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Shipping wild animals in the London Docks, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Shipping wild animals in the London Docks, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Shipping wild animals in the London Docks, 1864. 'Amidst the diverse commodities brought into the port of London by so many vessels from every region of the globe, a visitor to the docks may now and then have an opportunity of seeing the arrival of a cargo of wild beasts, though it is but rarely, of course, that such an importation takes place. The zoological collections in the metropolis and in some provincial towns, as well as the exhibitions paraded in travelling caravans, must indeed be constantly recruited with fresh specimens, not only to make up for a rate of mortality which exceeds that of the same kinds of animals in their native clime, but also to provide novelties for the popular gratification...The Engraving to which we now refer is from a sketch made upon a late occasion, when some wild animals of Messrs. Howe and Cushing's menagerie, were embarked in the London Docks, affording much amusement to the spectators. The huge elephant is being hoisted up, as is done with horses and bullocks, by a chain and girth, to be put on board the vessel; whilst a cage full of lions, tigers, and leopards, and the less dangerous ferae naturae not in a cage, await their turn for shipment'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**Unleashing Wildness: A Rare Glimpse into Shipping Animals at the London Docks, 1864**
In this print, a glimpse of exotic wildlife is transported to the bustling streets of Victorian-era London. The scene unfolds in the midst of the city's iconic docks, where merchants and traders from around the world converged. Amidst the hustle and bustle, a rare sight catches our eye: wild animals being shipped out for display at zoos or menageries.
The photograph captures a moment when Messrs. Howe and Cushing's menagerie is preparing to transport its prized specimens across the seas. A massive elephant is carefully hoisted onto a vessel using chains and girth, while nearby cages contain lions, tigers, leopards, and other ferocious beasts waiting their turn for shipment.
This intriguing snapshot offers a unique glimpse into the world of animal trading in 19th-century London. The image not only showcases the exotic creatures being transported but also highlights the fascination with these wild animals that captivated Victorian society. This rare print provides an intimate look at this bygone era, transporting us to a time when humans and wildlife coexisted in fascinating ways.
**Credit:** Unknown (Shipping wild animals in the London Docks, 1864) / Heritage Images
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