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"Sheepskin: A Symbol of History, Style

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Sheepskin Collection: Gunners in sheepskin coats, Bazentin, France, WW1
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Sheepskin Collection: Begging Dervish in a Sheepskin Mantle, Second quarter of 17th century. Creator: Unknown
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Sheepskin Collection: Figures prepared by Baron von Hess for a painted window in Glasgow Cathedral: John the Baptist
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Sheepskin Collection: Bono, lead singer with Irish rock band U2 from Dublin, pictured during informal press
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Sheepskin Collection: American pop singers Sonny and Cher on arrival at Heathrow Airport. 5th April 1969
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Sheepskin Collection: Allen Batsford, manager of Walton & Hersham Amateur side who went on to be manager of
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Sheepskin Collection: Zulu warrior in traditional dress with fighting
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Sheepskin Collection: The Shepherd Boy (marble)
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Sheepskin Collection: The Awakening, 1870 (oil on canvas)
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Sheepskin Collection: Evening Glow
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Sheepskin Collection: Moudros, Lemnos, Greece - Curing Skins. The sheepskins were used to make shoes
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Sheepskin Collection: The adoration of the shepherds who kneel together at right before the infant Christ
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Sheepskin Collection: Shop window display in Central London
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Sheepskin Collection: Scenes in South Africa, 1820
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Sheepskin Collection: On the Front: Churchill and Montgomery observe a dogfight, 1944 (b / w photo)
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Sheepskin Collection: Peasant woman of Milan, 18th century, Italy, from a print by Francesco Londonio
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Sheepskin Collection: Village Industries - pottery and parchment making
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Sheepskin Collection: Italian womens fashions, late 16th century
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Sheepskin Collection: Costumes of city dwellers and farmers
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Sheepskin Collection: Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist and Angels, 1765 (oil on canvas)
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Sheepskin Collection: Stained glass window at east end of the south aisle of Bristol Cathedral showing Gideon
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Sheepskin Collection: Leadenhall Slaughter House, from the West, 1870-90 (b / w photo)
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Sheepskin Collection: Baby lying on a sheepskin (b / w photo)
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Sheepskin Collection: Emperor Maximillian I, from Honor Military, and Civill, William Segar, pub
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Sheepskin Collection: Japanese Kamikaze pilots at a Shinto temple before flying into battle, 1944-45 (photo)
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Sheepskin Collection: Shepherd Boy, 1817 (marble)
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Sheepskin Collection: Tibetan Man, ca. 1893. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
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Sheepskin Collection: Saint John the Baptist, 1591. Creator: Cherubino Alberti
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Sheepskin Collection: Italian Boy in Sheepskin Jacket, ca. 1855. Creator: Pierre-Louis-Joseph de Coninck
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Sheepskin Collection: Miss Jetset
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Sheepskin Collection: Scene from the play The Tigers Cub. 6th February 1916
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Sheepskin Collection: Snooker Champion Alex 'Hurricane'Higgins leaving Heathrow airport for
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Sheepskin Collection: Davy Jones after arriving in Manchester from Los Angeles
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Sheepskin Collection: Sleeping Shepherd Boy and Woman with a Child, 1759 / 1782. Creator: Francesco Londonio
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Sheepskin Collection: Saint John the Baptist Pray for Us, c. 1820. Creator: Unknown
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Sheepskin Collection: The Baptism of Christ, c. 1335. Creator: Giovanni Baronzio
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Sheepskin Collection: St. John the Baptist, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
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Sheepskin Collection: Plate 7: the blinded Polyphemus, guarding the entrance of his cavern
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Sheepskin Collection: [An Italian Street Musician], ca. 1856. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
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Sheepskin Collection: Man with sheep carcass, Kashmir
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Sheepskin Collection: Seated Figure of Syrian Shepherd in Sheepskin Coat, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
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Sheepskin Collection: Araucanian woman weaving, Chile, 1922
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Sheepskin Collection: Shearing a sheep by hand, Lake District, c1960s. Artist: CM Dixon
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Sheepskin Collection: Anna Campions Loaded (1994)
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Sheepskin Collection: WW1 - British soldiers in a wood wearing sheepskin jackets
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Sheepskin Collection: Lubra, an Australian aborigine woman, 1850
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Sheepskin Collection: Fable sheep crow crow sits back pecks beak sheepskin
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Sheepskin Collection: Warren Clarke actor January 197 MSI


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"Sheepskin: A Symbol of History, Style, and Utility" From the battlefields of Bazentin in France during World War 1 to the serene landscapes depicted in marble sculptures, it has left an indelible mark throughout history. Gunners clad in sheepskin coats braved the harsh conditions of war, finding solace and warmth amidst chaos. In a different realm of artistry, "The Shepherd Boy, " a mesmerizing marble creation, showcases the delicate beauty that can be carved from this versatile material. Its intricate details capture both innocence and strength. Across continents and cultures, it has played diverse roles. Lubra, an Australian aborigine woman from 1850s Australia found comfort and protection in her sheepskin garments as she navigated her ancestral lands with grace. Even British Conservative politician Peter Thorneycroft recognized the practicality and elegance when he donned it for his own sartorial choices. During World War 1, British soldiers sought respite from bitter cold by embracing their trusty sheepskin jackets within wooded battlegrounds. Sheepskins have also made appearances on notable figures like Emma Booker and Clare Peploe or even Bono himself – lead singer of U2 – who effortlessly exuded style while wrapped in its cozy embrace during informal press events. Beyond fashion statements or artistic expressions lies utility. Allen Batsford managed Walton & Hersham Amateur side before becoming renowned for his managerial skills; however, it was perhaps his choice to wear a practical sheepskin coat that kept him warm during those chilly matches that truly set him apart. Artistic masterpieces such as "The Awakening" or tranquil scenes like "Evening Glow" depict how light dances upon these natural fibers creating ethereal moments frozen forever on canvas. Traveling back to Moudros in Greece circa 1922 reveals yet another facet of this remarkable material's story. Sheepskins were transformed into shoes, becoming popular purchases for British Naval personnel who recognized their durability and comfort.