Tails Collection (#4)

Little Bo Peep
3776591 Little Bo Peep -; (add.info.: Little Bo Peep-a shepherdess who loses her sheep. Nursery rhyme dates back to Victorian era: Illustration portrays the verse where Bo Peep finds their tails)

Red Fox
Erik Wintzell

Grus japonensis, two Japanese Red Crowned Cranes, one bending its neck backwards and the other flapping its wings
Animals, Birds, Gruiformes, Cranes, Gruidae, Japanese Crane, Grus japonensis, Aves, Backwards, Beaks, Bending, Crowned, Feathers, Flapping, Neck, Orders of Living Birds, Red, Tails, Talons, Wings

Rear of Male African elephant {Loxodonta africana} Ngorongoro crater, Tanzania

A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne, 1840. Dandy in top hat and coat with monocle and whip driving a one-horse gig, woman in ermine-trim cape over a pink dress, bonnet and ermine muff

Sir Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and John Mills in the 1956 Royal Variety Show

Wedding Fashions show in Regent Street 4th March 1958

Actor Donald Sinden renowned as the snooty butler "Robert"
Actor Donald Sinden renowned as the snooty butler " Robert" in the TV series " Twos Company" brushed up his top hat

Night club Bunny Girls posing with a football. May 1974 P018491

The wedding of Michael Grade, twenty four year old son of Leslie Grade, and his bride Penelope Levinson at St Johns Wood Liberal Synagogue

Night Clubs. Bunny Girls in the office having their tails looked at. August 1974 P018497

Nightclubs. A bunny girl sitting on a chair. July 1978 P018477

WHITE TIE & TAILS 1913 WHITE TIE & TAILS 1913
Two debonair men-about-town wear evening dress clothes of white tie & black tailcoat, top hat, wing collar & dress pumps. One wears a cape with silk faced collar & lapels. Date: 1913

Tail of Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) at sunset, Golfo Nuevo, Peninsula Valdes, UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean, October

Brown bear (Ursus arctos) walking beside lake, Kamchatka, Far east Russia, August

Blue monkey family group {Cercopithecus mitis} Kakamega forest, Kenya

2 DALMATIANS / 1963
These two dalmatians stand with their tails crossed, staring off in opposite directions. Owned by Kaufmann. Date: 1963

Tail fluke of a diving Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Disko Bay, Greenland, August 2009

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) migrating upstream to spawn, Umelven, Sweden, July 2009

Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) disappears back into the blue in the surface waters around the island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Tail of Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) at sunset, Golfo Nuevo, Peninsula Valdes, UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean, October

Tabby kittens, Stanley and Fosset, 12 weeks old, walking together

Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) sunlit portrait. Leicestershire, UK, November

Close up of coiled tail of Parsons chameleon {Calumma parsonii} showing scales and strong green colouration. Tropical rainforest, Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

A Shagya Arab stallion (Equus caballlus) is shown in hand in the courtyard of the Babolna Arabian Stud, Babolna, Komarom-Esztergom, Hungary

Two Cape Ground squirrels (Xerus inauris) greeting, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Non-ex

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting upright in deep snow, Austria, Europe

Tailfin of Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) underwater, Guadalupe Island, Mexico (North Pacific)

Thailand, Chiang mai, Lampang, Thai Elephant Conservation Centre, close-up of elephant from behind

Male Common peafowl (Pavo cristatus) displaying feathers, Ranthambore NP, Rajasthan, India

From back
Yun Wang

Squirrel boxing
Rob Li

Drunk young man unable to find the right (real!) keyhole
Italian comic postcard - a young man (rather worse for wear) returns home after a posh (yet boozy) night out only to be befuddled by his less-than-pleased (but pretty cunning) wife

RMS Lusitania - bronze trench art, WW1
RMS Lusitania - extremely rare WW1 bronze trench art souvenir related to the sinking of the original Lusitania. She was sunk a mile east of Folkestone gate by German submarine U5

Viking ship, longboat, original artwork

Photograph of woman modelling opossum fur. With description, The Importance of Opossum; Our photograph shows a quaint pelerine scarf of pure white ermine

Caricature illustration, captioned, The First Born'. Showing proud father in top hat and tails, with child in bonnet in push chair, and onlookers in street scene

Woman wearing morning dress 1875
Widow wearing elegant Victorian mourning dress, with tassel edge, tails and long train. Hair dressed high at the back with complicated twists and rolls with flat cap. Date: 1875

Neville Chamberlain with RH Stoughton and Samuel Hoare
Neville Chamberlain (Arthur Neville Chamberlain, 1869-1940), British Conservative politician, and Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940

THE SIRENS (BRIOT)
To help them seek their friend Persephone, the daughters of Achelous ask the gods for wings and tails ; they become sirens, enticing sailors to death with their singing

THE SIRENS
To help them seek their friend Persephone, the daughters of Achelous ask the gods for wings and tails ; they become sirens, enticing sailors to death with their singing

Paul Langevin and Albert Einstein, 1922 (b/w photo)
CHT173228 Paul Langevin and Albert Einstein, 1922 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

USA, Utah. Mare's Tails (Cirrus uncinus) and sandstone formations, Sand Flats Recreation Area, near Moab. Date: 21-01-2021

A luminous bullet (colour litho)
2783670 A luminous bullet (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bright bullet)

Upupa epops, flying Hoopoe, side view
Animals, Birds, Coraciiformes, Hoopoes, Upupidae, Hoopoe, Upupa epops, Aves, Beaks, Feathers, Flapping, Flying, Orders of Living Birds, Tails, Wings, White Background, Nobody, Horizontal

Katsuwonus pelamis, Skipjack Tuna, side view
Animals, Fish, Bony Fish, Osteichthyes, Perciformes, Scombridae, Skipjack Tuna, Katsuwonus pelamis, E. Lineatus, Euthynnus Affinis, Fins, Gills, Kawakawa, Perch-Like Fish, Scales, Species, Tails

Le Grand Decolletage, engraving by H. Reidel, 1921 (pochoir print)
1123815 Le Grand Decolletage, engraving by H. Reidel, 1921 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Le Depart pour le Casino, pub. 1923 (pochoir print)
3444497 Le Depart pour le Casino, pub. 1923 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manteau du Soir, de Worth); The Stapleton Collection

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"Tails: A Journey Through Time and Nature's Marvels" Step into the enchanting world of "tails" as we explore the fascinating wonders they hold. From Fred Astaire gracefully twirling in Mark Sandrich's Top Hat (1935) to the whimsical Dormouse peeking out from its cozy den, they have captivated our imagination for centuries. Imagine a CAT PIANO where each key is delicately tapped by a feline tail, creating a symphony of melodies that mesmerize all who listen. Or picture ancient Coins of Pontius Pilate, dating back to 30-31 AD, adorned with intricate engravings depicting majestic tails that once held great significance. In the snowy wilderness, a Snow Leopard prowls silently with its tail held high like a regal banner against the white backdrop. Its shadow dances alongside, reminding us of their endangered status and urging us to protect these magnificent creatures. Traveling further south brings us face-to-face with a Quaker/Monk Parakeet preening itself in South America. Its vibrant plumage contrasts beautifully against lush greenery as it meticulously tends to every feather on its elegant tail. Venturing even deeper into nature's tapestry reveals the Resplendent Quetzal - an exquisite bird found in Cierro La Muerte, Costa Rica. The male proudly displays his resplendent emerald-green plumage while his long iridescent tail cascades behind him like an ethereal train. A Ring-tailed Lemur wraps its strikingly patterned tail around its body for warmth and security amidst Madagascar's diverse landscape. This unique adaptation showcases their resourcefulness and resilience in challenging environments. As celestial wonders grace our skies, we recall Hale-Bopp comet leaving trails across vast expanses above us; just as Fred Astaire left indelible marks on dance floors alongside Ginger Rogers during their iconic performances together.