Tail Collection (#100)

Indian Peafowl (pavo cristatus), Yala National Park, Sri Lanka, Asia

The Busy Showman. President Thedore Roosevelt as a circus ringmaster controlling Congress with his big stick
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1906. The Busy Showman. President Thedore Roosevelt as a circus ringmaster controlling Congress with his big stick. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1906

RICHARD J. DALEY (1902-1976). American politician. Hosting a reception of the Cook County Democratic Committee for visiting members of the Democratic National Committee at Chicago, Illinois

A Federalist candidate depicted as a pro-British devil and identified with the Hartford Convention of 1814
FEDERALIST CARTOON, 1816. A Federalist candidate depicted as a pro-British devil and identified with the Hartford Convention of 1814

Roosevelt Cartoon, 1906
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1906. The Busy Showman. President Theodore Roosevelt as a circus ringmaster controlling Congress with his big stick. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1906

HARDING NOSE-THUMBER, 1920. Mechanical statuette of presidential candidate Warren G. Harding. When a lever on his back is pushed, a tail comes out and his arm raises to thumb his nose at his opponent

NORTH AMERICA: FAUNA. Engraved frontispiece from the 1712 German edition of John Lawsons A New Voyage to Carolina, showing a buffalo, a terrapin killing a rattlesnake

NATIVE AMERICANS: DANCE. Performance of the beggars dance in a Native American village. Steel engraving, American, 1853, after a drawing by Seth Eastman

CHARLES WATERTON (1782-1865). English naturalist and explorer. Wood engraving, English, 1844

ARTIC FOX, 1873. Wood engraving, American, 1873

OTTER, 1873. Wood engraving, American, 1873

SAPPHO COMET. Line engraving, 19th century

COATI-MONDI. Nasua fusca. Line engraving, 19th century

MUSTELIDAE FAMILY, 1841. Various members of the Mustelidae family. a) Polecat; b) Stoat; c) Beech Marten; d) Ferret; e) Weasel. Wood engraving, English, 1841

BLACKSMITH. Line engraving, 19th century

CHINCHILLA, 1873. Wood engraving, American, 1873

ZOOLOGY: FOX. Wood engraving, 19th century

SKUNK, 19th CENTURY. Wood engraving, 19th century

TAMING WILD ELEPHANTS. Wood engraving, 19th century

ERMINE, 1873. Wood engraving, American, 1873

PINE MARTEN, 1873. Wood engraving, American, 1873

RACCOON. Line engraving, 19th century

SAI. Line engraving, 19th century

MYTHOLOGY: MERMEN. Illustration from a Babylonian seal

JUNO AND ARGUS. Juno preserves the eyes of the decapitated Argus by setting them in the peacocks tail. Copper engraving, 18th century

MOTHER GOOSE: BO-PEEP. Little Bo-Peep. Engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

DONATIs COMET, 1858. Wood engraving, German, 19th century, after a drawing by Dr. K. Graff, Berlin

GREAT COMET OF 1744. The comet of 1744, first sighted at Lausanne, Switzerland. Wood engraving, 19th century

GREAT COMET OF 1882. The comet observed from the British naval ship HMS Orion, at Lake Timsah, Egypt, 1 October 1882 at 4.30 a.m. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

GREAT COMET OF 1811. The C / 1811 F1 comet, visible to the naked eye for approximately 260 days
GREAT COMET OF 1811. The C/1811 F1 comet, visible to the naked eye for approximately 260 days. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

GREAT COMET OF 1843. The C / 1843 D1 comet of March 1843. Wood engraving, American, 19th century
GREAT COMET OF 1843. The C/1843 D1 comet of March 1843. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

GREAT COMET OF 1861. The C / 1861 J1 comet, visible to the naked eye for almost three months
GREAT COMET OF 1861. The C/1861 J1 comet, visible to the naked eye for almost three months. Wood engraving, French, 19th century

MUSKRAT. Wood engraving, late 19th century

aRDVARK. An aardvark at Central Park Zoo, New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1874

aRDVARKS. Wood engraving, 1885

aRDVARK. An aardvark at the zoo at Regents Park, London. Line engraving, English, 1869

RAT. Wood engraving, early 19th century

CHAMELEON. Wood engraving, c1850

KANGAROO. The pademelon wallaby. Line engraving, 19th century

LION. Maneless lion. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

BUFFALO. Line engraving, 18th century

ARCTIC FOXES. Arctic foxes in summer dress. Wood engraving, 19th century

GRAY FOX. Wood engraving, 19th century

CORSAK FOX. Wood engraving, 19th century

SEXUAL DIMORPHISM. The Broad-shafted Whida Finch Vidua paradisea, the male of which exhibits a spectacular display of tail feathers. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

LION. Lion of Barbary. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

BLACK RAT. Wood engraving, 19th century

WATER RAT. Wood engraving, early 19th century

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From delicate nests to playful puppies, the wonders of tails unfold in nature's embrace. 🐿️🌿 Nestled within a cozy drey, two red squirrels find solace, their curled tails providing warmth and comfort amidst a bed of lichen. Meanwhile, Riley, a mischievous 13-week-old Italian Spinone puppy, finds joy in chewing his own tail – an innocent act that brings laughter to all who witness it. In the midst of winter's chill, a majestic Goldendoodle frolics with snowflakes delicately resting on its nose. The contrast between the white snow and its fluffy tail creates a picture-perfect moment frozen in time. A curious dormouse scurries through the underbrush with its bushy tail acting as both balance and camouflage. Startled by sudden danger, a Common Pheasant raises its vibrant plumage high while its elegant tail feathers fan out like an exquisite display of warning. Gracefully soaring through the sky, a swallow showcases agility at its finest as it twists and turns effortlessly with every beat of its wings. Amidst wild Poppy flowers in Antelope Valley California lies a gentle giant - a Great Pyrenees dog basking in the beauty of nature's tapestry. Its magnificent snowy-white coat blends seamlessly with the field while its wagging tail reveals pure contentment. Standing tall against extinction is the monkey puzzle tree - an endangered species that proudly displays branches resembling intricate puzzles pieces reaching towards the heavens. Inhabiting snowy landscapes far away from prying eyes is another endangered marvel -the elusive Snow Leopard gracefully treads through icy terrain; its raised tail leaving behind ethereal shadows on untouched snow. Like something out of wonderland itself stands Cheshire Cat perched upon an enchanting tree branch; only his mischievous grin remains visible as his long striped tail disappears into thin air. From South America comes another colorful character.