Piggy Collection

Sealyham Riding a Sheep
Jimmie, a tame sheep belonging to Mr V. Payne, a garage proprietor of West Malling, Kent, takes its Sealyham doggy friend for piggy backs ! Date: 19 February 1937

Writing / a Rebus
A poor old MAN was driving a PIG TOE mARKet with a STRING tEYEd TOE its LEG wHEN by SUM accident the PIG got loose. The MAN ran after him BUTT PIGgy sCAPEd... now read on

Tiger Trainer 1930S
Tiger trainer Miss Cilly Heyderich, giving one of her tigers a piggy back! Date: early 1930s

Children with IRA graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
A group of children with IRA graffiti on the wall behind them, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Illustration, smiling pig standing, side view

A Pig rears up out of a small pen. Pen and Ink (with watercolour)drawing by Raymond Sheppard

Engraving depicting dwarf Chinese pigs, 19th century
5308672 Engraving depicting dwarf Chinese pigs, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting dwarf Chinese pigs. Dated 19th century 01/02/1894); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a Harrison Pig, 19th century
5308722 Engraving depicting a Harrison Pig, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Harrison Pig. Dated 19th century 01/02/1894); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting the prize pigs at the Christmas fatstock show, London, 19th century
5308671 Engraving depicting the prize pigs at the Christmas fatstock show, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the prize pigs at the Christmas fatstock show, London)

Engraving depicting the unloading of a fat pig, which will take part in the Christmas fatstock show, London
5308721 Engraving depicting the unloading of a fat pig, which will take part in the Christmas fatstock show, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the unloading of a fat pig)

Hello Piggy
Xuan Thai

Curious pigs in a pen at Bury St Edmunds cattle market
Curious pigs look through the bars of a pen at Bury St Edmunds cattle market, Suffolk England Date: 1988

Deck chairs Tenby, Wales
Two elderly men sat in deckchairs either side of an elderly lady. They watch her and smile as she snoozes in the afternoon sunshine on the beach at Tenby, Wales

Cute Pig
Xuan Thai

A Piggy Christmas Card
An unusual Victorian Christmas Greetings card. The artist is only known by his initials RD Date: circa 1880

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Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. Muckross Traditional Farms. Pigs. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Date: 14/01/2009

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Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. Muckross Traditional Farms. Pigs. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Date: 14/01/2009

Play time (colour litho)
5997660 Play time (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Play time. Illustration for Afternoon Tea, Rhymes for Children)

Three improved Leicesters in a pen at 1858 Smithfield Club Christmas Show
3036017 Three improved Leicesters in a pen at 1858 Smithfield Club Christmas Show, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Vine, John (c.1809-67); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Riding piggy-back
Young boy gives his younger sister a piggy- back ride. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: 1901

Roman Children (engraving)
5991028 Roman Children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Children. Illustration for Pictus Orbis or Book of Beauty for Every Table (A H Payne)

First prize at Smithfield Club Show £10 no. 299 belonging to Mr George Beale of
3036019 First prize at Smithfield Club Show £ 10 no. 299 belonging to Mr George Beale of Frowlesworth, Lutterworth, Lester Silver meadle to breeder, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Vine

Hand mirror, rattle, pintray, pin cushion, saving bank, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Lord Haldon ("Piggy"Palk) (colour litho)
612884 Lord Haldon (" Piggy" Palk) (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Haldon (" Piggy" Palk), Torquay, 4 March 1882

The Princess of Wales, the Royal Children, and the Danish Pony (engraving)
6010393 The Princess of Wales, the Royal Children, and the Danish Pony (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princess of Wales, the Royal Children)

Pick-a-Back (chromolitho)
730579 Pick-a-Back (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pick-a-Back. Cover of The Prize magazine)

An Exceptional Boar Hunt on the North-West Frontier of India (engraving)
1062288 An Exceptional Boar Hunt on the North-West Frontier of India (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scraps for Juveniles (colour litho)
3104672 Scraps for Juveniles (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for a booklet of Scraps for Juveniles, Coloured (Thienemann, Myers)

Going to Bed (engraving)
6010617 Going to Bed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to Bed. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1878).); © Look and Learn

Jacko and Piggy (engraving)
6010378 Jacko and Piggy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacko and Piggy. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1867).); © Look and Learn

The Mayo composite aircraft seen here during taxi-ing trials along the River Medway 19th January 1938

Animals and Farm Scenes

Two Couples have a piggy-back race in the back garden. Date: circa 1910s

Gladys Cooper with daughter Joan Buckmaster

A Carrier Ferrying A Woman Across The Street On A Rainy Day In 18Th Century Paris. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

Boys with IRA graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
A group of boys stand in front of IRA graffiti on a wall in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Kabyle Children - Algeria. The Kabyle are Berbers from North Eastern Algeria - estimate population today approx. 5 million individuals. Date: 1910

Pigs laying in the mud

Ira / Graffiti / 1960S
Two dirty boys stand in front of IRA graffiti in Northern Ireland Date: 1960s

Game / Rebus / 19C
A poor old MAN was driving a PIG TOE mARKet with a STRING tEYEd TOE its LEG wHEN by SUM accident the PIG got loose. The MAN ran after him BUTT PIGgy sCAPEd... now read on

Donald Iain Smith
Australian Views Photographers: Donald Iain Smith

Six frolicking pigs on a Christmas card -- appropriately, they are playing piggyback. Date: circa 1890s

Misfitz - Piggy. early 20th century

Snap card - This little piggie went to market
Nursery Rhyme Snap card - This little piggie went to market. early 20th century

Daddys Home
A happy wee Scottish lassie has a piggy back from her father when hes home on leave from the Forces. Date: 1940s

Two boys emptying a piggy bank onto a table. The coins seem to be mostly penny and threepenny pieces (pre-decimalisation). Date: circa 1960s

Killarney National Park. County Kerry. Ireland. Muckross Traditional Farms. Pigs
Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. Muckross Traditional Farms. Pigs. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Dirty bride or wedding of Mopsus and Nisa, print maker: Pieter van der Heyden, Pieter Brueghel I, Cornelis van Tienen, 1570 and/or 1616 - 1678

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"Piggy: From Sealyham Riding a Sheep to Tiger Trainer in the 1930s" Step right up and witness the extraordinary journey of Piggy, a true marvel among animals. This captivating creature has led a life filled with adventure and surprises that will leave you in awe. In the early days, Piggy was known for his incredible talent of riding atop a majestic Sealyham sheep. The sight of this unlikely duo gracefully moving together was nothing short of magical. But Piggy's talents didn't stop there. In the bustling 1930s, he took on an entirely new role as a fearless tiger trainer. With nerves of steel and unwavering determination, he commanded respect from these wild beasts like no other. Piggy's intelligence knew no bounds as he dabbled in writing and even mastered the art of solving rebuses. His clever mind always kept him one step ahead, leaving everyone amazed at his wit and creativity. However, it wasn't all fun and games for our beloved pig. Growing up amidst conflict in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Piggy witnessed children expressing their emotions through IRA graffiti. It served as a reminder that even amidst turmoil, hope can still be found within innocent hearts. Illustrated with an infectious smile while standing proudly by its side view is none other than our cute little friend - Piggy. Its charm radiates through every stroke on paper or canvas capturing hearts wherever it goes. Sometimes confined to small pens, Piggy defied limitations by rearing up high above its constraints—a symbol of resilience against adversity that inspired many who crossed paths with this remarkable animal. Just like "The Owl and the Pussycat" penned by Edward Lear, Piggy embarked on whimsical adventures where imagination soared high above reality's boundaries—bringing joy to those fortunate enough to join along for the ride. During Christmas time or any occasion worth celebrating, what better way to spread cheer than with a Piggy-themed card.