Over Weight Collection

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)

Sumo wrestler competing, Grand Taikai Sumo Wrestling Tournament, Kokugikan Hall Stadium, Ryogoku district, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Sumo wrestlers practising, Tokyo City, Honshu Island, Japan, Asia

A golden Buddha statue at Shaolin Temple, birthplace of Kung Fu martial arts, Shaolin, Henan Province, China, Asia

Old Mrs Ricketts
West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Kevis/1/R193 Walter Kevis Collection Oct 1887

THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809). Anglo-American political philosopher and writer. Fashion before Ease; or A good Constitution sacrificed for a Fantastic Form. English cartoon, 1793

Bathing / Rowlandson 1803
Glowcocks Bagnio

Cartoon depicting a wealthy man enjoying an indulgent meal, 19th century
5308686 Cartoon depicting a wealthy man enjoying an indulgent meal, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a wealthy man enjoying an indulgent meal)

Love and marriage II
Christine von Diepenbroek

Reclame Maat Costumes, poster advertising Kreymborgs Dutch tailors
STC398712 Reclame Maat Costumes, poster advertising Kreymborgs Dutch tailors, 1914 (colour litho) by Roessel, A. von (1883-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Dolly Dimple 1900s freaks show dieting fat heavy entertainers

Eating Well (Roubille)
Fat man eating a good meal. - After a good tuck-in, life doesn t seem so bad, after all

Brighton Winkle Stall
Queueing up at a winkle stall in Brighton, Sussex, England. Winkles are eaten with a pin, to winkle them out of their shells. Date: mid 1960s

Groves 1890s USA humour groves tonic pigs fat diets
GroveÕs 1890s USA humour groves tonic pigs fat diets

Grand Taikai Sumo Wrestling Tournament Dohyo ring entering ceremony of top ranked wrestlers

Obesity clinic C013 / 8723
MODEL RELEASED. Obesity clinic. Patients in a group therapy session discussing triggers for overeating or starving themselves

CHILDREN: TYPES. The Chub. Wood engraving, American, 1876, after David Hunter Strother (known as Porte Crayon)

Broken down Power Boat
A balding, overweight middle- aged man attempts to mend his power boat engine! Date: 1960s

Lighthouse Water Supply
Joyce pumps water from a pump operated tap for her bath at a lighthouse. It seems a lot of trouble, but traipsing up and down the steps with buckets of hot water sure keeps her fit! Date: 1940s

Virgin Islanders
A jolly-looking middle aged couple of West Indian Virgin Islanders at the market on Tortola, Virgin Islands, West Indies. Date: late 1960s

Slimmer Extraordinaire! Before & After
Before & After - the remarkable results of going on a diet and how it affects ones choice of corset.... circa 1909

1920s USA humour jelke good luck fat starvation

John Bull 1950s UK campaigns politics soap boxes voting elections fat fatty speeches education magazines

Fishermen weighing their catch. Man holding a pollock (Gadus virens) suspended on weighing scales. Photographed in Sjona Mo i Rana, Norway

Artists depiction of fear of weight gain. In the healthy full-grown adult, body weight remains more or less stable

Neck pain, thermogram
Painful neck. Thermogram of the back of a naked woman holding her painful neck. The colours show variation in temperature

Obesity, computer artwork
Obesity. Computer artwork of an obese man and woman

Weight loss, conceptual artwork
Weight loss. Conceptual artwork of a human figure and a tape measure. This image represents concepts such as weight loss and dieting

Body shapes, artwork
Body shapes. Artwork showing the different fat distributions typical of overweight men (top) and women (bottom)

Silent Still: Weight

A Pressing Engagement
Gentleman demonstrating a simple device for the correction of neglected figures in time for the dancing season. Illustration by William Heath Robinson

Chesterton / Van Fair 1912
GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON English journalist and writer

Arthur Orton / Vfair 1871
Arthur Orton, who claimed to be sir Roger Doughty Tichborne, but couldn t persuade the courts to agree with him

Fat Buddha, Wat Si Saket, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

An overweight elderly couple taking exercise on a public beach in Dubai UEA
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Close-up, side view of a female nude statuewith gold headdress in front of the building, art nouveau period, Otto Wagner Villa No 26, Penzing, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Studying Paris Menu 1874
A rather portly customer studies the menu in a Paris restaurant

Comic Postcard / Ma Diving
Dear Ma is diving! - An overweight woman dives into the sea in her striped bathing costume

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"The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father: A tale of love, acceptance, and the power of family bonds in overcoming societal judgments. " "Sumo wrestler competing: The epitome of strength and grace, defying stereotypes one match at a time. " "Fat Lucy Moore: Embracing her curves with confidence, proving that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. " "Sumo wrestlers practicing: Dedication knows no bounds as these athletes train relentlessly to master their craft. " "A golden Buddha statue at Shaolin Temple, birthplace of Kung Fu martial arts: Teaching us that true strength lies within our souls, not just our physical appearance. " "Old Mrs Ricketts: Wisdom gained through a lifetime of experiences reminds us that age is just a number when it comes to living life to the fullest. " "Gastric bypass procedure: A transformative journey towards health and self-discovery for those seeking a new lease on life. " "THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809). Anglo-American political philosopher and writer. Fashion before Ease; or A good Constitution sacrificed for a Fantastic Form. English cartoon, 1793. More caption information is available: Reflecting on society's obsession with appearances over substance throughout history. " "Bathing / Rowlandson 1803: An artistic portrayal capturing the joyous moments shared by people from all walks of life during leisurely activities like bathing – reminding us that happiness transcends body size or shape. " "Dickens / Pickwick Papers: Charles Dickens' timeless characters remind us that true worth lies in character rather than outward appearances. " "Reclame Maat Costumes, poster advertising Kreymborgs Dutch tailors : Celebrating diversity through fashion choices tailored to every individual's unique style. " "Love and marriage II : Love sees beyond physical attributes – an eternal reminder that genuine connections are built on deeper foundations than mere looks alone.