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  • Above, an ostrich, a water ouzel and a chordate; below, a sprig abd fruit of a styrax tree, a cape hog and a stalactitic cave. Engraving by Heath.
  • The head of an ostrich, a bird that is known to bury its head in the ground; representing those who ignore AIDS. Colour silk screen print after M. Negro, 1993.
  • An ostrich with its head in the ground representing a warning to people who ignore the facts about AIDS; advertisement for the AIDS hotline in Maine, U.S.A. Colour lithograph by Media Source.
  • An ostrich sticks its head in a hole in the ground with the message in Basque, 'Don't hide your head' representing an advertisement for the Anti-AIDS Committee of Álava, Hies Kontrako Komite Hiritarra Comision Ciudadana Anti-SIDA. Colour lithograph, 199-.
  • A little Calcidrine goes a long way to treat a bad cough.
  • A little Calcidrine goes a long way to treat a bad cough.
  • A little Calcidrine goes a long way to treat a bad cough.
  • A little Calcidrine goes a long way to treat a bad cough.
  • Human physiognomies next to animal physiognomies, showing the relations between certain of the species. Etching, c. 1820, after C. Le Brun.
  • A rhinoceros stands in the midst of a herd of stampeding animals in the desert. Line engraving by H. Adlard after J. Wolf after C. J. Anderson.
  • Eve emerges from sleeping Adam's side. Etching by J.E. Ridinger after himself, c. 1750.
  • An endless succession of people with their heads in the sand with a warning about the dangers of ignoring AIDS; advertisement prepared by Pihas, Schmidt and Westerdahl for Oregon Health Division. Colour lithograph,1987.
  • Abyssinia (Ethiopia): animals and indigenous people, including an Abyssinian priest, Adael and Shoho warriors. Lithograph.
  • Abyssinia (Ethiopia): animals and indigenous people, including an Abyssinian priest, Adael and Shoho warriors. Lithograph.
  • Women on an island in the Strait of Magellan resisting capture or death at the hands of Dutch pirates under Olivier van Noort, 1598. Engraving by T. Bonnor, 1768.
  • An old ibex is dancing in an unrestrained manner with a crowd of wild animals watching the spectacle in disbelief. Etching by J. E. Ridinger.
  • Arthur Stigant.
  • Arthur Stigant.
  • A bloodhound with a heavy collar is looking intently towards a heavy door. Half tone after an oil painting by E. H. Landseer.
  • A bloodhound with a heavy collar is looking intently towards a heavy door. Half tone after an oil painting by E. H. Landseer.
  • Schaefer's Liliput Revue.
  • Schaefer's Liliput Revue.
  • A sailor in drag sits on the deck of a ship in bright sunlight. Photographic postcard, 191-.
  • A sailor in drag sits on the deck of a ship in bright sunlight. Photographic postcard, 191-.
  • Two men, one in drag, wearing smart attire, pose as a couple within foliage. Photographic postcard, ca. 1900.
  • Two men, one in drag, wearing smart attire, pose as a couple within foliage. Photographic postcard, ca. 1900.
  • Douglas Byng in drag as a glamorous woman. Photograph, 194-.
  • Douglas Byng in drag as a glamorous woman. Photograph, 194-.
  • Douglas Byng in drag as a glamorous woman. Photograph, 194-.
  • Douglas Byng in drag as a glamorous woman. Photograph, 194-.