Pigeon Traveler Collection

List of balloons released from Paris during the siege of 1870-1871
LSE4110400 List of balloons released from Paris during the siege of 1870-1871; Musee de la Poste, Paris, France; (add.info)

First World War: Patriotic map showing a traveler pigeon wearing a fold in a tricolor ribbon
LUX4745096 First World War: Patriotic map showing a traveler pigeon wearing a fold in a tricolor ribbon, entitled Messenger of Love and Glory

The departure of Irish emigrants for America, circa 1880 - Colorised engraving
NWI4891515 The departure of Irish emigrants for America, circa 1880 - Colorised engraving, 19th century - Departure of emigrants from Ireland

First World War: Verdun, Meuse (55), Lorraine, France, Photograph of a pigeon
LUX4742690 First World War: Verdun, Meuse (55), Lorraine, France, Photograph of a pigeon and his columbogram by Commander Reynal defenseur of Fort de Vaux, entitled C'est mon dernier pigeon

Travelling pigeon. Painting by Miklos Barabas (1810-1898), oil on canvas, 1843
LSE4315340 Travelling pigeon. Painting by Miklos Barabas (1810-1898), oil on canvas, 1843. Hungarian art, 19th century. Magyar Nemzeti Galleria, Budapest, Hungary

Test of passenger pigeons, loose from the transatlantic connecting Le Havre to New York
LSE4326707 Test of passenger pigeons, loose from the transatlantic connecting Le Havre to New York. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 10/4/1898. Selva Collection

The Post Office: The Traveller Pigeon. Anonymous illustration from 1925
XEE4140860 The Post Office: The Traveller Pigeon. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post Office: The Traveller Pigeon)

Military maneuvers: the passenger pigeons - in "Le Petity Journal"
LSE4077092 Military maneuvers: the passenger pigeons - in " Le Petity Journal" of 02/05/1897 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military maneuvers)

Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor
451817 Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Departing a balloon post and passenger pigeons at the Paris siege in 1870
JLJ4641831 Departing a balloon post and passenger pigeons at the Paris siege in 1870, Privee Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Harold is sent by the King of England Edward the Confessor to Normandy to inform Duke
JLJ4624306 Harold is sent by the King of England Edward the Confessor to Normandy to inform Duke William the Conquerant (1027-1087) that he will be his successor to the Crown of England

Animals during the First World War 1914-1918: The famous Vaillant Vaillant pigeon
PCT4295139 Animals during the First World War 1914-1918: The famous Vaillant Vaillant pigeon (number 787.15), last pigeon at Fort de Vaux (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Harold, future king of England, was sent by King Edward the Confessor to inform William
JLJ4593996 Harold, future king of England, was sent by King Edward the Confessor to inform William the Conquerant (1027-1087) that he would be his successor to the English crown

To the dead pigeons for France: Plaque affixed to the fort de Vaux reminding
XEE4183274 To the dead pigeons for France: Plaque affixed to the fort de Vaux reminding the beautiful defense of Commander Raynal. The departure of the last pigeon

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The pigeon traveler, a symbol of freedom and wanderlust. These feathered friends soar through the skies with grace and ease, exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. Their ability to navigate vast distances with precision is truly remarkable. Whether perched on city rooftops or flying over majestic landscapes, pigeons remind us of the beauty and wonder of travel. So next time you see a pigeon in flight, take a moment to appreciate their adventurous spirit and imagine where they might be headed next. Travel like a pigeon - embrace the unknown and let your wings carry you to new horizons.