron

Man in White Suit C1905
Farren Soutar in a lightweight casual 3 piece suit: straw boater, all-round collar, trousers with front crease & turn-ups, short jacket with single button & braid trim

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"Lightweight: A Journey Through Time and Strength" Step back in time to 1931, where the world was captivated by the marvel of Underwood portable typewriters. These sleek machines revolutionized communication, their light weight making them a must-have for writers on the go. In the boxing ring, Oscar Battling Nelson showcased his Danish-American prowess as he reigned as the American lightweight champion from 1908-1910. Even in 1920, his practice sessions were filled with intensity and dedication, proving that true strength knows no bounds. Transportation also experienced its own lightweight revolution with the introduction of manual fire-engines in 1885. These nimble vehicles raced through city streets, ready to extinguish any blaze that dared to challenge their power. Meanwhile, fashionistas of all eras have always embraced lightness and elegance. From a fashionable lady gracing Tatler's cover in 1958 to Tatler's July 1930 fashion spread showcasing airy ensembles perfect for summer strolls in the park - these timeless styles exude grace and sophistication. But it wasn't just typewriters that boasted portability; Sir Alan Cobham took flight with his de Havilland DH. 60 Moth biplane. Its feather-like construction allowed him to soar through the skies effortlessly, exploring new horizons with every journey. Boxing legend Ken Buchanan embodied both physical strength and agility as he held titles such as WBA Lightweight Champion. Whether posing outside Hollywood's Graumann Theater or playfully landing custard pies on opponents like Hector Matte - Buchanan proved that being light on your feet doesn't mean compromising power or determination. From innovative technology to athletic prowess and fashionable flair, "lightweight" has been an enduring theme throughout history. It reminds us that sometimes it is not about sheer force but rather finding balance between strength and finesse – a lesson we can carry into our own lives today.