Humped Collection

Novelty Camel Early C18
A bactrian or two-humped camel not a dromedary as billed on this flyer. This camel was displayed with her young betwixt the Queens Head & Crooked Billet, Fleet bridge

humped meadows with wafts of mist at sunrise and Karwendel Range and Zugspitz-Massif, Upper Bavaria, Werdenfelser Land. Germany, Europe

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Double humped bactrian camel. Date: 07/05/2005

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Double humped bactrian camel. Date: 07/05/2005

Plate 738. Bactrian Camel; Racking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950714 Plate 738. Bactrian Camel; Racking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.5x30 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Three-humped prominent, olive moth and turnip moth
Three-humped prominent, Notodonta tritophus, olive moth, Prays oleae, and turnip moth, Agrotis segetum. Phalaena tritophus, oleagina, segetum

Muslin footman and oak eggar moths
Muslin footman, Nudaria mundana, male 1, female 2, and oak eggar moth, Lasiocampa quercifolia, female 3, larva, 4, 5, pupa 6, chrysalis 7

Zebu or humped cattle, Bos primigenius indicus (Indian buffalo, Bos indicus). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Zebu humped cattle, Bos indicus, and European bison, Bison bonasus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Indian ox or zebu, Bos primigenius indicus (Taurus indicus). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1836

Humped bull (zebu, or Bos Indicus), 3rd millennium B. C (terracotta)
1072483 Humped bull (zebu, or Bos Indicus), 3rd millennium B.C (terracotta) by Indus Valley Civilization (3rd Millennium BC); 13x9.2x19.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Persepolis, Indian humped ox (engraving)
973634 Persepolis, Indian humped ox (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persepolis, Indian humped ox)

I ve Got The Fair Old Hump (b / w photo)
3094515 I ve Got The Fair Old Hump (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I ve Got The Fair Old Hump. Postcard, early 20th century)

Plate 739. Bactrian Camel; Galloping, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950715 Plate 739. Bactrian Camel; Galloping, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.4x35.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 737. Bactrian Camel; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950713 Plate 737. Bactrian Camel; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.7x31.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 736. Egyptian Camel; Racking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950712 Plate 736. Egyptian Camel; Racking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.7x31.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Persepolis, Double-humped Bactrian camel (engraving)
973632 Persepolis, Double-humped Bactrian camel (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persepolis, Double-humped Bactrian camel)

Plate 741. Bactrian Camel; A, Walking; B, Racking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950717 Plate 741. Bactrian Camel; A, Walking; B, Racking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 43.8x40.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

A Somali of the Issa clan loads his camels with salt at Lake Assal. He has rubbed henna into his hair and beard to make them orange-red

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Breaching humpback whale calf, Megaptera novaeangliae, Hawaii. This calf was born in the 2021 season in Hawaii. The Hawaiian Islands are the principal winter breeding grounds for the North Pacific

An Afar camel caravan crosses the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti, as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon sun. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

An Afar camel caravan crossing the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

Camel ride at London Zoo on a sunny day. Date: circa 1910

A Msai warrior speaks on his mobile phone from the saddle of his camel near Lake Magadi in Kenyas Rift Valley Province. Mobile phones are a popular method of communicating with family

Msai men lead a camel caravan laden with equipment for a fly camp (a small temporary camp) past Lake Magadi. Clouds hang low over the Nguruman Escarpment (a western wall of the Great Rift Valley)

Women of the nomadic Gabbra tribe prepare to move their familys possessions by camel. The long sticks are the structures for their dome-shaped houses

A Pokot warrior with a traditional blue clay hairstyle tends his camels in a lugga (seasonal watercourse) while waiting his turn to water them from a deep well

A young Turkana herdsboy sneaks a drink of milk straight from a camels udder. Camels are important to stockowners in the arid regions of Turkanaland since they are browsers

At sunrise, a Samburu warrior leads baggage camels down the Milgis lugga - a wide, sandy seasonal watercourse. Water is never far below the surface of the Milgis

Jockeys and camels line up at the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

To the excited shouts and stick waving of their camel handlers, jockeys and camels take off at the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

Arab camel handlers lead camels and jockeys into line ready for the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

A racing camel waits its turn at Al Shariq race track on the fringe of the Wahiba Sands

A Bedu leads his camels through the sand dunes in the desert

A Bedu rides his camel amongst the sand dunes in the desert

A Bedu rides his camel along the crest of a sand dune in the desert

Zoo - Brahmin Bull - Humped bull standing by fence. Part of Box 175 Boswell Collection - Zoo. Date: circa 1900

London, England - Camel - Two Humped Camel. Part of Box 23 Boswell Collection. A Day trip to London.A camel is an even-toed ungulate within the genus Camelus

Animals at a French Zoo - Zebu - circular picture showing man and zebu. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo

Dromedary a One-humped Camel - being milked (Camelus dromedarius L.). Karahoudan village - in foothills of Kopetdag mountains - Turkmenistan. Spring - April

Dromedary / Arabian / One-humped Camel - after bathing in muddy puddle (Camelus dromedarius). in desert landscape near Nibetdag - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Dromedary Camel / Arabian Camel / One-humped Camel - Turkmen old man in fur-hut - with a boy following him - pulls a one-humped Dromedary Camel - with a young camel following along a road near Kumdag

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Dromedary a One-humped Camel - being milked (Camelus dromedarius L.) Date:

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Dromedary Camel / Arabian Camel / One-humped Camel - Turkmen old man in fur-hut - with a boy following him - pulls a one-humped Dromedary Camel - with a young camel following along a road near Kumdag

Cave Cricket, also known as Camel Cricket thanks to humped back, back legs covered in sharp spikes and spines, long-legged scavenger, antennae and feeler-like cerci, small compound eyes

Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus) two adults, winter coats, calling, Ladakh, Kashmir, India

Four types of cattle: Bull, Cow, Musk Buffalo, and Zebu (humped or Brahman)

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In the early 18th century, a novelty camel made its way into the hearts of many. This peculiar creature with its distinctive humps became a symbol of exoticism and adventure. Bedu riders gracefully traversed the sandy dunes of the desert atop their trusty camels, creating an awe-inspiring sight. Even in bustling London, people sought out the thrill of a camel ride at the famous zoo. Children giggled with delight as they experienced this unique mode of transportation, imagining themselves exploring far-off lands. But it wasn't just about riding these majestic creatures; it was also about admiring their beauty in nature. Humped meadows dotted with wafts of mist at sunrise created a picturesque scene reminiscent of paintings from another era. The Karwendel Range and Zugspitz-Massif provided a stunning backdrop for these serene landscapes. The fascination with humps extended beyond camels to other species as well. The Bactrian Camel, captured in an 1885 collotype on paper plate, showcased its three distinct humps that set it apart from its counterparts. Nature enthusiasts marveled at moths like the olive moth and turnip moth, whose wings displayed intricate patterns resembling humps or bumps. Muslin footman and oak eggar moths added to this diverse collection of winged wonders. Meanwhile, zebu or humped cattle roamed freely across fields and farms around the world. These magnificent beasts represented strength and resilience while reminding us of our connection to ancient civilizations that revered them. Whether it was through literature or artistry, humans have long been captivated by all things "humped. " From novels depicting daring adventures on camelback to scientific studies unraveling mysteries behind unique animal features - our curiosity knows no bounds when it comes to understanding these fascinating aspects of our natural world.