Skins Collection (#5)

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-013

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-001

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-016

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-018

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-022

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-004

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-014

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-019

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-006

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-008

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-002

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-009

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-012

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-011

Taxidermist Workshop. January 1960 A715-007

At home - Daniels and his badger skins. June 1973 P006182

Industry. Rural. Parchment making 1000 year old industry. August 1935 P010021

Mussucks for Crossing the Beas River Below Bajoura, 1866. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Mussucks for Crossing the Beas River Below Bajoura, 1866

PLUCKING RABBIT FUR 1895
Women working at home pulling fur from rabbit skins to stuff beds. Date: 1895

LEATHER / UNHAIRING SKIN
Two leather workers unhairing skins

Unhairing a goatskin at a leather factory, south London 1842
Workman unhairing a goatskin (removing the hairs with the edge of a knife) at the Neckinger Mills leather factory, Bermondsey, south London. Date: 1842

Staking tawed leather at a leather factory, south London
Workman staking tawed leather (stretching, smoothing and softening) at the Neckinger Mills leather factory, Bermondsey, south London. Date: 1842

Drawing goatskins at a leather factory, south London
Two men drawing goatskins at the Neckinger Mills leather factory, Bermondsey, south London. The process involves repeatedly soaking the skins in a solution of lime and water over a number of weeks

Leather splitting machine at a leather factory, south London
Man operating a leather splitting machine (used for splitting one skin into two thinner skins) at the Neckinger Mills leather factory, Bermondsey, south London. Date: 1842

Picture No. 12479750
Montpellier snake, Malpolon monspessulanus, moulting. Date:

Picture No. 12479749
Montpellier snake, Malpolon monspessulanus, moulting. Date:

Jaguar (Panthera onca) female portrait, native to Southern and Central America, captive

Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) abstract view of tail and reflection at sunrise, Pantanal, Brazil

Close up of eye of Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable species

Jaguar (Panthera onca) fur pattern of female adult, native to Southern and Central America, captive

Royal Family members at the British Industries Fair - 1932
Royal Family members examine African furs at the British Industries Fair at Olympia, London - February 23rd, 1932. From left: Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI 1895-1952), Prince George

Saggy skinned frog (Telmatobius culeus) adult in Lake Titicaca, Andes on the border of Peru and Bolivia

Namib sand gecko (Pachydactylus rangei) close-up of eye, Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

RF- White whale / Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas), head portrait

Passengers train, attacked by a tribe of Red Indians in Arizona, drawing published in the Petit Journal in 1906

Reticulated glass frog (Hyalinobatrachium valerioi) viewed through hole in leaf seeing internal organs through its transparent skin, Canande, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin returns to camp with a haunch of impala over his shoulder. He killed the antelope with a metal-tipped arrow that had been dipped in a fast-acting vegetable poison

An attractive !Kung woman. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned

A Mursi woman wearing a large clay lip plate. Shortly before marriage, a girls lower lip will be pierced and progressively stretched over a year or so

Queen Marie of Romania (1875 - 1938), the consort of King Ferdinand I of Romania. Daughter of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and therefore a granddaughter of Queen Victoria

Moloo Brothers & Co, Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa
The general store of Moloo Brothers & Co, stamp dealers and money changers, goldsmiths, jewellers, tailors and outfitters, Acacia Avenue, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika

Four Zulu Warriors in traditional costume carrying clubs and shields. Date: circa 1908

Man of the Kikuyu tribe - Kenya, East Africa Date: 1934

Sami People - Norway - with antlers and dogs Date: 1930

Advert for Dickins & Jones crocodile and lizard womens shoes
Fashion says skin shoes for Autumn. 1927

Warriors from Somalia
A superb photographic postcard of two warriors from Somalia

Hadza youth sings to the accompaniment of his two-stringed musical instrument
Sitting on a Greater Kudu skin, a Hadza youth wearing a baboon skin cape sings to the accompaniment of his two-stringed musical instrument.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

A Hadza hunter fledges an arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin fledges an arrow shaft with guinea fowl feathers using the sinews of an antelope.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of hunter-gatherers who have lived in

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"Skins: A Tapestry of Cultures, History, and Identity" From the BFI poster showcasing Barney Platts-Mills' iconic film "Bronco Bullfrog" to the captivating images of Norway's Kautokeino Sami people, they have long been a canvas for expressing cultural heritage. Delving into ancient Egypt, we discover the Nubians adorned in vibrant skins that symbolized their rich history. In an unexpected twist, an anti-fruit throwing sign reminds us that even everyday objects can bear significance when it comes to our skin. Meanwhile, Tucson's Indian Blanket Department showcases the intricate craftsmanship behind Native American textiles. Traveling back in time to Coventry in 1969, we witness both a solitary skinhead and a group of them in the shopping precinct – emblematic figures representing youth subcultures and societal shifts. These images prompt contemplation on how our outer appearances often reflect inner identities. Drawing inspiration from James Fenimore Cooper's "Last of The Mohicans, " we are transported to another era where they were not only garments but also symbols of survival and resilience. Similarly evocative is Cunnacks Tannery in Helston, Cornwall during October 1883 - reminding us of the skillful artistry involved in transforming raw hides into functional materials. Taking a detour from traditional depictions, we encounter a Hadza hunter smoking cannabis from a crude stone pipe – highlighting how different cultures utilize natural resources for various purposes. Furthermore, hunting trophies displayed proudly as part of British East Africa's heritage demonstrate humanity's complex relationship with animals throughout history. Finally, winter count on buffalo robe brings forth vivid imagery through its color litho representation - revealing how indigenous communities documented their stories and experiences through visual narratives etched onto animal hides. Through these diverse glimpses into "skins, " whether as clothing or symbolic representations thereof; one thing becomes clear.