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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

Background imageTails Collection: Upupa epops, flying Hoopoe, side view

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

Background imageTails Collection: Katsuwonus pelamis, Skipjack Tuna, side view

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

Background imageTails Collection: Le Grand Decolletage, engraving by H. Reidel, 1921 (pochoir print)

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

Background imageTails Collection: Le Depart pour le Casino, pub. 1923 (pochoir print)

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

Background imageTails Collection: She finds their tails (colour litho)

She finds their tails (colour litho)
3648702 She finds their tails (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: She finds their tails)

Background imageTails Collection: Catkin (Felina Prolifica. ), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir

Catkin (Felina Prolifica. ), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper)
HIG294458 Catkin (Felina Prolifica.), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper) by Weir, John (1907-1951); Private Collection

Background imageTails Collection: She finds their tails (Little Bo Peep), from Blackies Popular Nursery Rhymes published by Blackie

She finds their tails (Little Bo Peep), from Blackies Popular Nursery Rhymes published by Blackie and Sons Limited, c
3435487 She finds their tails (Little Bo Peep), from Blackies Popular Nursery Rhymes published by Blackie and Sons Limited, c.1920 (colour litho) by Hassall

Background imageTails Collection: Mr Belloc, illustration from The Winter Owl, published by Cecil Palmer, London, 1923 (colour litho)

Mr Belloc, illustration from The Winter Owl, published by Cecil Palmer, London, 1923 (colour litho)
ELB109807 Mr Belloc, illustration from The Winter Owl, published by Cecil Palmer, London, 1923 (colour litho) by Nicholson

Background imageTails Collection: Three Blind Mice (colour litho)

Three Blind Mice (colour litho)
5222738 Three Blind Mice (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Blind Mice. Illustration for The Old Nursery Stories and Rhymes (Blackie)

Background imageTails Collection: 13131968

13131968
Maine Coon cat indoors Date: 06-10-2019

Background imageTails Collection: Mirror With the Design of a Nine-Tailed Fox, late 18th-early 19th century

Mirror With the Design of a Nine-Tailed Fox, late 18th-early 19th century

Background imageTails Collection: Black tail coat with white pocket handkerchief worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995

Black tail coat with white pocket handkerchief worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995
A black swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor

Background imageTails Collection: Chats trouves a Strasbourg en 1683 (engraving)

Chats trouves a Strasbourg en 1683 (engraving)
3644721 Chats trouves a Strasbourg en 1683 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chats trouves a Strasbourg en 1683)

Background imageTails Collection: Penny of AEthelred II, London mint, 978 (silver) (reverse of 3706818)

Penny of AEthelred II, London mint, 978 (silver) (reverse of 3706818)
3706819 Penny of thelred II, London mint, 978 (silver) (reverse of 3706818) by Ealdgar (fl.978); diam: 19 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageTails Collection: Lady in fur (b / w photo)

Lady in fur (b / w photo)
3643414 Lady in fur (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady in fur. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTails Collection: Cloisonne peacock-form censer

Cloisonne peacock-form censer
6166234 Cloisonnepeacock-form censer by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Qianlong Period (1735-96); length: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTails Collection: Cloisonne peacock-form censer

Cloisonne peacock-form censer
6166233 Cloisonnepeacock-form censer by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Qianlong Period (1735-96); length: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTails Collection: Animalosities No 12: Cow, Tapir, Zebra, Cat (colour litho)

Animalosities No 12: Cow, Tapir, Zebra, Cat (colour litho)
6002568 Animalosities No 12: Cow, Tapir, Zebra, Cat (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 12: Cow, Tapir, Zebra, Cat)

Background imageTails Collection: Animalosities No 7: Zebra, Camel, Polar Bear, Pig (colour litho)

Animalosities No 7: Zebra, Camel, Polar Bear, Pig (colour litho)
6002566 Animalosities No 7: Zebra, Camel, Polar Bear, Pig (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 7: Zebra, Camel, Polar Bear, Pig)

Background imageTails Collection: Animalosities No 5: Lion, Leopard, Tiger, Bison (colour litho)

Animalosities No 5: Lion, Leopard, Tiger, Bison (colour litho)
6002564 Animalosities No 5: Lion, Leopard, Tiger, Bison (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 5: Lion, Leopard, Tiger, Bison)

Background imageTails Collection: A Leap Year Dance at Yokohama given to the Officers of the British Squadron (litho)

A Leap Year Dance at Yokohama given to the Officers of the British Squadron (litho)
1056217 A Leap Year Dance at Yokohama given to the Officers of the British Squadron (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTails Collection: Street Scenes in Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic (engraving)

Street Scenes in Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic (engraving)
1045684 Street Scenes in Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Scenes in Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic)

Background imageTails Collection: Lawrence Boythorn, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

Lawrence Boythorn, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465516 Lawrence Boythorn, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageTails Collection: The Accordian Patient, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

The Accordian Patient, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465419 The Accordian Patient, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageTails Collection: Man and woman playing a player piano, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print)

Man and woman playing a player piano, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381261 Man and woman playing a player piano, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 19.2x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageTails Collection: Portrait of Edwin Allies, 1820 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Edwin Allies, 1820 (oil on canvas)
2830900 Portrait of Edwin Allies, 1820 (oil on canvas) by Loder, James (fl. 1820-60); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Edwin Allies (1788-1836)); eBristol Museums

Background imageTails Collection: A fishing vessel that sailed near the island of Lampedusa was suddenly hit... (colour litho)

A fishing vessel that sailed near the island of Lampedusa was suddenly hit... (colour litho)
2778350 A fishing vessel that sailed near the island of Lampedusa was suddenly hit... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTails Collection: Comic postcard, Wedding usher and brides mother Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Wedding usher and brides mother Date: 20th century

Background imageTails Collection: Comic postcard, Bridegroom and little boy in church

Comic postcard, Bridegroom and little boy in church Date: 20th century

Background imageTails Collection: Comic postcard, Nervous bridegroom having a drink before the wedding Date

Comic postcard, Nervous bridegroom having a drink before the wedding Date: 20th century

Background imageTails Collection: Comic postcard, Cats and kittens

Comic postcard, Cats and kittens
Comic postcard, Cats and four kittens, two with missing tails Date: 20th century

Background imageTails Collection: Comic postcard, Couples dancing at a party, and bumping into each other Date

Comic postcard, Couples dancing at a party, and bumping into each other Date: 20th century

Background imageTails Collection: Japanese man in top hat and tails, c. 1880 Vintage late 19th century photograph

Japanese man in top hat and tails, c. 1880 Vintage late 19th century photograph
Japanese man in top hat and tails, c.1880 Vintage late 19th century photograph

Background imageTails Collection: One gentleman in black tie, a further gentleman in white tie and tails

One gentleman in black tie, a further gentleman in white tie and tails
2632102 One gentleman in black tie, a further gentleman in white tie and tails, and a woman in a light green flapper dress and pearls dance the Charleston, from White Bottoms, pub

Background imageTails Collection: Gentleman in white tie and tails dancing while two musicians play saxophone and banjo

Gentleman in white tie and tails dancing while two musicians play saxophone and banjo
2632095 Gentleman in white tie and tails dancing while two musicians play saxophone and banjo, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934)

Background imageTails Collection: Woman in an evening dress (colour litho)

Woman in an evening dress (colour litho)
3104353 Woman in an evening dress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in an evening dress)

Background imageTails Collection: Monkeys at a wedding (colour litho)

Monkeys at a wedding (colour litho)
3094352 Monkeys at a wedding (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys at a wedding. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTails Collection: Over She Goes! musical tantivy, Saville Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London

Over She Goes! musical tantivy, Saville Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Stanley Lupino and Laddie Cliff Date: early 20th century

Background imageTails Collection: WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The result of careless talk

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The result of careless talk
The Caption is The Result of Careless Talk. This is a play on the wartime slogan Careless talk costs lives. The Prime Minister exhorts This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm

Background imageTails Collection: The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving)

The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving)
1603125 The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Naval Exhibitions)

Background imageTails Collection: The carrefour Gaillon and the fountain, 1848

The carrefour Gaillon and the fountain, 1848
Woman in front of the fountain at Place Gaillon, Paris. She wears a cashmere shawl with arm holes called la visite over her crinoline. The carrefour Gaillon and the fountain, 1848

Background imageTails Collection: A review on the Square of the Invalides, 1835

A review on the Square of the Invalides, 1835. Woman in pink dress with canezou shawl, straw bonnet and parasol. French cavalry and infantry parade on the Esplanade des Invalides

Background imageTails Collection: Fashionable couple in front of Cafe Foy, Boulevard

Fashionable couple in front of Cafe Foy, Boulevard
A corner on the boulevard des Italiens, 1833. Fashionable couple in front of Louis Bignons Cafe Foy of rue de la Chaussee-d Antin and boulevard des Italiens. Man in militaire redingote and top hat

Background imageTails Collection: Woman strolling in the Gardens of the Tuileries, 1819

Woman strolling in the Gardens of the Tuileries, 1819
Woman strolling in the Gardens of the Tuileries, near the rue de Rivoli, 1819. She wears a bonnet, lace collar and satin walking dress

Background imageTails Collection: Woman in an old-taffeta cape with a parrot, 1913

Woman in an old-taffeta cape with a parrot, 1913
Woman in cape of old taffeta decorated with caterpillar green and muff embroidered with pearls. Parrot chained to a stand

Background imageTails Collection: Mr O Brien, the Irish Giant, the Tallest Man in the Known World Being near Nine Feet

Mr O Brien, the Irish Giant, the Tallest Man in the Known World Being near Nine Feet
CWA98184 Mr O Brien, the Irish Giant, the Tallest Man in the Known World Being near Nine Feet High, 1803 (etching) by Kay, John (1742-1826); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

Background imageTails Collection: Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose (Disraeli, Gladstone)

Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose (Disraeli, Gladstone)
Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose -- a satirical comment on the rivalry between Disraeli (left) and Gladstone (right) over the electoral reform question

Background imageTails Collection: Horses Hindquarters (oil on canvas)

Horses Hindquarters (oil on canvas)
BLY170466 Horses Hindquarters (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 74x81 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright




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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.