Rat Catcher Collection

Southern Railway Ratcatcher
Official Rat catcher for Southern Railway with Terriers and quarry. Date: 1924

The Rat Catcher, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
The Rat Catcher, n.d

Girls of the Womens Land Army (Pests Department) are employed in S.Wales as ratcatchers, a record catch. March 1944 P000646

The Pied Piper of Hamelin asking to be paid for his work in ridding the town of Hamelin of rats which were plaguing the citizens in 1284

The Rat-Killer, 1632 (etching)
1068197 The Rat-Killer, 1632 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 14x17.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Calvin J. Holmes; Dutch, out of copyright

Rat Poison Seller, 1845 (colour engraving)
PER207518 Rat Poison Seller, 1845 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: marchand de mort aux rats; ); French, out of copyright

Newspaper seller and rat-catcher, 1845 (coloured engraving)
977738 Newspaper seller and rat-catcher, 1845 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newspaper seller and rat-catcher, 1845)

Rat catchers (engraving)
699949 Rat catchers (engraving) by Visscher, Cornelis (c.1629-58) (after); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Rat catcher with his dog (colour litho)
5236298 Rat catcher with his dog (colour litho) by King, Edward R. (active 1883-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rat catcher with his dog. Postcard.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Dick Whittington
LLM338541 Dick Whittington by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Whittington. Aunt Louisas Nursery Favourite (1870).); © Look and Learn

The rat-catcher (engraving)
820062 The rat-catcher (engraving) by Slingelandt, Pieter van (1640-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rat-catcher, a boy seated with his feet in a pond)

The rats (chromolitho)
1093231 The rats (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rats. Scene from the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

The Rat Catcher, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
The Rat Catcher, 1632

Head of a Rat Catcher, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Rat Catcher, 17th century

The Rat Catcher, second half 18th century. Creator: James Bretherton
The Rat Catcher, second half 18th century. After Rembrandt

The Rat Catcher, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
The Rat Catcher, 1746

The Ratcatcher, mid to late 17th century. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Ratcatcher, mid to late 17th century

The Apostate Jack Robinson, The Political Rat Catcher-N. B. Rats Taken Alive!, Mar
The Apostate Jack Robinson, The Political Rat Catcher-N.B. Rats Taken Alive!, March 1, 1784

The apostate Jack R - the political rat catcher - NB. Rats taken alive!, 1784. John Robinson, Secretary to the Treasury in the late government, on his hands and knees

Buy a Trap, a Rat Trap, buy my Trap, plate I of Cries of London, 1799. Artist
Buy a Trap, a Rat Trap, buy my Trap. A ragged man offers traps to an old man whilst children examine a rabbit in a wicker cage and a dog snarls at two rats in one of the traps

A rat catcher, Provincial Characters, 1804. Artist: William Henry Pyne
View of a rat catcher holding a cage of rats which is being attacked by a dog. In his other hand he holds a ferret, which he no doubt used to catch the rats. From Provincial Characters, 1804

Rats or Mice to kill, 1646, from Cries of London, (c1819?). Artist: John Thomas Smith
Rats or Mice to kill, 1646, (c1819?). A 17th century rat and mouse catcher, carrying a placard with illustrations of various rodents on it. From Cries of London, (c1819?)

Death to the rats!, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon
Death to the rats!, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon

History of Fashion Newspaper vendor and Rat-catcher
Vintage engraving of a Marchand de crimes ou crieurs de journaux and marchand de mort auc rats, 19th Century

Rat Catcher 1746 Etching engraving Sheet 9 5 / 16 x 7 7 / 16
Artokoloro

Rat Catcher second half 18th century Etching
Artokoloro

Head Rat Catcher 17th century Etching sheet 1 9 / 16 x 1 5 / 16
Artokoloro

Jack Black, Her Majestys Ratcatcher, illustration taken from The London Labour
XJF869640 Jack Black, Her Majestys Ratcatcher, illustration taken from The London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew, circa 1840 (engraving) by English School

A Rat Cather with his Traps in 18th Century Paris, 1875 (engraving)
KW421797 A Rat Cather with his Traps in 18th Century Paris, 1875 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from XVIII Siecle Institutions)

The Ratcatcher (woodcut)
XJF377221 The Ratcatcher (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Ratcatcher, 1632 (etching) (b / w photo)
XJF270030 The Ratcatcher, 1632 (etching) (b/w photo) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Rat-catcher and Terriers

Ratcatcher in Sewer 1870
A ratcatcher at work in the sewers of London

Ratcatcher / Kent / 19th C
Relations between rats and people have never been very friendly, and this Kentish rat-catcher is dedicated to diminishing the rat population by fair means

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"Billy The Rat Catcher: Tales of Pest Control and Heroism" In the annals of history, there have been many unsung heroes who dedicated their lives to a peculiar yet essential profession - rat catching. From Billy The Rat Catcher to the Southern Railway Ratcatcher, these individuals played a vital role in keeping our cities clean and free from vermin. One cannot mention rat catchers without recalling the legendary tale of "The Pied Piper of Hamelin asking to be paid. " This folklore reminds us that even those with extraordinary skills deserve fair compensation for their services. Similarly, during wartime, the Girls of the Women's Land Army (Pests Department) were employed in safeguarding crops from rats, showcasing women's resilience and contribution on multiple fronts. Throughout history, various artistic depictions have immortalized these brave souls. Etchings like "The Rat-Killer" from 1632 or color engravings such as "Rat Poison Seller" and "Newspaper seller and rat-catcher" from 1845 capture both the grittiness and ingenuity required in this line of work. Rat catchers often formed unique partnerships with loyal companions like dogs. Color lithographs portraying a rat catcher with his trusty canine companion highlight this bond while emphasizing their shared mission against rodent infestations. Dick Whittington's story further exemplifies how one can rise above humble beginnings through determination. Starting as a lowly rat catcher before becoming Lord Mayor of London showcases that even those engaged in seemingly menial tasks possess immense potential for greatness. While some may view them as mere exterminators, engraving titled "The Rats" serves as a reminder that these professionals faced real dangers daily. Their bravery was crucial in protecting communities from diseases spread by rodents. Let us not forget the invaluable contributions made by rat catchers throughout history. They were more than just pest controllers; they were guardians of public health and unsung heroes of their time.