Weight Collection (page 17)

Large bull with ring through nose standing in field

Custom House at Yokohama
Vintage engraving showing the Custom House at Yokohama, Japan, 1861

angry, anxiety, arms raised, bra, brunette, challenge, checking, cloud, color image
Frustrated woman checking weight on scale

Robot Woman Weigh In
Frustrated robot woman checking weight on scale

animals, ankle, ar, augmented reality, ball, ball and chain, chain, cloud, color image
Ball and chain on ankle of dragon

French Railway Alphabet - K for Kilogrammes (kilograms). 19th century

British Food Rationing, First World War, 1918
Diagram showing the weekly butchers meat ration allowed for an adult (with children receiving half the amount). Rationing was introduced at the end of World War One when ships carrying food

Two tabby kittens on bathroom scales
Unusual Friends - two tabby kittens on bathroom scales. 1950s

Regain That Boyish Figure
Advertisement from The Sketch for Rosenbaum Rubber Reducing Garments. Their range of corsets and bodices " disperses superfluous flesh naturally". 1928

University Exerciser and Reducer advertisement
Advertisement for the University Exerciser and Reducer to eliminate that tired feeling from your life and step out into a new world of joyful energy

Victorian scrap - middleweight boxer. late 19th century

The Bell - Bonsecours, Seine-Maritime department, France
Bell (weighing over 6 tons) at Bonsecours (Bon-Secours) - a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Haute-Normandie region in northern France; kept outside due to its weight being too heavy

Volunteers undergoing physical checks, 1943
Photograph of volunteers undergoing physical checks, 1943 (c).Potential recruits to the 5th Mahratta Light Infantry undergo weight tests at the regimental depot at Belgaum

Carrying a heavy load on the head - Sudan. Date: circa 1910s

Susi - with bathroom scales and Mum. 1950s

Susi - weighing a bone on scales. 1950s

Four pound weight with robins on a New Year card
Four pound weight with robins and holly on a cutout New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Ancient Balance With Sliding Weight for merly used at Tuam
Ancient Balance With Sliding Weight Formerly used at Tuam - a view of a man outside with the balance in his hands. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

7Lb. Weight Made of Stone, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim - a view of a stone weight. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Ballycarry). Date: circa early 1900s

Weighing round Edam cheeses at Alkmaar - The Netherlands
Weighing round Edam cheeses at Alkmaar - a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Alkmaar is famed for its traditional cheese market. circa 1910s

Three frogs weightlifting on a German postcard
Three frogs weightlifting in the gym on a German postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds - Pound Day
Pound Day at Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds. Local supporters of the home were asked to donate a pound in cash or a pound weight of household supplies. Date: circa 1919

Loom weights. 2nd-3rd centuries AD
Germanic settlements in Berlin. Objects of Roman origin. Loom weights. Pottery. 2nd-3rd centuries AD. Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Scale with weights of platinum, 13th century
2. Reproduction of a miniature depicting the use of a scale for weighing silver. 3-5. Remains of a scale with weights of platinum, 13th century. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Medieval anchors. Latvia
Anchors of a ships. 13th-14th centuries. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Boat carrying goods in the port of London. XIX century colored engraving

Bookbinding in a European-run Japanese paper factory
European-run Japanese paper factory - sorting piles of handmade paper by size and weight. The European boss/overseer is at rear. Date: circa 1910s

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mrs Strong the Weight Lifters Wife. circa 1930s

Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Strong the Weight Lifters Daughter. circa 1930s

Happy Families Playing Cards - Master Strong the Weight Lifters Son. circa 1930s

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mrs Rolls the Bakers Wife. late 19th century

Tatler cover - Marquess of Douglas & Clydesdale - boxer
The Marquess of Douglas and Clydesdale, later 14th Duke of Hamilton (1903-1973), Scottish nobleman and aviation pioneer, pictured on the front cover of The Tatler in 1924 at the Amateur Boxing

Humorous overweight tourist on a donkey
An overweight woman been propped up by two Egyptian men, as she takes a ride on a bowed legged donkey to see the Pyramids. Date: 1908

Reconnaissance Balloons
Rodeks observation balloon for the German Army reduces weight by dispensing with the basket, but the observer might feel over-exposed, and become uncomfortable after a while. Date: 1895

Man and woman exercising, using weights and pulley rope. Date: 1917

Butter Market / USA
An inspector discovers under- weight butter pats in a Philadelphia market. Date: 1875

Girl Weighs Herself
A girl in a towel stands on tiptoe in an attempt to weigh as little as possible on her bathroom weighing scales. Date: 1960s

Westminster Weights 1892
Official weights and measures are maintained at Westminster. Date: 1892

2 Minutes Silence
Two minutes silence - before getting on with the next war... Date: 1933

Weighing the Great Mogul
The Great Mogul is weighed on his birthday : subsequently he will distribute his weight in gold to the poor and needy Date: circa 1770

Girdle that reduces waist and hips
New hour-a-day girdle reducess waist and hips often 3 inches the very first week ! now at last you can wear the stylish, decoming clothes your heart desires - without worrying about an unattractive

Meteorite discovered at Bacubirito, Mexico
A meteorite discovered at Bacubirito, Mexico, in 1871. Its estimated weight is 22 tonnes, and it is made of iron. Date: 1871

Advert for Gorringes womens fur trim coats 1937
Charming spring coat trimmed with dyed squirrel, in a light-weight woollen material with pretty tucking effect on cuffs and revers. Date: 1937

Victorian Scrap - Athlete Shot Putter. late 19th century

Overweight people causing consternation for Berlin cabbies
A rather plump couple - the man weighing 674lb (aged 28) and the girl 367lb (aged 22) - embark on a cab ride in Berlin. The caption accompanying this picture explains that the weighty pair took some

Illustration in The Worlds Wonder Ships -- rudder of the Queen Elizabeth Cunard liner. It weighs 140 tons, equal to the tonnage of the Mayflower

Souvenir postcard of the Giant Child, Anna
Souvenir postcard with a portrait of the Giant Child, Anna, who, according to information given was eight years old at the time this picture was taken and weighed 170lbs. Date: c.1900

Charcoal Carriers, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Two elderly Charcoal Carriers, with heavy sacks on their backs walk up a steep coastal road - Amalfi Coast, Italy. Date: 1904

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"Exploring the Weight of History and Progress: From Aviation to Athletics" A glimpse into the past: An iconic Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster takes us back in time to witness the weightless dreams that once soared through the skies. Witnessing power in motion: Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 defies gravity as it gracefully takes off from Hatfield, showcasing the sheer weightlessness achieved by human engineering. Unraveling mysteries in style: Step into a living room at Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, where every piece of furniture carries its own story and adds weight to the enigmatic atmosphere. Breaking barriers with determination: Welsh women road builders in South Wales prove that gender is no obstacle when it comes to shouldering heavy responsibilities and carrying their fair share of societal progress. The heavyweight champions' arena: National Sporting Club becomes a battleground where athletes push their limits, both mentally and physically, carrying not only their own aspirations but also those of an entire nation on their shoulders. Strength lies within simplicity: An athletic young man lying on a stone floor with a ball showcases his raw physical prowess while reminding us that sometimes all we need is our bodyweight for an intense workout session. Richard Beau Nash - Carrying elegance effortlessly: Known for his impeccable fashion sense and social influence during Georgian England, Nash carried himself with such grace that even his mere presence added weight to any occasion he attended. Weighing progress one unit at a time: The Metric System revolutionizes measurement standards worldwide by providing uniformity across borders and removing unnecessary weights from everyday life calculations. Fighting spirit knows no bounds: Irish champion featherweight boxer Ike Weir aka "The Belfast Spider" proves that true strength lies not just in muscle mass but also in resilience and unwavering determination inside the boxing ring during 1890s Ireland. A living room that holds tales.