Pack Mule Collection

EVNT2A-00075
General Oliver Otis Howard pursuing the Nez Perce tribe on the Dead Mule Trail in Idaho, 1877. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

The Pluralist loading his goods on to his pack mule
3479574 The Pluralist loading his goods on to his pack mule; (add.info.: The Pluralist loading his goods on to his pack mule)

Italian Landscape with Mule Driver, c.1645-c.1650. Creator: Jan Dirksz Both
Italian Landscape with Mule Driver, c.1645-c.1650

City Walls in Winter, c.1650-c.1670. Creator: Willem Schellinks
City Walls in Winter, c.1650-c.1670

View of Ainu village, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View of Ainu village, 1908

Les Bourriquots de ravitaillement; dans le region de Verdun, les bourriquots, conduits par... 1916 Creator: Unknown
Les Bourriquots de ravitaillement; dans le region de Verdun, les bourriquots, conduits par des territoriaux, portent le pain aux troupes qui defendant Fleury. 1916

The Burrow Train, New Mexico, 1880. Creator: Peter Moran
The Burrow Train, New Mexico, 1880

On the Road to Santa Fe, 1884. Creator: Peter Moran
On the Road to Santa Fe, 1884

Santa Fe, 1883. Creator: Peter Moran
Santa Fe, 1883

No. 26: Mochizuki, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido... c. 1835/38)
No. 26: Mochizuki, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido rokujukyu tsugi no uchi)", c. 1835/38

No. 26: Mochizuki, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido... c. 1835/38)
No. 26: Mochizuki, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido rokujukyu tsugi no uchi)", c. 1835/38

No. 26: Mochizuki, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido... c. 1835/38)
No. 26: Mochizuki, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido rokujukyu tsugi no uchi)", c. 1835/38

Expedition Party in Icelandic Landscape, 1772. Creator: John Cleveley the Younger
Expedition Party in Icelandic Landscape, 1772

Mule Equipment, c. 1837 (pencil and wash on paper)
5310493 Mule Equipment, c.1837 (pencil and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 16.6x20 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Travelers tea house, Japan, c. 1804. Creator: Hokusai
Travelers tea house, Japan, c. 1804

Hunters and Packmules, 1922 (oil on canvas)
650634 Hunters and Packmules, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Koerner, William Henry Dethlef (1878-1938); 55.9x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunters and Packmules)

Archaeological trophies destroyed on the road to Quito, Ecuador
TRV227742 Archaeological trophies destroyed on the road to Quito, Ecuador, from Travels Amongst the Great Andes of the Equator by Edward Whymper, 1892 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Corbould

Street Scene, Yarkand, illustration from The Universal Geography
423568 Street Scene, Yarkand, illustration from The Universal Geography, the Earth and its inhabitants by Elisee Reclus, published 1878 (engraving) by English School

Mt. Saint Gothard, 1808. Creator: JMW Turner
Mt. Saint Gothard, 1808

On the Head-Waters--Burgess Finding a Ford, ca. 1893. Creator: Frederic Remington
On the Head-Waters--Burgess Finding a Ford, ca. 1893. Government scout Felix Burgess on an expedition in Yellowstone parks backcounty in search of animal poachers

The First View of Mount Everest, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
The First View of Mount Everest, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

On the road to Theog, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
On the road to Theog, Simla, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

HSET2A-00083
Patient pack mule loaded by US troopers. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration by Frederic Remington

BUSN2A-00236
Mule train going into the silver mines of Colorado. Hand-colored haltone of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

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From ancient trade routes to modern expeditions, the pack mule has been a steadfast companion throughout history. In this captivating collection of images, we witness the enduring role of these remarkable creatures. In Mule Equipment, c. 1837, we catch a glimpse of the tools and gear used by travelers as they relied on their trusty pack mules to transport their belongings across rugged terrains. The meticulous pencil and wash technique brings forth a sense of practicality and resilience. Travelers tea house, Japan, c. 1804 takes us back in time to an era when pack mules were essential for transporting goods along treacherous mountain paths. Hokusai's skillful brushwork captures the harmony between humans and animals as they navigate through nature's challenges. The oil painting Hunters and Packmules from 1922 showcases the symbiotic relationship between man and beast during hunting expeditions. The artist masterfully portrays the strength and endurance of both hunters and their loyal companions. Archaeological trophies destroyed on the road to Quito, Ecuador reminds us that even in times of conflict or destruction, pack mules have played crucial roles in preserving our historical heritage by carrying precious artifacts safely through perilous journeys. A Street Scene in Yarkand offers a glimpse into bustling marketplaces where merchants rely on sturdy pack mules to transport goods from distant lands. This illustration from The Universal Geography transports us to exotic locations filled with vibrant colors and cultural diversity. JMW Turner's Mt. Saint Gothard transports us to breathtaking alpine landscapes where brave mountaineers depend on sure-footed pack mules for transportation amidst towering peaks covered in snow—a testament to human determination aided by animal companionship. Frederic Remington's On the Head-Waters—Burgess Finding a Ford depicts an adventurous scene where explorers traverse wild rivers with their trusted four-legged partners leading them towards new discoveries—an embodiment of courage intertwined with the pack mule's unwavering loyalty.