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  • Thomas Laugher, known as Old Tommy, aged 107. Stipple engraving.
  • Thomas Laugher, known as Old Tommy, aged 107. Engraving, 1807.
  • An old man, designated as Thomas Smith, aged 112. Etching by Jan Lievens.
  • Thomas Laugher, known as Old Tommy, aged 107. Stipple engraving by R. Cooper, 1821.
  • Tom Thumb : the oldest midget in the world : the world's wonder : age 66 years, stands 39 ins. high.
  • Time is blowing pipe-smoke onto a painting while his scythe has sunk into the canvas; representing the ageing of paintings as they acquire Old Master status. Engraving by T. Cook after W. Hogarth.
  • Time is blowing pipe-smoke onto a painting while his scythe has sunk into the canvas; representing the ageing of paintings as they acquire Old Master status. Engraving by T. Cook after W. Hogarth.
  • Head of an old man. Stipple engraving.
  • Head of an old man. Stipple engraving.
  • Head of an old woman. Stipple engraving.
  • Zaro Agha, wearing a turban, in profile, reputedly at the age of 150 years. Photograph, ca. 1925.
  • Zaro Agha, wearing a turban, in profile, reputedly at the age of 150 years. Photograph, ca. 1925.
  • An old couple are assisted in walking; representing the ninetieth year of life. Engraving by Conrad Meyer, 16---.
  • Isaac Lamb, a centenarian, sitting on a chair outdoors, winding the handle of a gramophone. Photograph, ca 1921.
  • A man dressed in shabby clothes who claimed to be 126 years old. Photograph, c. 1926.
  • An old woman, sitting in the nude. Engraving by J.D. Herz after himself, c. 1732.
  • An old woman sitting in the nude: back view. Engraving by J.D. Herz after himself, c. 1732.
  • Rejuvenation and the prolongation of human efficiency : experiences with the Steinach-operation on man and animals / by Dr. Paul Kammerer, with an introduction by Dr. Harry Benjamin.
  • An old woman with a crumpled face, wearing elaborate costume; a physiognomic caricature. Engraving by B. Bossi, 1776, after himself.
  • An old man dozing in a chair; representing the eightieth year of life. Engraving by Conrad Meyer, 16--.
  • A man watches as a woman steals money from an old man who is embracing her. Engraving by P. Fürst, 1652.
  • A man watches as a woman steals money from an old man who is embracing her. Engraving by P. Fürst, 1652.
  • John Daubeny, a centenarian, holding a 1 year old boy. Photograph, ca. 1922.
  • A woman in ragged clothing stands inside a stone niche holding a bowl; representing poverty. Coloured aquatint by H. Shaw, 1843.
  • Ford's Hospital, Coventry: exterior from the street, with a woman standing in the doorway. Photograph.
  • An old man is sitting in a cart being offered food, women are cooking and children are playing and eating. Etching by Arthur Pond after P.L. Ghezzi.
  • Ford's Hospital, Coventry: residents seated in the courtyard looking toward the street. Photograph.
  • Mamamania: An artistic interpretation of Alzheimer's Disease
  • Alzheimer's disease, artwork
  • Ford's Hospital (Greyfriars' Hospital), Coventry: a woman standing at the entrance. Watercolour by E. Pretty.