Camel Collection

HMS Furious (47) with a Sopwith F1 Camel on the flightdeck

1995 Land Rover Defender, Camel Trophy. Creator: Unknown
1995 Land Rover Defender, Camel Trophy

CAMELS CIGARETTE AD, c1950. What Cigarette Do You Smoke, Doctor? Advertisement for Camel cigarettes from an American magazine, c1950

Map / Afghanistan C1860S
Map of Afghanistan and Beluchistan (note camel routes are measured in days, not miles)

The Three Kings (pencil and w/c on paper)
CH136642 The Three Kings (pencil and w/c on paper) by Hey, Paul (1867-1952); 41.8x31 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images; © Estate of Paul Hey. All rights reserved 2022

Izmir, Turkey - Camel brand figs
Camel brand Figs from Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. An advertising card featuring two laden camels from a camel train led by a driver riding a mule Date: circa 1901

Sopwith Camel
Royal Flying Corps Rfc Sopwith Camel Cockpit with Vickers 7.7 Mm Machine-Gun and Instruments Date: 1910s

Sopwith Camel 2F-1
Major Graham Donald Wearing Shorts Standing with 66 Sqn Royal Airforce RAF Sopwith Camel 2F-1 Navalised Version Fitted with a Synchronised Vickers 0.303-Inch Machine-Gun Parked at Lemnos

St Michaels Church, Porthilly, St Minver, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
Small boats on Porthilly beach with St Michaels Church in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Egypt, Cairo, Giza, View of all three Great Pyramids at sunset

HICKS: NOAHs ARK, 1846
Oil on canvas by Edward Hicks, 1846

The Sahara Desert, North west Africa - two camels stride across the sand, accompanied by their Bedouin owner. Date: circa 1915

Camels on Cable Beach (Broome, Western Australia) at sunset

Sopwith Camel biplane in forced landing, France, WW1
A British Sopwith Camel biplane after a forced landing in a field near Noyelles-sur-Escaut, northern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 8 October 1918

CAMEL CIGARETTE AD, 1946. More Doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette! Advertisement for Camel cigarettes from an American magazine, 1946

CAMEL CIGARETTE AD, 1951. Actress Joan Crawford endorsing Camel cigarettes. American magazine advertisement, 1951

Arabs fighting tigers in the desert
Tigers attacking an Arab caravan in the desert. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

General Gordon Statue, Chatham
Memorial to General Gordon at Chatham - Royal Engineers Barracks

Bactrian Camel - wearing Christmas hat Digital Manipulation: Hat (Su)
WAT-6060-M Bactrian Camel - wearing Christmas hat Camelus bactrianus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Close-up of camels head in bright evening light, near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Camel by the Yamuna River with the Taj Mahal behind, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Morocco - Camel train, Berber with Dromedary Camels in the great sand dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga
TD-1397 Morocco - Camel train, Berber with Dromedary Camels in the great sand dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga Sahara Desert in Morocco's Southeast, Africa

Street scene in Tbilisi (Tiflis), Georgia
A street scene with oxen and camels in Tbilisi (Tiflis), Georgia. Date: circa 1880

Carrying Tea by Camel
Carrying tea by camel in Asia

Sopwith F1 Camel biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Sopwith F1 Camel fighter biplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1918

Christmas star as planetary conjunction. Artwork of a possible Christmas Star in the night sky of the year 7 BC. Traces of the planetary conjunction of Jupiter

Camels in the Sahara Desert, Tassili n Ajjer, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Camel - funny looking One-humped Camel or Dromedary wandering through the desert - Northern Territory, Australia
SAS-1157 Camel - One-humped Camel or Dromedary wandering through the desert Northern Territory, Australia Camelus dromedarius Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

Bactrian Camel
WAT-6059 Bactrian Camel Camelus bactrianus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Camel, Petra, Jordan, Middle East

A Bedouin guide with his camel, overlooking the Pyramids of Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Camels and rider at the Giza Pyramids, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Giza, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Yak train approaches Tarboche, prayer flag pole in Lha Chu canyon, on the kora round sacred mountain, Mount Kailas (Kailash), Tibet, China, Asia

Close up of sand bottles with camels in landscapes, on souvenir stall, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East

Sopwith Camel biplanes on an airfield, WW1
A long line of Sopwith Camel biplanes of No. 148 Aero Squadron USAS (United States Air Service) on an airfield during the First World War, with pilots and ground crew. Date: 8 August 1918

Camel - female and baby. Chelbi - South Ethiopia
WAT-11483 Camel - female and baby Chelbi, South Ethiopia Camelus dromedarius M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Peaceful capture of Jerusalem in 638 by Caliph Omar ibn al-Kathab
LSE4316719 Peaceful capture of Jerusalem in 638 by Caliph Omar ibn al-Kathab. It guarantees Patriarch Sophronius, Christians and Jews individual and religious freedom

King Alis tent at Benowm, Kingdom of Ludamar
View of a moorish camp: King Alis tent at Benowm, Kingdom of Ludamar. Ali sat on a black leather cushion clipping the hairs on his upper lip while a female servant held a mirror

Caliph Umar entering Jerusalem, 637 (engraving)
3647180 Caliph Umar entering Jerusalem, 637 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caliph Umar entering Jerusalem, 637)

The Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. Artist: Charles JS Makin
The Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. From With Pen and Camera in Three Continents by Charles J. S. Makin, F.I.C. F.C.S. [The Tribune Publishing Company, London, 1913]

Behold the Reward of those Who Meddle in Other Peoples Affairs, c1900-1950
Behold the Reward of those Who Meddle in Other Peoples Affairs. c1900-1950

Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1

Bactrian Camel. Ukraine
Bactrian Camel (Camelus Bactrianus) at the Genoese Fortress. Sudak. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine

Chandni Chowk market, Delhi, India
View of Chandni Chowk (meaning moonlit square or market), is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi, India. Date: circa 1890s

Camel Market Number 2 - Seaport of Aden, Yemen Date: circa 1910s

Oman / Mattrah
The market place in the old caravan town of Mattrah, Oman, Middle East. During the date harvest the mountains resound with the bleating of thousands of camels. Date: 1930s

Saudi-Animal-Camel-Festival
A caravan of camels walks in the desert during the annual King Abdulazziz Camel Festival in Rumah, some 150 kilometres east of Riyadh, on March 29, 2017

Camel Road Sign
Camel Road sign, Broome, Western Australia

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In the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, a 1995 Land Rover Defender embarks on an adventurous journey, reminiscent of the legendary Camel Trophy. With its rugged exterior and unstoppable spirit, this vehicle conquers every obstacle in its path, just like the majestic camels that roam these arid lands. Speaking of camels, they have been an iconic symbol throughout history. In a vintage cigarette advertisement from the 1950s, doctors were asked about their preferred cigarette brand - "What Cigarette Do You Smoke, Doctor?" The answer? Camels. These cigarettes were popularized by their smooth flavor and association with sophistication. Traveling back in time to c1860s Afghanistan on an antique map reveals the significance of camels as vital means of transportation across treacherous terrains. Their endurance and adaptability made them indispensable for traversing long distances through unforgiving landscapes. Meanwhile, in Izmir, Turkey, Camel brand figs are celebrated for their succulent sweetness. Just like these delectable fruits bear the name "Camel, " they embody resilience and strength while providing nourishment to those who savor them. Taking flight into aviation history brings us to the Sopwith Camel aircraft models - both original and modified versions (2F-1). These planes soared through skies during World War I with unparalleled agility and power – much like their namesake animal's ability to traverse sandy dunes effortlessly. Closer to home in Cornwall stands St Michaels Church in Porthilly village; it evokes memories of simpler times when camel sightings may have seemed exotic or rare. This snapshot from possibly early 1900s captures a moment frozen in time where life was slower-paced yet filled with wonder at such extraordinary creatures. Venturing further eastward towards Egypt's Giza Plateau presents a breathtaking view at sunset.