Tails Collection (page 7)

A male Argus Pheasant, or Great Argus, displaying his wing and tail feathers
3483818 A male Argus Pheasant, or Great Argus, displaying his wing and tail feathers, while a female stands in front of him, London Zoo, January 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

A lion cub lies down behind its mothers tail, London Zoo, October 1925 (b / w photo)
3260698 A lion cub lies down behind its mothers tail, London Zoo, October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

George Smith, the garotter, receiving the sixth out of his thirty lashes (engraving)
610386 George Smith, the garotter, receiving the sixth out of his thirty lashes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The punishment; George Smith)

Portrait of actors (b / w photo)
489131 Portrait of actors (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown provincial actors from the Mikhailovsky Theatre)

Mr Quayle, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465545 Mr Quayle, 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)

Coin of Alexander Jannaeus (metal)
BLP398324 Coin of Alexander Jannaeus (metal) by Jewish School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Yannai (103-76 BC)

Animalosities No 4: Horse, Zebra, Cow, Lion (colour litho)
6002556 Animalosities No 4: Horse, Zebra, Cow, Lion (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 4: Horse, Zebra, Cow, Lion)

Le Frisson Nouveau, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)
3444520 Le Frisson Nouveau, pub. 1914 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robe de tango de Redfern; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Animalosities No 11: Tiger, Polar Bear, Anteater, Fox (colour litho)
6002570 Animalosities No 11: Tiger, Polar Bear, Anteater, Fox (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 11: Tiger, Polar Bear, Anteater, Fox)

Political Quixotism shewing the Consequences of Sleeping in Patent Magic Spectacles
2652866 Political Quixotism shewing the Consequences of Sleeping in Patent Magic Spectacles, the Diplomatic Hercules, attacking the Political Hydra, pub

Important Great Lakes pouch (quilled hide)
778888 Important Great Lakes pouch (quilled hide) by American School; length: 37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Of trapezoidal form)

Eventail Boulangiste, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504412 Eventail Boulangiste, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by French Photographer

Comete a six queues, 1744 (engraving)
3645395 Comete a six queues, 1744 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comete a six queues, 1744. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1866)

Rats trouves a Strasbourg en 1683 (engraving)
3644720 Rats trouves a Strasbourg en 1683 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rats trouves a Strasbourg en 1683)

An African adventure in the heart of Vienna (colour litho)
2809209 An African adventure in the heart of Vienna (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An African adventure in the heart of Vienna)

Mr Jarndyce, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465543 Mr Jarndyce, 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)

Mr Tulkinghorn, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465529 Mr Tulkinghorn, 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)

Smallweed, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465518 Smallweed, 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)

Mr Bayham Badger, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465513 Mr Bayham Badger, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Sir Joseph Bowley - The Chimes, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465466 Sir Joseph Bowley - The Chimes, 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)

Marionette, 1929 (b / w photo)
GBW469873 Marionette, 1929 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info.: used by Louis Bunin in a performance of The Hairy Ape by Eugene O Neill; ); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian

Robinson Crusoe (colour litho)
1046385 Robinson Crusoe (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe. Illustration for The Graphic)

A Zulu Maiden (b / w photo)
3092423 A Zulu Maiden (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Zulu Maiden. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Woman dressed as a butterfly (colour photo)
3094641 Woman dressed as a butterfly (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman dressed as a butterfly)

The Naughty Nineties (lithograph)
3094232 The Naughty Nineties (lithograph) by Reynolds, John (1909-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naughty Nineties)

Member of the 6th Duke of Devonshires orchestra (w / c on paper)
621515 Member of the 6th Duke of Devonshires orchestra (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 24.1x15.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The piano of cats (engraving)
669455 The piano of cats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The piano of cats. The keys press the cats tails, each of which mews to a certain note)

Homeward Bound, The Quay of New York, engraved by T. H. Maguire
NYH189921 Homeward Bound, The Quay of New York, engraved by T.H. Maguire, 1854 (colour litho) (see 189006) by Nicol, J (19th century) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Photograph from a souvenir album in memory of Boni de Castellane (b / w photo)
5937960 Photograph from a souvenir album in memory of Boni de Castellane (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); 53.6x42.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Animalosities No 8: Camel, Deer, Llama, Collie (colour litho)
6002569 Animalosities No 8: Camel, Deer, Llama, Collie (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 8: Camel, Deer, Llama, Collie)

Animalosities No 9: Elephant, Horse, Bison, Zebra (colour litho)
6002567 Animalosities No 9: Elephant, Horse, Bison, Zebra (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 9: Elephant, Horse, Bison, Zebra)

Animalosities No 10: Hippopotamus, Rhinoceros, Elephant, Horse (colour litho)
6002561 Animalosities No 10: Hippopotamus, Rhinoceros, Elephant, Horse (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 10: Hippopotamus, Rhinoceros)

A stand at the Champ de Mars races in 1848, 1898 (litho)
5913078 A stand at the Champ de Mars races in 1848, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Woman watching the horse race at Champ de Mars racetrack)

Mermaid and Merman from Jacob Meydenbachs Hortus Sanitatis, 1491 (woodcut)
1147334 Mermaid and Merman from Jacob Meydenbachs Hortus Sanitatis, 1491 (woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; German, out of copyright

Japans anti-American agitation (colour litho)
2809305 Japans anti-American agitation (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The anti-American agitation in Japan)

The curious survivals of the past (colour litho)
2809293 The curious survivals of the past (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curious survivals of the past)

Three illustrations of transvestites in blue and pink dresses dancing with a larger
2632109 Three illustrations of transvestites in blue and pink dresses dancing with a larger gentleman in white tie and tails, from White Bottoms, pub

Groom of Chambers (w / c on paper)
621512 Groom of Chambers (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 24.1x15.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

Weaver Birds
LLM454614 Weaver Birds by Smit, Joseph (1836-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaver Birds. The Royal Natural History, ed Richard Lydekker (Frederick Warne, 1896).); © Look and Learn

The Marmoset Twins, 1913 (colour litho)
446543 The Marmoset Twins, 1913 (colour litho) by Ross, M.T. " Penny" (1881-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: This cute little brother and sister you see)

Statue of the Goddess Uma in a Forest with Peacocks (chromolitho)
735459 Statue of the Goddess Uma in a Forest with Peacocks (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Goddess Uma in a Forest with Peacocks)

Coin from the Bar Kochba Revolt, 134-135 (metal)
BLP398279 Coin from the Bar Kochba Revolt, 134-135 (metal) by Jewish School, (2nd century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cloisonne peacock-form censer
6166316 Cloisonnepeacock-form censer by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Qianlong Period (1735-96); length: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Spenlow, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465582 Mr Spenlow, 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)

Uriah Heep, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465561 Uriah Heep, 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)

Mr Turveydrop, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465521 Mr Turveydrop, 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)

Portrait of John Drummond on a hunter with a groom holding his second horse
CH466612 Portrait of John Drummond on a hunter with a groom holding his second horse, in a landscape, a hunting party beyond, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Ferneley, John E

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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.