Domestication Collection

Zebra-drawn trap of Lord Walter Rothschild
Rothschild broke in and trained several zebras to pull a trap, which he memorably used to visit Buckingham Palace in 1898 Date: 1898

English Rose kitchen advertisement
Advertisement for the wonderfully retro English Rose fitted kitchens of the 1950s depicting a housewife in a jolly yellow pinny proudly showing off her pristine new kitchen. c.1955

Illustration - Goose herding. Mr John Taylor's flock of geese, Horncastle Road, by Bargate Drain
PM-9997 Illustration - Goose herding. Mr John Taylor's flock of geese, Horncastle Road, by Bargate Drain, 1877 (from G D Rowley)

Le Dressage Man training (breaking) a horse, 19th century Watercolour
542668 Le Dressage Man training (breaking) a horse, 19th century Watercolour. by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); (add.info.: Le Dressage Man training (breaking) a horse with docked tail

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Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus) herd, Russian Far East, Chukotka region, Northern Kamchatka, Russia Date: 27/07/2006

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Reindeer migration (Rangifer Tarandus) at Anadyr Bay, Russian Far East, Chukotka region, Northern Kamchatka, Russia Date: 27/07/2006

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Reindeer migration (Rangifer Tarandus) at Anadyr Bay, Russian Far East, Chukotka region, Northern Kamchatka, Russia Date: 27/07/2006

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Reindeer migration (Rangifer Tarandus) at Anadyr Bay, Russian Far East, Chukotka region, Northern Kamchatka, Russia Date: 27/07/2006

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Russia, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russian Far East, Anadyr Bay, Bering /nSea, Caribou, Reindeer migration (Rangifer Tarandus) Date: 27/07/2006

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Russia, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russian Far East, Anadyr Bay, Bering /nSea, Caribou, Reindeer migration (Rangifer Tarandus) Date: 27/07/2006

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Reindeer migration (Rangifer Tarandus) at Anadyr Bay, Russian Far East, Chukotka region, Northern Kamchatka, Russia Date: 27/07/2006

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Reindeer migration (Rangifer Tarandus) at Anadyr Bay, Russian Far East, Chukotka region, Northern Kamchatka, Russia Date: 27/07/2006

The Little Red Hen, the picture of domestic efficiency, sweeps her front doorstep while an nterested looking fox lurks nearby. Date: c.1915

A black and brown Airedale terrier with a wiry coat and a bristly beard sitting on its haunches

A lanky English pointer with a short brown and white coat lies on the floor with its long lean forelegs extended

A stocky muscular brown and white American pit bull terrier with short cropped ears, on all fours, side-on

Horse Grazing Away in the Evening Sun
Horse is one of two extant subspecies of Equus ferus. It is an odd-toed ungulate mammal belonging to the taxonomic family Equidae

INDIA: ELEPHANT STOCKADE. Towing a young tusker out of the inner stockade. Domestication of wild elephants in India

Le Dressage Man training (breaking) a horse with docked tail. Theodore Gericault (1791-1824) French painter. Watercolour

Head and neck only of neapolitan mastiff

Great dane all fours, side on

English toy terrier sitting upright and alert

A Coton de Tulear dog with a long dense white topcoat, side view, fluffy, white

Head of a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, with its long silky-haired ears

Two chubby light brown pugs, one sitting and one lying down, with black faces and ears

A seated long-haired black and white Munsterlander with feathered spotted forelegs, sitting, smelling the air

An Irish setter with a long deep red coat lies on the floor with its forelegs extended

A stocky Clumber spaniel with a thick wavy white coat and brown ears lies on the floor with its forelegs extended

A light brown and white New Guinea singing dog sits with its head held aloft or raised

A gray Bergamasco dog with a thick coat of corded long hair draping from its body, standing

A dark brown and white German spaniel lies on the floor with its forelegs extended

A brown and white miniature bull terrier with pointed ears and right paw raised, holds a red ball in its mouth

A brown and white Sabueso Espanol dog with pendulous brown ears sits on the floor on its haunches with nose in the air

A heavyset brown and white Pyrenean mastiff with a thick coarse coat, on all fours, side-on

A black curly-coated retriever with a woolly coat lies on the floor with its forelegs extended

A tan and black Kerry beagle lies with its forelegs extended

A Chinese crested dog of the powder-puff variety with silky-haired black ears and white chest. Head and neck shot

Queen bee with worker bees on a comb in a hive. The queen bee has been marked with a spot of paint (blue) to enable her to be identified. The colour enables the beekeeper to keep track of her age

1755 Variation dog feet Buffon evolution
1755 Copperplate engraving from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon " Histoire Naturelle" Volume 5, Plate LII. (Buvee L Ameriquain del. et L. le Grand sculp)

Bronze Age Hunt
Coloured illustration of Bronze Age hunters in pursuit of a stag.Armed with bows and arrows, some of the hunters are mounted on horses. The bow and arrow dates from Neolithic times

Turkey, domestic (male with wattles)
PM-10120 Turkey, domestic (male with wattles) Meleagris galloparvo Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Unraveling the Tapestry of Domestication: From Zebras to Geese" In the intricate web of human history, it has played a pivotal role in shaping our civilization, and is a fascinating journey that spans across time and continents, weaving together stories of triumph and innovation. Let us embark on this captivating exploration as we uncover the diverse threads that make up the concept of domestication. Our first stop takes us back to Lord Walter Rothschild's zebra-drawn trap, an eccentric display of power and curiosity. This peculiar sight reminds us how humans have sought to tame even the wildest creatures, bending them to their will through patient training and understanding. Moving forward, we encounter an unexpected connection between domestication and everyday life – an English Rose kitchen advertisement. Here lies a testament to how our desire for convenience has led us to domesticate not only animals but also our own living spaces. The kitchen becomes a hub where culinary creativity flourishes under controlled conditions. An illustration from 1877 transports us further into history, showcasing Mr John Taylor's flock of geese being herded along Horncastle Road by Bargate Drain. This image captures the essence of agricultural domestication – harnessing nature's resources for sustenance and economic prosperity. But let us not forget that domestication extends beyond animals alone; it encompasses plants too. Enter "The Little Red Hen, " a timeless tale reminding us that cultivation requires dedication and shared responsibility within communities. Through nurturing seeds into bountiful harvests, humans have tamed nature itself for their survival. As we delve deeper into this subject matter, cryptic codes like DDE-90035000 come into play - perhaps representing scientific advancements or genetic modifications aimed at enhancing productivity in agriculture or animal husbandry? These enigmatic references hint at humanity's ceaseless quest for progress through selective breeding techniques. Ultimately, what emerges from these diverse hints is a profound realization – a testament to our ability to shape the world around us.