Carrier Pigeon Collection

WWI: CARRIER PIGEONS. British motorcyclists taking carrier pigeons to front line trenches during World War I. Photograph, c1916

The Carrier Pigeon (engraving)
3626167 The Carrier Pigeon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carrier Pigeon. Illustration for Chatterbox (1871)

Engraving depicting a carrier pigeon with a photographic despatch attached to it's tail, 19th century
5308573 Engraving depicting a carrier pigeon with a photographic despatch attached to it's tail, 19th century; (add.info)

Carrier pigeon released from the USS " Iowa" with a message for home port, 1897
NWI4759587 Carrier pigeon released from the USS " Iowa" with a message for home port, 1897.; (add.info.: Carrier pigeon released from the USS " Iowa" with a message for home port)

Donkerque [i.e. Dunkerque], shipping carrier pigeons, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Donkerque [i.e. Dunkerque], shipping carrier pigeons, between c1914 and c1915. Carrier pigeons in baskets, being loaded onto a train car, Dunkerque, France

Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856. Crimean War news. Engraving...from a photograph by Mr. Parting...representing the scene in the Colombo Observer office during the reading

Precieux Auxiliaires; Un lacher de pigeons, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Precieux Auxiliaires; Un lacher de pigeons, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Pigeon Post, 20 February 1943, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Pigeon Post, 20 February 1943, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and her younger sister Princess Margaret Rose, members of the Buckingham Palace Company of Girl Guides

Prize Pigeons at the recent show of the Halifax Fancy Pigeon Association, 1862. Creator: Harrison Weir
Prize Pigeons at the recent show of the Halifax Fancy Pigeon Association, 1862. Engravings...(from a sketch by Mr. H. Crossley)

symbol / emblem / icon, fidelity, white dove in flower basket, Germany, 1917, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

The Love Letter, 1750 (oil on canvas)
7295964 The Love Letter, 1750 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 81.2x75.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Berlin: Taubenhandlung; Pigeon Dealers (b / w photo)
7181346 Berlin: Taubenhandlung; Pigeon Dealers (b/w photo) by Bucovich, Mario (1884-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taubenhandlung; Pigeon Dealer s)

Pigeons: Homing Pigeons (colour litho)
7183883 Pigeons: Homing Pigeons (colour litho) by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homing Pigeons)

Pigeon post of the future, Lightness of style is demanded (colour litho)
7181031 Pigeon post of the future, Lightness of style is demanded (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigeon post of the future)

Le pigeon messager (engraving)
7200008 Le pigeon messager (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le pigeon messager)

"Loves Labour Lost"(engraving)
7177750 " Loves Labour Lost" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Loves Labour Lost." Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

A Pouter (engraving)
7177744 A Pouter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pouter. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood, 1836 (A H Baily).); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pigeon voyageur; Carrier-pigeon; Brieftaube (engraving)
7197093 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pigeon voyageur; Carrier-pigeon; Brieftaube (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le sifflet du pigeon messager (engraving)
7200005 Le sifflet du pigeon messager (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le sifflet du pigeon messager)

On the French Lorraine Front: A Poilus Camp Letter-box and buzzard mascots
STC405596 On the French Lorraine Front: A Poilus Camp Letter-box and buzzard mascots, illustration from The Illustrated War News (seppia photo) by English Photographer

Searching for Andree, News! illustration from Le Petit Journal
REV287772 Searching for Andree, News! illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 4th September 1898 (colour litho) by Meaulle

The Carrier Pigeon flying straight for home (engraving)
3628598 The Carrier Pigeon flying straight for home (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carrier Pigeon flying straight for home)

"With our seaplane in the North Sea, a carrier to the rescue"
701962 " With our seaplane in the North Sea, a carrier to the rescue", from The Sphere, 1918 (colour litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939); Private Collection; American

A Carrier-Pigeon on the Wing (colour litho)
6020673 A Carrier-Pigeon on the Wing (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Carrier-Pigeon on the Wing)

The New Paris Letter Carrier (engraving)
1052215 The New Paris Letter Carrier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Paris Letter Carrier)

A sky of wings (colour litho)
2777650 A sky of wings (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sky of wings. Four thousand)

Searching for Andree, News!, illustration from Le Petit Journal
STC416003 Searching for Andree, News!, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 1898 (colour litho) by French School

Captain of the HSL of the Air Sea Rescue Service, about to release a carrier pigeon called " The Admiral" now used to send messages when the wireless is out of action

Carrier Pigeon, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen &
Carrier Pigeon, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

The Toilette of Venus, 1751. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Toilette of Venus, 1751

The Dispatch of the Messenger, 1765. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Dispatch of the Messenger, 1765

British Army Carrier Pigeons in France: Horse-Drawn Lofts, (1919). Creator: Unknown
British Army Carrier Pigeons in France: Horse-Drawn Lofts, (1919). Pigeons were used to send messages during the First World War, 1914-1919

British Army Carrier Pigeons in France, (1919). Creator: Unknown
British Army Carrier Pigeons in France, (1919). Carrier pigeons being sent up the line, scene from the First World War, 1914-1919

Messenger pigeons being released at the front line, World War I, 1915

French military manoeuvres: using carrier pigeons to communicate, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
French military manoeuvres: using carrier pigeons to communicate, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 2nd May 1897

The search for the 1897 Andree expedition to the North Pole. In 1897 a Swedish explorer named Salomon Andree made an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon

Carrier Pigeon Birds America series N4 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
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Carrier Pigeon Birds America series N37 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
Artokoloro

CIVIL WAR LETTER, c1863. American Civil War soldiers letter sponsored by the U.S. Christian Commission, c1863

The Carrier Pigeon (W. C. Marshall, R. A. Sculptor
The Carrier Pigeon (W.C. Marshall, R.A. Sculptor. from the Late Exhibition of the Royal Academy, Uk), 1865

Franco-Prussian War: A despatch brought by a carrier pigeon from the province is deciphered at the telegraph office by an electrically illuminated enlarger

Carrier-Pigeon

CARRIER PIGEONS, 1915. Carrier pigeons being released from the roof of Madison Square Garden in New York City, bound with messages for President Woodrow Wilson in Washington, D.C

WWI: CARRIER PIGEON. A carrier pigeon being released to carry a message to the French headquarters during World War I. Photograph, c1916

WWI: CARRIER PIGEONS. A London motor bus converted into a travelling loft for carrier pigeons during World War I. Photograph, c1916

WWI: PIGEONS, c1914. Men loading baskets of carrier pigeons onto a train in Dunkerque, France. Photograph, c1914

WORLD WAR I: HOMING PIGEON. A soldier removes a message from the leg of a homing pigeon during World War I

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During World War I, carrier pigeons played a vital role in communication on the front lines. British motorcyclists were often seen transporting these feathered messengers to deliver important messages from one location to another. The sight of these brave birds soaring through the skies became a symbol of hope and resilience amidst the chaos of war. One such depiction of they can be found in an engraving titled "The Carrier Pigeon. " This artwork captures the elegance and grace with which these birds carried their precious cargo, evoking a sense of awe and admiration for their abilities. In contrast, "The Love Letter" painting from 1750 showcases a different aspect of carrier pigeons' significance. Here, we see a scene where two lovers exchange heartfelt words through the means of this remarkable avian messenger. It highlights how carrier pigeons transcended mere military use and became symbols of love and connection. Another artwork called "A Pigeon Match" portrays the excitement surrounding pigeon racing as a popular sport during that era. People would gather to witness these colorful creatures take flight, showcasing their incredible speed and homing instincts. Meanwhile, in Berlin's Taubenhandlung (Pigeon Dealers), captured in black-and-white photography, we get a glimpse into the bustling world of pigeon trading. These images depict individuals engaged in buying and selling pigeons—a testament to their value both as companions and carriers. Looking ahead into future possibilities is "Pigeon post of the future, " depicted in vibrant colors with lightness of style demanded by its lithographic medium. This imaginative piece envisions advancements where technology merges with nature as humans harness pigeon messengers for even more efficient communication systems. Throughout history, artists have been captivated by carrier pigeons' beauty and purposeful existence.