Pelt Collection

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Native Americans exchanging furs for goods at a Hudson Bay Company post. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington illustration

Bass Drummer of the Northumberland Fusiliers in his traditional ceremonial costume, featuring the whole skin of a leopard Date: circa 1910s

A female Leopard (Panthera pardus) rests in the shade, lying on the branch of a tree

King cheetah coat. The king cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has a different coat pattern to most other cheetahs, despite being of the same species

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Native American trappers carrying furs on snowshoes in a forest of the Pacific Northwest Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Reminigton illustration

A mother sea otter swims on her back as her baby rests on her stomach in Alaskan waters

Georgia - Tbilisi - A Tanner and Fur Hatter
Fur Hatter and tanner at Tbilisi, the capital (and largest) city in Georgia - formerly known as Tiflis. Located strategically at the crossroads between Europe and Asia

A female cheetah rests in the shade at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

The removal of hair from a goat's skin
5309980 The removal of hair from a goat's skin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the removal of hair from a goat's skin after it has been soaking in the lime pit for about 5 weeks)

Neckinger Mills tannery
5309979 Neckinger Mills tannery; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Neckinger Mills tannery, Bermondsey. Tanning is the process of treating skins and hides of animals to produce leather)

The removal of hair from a goat's skin
5311846 The removal of hair from a goat's skin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the removal of hair from a goat's skin after it has been soaking in the lime pit for about 5 weeks)

The removal of hair from a goat's skin
5311849 The removal of hair from a goat's skin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the removal of hair from a goat's skin after it has been soaking in the lime pit for about 5 weeks)

Fur Animals of the Arcitc: Arctic Fox attacking trapped Sable while, in the background
530329 Fur Animals of the Arcitc: Arctic Fox attacking trapped Sable while, in the background, the trapper rushes to scare off the foxes in the hope of saving a valuable pelt. Chromoxylograph

Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. The right side of a double-page composition, which most likely served as a frontispiece to a manuscript

Saint John the Baptist and Saint James the Great, 1423-1424. Creator: Giovanni Toscani
Saint John the Baptist and Saint James the Great, 1423-1424

Skinning a Tiger, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Skinning a Tiger, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. The future King Edward VII goes tiger hunting

Raga Gandhara, 1650-75. Creator: Unknown
Raga Gandhara, 1650-75. A gaunt ascetic with protruding ribs sits on a tiger skin as a disciple carrying a pouch approaches

Plato as a Musician, c1600; border- 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Plato as a Musician, c1600; border- 19th century

Kali Conquers Raktabija, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Kali Conquers Raktabija, 1775-1800. Devi, the Great Goddess of the Hindu traditions, embodies power and energy ("shakti"), using her strength to defeat demons

The Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist, 1522-1524. Creator: Giulio Romano
The Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist, 1522-1524. Both Mary and the Christ Child rest their hands on the Lamb of God, a symbol of Jesus future sacrifice. St

Hercules and Seated Woman, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Hercules and Seated Woman, 19th century

Kibi Daijin Seated at a Chinese Table, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kibi Daijin Seated at a Chinese Table, 1881. From Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan

Michinoomi no Mikoto following a crow to the enemy's lair, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Michinoomi no Mikoto following a crow to the enemy's lair, 1880. From Famous Generals of Great Japan

Hooper Bay Man, 1928. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hooper Bay Man, 1928

A Centaur Attacking a Satyr, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Centaur Attacking a Satyr, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 19

Hercules and Antaeus, after 1507. Creator: Giovanni Antonio da Brescia
Hercules and Antaeus, after 1507

Hercules Resting from His Labors, 1567. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Hercules Resting from His Labors, 1567

Hercules, 1548. Creator: Baccio Bandinelli
Hercules, 1548

Sivadass, Naga of Niwayi, Jeypore; Naga of Jeypore; Sookadev Shekawatty, Oudeypore, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sivadass, Naga of Niwayi, Jeypore; Naga of Jeypore; Sookadev Shekawatty, Oudeypore, 1876. The Nagas, supposed to be one of the aboriginal tribes, like the Bheels or the Ghoonds

Shiva and Parvati (image 1 of 5), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva and Parvati (image 1 of 5), 19th century

Portrait of Mattheus Augustijnsz Steyn, Councilor in the College of the Admiralty of the Northern Qu Creator
Portrait of Mattheus Augustijnsz Steyn, Councilor in the College of the Admiralty of the Northern Quarter in Dokkum, 1588

Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560

A young faun picking grapes, 1817-1830. Creator: Heinrich Eddelien
A young faun picking grapes, 1817-1830

Residence of Mrs. H.C. Parke, parlor, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Residence of Mrs. H.C. Parke, parlor, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Residence of Mrs. H.C. Parke, parlor, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Residence of Mrs. H.C. Parke, parlor, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

The Farnese Hercules, front view [plate 2], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Farnese Hercules, front view [plate 2], 1638

Hercules and Omphale, c. 1600. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Hercules and Omphale, c. 1600

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Jose Curto

The Farnese Hercules, three-quarter view turned to left [plate 3], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Farnese Hercules, three-quarter view turned to left [plate 3], 1638

Hercules with his Club and Lion Skin, 1548. Creator: Anon
Hercules with his Club and Lion Skin, 1548

Dance Moccasins, 1935. Creator: Michael Trekur
Dance Moccasins, 1935

Group picture with four people wearing Sami folk costumes, 1912. Creator: Helene Edlund
Group picture with four people wearing Sami folk costumes, 1912. Studio photograph

Yellow Horse-Yanktonai, half-length portrait, standing, facing slightly right, with long... c1908
Yellow Horse-Yanktonai, half-length portrait, standing, facing slightly right, with long braids, two eagle feathers in hair, wrapped in buffalo skin, c1908

Iron Breast-Piegan, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Iron Breast-Piegan, c1900. Iron Breast, full-length portrait of a Piegan man, standing, wearing war bonnet, holding tomahawk and animal pelt draped over his arm

The International Exhibition: the Algerian Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Algerian Court - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. There are...two glass cases which contain stands of a rich transparent gauzy material

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydr... ca
Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydra in rocky landscape, a hawk attacks a heron in the sky, ca. 1500-1520

Metallic White-toed Tarantula (Avicularia metallica) in thatched roof, Venezuela

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"A Tapestry of Pelts: From Leopards to Otters, Exploring the World of Fur" In the vast wilderness, a female Leopard finds solace in the cool shade. Her sleek and powerful body adorned with a majestic King cheetah coat, she exudes grace and strength. (BUSN2A-00012) Meanwhile, in the Alaskan waters, a mother sea otter gracefully swims on her back. Her baby rests contently on her stomach as they navigate through their watery home. The bond between them is unbreakable, showcasing the beauty of maternal love. (BUSN2A-00177) Traveling to Georgia's vibrant capital city Tbilisi, we encounter a Tanner and Fur Hatter immersed in their craft. With skilled hands and meticulous attention to detail, they transform raw pelts into exquisite garments that warm both body and soul. At Kwandwe Private Game Reserve lies another feline beauty - a female cheetah seeking respite from the scorching sun under nature's canopy. Serene yet alert, she embodies elegance amidst untamed landscapes. Drawing inspiration from ancient mythology, we delve into Hercules' legendary battle against Hydra - a winged creature with multiple heads. Armed with only a torch and unwavering determination, he confronts this formidable foe head-on. Venturing deep into Venezuela's lush rainforests reveals an unexpected sight - a Metallic White-toed Tarantula perched atop a thatched roof. Its iridescent hues mesmerize observers while highlighting nature's ability to create astonishing wonders. Transporting ourselves back in time to witness Scipio at Masinissa's deathbed evokes emotions of sorrow and reverence for fallen heroes who fought valiantly for their beliefs. (Scipio at the deathbed of Masinissa) Lastly, we find ourselves captivated by an enchanting illustration depicting Perseus and his mother's perilous journey to Seriphos.