Smells Collection

His Masters Breath - Satire
His Masters Breath Satirical play on the dog/gramophone logo for His Masters Voice, substituting the music player for a whiskey jar and funnel

Lady and Blossom 1925
A girl, wearing a straw cloche hat with a two colour double brim and ornamented with a broad hatband and ribbon bow, smells some apple blossom

Seaside Weather Forecasts - Strong smelling Fish
Seaside Weather Forecasts - Very Fresh - Strong Wind Blowing Some rather strong-smelling Fish causes a group of beachgoers to be blown-away by the asault of the pungent aroma encountered!

Lion (Panthera leo) male smelling, flehmen response, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. Vulnerable species

Diagram of nasal passages overlaid on a human head

Dame Trot and Her Cat - eight scenes Date: 1820s

Plaque depicting a Cardinal sampling the bouquet of a white wine from a Venetian glass
872239 Plaque depicting a Cardinal sampling the bouquet of a white wine from a Venetian glass, late 19th - early 20th century (painted ceramic) by Grutzner

The five senses, Smell (b / w photo)
3095937 The five senses, Smell (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The five senses, Smell. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Menthe de Ricqles, trade card (chromolitho)
961350 Menthe de Ricqles, trade card (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Menthe de Ricqles, trade card, circa late 19th century)

Tavern Scene, The Sense of Smell (oil on canvas)
2654956 Tavern Scene, The Sense of Smell (oil on canvas) by Molenaer, Jan Miense (1610-68); Musee departemental de Gap, France; (add.info.: After Adriaen Brouwer); eJean Bernard; Dutch

The Dark Side of the Short Service System (engraving)
1056335 The Dark Side of the Short Service System (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dark Side of the Short Service System)

An English Agricultural Station (engraving)
1062069 An English Agricultural Station (engraving) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: An English Agricultural Station)

Lavender (coloured engraving)
558298 Lavender (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavender. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Smells
Luiz Laercio

Tourists in a Greek street
Tourists from Western Europe find the smells in a Greek street hard to take. Date: 1896

Lady sniffing some blooms
Lady sniffing some scented red blooms... Date: circa 1930s

Diagram of nasal passages

Trotty Veck and his daughter Meg - Charles Dickens
Trotty Veck And His Daughter Meg - short story by Charles Dickens in The Chimes Date: circa 1910s

Close-up of a grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) smelling and foraging for food in a bush; Atlin, British Columbia, Canada

Portrait of an American black bear cub sniffing a wildflower, USA, North America
Portrait of an American black bear cub (Ursus americanus) sniffing a wildflower in Yellowstone National Park. The American black bear is one of eight species of bear in the world

Bulldogs Soup - I cannot eat it it smells of Boche
La Soupe de chien - J peux pas manger. 硠 sent le Boche. Dogs Soup - I cannot eat. it smells of Boche !. A kilted Scottish soldier and a French sailor

Buying A House by H M Bateman is an illustration on the dangers of buying a house. The couple dance in the big rooms and run up and down the stairs and buy impulsively

Beautiful medaeval lady
Lady in medaeval costume smells the fragrance of a rose tree. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1903

Smelling out a Wizard
Native african witchdoctor smells out the wizard who is working evil magic on his client Date: 1868

Art Nouveau Girl smelling the scent of a red flower
An Austrian art nouveau postcard (potentially by Raphael Kirchner?) of some style and grace, depicting a pretty girl smelling the scent of a small red flower. Date: circa 1900

The Five Senses - Smell (oil on canvas)
XIR169648 The Five Senses - Smell (oil on canvas) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76) (after); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours, France; French, out of copyright

Little girl smelling flowers

Young Kitchenmaid shocked by the odour of Brown Garlic - " Lovely grub - lovely grub!" Date: circa 1940s

Market Reports illustrated - Game - Supply Strong. A Fair clearance was effected! A Butcher scares away his customers (a rather well-heeled family)

Man at bar wanting clove to disguise evidence of his boozing
Drunken gentleman leaning against a bar, requesting the barmaid for a clove to disguise the olfactory evidence of his boozing

Gaur (Bos gaurus) adult female, sniffing air and listening suspiciously, standing in forest, Tadoba N. P
Gaur (Bos gaurus) adult female, sniffing air and listening suspiciously, standing in forest, Tadoba N.P. Maharashtra, India, February

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale lamb, close-up of head and front legs, sniffing buttercup in pasture, Hardraw, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, May

Slurry lagoon on farm, surrounded by screen of hawthorn bushes, Cumbria, England, May

Polecat (Mustela putorius), member of the Weasel family. Its reputation for the strong smell from anal gland secretions is hinted at in its Latin name

Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult, sniffing tree trunk to detect other wolves scent markings, in snow, Minnesota, U. S. A
Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult, sniffing tree trunk to detect other wolves scent markings, in snow, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

Common Vole (Microtus arvalis) adult, sniffing, Castilla y Leon, Spain, October (controlled)

Southeastern Spanish Ibex (Capra pyrenaica hispanica) young male approaching adult female, testing scent during rut, Castellon, Spain, November

Domestic Dog, Hungarian Vizsla, wire-haired variety, juvenile, one-year old, sniffing ground, standing on grass, England, March

Domestic Dog, Basset Hound, puppy, looking at reflection in mirror, England, January

Domestic Dog, Shih Tzu, puppy, investigating reflection in mirror, England, October

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) mature stag, in flehmen, scenting nearby hind during rutting season, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, October

Allium sativum, garlic bulb with one clove removed on the side, close up

Africa, Egypt, colourful display of aromatic spices in open air market

A shaggy white sheepdog smells food from a plate on a dinner table beside a wooden chair

Georgian silver vinaigrette, circa 1820 C017 / 0709
Georgian silver vinaigrette with hinged grille. Ornamental boxes such as this one were traditionally used for holding smelling salts

Cooking smells, artwork C016 / 5343
Cooking smells. Artwork of two women inhaling cooking smells from a cooking pot

Little girl smelling a rose
A young girl wearing a pretty dress and blue bow in hair, receives a box full of red roses from her sweetheart on Valentines Day. c. 1925

Desert Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) adult male, close-up of head, sticking tongue out scenting female on heat, Arizona, U.S.A. february (captive)

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"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Smells: From His Masters Breath to Menthe de Ricqles" Step into a world where smells reign supreme, as we embark on a scented journey through various realms. In this 150-caption odyssey, we encounter intriguing hints that will tickle our olfactory senses and ignite our imagination. First stop - "His Masters Breath - Satire. " Delve into the comical realm of satire, where even breath has its own story to tell. Brace yourself for unexpected twists and turns in this aromatic adventure. Next up is "Lady and Blossom 1925, " an enchanting tale that intertwines femininity with nature's fragrant offerings. Picture delicate blossoms dancing harmoniously with the elegance of a lady's presence, creating an intoxicating symphony for the nose. Prepare for some unusual weather forecasts in "Seaside Weather Forecasts - Strong smelling Fish. " As salty sea breezes mingle with pungent fishy aromas, you'll find yourself transported to coastal landscapes where forecasting takes an unexpectedly smelly turn. Intrigue awaits us in "Dame Trot and Her Cat, " as we witness their curious encounters through scent-filled escapades. Join them on their aromatic adventures, where every sniff leads to new discoveries. Venture into the wilds of Kenya's Masai-Mara Game Reserve with a majestic lion showcasing its flehmen response in "Lion (Panthera leo) male smelling. . " Witness nature's intricate design unfold as this magnificent creature unravels hidden scents within its surroundings. "Bulldogs Soup - I cannot eat it; it smells of Boche" reveals how they are evoke powerful emotions tied to historical events. Experience the poignant aroma that transports us back to wartime trenches and reminds us of sacrifices made during tumultuous times. A diagram overlays nasal passages onto a human head in "Diagram of nasal passages overlaid on a human head.