Cage Collection (#53)

Columbus / Ferd & Isabella
Columbus agrees terms with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

Monkeys and Sightseers
A forlorn group of monkeys gaze out of their cage, as a large gathering of women stare fixedly at them - one of Dores most striking comments on London society

Inflated Crinoline
Kittys cage crinoline is apt to inflate on windy days and carry her off like a balloon striking fear and panic into her, her intended Adolphus and pet dog Fido

Kitty Spies a Crinoline
Fashion conscious Kitty spies the new cage crinoline (skeleton skirt, steel slips or the Ladies expander ) which will jeopardize her courtship with the attentive Adolphus

B. C (Before Crinoline)
At a time prior to 1857 when the cage crinoline became available (patented December 1856) Adolphus and his beloved Kitty could walk intimately side by side

Young Lady Sewing 1840S
A woman sits on an upholstered chair by some french windows which open onto a garden. Contents of the room include a pedestal table, harp, framed landscape, birdcage & rug

A Window Seat
A WINDOW SEAT furnished in the aesthetic style, with a birdcage, a cat, a work basket, a book, a footstool, all mixing comfort with good taste

Crinoline Advert. 1864
PHILPOTTs SANSFLECTUM CRINOLINES : approved by the Englishwomans Domestic Magazine and by the Morning Post, these frames hold up the crinoline dress

Fall of Babylon (Dore)
Babylon the Great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird

Class Photo / Union Jack
A primary school class have their photograph taken in front of a union jack flag. They have even brought the bird in its cage out to be in the picture

Marie Studholme / Postcard
The popular actress Marie Studholme poses with her pet parrot in its cage

Robin Refuses Cage Life
A robin refuses a small girls doubtless well-meant offer of a secure home in a cage instead of the hazards of life in the wilds

Girl with Bird and Dog
A little girl gives her caged bird his breakfast, while her dog looks on

C18th Century Revival
Fine feathers in wartime: dress designers attempt to counter the practical move of wearing shorter, fuller skirts by employing impractical styles of previous centuries

Teasing the Bear
Please not to irritate the bear till he has been fed

Hippopotamus Zoo
Regents Park zoo, London Visitors admire the hippopotamus pair

Leopards and Wolfs Zoo
Regents Park zoo, London Visitors admire leopards and other cats, wolf and glutton

Hansel Gretel Captive
Hansel is kept in a cage by the Wicked Witch, and Gretel has to do all the chores

Cat Drinking Milk
A man working in a London cat hostel for stray cats looks as on as one happy cat tries to lick a drink of milk straight from the milk bottle!

Perils of Crinolines No4
A young lady in a cage crinoline is confronted with the folly of the new fashion as she is prevented from negotiating a staggered stile on a country walk

Perils of Crinolines No3
The High Style (Stile): a woman is thankful that no one is looking as she struggles over a country stile in a cage crinoline, thereby exposing her legs

Boy Tickles Sleepy Girl
A naughty little boy mischievously tickles the ear of a sleeping girl with a long straw. A naughty kitten mirrors his behaviour as it torments a bird in a cage

Editor of the Future
A high-tech editor of the future - protected by a Faraday cage and earthed, he dictates stories onto gramophone cylinders

Music Cover / Crinoline
THE CRINOLINE SCHOTTISCHE: a piece of music probably written in 1857 to mark the advent of the cage crinoline. A woman in a crinoline walks down the street

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"Cage: A Captivating Collection of Captives" Step into the mesmerizing world of cages, where creatures big and small find themselves confined yet fascinating. From the newly unveiled Reptile House at London Zoo by G H Davis to Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max's thought-provoking painting, "The Lion's Bride, " cages have long been a subject of intrigue. Picture No. 10743654 captures the innocence of a pet rat nestled comfortably in its house bed, while a Golden Hamster tirelessly spins on its hamster wheel, showcasing their domesticated lives within their tiny enclosures. Sir Robert Fossetts Circus and Zoo poster transports us to an era when animals were showcased for entertainment purposes. The bird cage with its protective night cover reminds us that even our feathered friends need restful seclusion after a day filled with melodious chirping. A Jack Russell Terrier dog peering out from behind bars tugs at our heartstrings, reminding us that not all they are voluntary or comfortable. In contrast, Poultry Farm from 1650 depicts chickens contentedly cooped up as they go about their daily routine on an oil-on-wood canvas. In the studio setting, we encounter a curious Guinea Pig enclosed in its cage—a testament to how these gentle creatures can bring joy even within limited spaces. Meanwhile, a Canary perched inside its cage surrounded by seeds showcases nature's vibrant beauty captured within boundaries. Lastly, we meet Budgerigar—small but full of life—flitting around freely inside its cage adorned with colorful toys and trinkets. This lively creature exemplifies how some beings thrive despite being contained. Whether it be for protection or confinement, cages offer glimpses into worlds both familiar and extraordinary. They remind us that sometimes freedom is found within limitations—a paradoxical concept worth pondering upon as we explore this captivating collection of captives called "Cage.