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Single-combed Dorking hen
Single-combed Dorking hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by John Martin, first prize at Warrington 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W. Ludlow from Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of Poultry, Cassell, London, 1890
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts a Single-combed Dorking hen, a popular breed during the Victorian era, which won the first prize at the Warrington Poultry Show in 1871. The image is based on an illustration by J.W. Ludlow, as featured in Lewis Wright's "The Illustrated Book of Poultry," published by Cassell in London in 1890. The print was produced by Vincent Brooks Day & Son. The Single-combed Dorking hen is a domestic fowl, Gallus gallus domesticus, and is distinguished by its unique, single, upright comb. This breed, originally from the Dorking area of Surrey, England, was highly prized for its wild American turkey-like appearance and exotic plumage. The hen in this print displays rich, dark feathers with intricate patterns, adding to its allure. During the Victorian era, poultry breeding and showing became a craze, with societies and exhibitions springing up across Europe and North America. Ornithology and the study of game birds were popular pastimes for the wealthy, and the breeding and exhibition of exotic poultry like the Single-combed Dorking hen were considered status symbols. Despite its ornamental value, the Single-combed Dorking hen also had practical uses. Its meat was considered a delicacy, and the breed was also used for egg production. However, the image of the hen in this print does not convey any signs of its utilitarian purpose. Instead, it exudes an air of elegance and refinement, embodying the exotic allure and fascination that the breed held during this period. It is important to note that while cockfighting was a popular pastime during this time, this print does not depict any signs of violence or bloodshed. Instead, it celebrates the beauty and intrigue of the Single-combed Dorking hen and the world of poultry breeding during the Victorian era.
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