Ugly Collection (page 7)

Comic postcard, Lodger and landlady Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple at the breakfast table. Of course I remember our wedding day, there wasn t a happier man in England than - your father! Date: 20th century

Foot-shaped comic postcard, mother and five daughters
A mother (the life and sole of the family) and her five little toe daughters - a brilliant Edwardian comic postcard, open to multiple interpretations! Date: 1907

Man forced to kiss an ugly woman at a dance party during a game of forfeits. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Man and two women failing to close a packed trunk in a hotel room while a servant looks on. Miseries of Travelling. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Huntsmen and women watch the fox-hounds let out of a pen before a hunt, 19th century. Facey Romford in green coat, and Lucy Somersville sidesaddle on her horse

Cupid, from the New Pantheon No. 4, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO253703 Cupid, from the New Pantheon No.4, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1799 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Illustration from The Yellow Dwarf, first edition (colour litho)
STC135062 Illustration from The Yellow Dwarf, first edition (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Attic black-figure cup decorated with a running gorgon (ceramic)
AMQ103330 Attic black-figure cup decorated with a running gorgon (ceramic) by C Painter, (fl.c.575-555 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek, out of copyright

Portrait of Elizabeth de Valois (1545-68) Queen of Spain (oil on canvas)
LMG162283 Portrait of Elizabeth de Valois (1545-68) Queen of Spain (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88) (studio of)

The Triumph of Smallpox, c. 1804 (coloured etching)
CHT235190 The Triumph of Smallpox, c.1804 (coloured etching) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a... Bill
Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a Nasty! Great! Ugly! Jew Bill. A satirical comment on the House of Lords rejection of the Jewish Disabilities Bill

The Marriage of Convenience, 1822 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163857 The Marriage of Convenience, 1822 (litho) (b/w photo) by Engelmann, Gottfried or Godefroy (1788-1839); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Anti-Saccharites, or John Bull and his Family leaving off the use of Sugar
NCO190496 Anti-Saccharites, or John Bull and his Family leaving off the use of Sugar, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Comfort to the Corns, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190139 Comfort to the Corns, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Cure for Drowsiness or A Pinch of Cephalic, engraved by George Cruikshank (1792-1878)
STC188387 A Cure for Drowsiness or A Pinch of Cephalic, engraved by George Cruikshank (1792-1878), published by G. Humphrey, January 25th, 1822 (coloured etching) by Seymour

Reproduction of the front cover of the first edition of Notre-Dame de Paris
CHT179970 Reproduction of the front cover of the first edition of Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo (1802-85) published in 1831 (colour litho) by French School

London Corresponding Society, alarm d, or Guilty Conscience
NCO190103 London Corresponding Society, alarm d, or Guilty Conscience, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching and aquatint) by Gillray

Vanuatu Puppet Head, from the Malekula Island (previously the New Hebrides
HSC137108 Vanuatu Puppet Head, from the Malekula Island (previously the New Hebrides) Oceania (mixed media) by Oceanic; Private Collection; (add.info)

Long Thomas and Mad-le G-d Going to the Pantheon in Their Natural Masks, 18th Century (litho)
5208538 Long Thomas and Mad-le G-d Going to the Pantheon in Their Natural Masks, 18th Century (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wart-hog (photo)
5998111 Wart-hog (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wart-hog. Illustration for The New Book of Knowledge edited by Sir John Hammerton (Waverley)

I don t want him, my dear by H. M. Bateman
" I don t want him, my dear - you buy him." Two sophisticated women regard an unpromising male specimen and discuss the merits of purchasing him. Date: 1930

Cartoon, The Kaisers Monster, WW1 cartoon by Harry Furniss. 1915

Boney and Talley patching up a piece for John Bull, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
2966879 Boney and Talley patching up a piece for John Bull, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Woodward, George Moutard (c.1760-1809); Private Collection; (add.info)

Barbara Urselin (engraving)
665961 Barbara Urselin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbara Urselin. Illustration from A Biographical History of England by J Granger)

The Glasses, engraved by Francois Seraphin Delpech (1778-1825) (colour litho)
CHT163477 The Glasses, engraved by Francois Seraphin Delpech (1778-1825) (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

La Belle Assemblee, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1787 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190148 La Belle Assemblee, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1787 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.8x35.1 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Little boys and girls, will you come and ride with me on my broomstick
CHT173732 Little boys and girls, will you come and ride with me on my broomstick?, illustration from Under the Window by the artist, late 19th century (colour litho) by Greenaway

Woman is displeased by her portrait photograph
A woman criticises a photographer after viewing the portrait he has captured of her. She believes he has manipulated her appearance, changing the shape of her nose and the size of her mouth

Gentleman and old lady in a hotel room watched by a porter. He says, You can count on me to use all my credit. He thinks, Shes old, ugly and shes soliciting me

Woman seated on a sofa flattering an ugly man. One is never ugly with a distinguished figure. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Jean Gabriel Scheffer

Leaving off Powder, or A Frugal Family saving the Guinea
NCO191734 Leaving off Powder, or A Frugal Family saving the Guinea, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Cupid, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191258 Cupid, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.7x19.8 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

Ugly milkcap and slimy milkcap
Ugly milkcap mushroom, Lactarius turpis (Lactarius plumbeus) and slimy milkcap, Lactarius blennius. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

A Paris Beau, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1794 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO189733 A Paris Beau, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1794 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Caricature of French and English costumes, circa 1815. The small size of English ladies hats, the excessive length of their bodices and mean cut of their dresses contrast with our Parisian fashions

King Arthur findeth ye old Woman in ye hut, illustration from
STC335720 King Arthur findeth ye old Woman in ye hut, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle

Illustration for Riquet a la Houppe, fairy tale by Charles Perrault (1628-1703)
CHT164147 Illustration for Riquet a la Houppe, fairy tale by Charles Perrault (1628-1703), c. 1820-30 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

A Queer Fish (engraving)
2792714 A Queer Fish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Queer Fish. Illustration for Chatterbox (1886). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Dangerous animals (colour litho)
2795429 Dangerous animals (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dangerous animals)

I have grown a couple of feet since I saw you last (colour litho)
3641552 I have grown a couple of feet since I saw you last (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I have grown a couple of feet since I saw you last)

A Wall Flower (colour litho)
3094667 A Wall Flower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wall Flower. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Call me a hansom / handsome (colour photo)
3092928 Call me a hansom/handsome (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Call me a hansom/handsome)

The Duchess with her Family, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland
2657683 The Duchess with her Family, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832 - 98), published 1891 (engraving) by Tenniel

Pantomime poster, Cinderella, with the ugly sisters on either side

The Beautiful Maid as sung by Liston, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving)
2636961 The Beautiful Maid as sung by Liston, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hasta la muerte, 1799 (etching, drypoint and aquatint)
1217342 Hasta la muerte, 1799 (etching, drypoint and aquatint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 18.9x13.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Dog in human clothing on a comic greetings card. Date: circa 1850s

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"Embracing the Beauty in Ugliness: A Journey through Fascinating Creatures and Art" Step into a world where beauty defies conventional norms, where ugliness becomes an intriguing enigma. From Lon Chaney Jr. 's haunting portrayal of the Wolfman in 1941 to the fierce Bulldog with its wrinkled face, we delve into a realm that challenges our perception. Lon Chaney's Phantom of the Opera from 1925 mesmerizes us with its grotesque allure, reminding us that even behind disfigurement lies untold depths of emotion. And who can resist the charm of a Pot-bellied Pig, whose unconventional appearance only adds to their undeniable cuteness? As we wander through Paris, we encounter gargoyles perched atop ancient buildings—guardians of history and symbols of architectural oddity. Meanwhile, deep beneath North East Africa's dry terrain resides the Naked Mole Rat—a blind creature that digs tirelessly using incisor teeth; an embodiment of resilience in adversity. Goya's Saturn Devouring a Son captivates our gaze as it explores darkness within beauty—an unsettling reminder that ugliness can lurk within even the most powerful figures. Yet amidst all this complexity, an English Bulldog lounges nonchalantly with its tongue sticking out—a delightful reminder that sometimes embracing imperfections is what truly makes us beautiful. And let us not forget James Gillray's depiction of The Gout—a satirical etching revealing society's struggle with physical ailments while highlighting humanity’s shared vulnerability. Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcards offer another glimpse into how perceptions shape notions of ugliness and beauty throughout history. In this captivating journey through time and creatures both real and imagined, we are reminded that true beauty transcends appearances alone. It lies in accepting ourselves for who we are—flaws included—and appreciating every unique aspect that makes each one of us extraordinary.