Handler Collection

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, handler at Peterborough Show
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Tom Newman, the Duke of Beauforts huntsman, taking part as a handler at the Peterborough Foxhound Show

Dog and Handler wearing gas masks at the battle front. Strecher bearers carry a wounded man in the background, the war dogs were frequently employed to locate wounded men in no mans land Date

Police Officer and Dog
Metropolitan Police dog handler taking his dog out of a police van

Market Reports Series - Country Ducks arriving
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Country Ducks arrived in excellent condition. Date: 1903

JCB Loadall telehandler loading muck into muck spreader, for spreading on arable field, England, march

Husky Dog - sledding Canada
CMB-762 DOG - dog-sledding with Huskies Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada Chris Martin Bahr Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Police dog handler

Display of cattle at annual County Show, Devon
Display of cattle, led by handlers, at the annual County Show, Devon. Date: 1960s

Ghent police dog, kitted out in its own mackintosh coat for wet weather, with its handler
537750 Ghent police dog, kitted out in its own mackintosh coat for wet weather, with its handler. Mackintosh, a rubberised waterproof fabric

Placing a bear in charge of the flock of sheep! Ax-les-Thermes - a commune in the Arige department in the Occitanie region of south-western France. Date: circa 1910s

Pit pony with handler underground in Lanarkshire mine
Pony is pulling trolleys, known as hutches, of coal along small railway lines. From a postcard posted from Hamilton to the French Legation in Tangier Date: 1902

POLICE OFFICER AND DOG
A Metropolitan Police officer dog handler and his Weimaraner dog discover the dead body of a missing person Date: June 1974

Giraffes and their Somali handlers, c. 1905 (gelatin silver print)
622852 Giraffes and their Somali handlers, c.1905 (gelatin silver print) by British Photographer, (19th-20th century); 9.2x13.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fight between the Lion Wallace and the Dogs Tinker and Ball in the Factory Yard in the Town of Warwick
STC203628 The Fight between the Lion Wallace and the Dogs Tinker and Ball in the Factory Yard in the Town of Warwick, from Anecdotes, Original and Selected, Of The Turf, The Chase, The Ring

Longfellow - American Thoroughbred racehorse and sire
Longfellow (1867-1893) - an American Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. Date: circa 1890

Camel viewed from behind, pub. 1641 from Diversi Animali (etching)
2966834 Camel viewed from behind, pub. 1641 from Diversi Animali (etching) by Bella, Stefano della (1610-64); Private Collection; (add.info)

South America, pack horse with its load and handler
Vintage 19th century photograph: South America, pack horse with its load and handler

Cheetah on bullock cart with handler, India, c. 1860 s
Tame cheetah on bullock cart with handler, India, c.1860 s

Bactrian Camel from Historiae Animalium, by Conrad Gessner (1516 - 1565), c
3025953 Bactrian Camel from Historiae Animalium, by Conrad Gessner (1516 - 1565), c. 1551-58 (hand coloured woodcut) by Swiss School

Police dog handler and dog, Camborne, Cornwall
A police dog handler training a young Alsatian dog in a field at Camborne in Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Ms 372 fol. 241v A Bear Keeper, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum)
XIR158831 Ms 372 fol.241v A Bear Keeper, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon, France; French, out of copyright

Camel with handlers, pub. 1821 (coloured woodcut)
2966835 Camel with handlers, pub. 1821 (coloured woodcut) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congress of Vienna October 1814 to June 1815)

Skeleton of a Camel, c. 1680s (engraving)
3025949 Skeleton of a Camel, c. 1680s (engraving) by Luyken, Jan (1649-1712); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Plate 734. Elephants; Two, Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950710 Plate 734. Elephants; Two, Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16x46.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Giraffe and clove tree
Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis, with handler and clove tree, Syzygium aromaticum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer after an illustration by A

Roman charioteer, c. 2nd-3rd century AD (mosaic)
3857360 Roman charioteer, c.2nd-3rd century AD (mosaic) by Roman; Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

A young African Pygmy Elephant stands on her hind legs to embrace her African trainer
3245193 A young African Pygmy Elephant stands on her hind legs to embrace her African trainer, while the keeper looks on, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

The Police Dog Handler. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1966. Date: 1966

A Camel, pub. 1824 (hand coloured woodcut)
2958312 A Camel, pub. 1824 (hand coloured woodcut) by Kuniyasu, Utagawa (1794-1832); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michael Corcoran (1827 - 1863); ); The Stapleton Collection; Japanese

Two lion cubs with a young woman at London Zoo in August 1925 (b / w photo)
3116074 Two lion cubs with a young woman at London Zoo in August 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Both cubs are on leashes)

A Mahout riding an Elephant, from the Large Clive Album
STC153438 A Mahout riding an Elephant, from the Large Clive Album (line drawing with colour wash on paper) by Mughal School, (17th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Antique Print of a Camel and Dromedary, 1859 (coloured engraving)
2630189 Antique Print of a Camel and Dromedary, 1859 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roman charioteer, c. 2nd-3rd century AD (mosaic)
3857327 Roman charioteer, c.2nd-3rd century AD (mosaic) by Roman; Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Kameel, pub. 1821 (coloured woodcut)
3025957 Kameel, pub. 1821 (coloured woodcut) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

The Duke of Devonshires racehorse Basto, c. 1708-25 (oil on canvas)
3934330 The Duke of Devonshires racehorse Basto, c.1708-25 (oil on canvas) by Wootton, John (c.1682-1765); 101.5x127.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Three Camels, engraved by Adriaen Collaert (c. 1560 - 1618) (engraving)
3025950 Three Camels, engraved by Adriaen Collaert (c. 1560 A- 1618) (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Roman charioteer, c. 2nd-3rd century AD (mosaic)
3857358 Roman charioteer, c.2nd-3rd century AD (mosaic) by Roman; Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Remorse, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving)
3481203 Remorse, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

A Camel, pub. 1824 (hand coloured woodcut)
2958311 A Camel, pub. 1824 (hand coloured woodcut) by Kuniyasu, Utagawa (1794-1832); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Arrival Of The German Steamer Abyssinia In New York Carried By Beasts, Onshore Transportation (colour Litho)
2798571 Arrival Of The German Steamer Abyssinia In New York Carried By Beasts, Onshore Transportation (colour Litho) by Beltrame

Shoveller Held by her Trainer Will Chifney, 1819 (oil on canvas)
HEH416401 Shoveller Held by her Trainer Will Chifney, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Marshall, Benjamin (1767-1835); 102.2x127.6 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Armenian visitors ride Indiarani, watched by crowds of onlookers, London Zoo
2629015 Armenian visitors ride Indiarani, watched by crowds of onlookers, London Zoo, May 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Indiarani)

A female takin, also known as cattle chamois or gnu goat with handler, London Zoo
2629010 A female takin, also known as cattle chamois or gnu goat with handler, London Zoo, April 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Relief fragment of an Akh bird (limestone)
HSC270345 Relief fragment of an Akh bird (limestone) by Egyptian, Old Kingdom (c.2613-2181 BC); 19.2x15.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

Feeding the Python - Port Elizabeth Museum - South Africa
Feeding the South African Python (Python Sebae) at the Port Elizabeth Museum - South Africa. The snake is 16 feet long! Date: circa 1908

Chinese falconer with a Goshawk Date: circa 1920s

Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Butchery
Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Butchery. Miniature. Fol. 77r

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In the world of animals and agriculture, a handler plays a crucial role in various settings. From the bustling Peterborough Show to the battlefronts where even dogs wear gas masks they can there to guide and protect. Illustrated by Cecil Aldin, we witness the bond between a handler and their loyal companion at the Peterborough Show. The trust between them is evident as they navigate through crowds with grace and precision. On the battlefront, amidst chaos and danger, we see a dog and its handler donning gas masks. Together, they brave adversity while serving their country with unwavering loyalty. In law enforcement, handlers work side by side with police officers to maintain peace and security. A powerful image captures a police officer alongside their faithful canine partner – an embodiment of teamwork in action. The agricultural landscape also relies on skilled handlers. In England's arable fields during March, we find a JCB Loadall telehandler loading muck into a spreader for efficient fertilization. These handlers ensure that crops thrive for sustainable farming practices. Market Reports Series showcases another facet of handling – this time involving country ducks arriving at their destination under careful supervision. Handlers ensure safe transportation while maintaining animal welfare standards. From Canada's snowy terrains comes an enchanting sight: husky dogs led by expert sledding handlers racing across vast landscapes. This harmonious partnership demonstrates both skillful guidance and boundless adventure. Back in law enforcement circles, police dog handlers demonstrate exceptional training techniques as they work hand in paw to enforce justice within our communities. At annual County Shows like Devon's renowned event, cattle take center stage under diligent handling expertise. Handlers showcase these majestic creatures with pride while ensuring their well-being throughout each display. Even centuries ago depicted in Tacuinum Sanitatis' 14th-century illustrations butchery scenes highlight how ancient societies relied on skilled individuals known as handlers to process meat safely for consumption - showcasing historical importance. Handlers play diverse roles across various domains.