Beaver Collection

de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver floatplane CF-ODA (msn 113), of Ontario Provincial Air Service (OPAS), moored at a Toronto waterfront jetty, on 26 May1960. Date: 1960

Beaver - working on beaver dam, late autumn. MT278
TOM-1190 Beaver - working on beaver dam, late autumn. Grand Teton national park, Wyoming, North America Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Picture No. 10900188
European Beaver (Castor fiber) Date:

Flag of Canada
The flag of Canada, complete with autumnal maple leaves and a beaver! Showing the insignia if the various Canadian provinces on the flag, with the British crown on top

Hatter Circa 1850
A London hatmaker blocks a gentlemans top hat : the body of the hat is made from rabbit fur, covered with beaver fur, and shaped according to the fashion of the day

Cocked hat, Army Staff, worn by Duke of Wellington
Cocked hat, Army Staff, worn by FM Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1846 (c). Black beaver. Date: circa 1846

European Beaver (Castor fiber) eating blackberries by standing on its hind legs and using its tail as additional support. Part of captive breeding population prior to release into the Welsh landscape

Beaver Island Memorial, Arranmore Island, County Donegal, Ulster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Beaver Foraging in Autumn

The first prototype de Havilland Canada DHC2 Beaver, CF-FHB-X, fitted with a ski undercarriage

Trading post at Fort Laramie, Oregon Trail
Beaver trap on a Hudson Bay blanket in the reconstructed trading post at Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Digital photograph

The Deck of the SS Gallia, 1879
Engraving showing the deck, funnel and masts of the Cunard Companys Steamship Gallia at sea, 1879. Launched earlier that year

de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver CF-ODS
de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver float-plane CF-ODS (msn 71), of Ontario Provincial Air Service (OPAS), moored on the Toronto waterfront. Date: circa 1965

Beaver Lodge

de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver C-FOCY
de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.I Beaver C-FOCY (msn 79) of Harbour Air. Date: circa 2010

Grand Tetons Reflecting in Beaver Pond

NIAGARA FALLS: BEAVERS, 1715. Beavers at Niagara Falls. Detail from Molls Map of North America, 1715

American Beaver TOM 23 Western USA. Castor canadensis © Tom & Pat Leeson / ARDEA LONDON
TOM-23 North AMERICAN BEAVER - gnawing on branch to make a dam Western USA, September Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

American Beaver TOM 16 Gnawing tree Castor canadensis © Tom & Pat Leeson / ARDEA LONDON
TOM-16 AMERICAN BEAVER - gnawing on branch, close-up Western USA, September Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

DDE-90027919
Mallard ducklings, Anas platyrhynchos, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Totem poles with beaver image in the foreground, Teslin Tlingit Heritage Center, Teslin, Yukon, Canada, North America

Beaver (Castor canadensis) feeding in Soda Butte Creek, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Hunting Beaver 1770
Hunting beaver in North America

View of freshwater loch, site of trial Eurasian Beaver (Castor fiber) reintroduction, Loch Coille-Bharr, Knapdale Forest, Argyll, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, August

Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) sits up, captive, Devon, UK, May

Human invention anticipated: The dam (engraving)
8657999 Human invention anticipated: The dam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dam)

The British Empire, 1920s: Canada (colour litho)
8657396 The British Empire, 1920s: Canada (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada)

Native American hunter with rifle watching beavers, Castor canadensis, build a dam
FLO4646423 Native American hunter with rifle watching beavers, Castor canadensis, build a dam. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World, Stuttgart

Beavers gnawing and cutting tree trunks on the shore of a North American river (Canada, USA)
NWI4955388 Beavers gnawing and cutting tree trunks on the shore of a North American river (Canada, USA). Colour engraving of 19th century

The beaver: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910
JAB4119863 The beaver: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910; (add.info.: The beaver: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

The beaver and the meadow with white belly or Australian water rat- Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845)
FLO4651770 The beaver and the meadow with white belly or Australian water rat- Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel

Engraving depicting a man wearing a beaver hat speaking with a little girl wearing a bonnet, 19th century
5309023 Engraving depicting a man wearing a beaver hat speaking with a little girl wearing a bonnet, 19th century; (add.info)

Beaver hunting Page taken from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist), 11th century manuscript
GIA5033411 Beaver hunting Page taken from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist), 11th century manuscript.; (add.info)

Bavarian suit of jousting armour 1600. With mentoniere helmet with perforated door for ventilation
FLO4678263 Bavarian suit of jousting armour 1600. With mentoniere helmet with perforated door for ventilation, shoulder shield for tilting, pauldron, elbow plates

A North American Beaver
5310179 A North American Beaver; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a North American Beaver. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Beaver (engraving)
8630299 The Beaver (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beaver. Illustration for The Natural History Scrap-Book (Religious Tract Society)

And the Beaver, Was afraid he had a Fever (litho)
8670632 And the Beaver, Was afraid he had a Fever (litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: And the Beaver, Was afraid he had a Fever)

Eurasian beaver or European beaver, Castor fiber, with webbed rear paw 1, and smaller front paw 2
FLO4574602 Eurasian beaver or European beaver, Castor fiber, with webbed rear paw 1, and smaller front paw 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur

Beaver, alpine marmot, bobak marmot and earless marmot Castor canadensis, Marmota marmota, Marmota bobak
5856424 Beaver, alpine marmot, bobak marmot and earless marmot Castor canadensis, Marmota marmota, Marmota bobak; (add.info.: Beaver, alpine marmot)

The New Administration, 1889
1574847 The New Administration, 1889; (add.info.: The New Administration, (left to right) Visitors pay their respects to President Harrison at the White House

Trade card for M Ardern, satin beaver hat maker, Liverpool (engraving)
8677620 Trade card for M Ardern, satin beaver hat maker, Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for M Ardern, satin beaver hat maker)

The Beaver (engraving)
8647270 The Beaver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beaver. Illustration for The Ladies' Treasury, Vol III, 1859.); © Look and Learn.

Bassoon, Battle, Beaver, Bedroom, Beehive, Beer-glass, Beetle, Beggar, Behead, Belfry, Bellman, Bellows (engraving)
8650032 Bassoon, Battle, Beaver, Bedroom, Beehive, Beer-glass, Beetle, Beggar, Behead, Belfry, Bellman, Bellows (engraving) by German School

A scene in Northern Canada (colour litho)
8650785 A scene in Northern Canada (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A scene in Northern Canada)

Trappers finding a beaver caught in one of their traps. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4825925 Trappers finding a beaver caught in one of their traps. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Trappers finding a beaver caught in one of their traps)

Visitors paying their respects to President Harrison at the White House, 1889
1576685 Visitors paying their respects to President Harrison at the White House, 1889; (add.info.: The New administration, visitors paying their respects to President Harrison at the White House)

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The Seal of the Colonial Province of New Amsterdam, 17th century - Colorized engraving 19th century - Seal of New
NWI4967019 The Seal of the Colonial Province of New Amsterdam, 17th century - Colorized engraving 19th century - Seal of New Netherland - Hand-colored woodcut; (add.info)

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"Unleashing the Beaver: A Canadian Icon Takes Flight" In the vast skies of Canada, the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver floatplane CF-ODA soars gracefully, proudly displaying the flag of its homeland. This remarkable aircraft, reminiscent of a bygone era, holds within it a rich history that spans centuries. As we delve into the captivating world of beavers, we find ourselves transported to Hatter Circa 1850. Picture this industrious creature meticulously constructing its dam with branches and mud, showcasing its innate engineering skills. Just like the European Beaver (Castor fiber) standing on its hind legs while devouring blackberries in a forest clearing, these creatures epitomize adaptability and resourcefulness. Speaking of hats, let us not forget about the iconic cocked hat worn by none other than Duke Wellington himself - a symbol of authority and power. Similarly, our furry friends embody strength and determination as they forage during autumn months. The first prototype de Havilland Canada DHC2 Beaver takes center stage in our narrative. With each flight it embarks upon, it carries with it echoes from trading posts at Fort Laramie along Oregon Trail – tales of exploration and adventure etched into every rivet. Imagine stepping onto The Deck of SS Gallia in 1879; amidst all that hustle-bustle stands proud another de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver CF-ODS ready to conquer new horizons. Its presence signifies progress and innovation as it propels forward into uncharted territories. Through this captivating journey captured beautifully in Picture No. 10900188 labeled DDE-90027919; we witness how one extraordinary species can inspire awe across generations. So next time you spot a beaver or catch sight of that unmistakable silhouette against an azure sky - remember their legacy lives on through stories told high above ground level.