Mule Collection (#38)

A peasant farmer and his donkey cart infornt of nodding donkey oil pumps in the Daqing oil field in northern
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"Quagga" - experimental cross. Mule/Zebra Hybrid
LB-9908 QUAGGA - experimantal cross, Mule / Zebra hybrid Recreation of extinct species Ian Beames Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A man on mule-back traverses the desert around the ancient city of Old Dongola, Sudan, Africa

Mules taking tourists along the Colorado River Trail, Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States of America, North America

A mule guides a ship through the Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

Athos, Greece, Europe

Mule used for collecting rubbish, island of Trikeri, Pelion, Greece, Europe

A man rides his mule through the streets of Al-Qasr, Dakhla Oasis, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Boy on mule carrying palm branches, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Street scene, Barreirinhas, Lencois Maranhenses, Brazil, South America

London Coster / Scrap
A London costerman, balancing a basket of fruit on his head, calls out to attract trade; his apprentice rides a carrot- chewing mule laden with more produce

Roman Mule Carriage
A Roman mule-carriage

Vaubans Horse Litter
The French general Vauban uses a mule litter when campaigning

Mule Produces Coins
A young boy bends to pick up some gold coins which are streaming miraculously from the mouth of his mule

French Mule 1865
A young French mule with its owner, Monsieur Rimbault, first prize at the Niort competition of 1865

Cromptons Mule Jenny
CROMPTONs MULE JENNY Samuel Cromptons spinning mule of 1779 had a moving carriage carrying the spindles

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"Mule: A Versatile Companion through Time and Terrain" From the beloved children's character Muffin the Mule to its historical significance, mules have left their hoofprints across various landscapes. In Cairo's Khan el-Khalili souk, bustling with life in the 19th century, a mule patiently waits for its next journey. Meanwhile, on Santorini Island, a donkey stands gracefully before a mesmerizing blue-domed church. Artists like Thomas Gainsborough capture nature's beauty effortlessly; one of his landscapes showcases a serene scene where a mule might have once roamed freely. Similarly, "Snow Piece" transports us to Bulwell Forest in Nottinghamshire, where perhaps a mule once braved the wintry wonderland. The Erie Canal at Schenectady reveals another facet of the mule's history—a tireless worker that played an integral role in transportation and trade along this vital waterway in New York. Across vast plains in Wyoming USA, we find an intriguing hybrid—the result of crossing male donkeys with female horses—mules that embody strength and resilience. In an illustration depicting Milk alongside different breeds of sheep and Suffolk horses, it becomes evident that even amidst diverse animals' company, the humble mule holds its own unique charm. The West Indies beckon adventurers through vibrant posters by Royal Mail Steam Packet Company—an invitation to explore these tropical paradises aboard ships laden with exotic goods carried by trusty pack animals. Not limited to distant lands alone, even closer to home lies evidence of their companionship; whether it be assisting farmers or navigating rugged terrains alongside old tractors or adobe houses in Mexico equipped with bake ovens powered by mighty mules. Lastly but not leastly is the image of a traveling minister on America's frontier—a testament to how these intelligent creatures aided pioneers as they spread faith across untamed territories. Through artistry and real-life anecdotes, the mule emerges as a symbol of adaptability and reliability.