Blinkers Collection

Gypsy Caravans
A group of travellers and their horse-drawn caravans/wagons. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Shire Horses pull the plough
A team of two white shire horses pull a light plough across a field of recently cut corn. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Horse Plough
Pair-horse single furrow ploughing in the autumn, on a farm in Essex, England

A team of working horses at work in the fields ploughing. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith Date: circa 1980

Watched by customers and the landlord Mr H Mills pouring out beer Ginger a 9 year old cart horse stops for a quick pint with his master at the public bar of the New Inn Monkton Kent 26 October 1951

Carriages, Horses and Dogs
Artist: Tomson, Clifton - Title: Carriages, Horses and Dogs - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 73.7 x 91.4

Shire horse drawn dray
Shire horse drawn brewery dray passes through a village, delivering beer to The Lamb and Flag pub. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Ploughing, 1889 (1935). Artist: George Clausen
Ploughing, 1889 (1935). After the painting by Sir George Clausen, R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 19. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Gipsy couple on their horse-drawn cart
A middle-aged gipsy couple riding along a country road on their horse-drawn cart. A London Transport bus stop can be seen in the background

Four fine horses wearing blinkers
A portrait of four fine horses, all wearing blinkers. Possibly a carriage team. Date: circa 1910s

A pair of chestnut Suffolk Punch working horses in harness with blinkers, Suffolk, England Date: 2010

The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, 1840. Artist: John Rogers
The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, 1840. Robert Burns, Scottish poet. Burns (1759-1796) was a pioneer of the Romantic movement

Falcon stagecoach at Wadebridge, Cornwall
Falcon stagecoach with passengers, and crew in historical costume, on the road at Wadebridge, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980

Horse-drawn float in carnival, Eastbourne, Sussex
Horse-drawn float led by Jim Wicking in a carnival at Eastbourne, Sussex. circa 1962

Lord Abergavennys Dark Bay Carriage Horse with a Terrier, 1785 (oil on canvas)
XYC223176 Lord Abergavennys Dark Bay Carriage Horse with a Terrier, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Gooch, Thomas (1750-1802); 62.25x74.25 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Farmers walk and lead a team of working horses across a harvested cornfield. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Un Mulo de la Habana, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Un Mulo de la Habana, c1900

St Just Tin Miners, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1935. Harold Harvey was one of the few successful artists of the period who was born and raised in Cornwall

Female French Horse Cab Driver - Madame Decourcelle - Paris
Female French Horse Cab Driver - Madame Decourcelle and her best friend - Paris. Lady cab drivers were seen by paying customers as a far safer bet than their male counterparts

Scene on the beach at Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Horse Cab, Paris 1879
A customer pays the cab's driver in the rain in Paris. Date: 1879

Cab Horses by Gaslight (w/c & bodycolour on linen)
GLS147052 Cab Horses by Gaslight (w/c & bodycolour on linen) by Crawhall, Joseph (1861-1913); 22.9x25.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Cart horses, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370501 Cart horses, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

The Watering Place, (oil on canvas)
657919 The Watering Place, (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Watering Place. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas

Ploughing the field, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370497 Ploughing the field, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Goats resting, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370491 Goats resting, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Anniversarypresent (Blinkers) Wins William Hill Stakes 19 May 1995 Date: 19 May 1995

Horse from Normandie, 1880 (oil on canvas)
695254 Horse from Normandie, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Skredsvig, Christian Eriksen (1854-1924); 81x53 cm; Lillehammer Art Museum, Lillehammer, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas)
659827 The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas) by Wright, George (1860-1942); 40.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The London to York Stagecoaches. George Wright (1860-1942)

The Good Samaritan, (oil on canvas)
658546 The Good Samaritan, (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 36.8x29.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan)

Corner Market in Concarneau; Coin de Marches a Concarneau, (oil on canvas)
827123 Corner Market in Concarneau; Coin de Marches a Concarneau, (oil on canvas) by Legout-Gerard, Fernand (1856-1924); 46.3x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Carriage Horses for the King of England, 1836 (litho)
619536 Carriage Horses for the King of England, 1836 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Harnessed black horse (pencil & w / c on paper)
CH23314 Harnessed black horse (pencil & w/c on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Horse harness and blinkers, Camille, Paris. 19th century

A Cockney and his Wife going to Wycombe, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805
NCO191245 A Cockney and his Wife going to Wycombe, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

The Comforts of a Cabriolet - or - The Advantages of Driving Hoodwink d, pub
2636979 The Comforts of a Cabriolet - or - The Advantages of Driving Hoodwink d, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Cries of Paris - ink seller

Horseman of Algeria, North Africa. Date: 1922

Horse-drawn tram, Douglas, Isle of Man
Horse-drawn tram in Douglas, Isle of Man. 1947

Camille & Fils, Paris - Horses in Harness. 19th century

Home Sweet Home -- city street scene, Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam. (4 of 5) Date: circa 1890s

Home Sweet Home -- farmyard scene. (3 of 5) Date: circa 1890s

Racehorse, Gray Cloud, Alberta, Canada
Prizewinning racehorse, Gray Cloud, Alberta, Canada, 25 July 1912. 1912

LCC-LFB horse drawn vehicle, South Croydon Fire Station
LCC-LFB horse drawn vehicle and crew outside South Croydon Fire Station. Date: circa 1900s

Trotting, Hoppe-Garden, Berlin, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
651197 Trotting, Hoppe-Garden, Berlin, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by German School; 110x182 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Byway in Granada, 1891 (w / c on paper)
HNT167615 A Byway in Granada, 1891 (w/c on paper) by Melville, Arthur (1855-1904); The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, Scotland; eHunterian Museum & Art Gallery; Scottish, out of copyright

The Hero of the Day, 1861 (oil on canvas)
828446 The Hero of the Day, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Barwell, Frederick Bacon (c.1831-1922); 92x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hero of the Day. Frederick Bacon Barwell (circa 1831-1922)

Mishap at the Crossroads, 1880 (oil on canvas)
658471 Mishap at the Crossroads, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Charles (1829-1900); 102.3x151.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mishap at the Crossroads. Charles Hunt, Jr. (1829-1900)

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"Blinkers: Unveiling the Elegance and Nostalgia of Horse-drawn Carriages" Step back in time to a world where Gypsy caravans roamed, guided by majestic Shire horses pulling the plough. Witness the beauty and power of a team of working horses as they gracefully maneuver through their tasks. In this enchanting scene, a horse ploughs the land while being watched by curious customers and the friendly landlord, Mr. H Mills, who pours out beer for Ginger, his loyal nine-year-old companion. The atmosphere is filled with joy and camaraderie as carriages pass by, accompanied by loyal dogs trotting alongside. Marvel at the sight of a Shire horse-drawn dray making its way down cobbled streets, showcasing both strength and grace. A gipsy couple embarks on an adventure in their horse-drawn cart, embracing freedom on wheels. Notice how four fine horses proudly wear blinkers - leather accessories that enhance focus and minimize distractions during work or travel. These magnificent creatures are adorned with these elegant pieces as they effortlessly pull carts across picturesque landscapes. Immerse yourself in history with a pair of chestnut Suffolk Punch working horses harnessed together - an emblematic image symbolizing unity and determination. Transported to 1889 through George Clausen's artwork "Ploughing, " witness farmers cultivating fields using traditional methods that have stood the test of time. Finally, let us not forget John Rogers' masterpiece "The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough. " This captivating painting captures Robert Burns amidst his daily labor - reminding us that inspiration can be found even in unexpected places. Blinkers serve not only as functional tools but also as symbols representing our connection to nature's wonders. They invite us to appreciate traditions passed down through generations; where man worked harmoniously alongside these noble animals to shape our world.