Furs Collection (page 3)

F. 2 The Inside of a Hippah, in New Zeeland sic, c. 1773-84 (w / c & print engravings)
5671342 F.2 The Inside of a Hippah, in New Zeeland sic, c.1773-84 (w/c & print engravings) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Two-page spread from The Theater of Fur Fashion (b / w photo)
6032414 Two-page spread from The Theater of Fur Fashion (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two-page spread from The Theater of Fur Fashion)

HM Queen Elizabeth on the balcony, Buckingham Palace (b / w photo)
6033844 HM Queen Elizabeth on the balcony, Buckingham Palace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HM Queen Elizabeth on the balcony, Buckingham Palace)

Two-page spread from The Theater of Fur Fashion (b / w photo)
6032450 Two-page spread from The Theater of Fur Fashion (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two-page spread from The Theater of Fur Fashion)

Indians bringing Beaver-Skins to fleet (engraving)
654764 Indians bringing Beaver-Skins to fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indians bringing Beaver-Skins to fleet)

The first mirror (chromolitho)
1093810 The first mirror (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first mirror)

The first musical instrument (chromolitho)
1093807 The first musical instrument (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first musical instrument)

A Group of Maori Women, c. 1880s (b / w photo)
493459 A Group of Maori Women, c.1880s (b/w photo) by Burton Brothers Studio (fl.1867-98); Private Collection; New Zealander, out of copyright

Julian and Frankish Chiefs, c. 1880 (engraving)
DGC437465 Julian and Frankish Chiefs, c.1880 (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julian the Apostate (331-363) Roman Emperor (361-363); from 355-360

One of the most curious and exciting winter sports, the sailing skating that, born in Norway... (colour litho)
2809073 One of the most curious and exciting winter sports, the sailing skating that, born in Norway... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Waiter seating a woman (colour litho)
3096350 Waiter seating a woman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiter seating a woman. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fashionable couple (colour litho)
3094046 Fashionable couple (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Advertisements for winter clothes from Belle Jardiniere, Paris (litho)
3099029 Advertisements for winter clothes from Belle Jardiniere, Paris (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman walks past bronze dog, London
A woman dressed in furs walks past a bronze dog outside St Georges Church, Hanover Square, London. Date: circa 1950s

A very grand-looking (and wealthy) elderly lady going out for a spin in her bath chair along with (possibly) her daughter. She is wrapped up warm with fur coat and elaborate leather hat

A rather grand-looking elderly lady going out for a spin in her bath chair along with her daughter. She is wrapped up warm with furs, muff and elaborate black hat! Date: circa 1910s

Papa to shopwalker: Oh er -I wanta Noahs Ark. Date: 1914

Three frocks and furs for the French Riviera, 1925 - top right from Chantal, bottom left from Phillipe and Gaston and right from Fourrures Max Date: 1925

Advert for Bradleys fur coats, London, 1926 Date: 1926

The Orientalism of the European Woman, 1913
The Orientalism of the European Woman: Ladies of the West Adopt the Yashmak-Veil just as the Ladies of the East are abandoning it

Expulsion from paradise
LLM339641 Expulsion from paradise by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expulsion from paradise)

Canadian Mounted Police on a winter expedition (litho)
PNP352510 Canadian Mounted Police on a winter expedition (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration by Frederic Remington, Harpers Weekly)

Victorian scrap, Robinson Crusoe, footprints in the sand
Victorian scrap, Robinson Crusoe discovers footprints in the sand and realises that he is not alone on his island

Bartering with the Indians in the Western States of America
CHT202632 Bartering with the Indians in the Western States of America, engraved by Joseph Swain (1820-1909) 1871 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Houghton

An Indian Encampment (colour litho)
6027978 An Indian Encampment (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Indian Encampment)

An Old Swell, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho)
6030390 An Old Swell, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Swell)

L Homme des Cavernes (engraving)
6020773 L Homme des Cavernes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Homme des Cavernes)

Sailing of the Hudsons Bay Company ships from Gravesend
Article and engraving from The Illustrated London News reporting on the Hudsons Bay Company. Date: 1845

Advert for International Fur Store 1908
Two women wearing the latest motoring fur coats, in three quarter or full length, available in grey squirrel, pony, silver rabbit or seal-dyed, to wear immediate. Date: 1908

Advert for International Fur Store 1919
Womens fur accessories in the new winter season. 1919

Phoenicians trading with Early Britons, exchanging richly coloured cloths for animal skins and furs. Date: BCE

Adam and Eve expelled from the Garden of Eden (colour litho)
5198459 Adam and Eve expelled from the Garden of Eden (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam and Eve expelled from the Garden of Eden)

"There was an Old Person of Mold, who shrank from sensations of cold", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386694 " There was an Old Person of Mold, who shrank from sensations of cold", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Portrait of Alexander Brodius (engraving)
819685 Portrait of Alexander Brodius (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Brodius, Scottish writer of Latin poems)

St. John the Baptist
AII78626 St. John the Baptist by Pesaro, Giovanni Antonio da (fl.1462-1511); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

David Marsh in Horse-Drawn Sleigh in a Winter Landscape, 1880 (oil on canvas)
CLK339836 David Marsh in Horse-Drawn Sleigh in a Winter Landscape, 1880 (oil on canvas) by West, Peter B. (1833-1913); 61.4x115.6 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

The International Fur Store at 162 / 163 Regent Street (colour litho)
559378 The International Fur Store at 162/163 Regent Street (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Fur Store at 162/163 Regent Street)

The Road - Winter (Currier and his 2nd wife, Laura Ormsbee, 1843) (litho)
ROB32926 The Road - Winter (Currier and his 2nd wife, Laura Ormsbee, 1843) (litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Countess Lavinia Spencer (1762-1831) 1781-2 (oil on canvas)
PHD30341 Countess Lavinia Spencer (1762-1831) 1781-2 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 75x62.2 cm; Collection of Earl Spencer, Althorp, Northamptonshire

Hungarian lords in hussar uniforms, furs and pelisses, 18th century. Some in the insignia of the Order of St. Stephen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre

A Furriers Shop (from the Encyclopaedia) (engraving)
725398 A Furriers Shop (from the Encyclopaedia) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Furriers Shop (from the Encyclopaedia)

Furrier, plate 9, illustration from Devantures de Boutiques
472898 Furrier, plate 9, illustration from Devantures de Boutiques by Louis-Pierre Sezille, Paris, 1927 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fourreur)

Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Date: 1935

Prehistoric potters (chromolitho)
2788753 Prehistoric potters (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric potters. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Dutch Weight (engraving)
3643533 Dutch Weight (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch Weight. Illustration for Eighty-Two Illustrations by George Cruikshank (William Tegg)

New shaped Stole of Mink and Ermine, with large Muff to match (b / w photo)
3639570 New shaped Stole of Mink and Ermine, with large Muff to match (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New shaped Stole of Mink and Ermine)

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"Furs: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Cultural Significance" From the opulent halls of royalty to the silver screen, they have adorned the most iconic figures throughout history. Queen Elizabeth II, with jewels glittering in her hair and at her throat, exudes regal grace as she arrives in Sweden. Her majestic presence is enhanced by a luxurious fur coat fit for a queen. Marlene Dietrich captivates audiences in Josef von Sternberg's The Scarlet Empress (1934), draped in sumptuous furs that epitomize glamour and allure. The film showcases how they are transform an ordinary outfit into an extraordinary ensemble. In contrast, teenage girls joyfully embrace winter's chill, their rosy cheeks contrasting with their cozy fur-trimmed jackets as they build a snowman. Furs not only provide warmth but also add a touch of whimsy to everyday life. Venturing further north, First Nation warriors from Canada's Northwestern Territories proudly display their heritage through intricately crafted fur garments. For these indigenous communities, furs hold deep cultural significance and represent ancestral traditions passed down through generations. Across continents, even the Hadza hunter indulges in ancient rituals while smoking cannabis from a crude stone pipe wrapped in animal hide. Furs play an integral role not just as clothing but also as tools for survival and spiritual connection. The Inuit people masterfully navigate icy waters during seal hunting expeditions donning traditional sealskin attire. These skillful hunters showcase the harmonious relationship between humans and nature while relying on furs for sustenance and protection against harsh Arctic conditions. Turning back time to early 20th-century Europe reveals Patsy Cornwallis-West, mistress of King Edward VII; her black-and-white portrait captures both elegance and scandalous allure as she drapes herself provocatively with luxurious fur accessories that were all the rage among aristocrats at that time.