The Cut Flower Trade, 1885
‘The Cut Flower Trade’ illustration from The American florist: a weekly journal for the trade, in 1885
Category: Art
Shakespearean Santa, 1873
‘Falstaff with a Tankard of Wine and a Pipe’ by Mihaly Zichy in 1873
Ohhh That Smell, 1637
‘Smell’ by Jan Miense Molenaer in 1637 That stench of dogshit, the ammonia filled bliss of catpiss to the foulest of skunks, I think we all have grown, smoked or smelled that oddly satisfying funky smelling bud you’ve grown Read More …
The Pound Pipe, 1872
“Valentino Reineger of Alton, Illinois 65 years old and a retired glass-blower, had the distinction of being one of the most expert in the country at making odd pieces… The glass pipe shown in the illustration was his most difficult Read More …
Historical Hemp Buddha, 6th Century
‘Historical Buddha Sculpture’, made from a wood and metal wire frame wrapped in hemp cloth soaked in lacquer with glass and traces of pigment and gilding on the coating. China, Sui or early Tang dynasty (late 6th or early 7th Read More …
Victorian Woman Rolling, 19th Century
Victorian woman rolling a smoke, Hand colored postcard 19th Century
Burning Skeleton, 1885
‘Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette’ by Vincent van Gogh 1885-86
Diagram of a Drug Abuser, 1972
‘Diagram of a Drug Abuser’, TV Guide antidrug PSA, 1972
The Spinner, 700-550BC
‘The Spinner’ Relief/Carving. Young woman spinning and servant holding a fan. Found in Susa, present day Shush, Iran between 700-550 BC
Haschisch Jugend, 1901
‘Haschisch’ by Alfred Zimmermann, printed in Jugend magazine. Germany 1901