These two are such close buds, that the cat fell asleep during the photo taking!
Source: “Dog and Cat” (1910) by Otto Wegener – Wikimedia Commons, public domain.
Oddical
“Images from archives, museums, and libraries. Curated by TeeTee Ella.”
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The Biggest Teapot (1907)
It’s difficult to determine if it surpasses the current Guinness World Record holder for the largest teapot, but it very well might have held the record at the time the photo was taken.
Source: “The Biggest…” (1907) by Underwood & Underwood Publishers – Library of Congress, public domain.
Catogories: Vintage
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Forerunner to Frisbee (1950s)
“Walter Frederick Morrison promoting his Pluto Platters, forerunner of the Frisbee.” – Connecticut State Library.
Source: “Walter Frederick…” (1950s) by Unknown – Connecticut State Library, public domain.
Catogories: Vintage
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Waning Moon (1880)
According to NASA, a waning moon, also known as waning gibbous, is one of eight moon phases. It is when a full moon is beginning to get smaller.
Source: “Waning Moon” (1880) by Warren de la Rue – Rijksmuseum, public domain.
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Model of Human Eye (1870)
Source: “Model of human eye” (1870) by Dr. Auzoux – Wellcome Collection, CC BY 4.0. Image 2.
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Frogs with Extra Legs
Image sources & Information
First Image: “English: Pacific chorus frog (P. regilla) with parasite-induced (Ribeiroia ondatrae) limb malformation.” (2011) by Brett A. Goodman, Pieter T. J. Johnson, CC BY 2.5.
Second image: “Trematode cyst-infected Pacific Treefrog (Hyla regilla) with supernumerary limbs, from La Pine, Deschutes County, Oregon, 1998-9. This ‘category I’ deformity (polymelia) is believed to be caused by the trematode cyst infection. The cartilage is stained blue and calcified bones in red. Front detail view of the frog against light grey background.” – source description.
Uploaded by Mrjohncummings(Wikimedia Commons User). Credit to Science Museum, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Catogories: Modern
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Large Vegetables (1908)
“Bringing in the Sheaves: A common scene on an Iowa Farm” – Text on photo.
Giant cabbages, large corns, humongous pumpkins, and a cute little dog. Maybe I need to visit Iowa!
Source: “Bringing in the Sheaves: A common scene on an Iowa Farm” (1908) by W. H. Martin – Smithsonian American Art Museum, public domain.
Catogories: Vintage
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Departed Spirits (1895)
These are monuments to departed spirits – aka empty liquor bottles.
Source: “Monument to departed spirits…” (1895~) by Zacharie Le Rouzic – Digital Commonwealth, public domain.
Catogories: Vintage
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Contortionist (1880)
My back hurts just looking at this.
Source: “Contortionist, posed in studio” (1880) by Thiele’s Photographic Rooms – George Eastman House Collection, public domain.
Catogories: Vintage
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Cat Nip Snuffbox (1745)
These decorative cases aren’t just for humans! Only the fanciest of cats have cat nip snuffboxes.
Sources: Image 1, Image 2. By Meissen Manufactory – Metropolitan Museum of Art, public domain.
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