Obesity Collection

Russian - Zascha The Colossal Woman
Zascha - The Colossal Woman from Russia Date: circa 1910s

Fat Lucy Moore
Lucy Moore, the American Fat Girl, weighs 292 kg (46 stone) and is still growing. Where will it end ?

The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father
John Trundley, or sometimes, Trunley (1898 - 1944), known as the Fat Boy of Peckham appearing with his father on the front cover of The Tatler magazine in 1903 when he was aged five

Lis / Fat Lady Sings
It isn t over.. til the fat lady sings. A female singer sings a song

Champion Beer Drinker
A German champion beer drinker downs a huge tankard of beer!

Picture No. 10984235
Cat - fat cat with bowler hat bow tie & cigar outside the Bank of England - London - UK Digital Manipulation Date:

Maurice Pluthero, the fat boy of Petersham. 11 November 1916

Comic Card / Fat Lady
I don t care twopence what happens. Thats how I feel at Clacton-on-Sea. says a fat woman wearing a red bathing suit paddling in the sea

A Pauper and a Fat Rich Man (engraving)
5234070 A Pauper and a Fat Rich Man (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pauper and a Fat Rich Man)

Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810

Portrait of a Man (oil on canvas)
XIR154643 Portrait of a Man (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Louvre, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Large Boy Eats Large Pie
A plump boy puts all his strength into eating a pie

Obesity Caure 1890S
Those who think and reason and use their common sense will take FIGUROIDS to cure their obesity. A hundred years later, the problem will still be with us

Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 20, For Obesity, Indigestion, etc (b/w photo)
8658440 Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 20, For Obesity, Indigestion, etc (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ideal Physical Culture)

Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 14, For Obesity (b/w photo)
8658435 Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 14, For Obesity (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 14, For Obesity)

Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 12, For Obesity (b/w photo)
8658432 Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 12, For Obesity (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 12, For Obesity)

Skimming stock for soup (b/w photo)
8657683 Skimming stock for soup (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skimming stock for soup)

It adheres exactly to the regulations, 1854 (rapid press printing)
8726622 It adheres exactly to the regulations, 1854 (rapid press printing) by Braun, Kaspar (1807-1877); 10,0x14,3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: From Flying Leaves, 20.1854, No. 465, p)

Happy instructor, 1881 (quickpress print)
8726602 Happy instructor, 1881 (quickpress print) by Oberlander, Adolf (1845-1923); 8,6x15,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: From Flying Leaves, No)

The dream to be slim, c.1930 (illustration)
8698345 The dream to be slim, c.1930 (illustration); (add.info.: Society. Lifestyle. Overweight woman looking slim in the mirror. Caricature, France, ca 1930.); © Archives Charmet.

Advertisement for slimming pills
5311979 Advertisement for slimming pills; (add.info.: Advertisement for slimming pills. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved)
7485457 Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved); (add.info.: Chinese Budai (Bu-Tai): god of contentment in Asia

Engraving depicting and elderly and overweight man walking up a steep hill, 19th century
5308587 Engraving depicting and elderly and overweight man walking up a steep hill, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting and elderly and overweight man walking up a steep hill)

There was an Old Person of Dean, who dined on one Pea and one Bean (coloured engraving)
8634367 There was an Old Person of Dean, who dined on one Pea and one Bean (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Dean)

Men pushing a fat man in the gymnasium (colour litho)
8656753 Men pushing a fat man in the gymnasium (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men pushing a fat man in the gymnasium)

Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 11, For Obesity (b/w photo)
8658437 Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 11, For Obesity (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 11, For Obesity)

Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 13, For Obesity (b/w photo)
8658434 Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 13, For Obesity (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ideal Physical Culture, Exercise No 13, For Obesity)

Come just as you are to Yarmouth (colour litho)
8635543 Come just as you are to Yarmouth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Come just as you are to Yarmouth)

Poor relation pays an afternoon call (colour litho)
8635668 Poor relation pays an afternoon call (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poor relation pays an afternoon call)

Emperor of India (b/w photo)
8655923 Emperor of India (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor of India. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water (colour litho)
8656721 Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water)

May you be full of good things this Xmas (colour litho)
8656568 May you be full of good things this Xmas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "May you be full of good things this Xmas." Fat man)

Art in Whitechapel (litho)
8663022 Art in Whitechapel (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art in Whitechapel. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

The law and the profits (litho)
8663494 The law and the profits (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Law and the Profits)

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635968 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn.

I can't think how I missed you (colour litho)
8677204 I can't think how I missed you (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: I can't think how I missed you. Duel between a fat man and a skinny man)

Perhaps one of these days you will look round (colour litho)
8677202 Perhaps one of these days you will look round (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perhaps one of these days you will look round)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220469 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214981 Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220341 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Women making 'working men's dinners' in a large cauldron, whilst a fat wealthy man looking
5615909 Women making 'working men's dinners' in a large cauldron, whilst a fat wealthy man looking on. 1863 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Daniel Lambert. Portrait. (print)
7419946 Daniel Lambert. Portrait. (print); (add.info.: Daniel Lambert, 1770 - 1809. English. In his youth Lambert was a keen sportsman and outdoorsman)

The lack of comfort on railway transport
5308182 The lack of comfort on railway transport.; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the lack of comfort on railway transport - a skinny gentleman is squashed between other fat passengers)

The Pic-Nic Orchestra. James Gillray cartoon of 1802
530235 The Pic-Nic Orchestra. James Gillray cartoon of 1802; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635939 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn.

A few cast off clothes (colour litho)
8635666 A few cast off clothes (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A few cast off clothes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

I wish I were as hungry as you, Tommy (colour litho)
8656399 I wish I were as hungry as you, Tommy (colour litho) by Lewin, Frederick George (1861-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I wish I were as hungry as you)

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"The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father: A poignant portrayal of the impact on generations, highlighting the need for awareness and prevention. " "Lis / Fat Lady Sings: Breaking stereotypes with her powerful voice, Lis challenges societal norms surrounding body image and celebrates self-acceptance. " "Fat Lucy Moore: Embracing her curves with confidence, Lucy reminds us that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Let's celebrate diversity. " "Champion Beer Drinker: Shedding light on the dangerous consequences of excessive alcohol consumption leading to weight gain, it's time to prioritize health over indulgence. " "A Pauper and a Fat Rich Man (engraving): Reflecting social inequalities, this engraving serves as a reminder that obesity affects people from all walks of life. Let's strive for equal access to healthcare. " "Fat Man in the Pool (Picture No. 10984235): Encouraging inclusivity in recreational spaces, let's create environments where everyone feels comfortable engaging in physical activities regardless of their size. " "Russian - Zascha The Colossal Woman: Challenging cultural perceptions around body ideals, Zascha embraces her unique physique while advocating for body positivity worldwide. " "Comic Card / Fat Lady: Using humor as a tool to address sensitive topics like they are help break down barriers and foster open conversations about health and well-being. " "Maurice Pluthero, the fat boy of Petersham. 11 November 1916 (Portrait of a Man - oil on canvas): This historical artwork captures Maurice Pluthero's struggle with obesity during an era when little was known about its causes or solutions. It serves as a reminder of how far we've come in understanding this complex issue.