Blinkers Collection (#4)

Cart horse in harness, side view

Harnessed brown Horse (Equus caballus) with blinkers, side view

Harnessed Brown Horse (Equus caballus) and cart, side view

Shire Horses pulling plough at horse show

Irish farmer with horse
An Irish farmer with a white horse. The horse is wearing blinkers. Date: 1966

LCC-MFB Redcross Street fire station stables
A fireman (coachman) poses with his fire engine horse in the fire station stables at Redcross Street fire station, City of London

Arab man and his horse
An arab man and his horse, the latter wearing a decorative saddle and bridle. Date: early 20th century

Horse with brasses at a County Show, Cornwall
A horse with many brasses at a County Show in Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Messina, Italy - Woman in Sicilian Costume sitting sidesaddle on a donkey Date: 1908

Hay Horse and Cart
Horses harnessed to a hay cart at harvest time. Date: 1930s

Horses drinking at a water trough. Artist: Eileen Hood. Watercolour of carthorses wearing blinkers at a water trough Date: circa 1922

International Horse Show - Olympia - June 18th-27th 1908. A carriage drawn by a four-horse team. Date: 1908

Horse, Thoroughbred racehorse, adult, close-up of head, wearing blinkers and bridle, in parade ring at racecourse, England, october

LCC-MFB Redcross Street fire station stables
A fireman (coachman) poses with his fire engine horse in the fire station stables at Redcross Street fire station, City of London

Horse gin, illustration
Horse gin. Historical illustration of a horse at work in a coal mine. The horse is attached to a gin, a winding mechanism used to pull buckets of coal to the surface. The mine shaft is at left

Gentleman driving a horse and trap, Mid Wales
A gentleman driving a horse and trap on a street in Mid Wales

Three gipsy boys and their horse, Surrey
Three gipsy boys and the horse which draws their caravan, at an encampment in Surrey

Algerian Chief on horseback
An Algerian chieftain on horseback

Filling working horse collars
A rural craftsmans fillas a collar for a working horse with straw. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Policeman on Traffic Duty
A London Policeman directing the traffic on a busy crossing point

Paranagua Mule-powered Railway, Brazil
A mule-drawn railway wagon on the waterfront at the port Paranagua, in southern Brazil

A team of working horses at work in the fields ploughing. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Portrait of a working horse at a show
A detailed portrait painting by Malcolm Greensmith showing the head of a elaborately decorated working horse at a show, with hair braiding and ribbons

Blacksmith shoeing a horse
A Blacksmith changes the shoes on a working horse. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

George VI Coronation / Liv
CORONATION The liveried coachman on the Royal state carriage for the coronation of George VI

Gipsy Boy & Horse 1973
A gipsy boy fits a harness over a horsess neck

Gipsy Kids & Caravan
Gipsy children enjoy themselves, getting a blinkered horse into its harness so that it can pull their caravan

SHIREHORSE
A farm labourer prepares to take the horse to the stable after the end of a long day. This farm is Tockington, Gloucestershire

Tandem Carriage
Three gents take a ride in the country in their two-horse tandem carriage

Shire Horses Working
Working Shire horses with their owner on a farm

Horse in Sunhat 1896
A horse wearing a straw hat, with holes for its ears, as protection against the sun in Bordeaux, France

Donkey / Cart / Dog 1896
A donkey, a dog, and a cart laden with vegetables

Horses in Stables 1884
Tom the Pipers Son shows Margery and Freddy some horses in a stable

Occupation / Costermonger
London barrow boy in breeches, stockings, waistcoat, short jacket, red muffler & peaked cap, shouts his wares of carrots & cabbages drawn by a donkey cart

Transport / Donkey C1880
A farmer goes to market on a cart pulled by a donkey. He dangles three carrots on a stick, to keep the speed up

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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.