Horse Drawn Collection (#100)

American economist. An American cartoon attacking Henry George, depicted as a patent medicine quack
HENRY GEORGE (1839-1897). American economist. An American cartoon attacking Henry George, depicted as a patent medicine quack, and Georges strong supporter, the Roman Catholic priest Edward McGlynn

The New York Ambulance Service receiving a patient at a fire and transporting him to Bellevue Hospital
NEW YORK: AMBULANCE, 1884. The New York Ambulance Service receiving a patient at a fire and transporting him to Bellevue Hospital. Wood engraving, American, 1884

A stack of barrels at the warehouse of Continental Oil, Butte, Montana, 1880
OIL: MONTANA, 1880. A stack of barrels at the warehouse of Continental Oil, Butte, Montana, 1880

Line engraving, 19th century
MINUTEMAN, c1776. Line engraving, 19th century

The fast trotting horse Ethan Allen. Wood engraving, 1867
TROTTING HORSE, 1867. The fast trotting horse Ethan Allen. Wood engraving, 1867

Finish of the Gold Cup Race at Cleveland, Ohio. Photographed by O. V. Greene, August 1904
OHIO: HORSE RACE, 1904. Finish of the Gold Cup Race at Cleveland, Ohio. Photographed by O.V. Greene, August 1904

Jackey, the winner of the late Aintree trotting stakes at Liverpool, England. Wood engraving, 1861
TROTTING HORSE, 1861. Jackey, the winner of the late Aintree trotting stakes at Liverpool, England. Wood engraving, 1861

The celebrated trotting horses Flora and Mac. Wood engraving, 1854
TROTTING HORSES, 1854. The celebrated trotting horses Flora and Mac. Wood engraving, 1854

American advertising poster for New Model Buckeye Mower, c1875
FARM MACHINERY ADVERTISEMENT American advertising poster for New Model Buckeye Mower, c1875

LINCOLNs LOGS, 1906. Workers loading logs on a horse-drawn wagon from the original Abraham Lincoln log cabin at College Point, New York, to be re-erected on the Lincoln Farm at Hodgenville, Kentucky

Rutherford B. Hayes
RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822-1893). 19th President of the United States. Birthplace of Hayes in Delaware, Ohio. Engraving from an American newspaper, 1876

CIVIL WAR: BATTLEFIELD. Members of the U. S. Army Signal Corps with wrecked carts
CIVIL WAR: BATTLEFIELD. Members of the U.S. Army Signal Corps with wrecked carts and dead horses on a Civil War battlefield. Photographed by Mathew Brady

CIVIL WAR: ANTIETAM, 1862. Blacksmiths shoeing horses at the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac at Antietam, Maryland, in September 1862. Photograph by Alexander Gardner

UNION ARTILLERY, 1860s. Photographed by Mathew Brady

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 1904. The Handwriting on the Band Wagon. Already supported by many western states, President Theodore Roosevelt heads full speed for victory in the 1904 election

NANTUCKET, 19th CENTURY. The sea bluff at Siasconset, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Line engraving, 19th century

NEW YORK: BROADWAY, 1870s. Broadway and Vesey Street at St. Pauls Chapel, right. Wood engraving, American, 1870s

THE HAGUE: HUIS TEN BOSCH. Front view of Huis ten Bosch (House in the Woods), built in the 1640s to a design by Pieter Post and Jacob van Campen near The Hague, the Netherlands

ST. LOUIS, 1858. Scene on Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. Wood engraving, English, 1858

FRANCE: HORSE RACE, 1869. Horse race at Le Havre, France. Wood engraving, 1869

CUTTING ICE, c1870. Hauling blocks of ice cut from an American lake for refrigeration. Wood engraving, American, c1870

LONDON: ICE CART, 1850. Small entrepreneurs transport ice they have cut in a local pond to sell in London. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of January 1850

TRANSATLANTIC ICE TRADE. Cutting ice on Wenham Lake, Massachusetts, for shipment to England. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1845

LUMBERING, 1868. Unloading logs from a sledge in the pine forests of Minnesota. Wood engraving, American, 1868

INDIA: MAIL CARRIER, 1867. Her Majestys mail in India. Wood engraving, 1867

CUTTING ICE, c1870. Plowing ice on an American lake. Wood engraving, American, c1870

JAPAN: CIVIL WAR, 1877. Imperial cavalry embarking at the Custom House, Yokohama, Japan, during the Satsuma Rebellion. Wood engraving, 1877

QUAKERS GOING TO MEETING in a settled frost. Line engraving, English, 1811

BURMA: MANDALAY, 1887. Merchant Street at Mandalay, Burma. Wood engraving, 1887

FARMING: IRRIGATION CART. Wood engraving, American, 1873

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, 1858. Broadway. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1858

CHARLESTON: COTTON SHIP. Loading cotton onto a steamship bound for England, at Charleston, South Carolina. Wood engraving, American, 1878

NEW YORK CITY DOCKS, 1877. Stevedores unloading a ship at a dock in New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1877

OMNIBUS, 1846. New patent safety omnibus of 1846. Contemporary English wood engraving

ANIMAL CRUELTY, 1865. This American newspaper engraving of 1865, showing an overworked horse being beaten while spectators and a policeman stand idly by

ANIMAL CRUELTY, 1867. An 1867 American newspaper engraving pointing out the need for the ASPCA founded the previous year by Henry Bergh

COLORADO GOLD RUSH, 1859. / n Crossing the Plains
COLORADO GOLD RUSH, 1859. /n Crossing the Plains. Gold seekers (Fifty-Niners) on their way to Pikes Peak in the Kansas and Nebraska Territories. Line engraving, 1859

HAY WAGON, 1873. Wood engraving, English, 1873

BICYCLING WOMEN, 1892. The Rights of Women: Emancipation. Colored wood engraving, American, 1892

NY: BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1883. Bridge traffic on the five side by side roads - two for horse-drawn vehicles, one for pedestrians, and two for trains: line engraving, 1883

EMIGRANTS, 1869. Pilgrims on the Plains. Emigrants to the West circle the wagons for evening camp at the edge of a river. Wood engraving, American, 1869

NY: BROOKLYN BRIDGE. The pedestrian promenade on the Brooklyn Bridge: wood engraving from a German newspaper, late 19th century

UTES: WHITE RIVER ATTACK. Ute Native Americans besieging a cavalry detachment near the White River Agency, Colorado, on 29 September 1879. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

STEAM HARVESTER, 1879. An American steam harvester (combined reaper and thresher): wood engraving, 1879

AMERICAN FARM SCENE. Steel engraving, c1870

ICE HARVESTING, 1859. The icehouse, Nuns Island, Montreal. Storing ice harvested from the St. Lawrence River at Montreal, Canada. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1859

BUENOS AIRES, 1844. Buenos Aires, Argentina. Line engraving, 1844

ICE HARVESTING, 1855. Wood engraving, American, 1855

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the charm of horse-drawn wonders. From Gypsy Caravans to Arkwright's Cotton Mills, these magnificent creations have left an indelible mark on history. Picture the enchanting Coronation Procession of 1953, where majestic horses proudly pulled carriages adorned with regal splendor. Transport yourself to Borough High Street in London, circa 1904, as horse-drawn vehicles and barrows bustle through the bustling thoroughfare. Marvel at Jackson Square's picturesque scenery, where elegant horses trot gracefully amidst a backdrop of architectural beauty. Explore the intricacies of 18th-century harnesses designed for horse-drawn carriages - each one a testament to craftsmanship and functionality. Travel through Stamford Lincolnshire with "Sketches from Nature" from 1822 as your guide; witness its quaint streets brought to life by the presence of horse-drawn carriages. Admire a vibrant street scene near the iconic British Museum captured in a colored engraving that transports you straight into Victorian London. Experience Queen Victoria's first entry into Brighton in October - imagine her excitement as she arrived in all her grandeur atop a splendid carriage drawn by powerful steeds. Journey along Millbank in Westminster during 1840 and let William Parrott's creation transport you back to an era when horse-drawn vehicles dominated cityscapes. Delve deeper into history with King Dasaratha and his retinue proceeding towards Rama's wedding - their majestic procession showcasing both power and elegance. Finally, wander through Westgate Canterbury circa 1898; unknown creators capture this charming town complete with its own fleet of captivating horse-drawn delights. These glimpses into our past remind us not only of our rich heritage but also pay homage to the tireless efforts put forth by humans and animals alike who shaped our world using nothing more than horsepower – truly remarkable.