Blinkers Collection (#2)

Trotting, Hoppe-Garden, Berlin, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
651197 Trotting, Hoppe-Garden, Berlin, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by German School; 110x182 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Byway in Granada, 1891 (w / c on paper)
HNT167615 A Byway in Granada, 1891 (w/c on paper) by Melville, Arthur (1855-1904); The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, Scotland; eHunterian Museum & Art Gallery; Scottish, out of copyright

The Hero of the Day, 1861 (oil on canvas)
828446 The Hero of the Day, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Barwell, Frederick Bacon (c.1831-1922); 92x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hero of the Day. Frederick Bacon Barwell (circa 1831-1922)

Mishap at the Crossroads, 1880 (oil on canvas)
658471 Mishap at the Crossroads, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Charles (1829-1900); 102.3x151.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mishap at the Crossroads. Charles Hunt, Jr. (1829-1900)

The Kings Highway, Study from the Box Seat of The Old Berkeley Coach
658048 The Kings Highway, Study from the Box Seat of The Old Berkeley Coach; The Cock Horse Taking us up Reigate Hill, (pastel) by Holiday

A Cart-Horse (oil on canvas)
XOR65895 A Cart-Horse (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; French, out of copyright

Mrs, 1891 and 1887 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
822753 Mrs, 1891 and 1887 (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); 49x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs. Lydig and her Daughter Greeting Their Guest)

Carriages, Horses and Dogs (oil on canvas)
3743814 Carriages, Horses and Dogs (oil on canvas) by Tomson, Clifton (1775-1828); 73.7x91.4 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

A suffragette attempts to attack the king as he arrives to open parliament
JHL392605 A suffragette attempts to attack the king as he arrives to open parliament, 1908 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E

Study of a Working Horse (oil on canvas)
XYC178413 Study of a Working Horse (oil on canvas) by Cooper, Thomas Sidney (1803-1902); 15.1x20.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Nearly Ready, (oil on canvas)
991602 Nearly Ready, (oil on canvas) by Wright, George (1860-1942); 35.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nearly Ready. George Wright (1860-1942). Oil on canvas

Coaching - Four in Hand - A Swell Turn-out, 1876 (colour lithograph)
3710035 Coaching - Four in Hand - A Swell Turn-out, 1876 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); 39.6 x 50.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American

Bela Zola Life in the Mirror Series. Cart horses feeding from nose bags at Billingsgate Fish Market in the East End of London. 28th February 1954

Watney Brewery heavy horses seen here taking a well earnt break whilst delivering beer. 8th November 19521952

Sherry and Gin, two of Newcastle Breweries dray horses in their May Day finery in 1960

Two mules bearing panniers and outfitted with blinders, plumes, and tassels; one mule in three-quarter view and behind it a mule in frontal view; beyond a man mounted on a horse directs mules with a

Dustman and cart collecting refuse
The dustman calls out to householders to bring out their refuse, while his mate tips the buckets into the cart. Date: circa 1840

Short groom with tallest shire horse - 1
4ft 6 inch groom and shire horse, Captain, a Robinson Brewery, Stockport, drey. Captain was said to be the tallest shire at that time

Short groom with tallest shire horse - 2
4ft 6 inch groom and shire horse, Captain, a Robinson Brewery, Stockport, drey. Captain was said to be the tallest shire at that time. Date: circa 1969

A State Carriage Horse, c1879. Creator: Unknown
A State Carriage Horse, c1879. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney. [Cassell & Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne]

Military Objective at Berry-Au-Bac, 1939-1940, (1941). Creator: Unknown
Military Objective at Berry-Au-Bac, 1939-1940, (1941). From Fighter Pilot - A Personal Record of the Campaign in France. September 8th, 1939, to June 13th, 1940. [B. T. Batsford Ltd. London, 1941]

Horse-drawn hackney carriage, Gibraltar. Date: circa 1920s

Man with horse and cart on a country road
A man with his horse and cart, riding along a country road

A heavy horse pulls a light plough
A heavy shire horse pulls a light one-wheeled plough througha field with grazing cattle. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Carriage pulled by two white shire horses
Lady transported by a carriage pulled by two white shire horses. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

A working heavy horse
A Shire horse, with collar, tack, bit, blinkers and horse brasses, standing alone in a cut cornfield. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Men and women in a horse-drawn carriage, 1937. Artist: Louis Guichard
Men and women in a horse-drawn carriage, 1937. From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]

Horses in harness. circa 1890s

Pearly King and Queen, Peckham Derby Show, London
A Pearly King and Queen, with a boy on a donkey, at the Peckham Derby Show, SE London. Date: 1911

Man ploughing with two horses
A man ploughing with two horses in a field

Two young men with horse on a farm
Two young men with a horse outside some farm buildings. Date: circa 1920s

Horse-drawn horse box
A horse-drawn horse box on a street, with a man in charge wearing jodphurs

Horse and Trap
An old man wearing a flat cap and and a blanket across his lap, driving a horse and trap. Date: late 19th century

Barbados - Donkey Cart
Bajan Woman driving a small donkey cart, Barbados. Date: circa 1910s

Farmer with a pair of shire horses
A farmer stands on a track holding onto the reins of two fine shire horses, as a collie dog watches on. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Collecting hay bales
Collecting bales of hay in a horse-drawn wooden wagon. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Portobello, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. Portobello was unbeaten in 1938 and won most of his five races with ease. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

A Benares Ekka, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Benares Ekka, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Hunting the Hounds, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Hunting the Hounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Four in Hand, 1907. Artist: James Pollard
Four in Hand. An engraving by J. Glendah after an original painting by James Pollard (1792-1867). From The Connoisseur VOL. XVII, 1907

The Towing Path, 1900 (1902-1903). Artist: Roland Wheelwright
The Towing Path, 1900 (1902-1903). From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)

A Smart Turn-out, 1902. Artist: Arthur JC Rolfe
A Smart Turn-out, 1902. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1902-1903)

The Algerian pavilion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

Labour in Paris, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
Labour in Paris, 1899. Building works fro the Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 15th May 1899

A Derby Obstruction, 1861. Disraeli is endeavouring to obstruct the passage of the phaeton being driven by Lord Palmerston, with Gladstone beside him and Lord Russell in the rear seat

Breakaway from coal strike 1926
After more than a week on general strike, there was a strong movement that began with the coal-miners of the Midlands to break-away from the strike abd return to work

Coal strike: movements towards an offical settlement 1926
Fillings in many of collieries was that the Genaral strike was coming to the end; a flow of men returning back to work steadily increased

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"Blinkers: Unveiling the Elegance and Nostalgia of Horse-drawn Carriages" Step back in time to a world where Gypsy caravans roamed, guided by majestic Shire horses pulling the plough. Witness the beauty and power of a team of working horses as they gracefully maneuver through their tasks. In this enchanting scene, a horse ploughs the land while being watched by curious customers and the friendly landlord, Mr. H Mills, who pours out beer for Ginger, his loyal nine-year-old companion. The atmosphere is filled with joy and camaraderie as carriages pass by, accompanied by loyal dogs trotting alongside. Marvel at the sight of a Shire horse-drawn dray making its way down cobbled streets, showcasing both strength and grace. A gipsy couple embarks on an adventure in their horse-drawn cart, embracing freedom on wheels. Notice how four fine horses proudly wear blinkers - leather accessories that enhance focus and minimize distractions during work or travel. These magnificent creatures are adorned with these elegant pieces as they effortlessly pull carts across picturesque landscapes. Immerse yourself in history with a pair of chestnut Suffolk Punch working horses harnessed together - an emblematic image symbolizing unity and determination. Transported to 1889 through George Clausen's artwork "Ploughing, " witness farmers cultivating fields using traditional methods that have stood the test of time. Finally, let us not forget John Rogers' masterpiece "The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough. " This captivating painting captures Robert Burns amidst his daily labor - reminding us that inspiration can be found even in unexpected places. Blinkers serve not only as functional tools but also as symbols representing our connection to nature's wonders. They invite us to appreciate traditions passed down through generations; where man worked harmoniously alongside these noble animals to shape our world.