Pelt Collection (#4)

BUSN2A-00026
Native Americans bringing beaver pelts to white traders. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00027
Native Americans aboard ship to trade their furs to Europeans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00060
Trapper making his winter rounds in the north wods. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EXPL2A-00356
Beavers at work below Niagara Falls, early 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut from Molls New and Exact Map

Tunisia - A transvestite arab dancer reclining
A transvestite - in the garb of an arab dancer, reclining on a fur pelt and plump cushions, adorned with vast quantities of jewellery and patterned clothing

Ranch of La Elvira, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Peugeot Car Advert 1930S
An advertisement for Peugeot motor cars, depicting one of their racing models at full pelt

Female Leopard (Panthera pardus)

South Africa, Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Leopard cub. (Panthera pardus)

Despite a worldwide ban on trade in leopard skins, they are openly on sale in curio stalls catering to tourists at Djibouti-ville

Furriers shop with muff-lined walls and pelts hung from the rafters, 1751-1777. Artist: Denis Diderot
Furriers shop with muff-lined walls and pelts hung from the rafters, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert

Suffragettes Attack Election Candidate. At a general election meeting, the suffragists were on hand to pelt the hapless candidate with eggs, vegetables and rotten fish. Date: circa 1910

Woodworking tools in carpentry shop at Ft. Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver, Washington

Tiger skin decorated in Prithvi Vilas Palace, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India

NORTH POLE: SEWING, c1909. A member of Frederick Cooks journey expedition to Greenland near the North Pole, seated on a dogsled and mending his clothing. Photograph, c1909

PERSIAN DERVISH CARPET. Rendering of a 17th-century Persian dervish carpet with tiger-skin design

The Wolf in Sheeps Clothing, 1687 (etching)
XJF618932 The Wolf in Sheeps Clothing, 1687 (etching) by Barlow, Francis (1626-1702); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wolf is hanged when it is discovered by the shepherds)

Fur coat of a Plains Zebras (Equus quagga), Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), shedding, switching from grey winter coat to red summer coat, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

A male pug sitting on a red blanket

Young male pug with his paws in the water

Young male pug on a garden chair

TRAPPER, 1868. Scenes in the Life of a Trapper, hunting wolves, moose, buffalo, bears, beavers, otters and cougars. Engraving after drawings by W.M. Cary, American, 1868

SLAUGHTERHOUSE, c1913. Jewish factory workers skinning a freshly slaughtered lamb in a kosher meatpacking house in Massachusetts. Photograph, c1913

CHICAGO: MEATPACKING. Factory workers washing and tagging freshly killed lamb at the Swift and Company meatpacking house in Chicago, Illinois. Stereograph, c1906

SHEPHERD, c1875. An American shepherd from Montana displays the pelts of coyotes shot with his 1873 model Winchester rifle. Photograph, c1875

Picture No. 10889203
Capybara and Cattle Tyrant / Machetornis rixosa - two adult capybaras resting in the swamp while a cattle tyrant is sitting on one of the adult's head about to pick out insects from its pelt

Robinson Crusoe Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Robinson Crusoe Carreras Cigarette Card

Table support in Pentelic marble from Piraeus
Table support in Pentelic marble found in Piraeus. This single support has the form of a pillar. On the front is depicted the goat-footed god Pan

Statuette of Pan, Pentelic marble, from Athens
Statue of Pan made of Parian marble, found in Sparta, Peloponnese. The goat-footed god wears an animal pelt, from which protrude only his hairy legs and his left hand, holding the pan-pipe

Clouded Leopard, Neofelis nebulosa, leopard cub standing, front view

Ground sloth skin C016 / 6151
Ground sloth skin. Skin from the extinct ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii). This is a 13, 000 year old specimen from the Pleistocene, found in Chile

Giant ground sloth skin
Ground sloth skin. Skin from the extinct ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii). This is a 13, 000 year old specimen from the Pleistocene, found in Chile

Sumatran rabbit, skin specimen C016 / 5163
Sumatran rabbit (Nesolagus netscheri), skin specimen. This specimen is part of the collections of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

California Sea Otter and Pup (Enhydra lutris) - Moss Landing, California

California Sea Otter Fends Off A Male Protecting Her Pup (Enhydra lutris) - Moss Landing, California

California Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) grooms its fur - Moss Landing, California

RUSSIAN AMBASSADORS, 1576. Russian ambassadors bearing gifts of animal pelts, sent by Czar Ivan IV to Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II, 1576. Contemporary color line engraving

WINNEBAGO MEDICINE MEN. Winnebago medicine men performing a dance inside a large tent. Steel engraving, c1855, after Seth Eastman

JOHN H. SPEKE (1827-1864). English explorer. With explorer James Augustus Grant (in chairs, Grant in foreground), meeting with Kamrasi, king of Unyoro (region in present-day western Uganda)

A young flapper woman reclining on a snow leopard pelt. Date: 1928- 1929

Cat grooming its fur, artwork

Common weasel, artwork
Common weasel (Mustela nivalis), artwork. This is a small carnivorous mammal, found in most of the northern temperate and subarctic regions

Fallow deer, artwork
Fallow deer (Dama dama), artwork. This is the male, which has the antlers seen here. This large deer is found throughout most of Europe and parts of the Middle East

Stone Age man, early 20th century artwork
Stone Age man hunting a mammoth (upper left), wearing animal furs and carrying a spear, club and flint knife. Stone tools are among the earliest used by humans

Stoat, artwork
Stoat (Mustela erminea), artwork. This is a small carnivorous mammal, found in most of the northern temperate, subarctic and Arctic regions

CHRISTMAS EVE, c1897. A studio photograph of Santa Claus with a sack of toys in a bedroom while a woman is sleeping in bed with a baby in a cradle on Christmas Eve. Stereograph, c1897

BUSN2A-00062
Fur-traders on the Missouri River attacked by Native Americans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"A Tapestry of Pelts: From Leopards to Otters, Exploring the World of Fur" In the vast wilderness, a female Leopard finds solace in the cool shade. Her sleek and powerful body adorned with a majestic King cheetah coat, she exudes grace and strength. (BUSN2A-00012) Meanwhile, in the Alaskan waters, a mother sea otter gracefully swims on her back. Her baby rests contently on her stomach as they navigate through their watery home. The bond between them is unbreakable, showcasing the beauty of maternal love. (BUSN2A-00177) Traveling to Georgia's vibrant capital city Tbilisi, we encounter a Tanner and Fur Hatter immersed in their craft. With skilled hands and meticulous attention to detail, they transform raw pelts into exquisite garments that warm both body and soul. At Kwandwe Private Game Reserve lies another feline beauty - a female cheetah seeking respite from the scorching sun under nature's canopy. Serene yet alert, she embodies elegance amidst untamed landscapes. Drawing inspiration from ancient mythology, we delve into Hercules' legendary battle against Hydra - a winged creature with multiple heads. Armed with only a torch and unwavering determination, he confronts this formidable foe head-on. Venturing deep into Venezuela's lush rainforests reveals an unexpected sight - a Metallic White-toed Tarantula perched atop a thatched roof. Its iridescent hues mesmerize observers while highlighting nature's ability to create astonishing wonders. Transporting ourselves back in time to witness Scipio at Masinissa's deathbed evokes emotions of sorrow and reverence for fallen heroes who fought valiantly for their beliefs. (Scipio at the deathbed of Masinissa) Lastly, we find ourselves captivated by an enchanting illustration depicting Perseus and his mother's perilous journey to Seriphos.