Simian Collection

Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) (Lucy)
A partial skeleton (nicknamed Lucy) of Australopithecus afarensis found at the Hadar, North East Ethiopia in 1974 by Donald Johanson

Chimpanzees as policemen
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two chimpanzees dressed as policemen, standing holding guns. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Guy (1946-1978), a western lowland gorilla
Guy the gorilla was one of London Zoos best-loved residents. After his death, he lived on as a display and research specimen at the Natural History Museum

Long-armed ape (Hylobates)
5856446 Long-armed ape (Hylobates); (add.info.: Long-armed ape (Hylobates) Hand-colored copperplate engraving from a drawing by Johann Ihle from Ebenezer Sibly's "Universal System of

Great ribbed-nose baboon Mandrillus sphinx
5856433 Great ribbed-nose baboon Mandrillus sphinx; (add.info.: Great ribbed-nose baboon Mandrillus sphinx Hand-colored copperplate engraving from a drawing by Johann Ihle from Ebenezer)

Satyrus, Ourang Outang. Engraved by Barlow, 18th century
3052972 Satyrus, Ourang Outang. Engraved by Barlow, 18th century.; Private Collection.

Dog-faced baboon Papio hamadryas, Papio doguera, Cynocephalus
5856428 Dog-faced baboon Papio hamadryas, Papio doguera, Cynocephalus; (add.info.: Dog-faced baboon Papio hamadryas, Papio doguera)

Simia Lar, Great Gibbon. Engraved by Barlow, 18th century
3052977 Simia Lar, Great Gibbon. Engraved by Barlow, 18th century.; Private Collection.

The Simian Generals in Procession, Scene from the Story of the Burning of Lanka... c1850. Creator: Unknown
The Simian Generals in Procession, Scene from the Story of the Burning of Lanka, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), c1850

Rama and Lakshmana at Conference with Sugriva, the Simian King, and Companions... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Rama and Lakshmana at Conference with Sugriva, the Simian King, and Companions, Scene from the Story of the Burning of Lanka, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), c1850

African wildlife, lithograph, published in 1897
African wildlife: 1) Gorilla; 2) Chimpanzee (Pan); 3) Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx); 4) Giraffe; 5) Lesser kudu (Ammelaphus imberbis)

An Interview with Consul the Chimpanzee
Sketches of Consul, the celebrity chimpanzee known as the man monkey appearing at the Hippodrome in 1903. Charles Sykes, reporting for The Bystanders very first issue

Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867, published in Harpers Weekly
TPG440670 Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867, published in Harpers Weekly, April 6 1867 (wood engraving) by Nast

DDE-90021117
Brown Red-fronted Lemur, (Eulemur fulvus rufus), male in Dry Forest, SW Madagascar. Date: 15/02/2005

DDE-90019742
Kenya: Lake Nakuru National Park, Olive baboon (Paplo anubis) seated Date: 27/05/2006

DDE-90019440
Walia ibex and a Gelada baboon stand atop a rocky crag with a mountainous landscape in the background in the Simen (Simien) National Park, northern Ethiopia. Date: 05/03/2005

Page 304. The Whitefaced Monkey, from Madras, copied from a living Animal exhibited in Dublin
5670142 Page 304. The Whitefaced Monkey, from Madras, copied from a living Animal exhibited in Dublin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Page 305. Whitefaced Ape, from the rocks of Gibralter (sic. ), copied from a living animal, exhibited in London
5670146 Page 305. Whitefaced Ape, from the rocks of Gibralter (sic.), copied from a living animal, exhibited in London, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Simian Mother and Child, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Simian Mother and Child, 13th century

Cartoon, Dr Dulcamara in Dublin (John Bright)
Cartoon, Dr Dulcamara in Dublin -- a satirical comment on the radical Liberal MP John Brights visit to Dublin, where he was invited to speak

Opening of the circus season in the Metropolis (b / w photo)
6002651 Opening of the circus season in the Metropolis (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the circus season in the Metropolis)

Egyptian Sketches, pub / 1799 (hand coloured engraving)
2966825 Egyptian Sketches, pub/ 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate 748. Baboon; Walking on All-Fours, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950724 Plate 748. Baboon; Walking on All-Fours, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24x40.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Egyptian Sketches, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190153 Egyptian Sketches, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Simia ursina, Pl. XXX, illustration from Recueil d
HMB306118 Simia ursina, Pl.XXX, illustration from Recueil d observation de zoologie et d anatomie compare, faites dans l ocean atlantique

Amulet of a Monkey, 18th-19th Dynasty, 1540-1186 BC (faience) (see also 270368)
HSC270369 Amulet of a Monkey, 18th-19th Dynasty, 1540-1186 BC (faience) (see also 270368) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); height

Amulet of a Monkey, 18th-19th Dynasty, 1540-1186 (faience) (see also 270369)
HSC270368 Amulet of a Monkey, 18th-19th Dynasty, 1540-1186 (faience) (see also 270369) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); height

Egyptian Sketches, published Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
1275082 Egyptian Sketches, published Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Simia trivirgata, Pl. XXVIII, steel engraved by Louis Bouquet (1765-1814
HMB306122 Simia trivirgata, Pl.XXVIII, steel engraved by Louis Bouquet (1765-1814) after an engraving by Nicola Huet (1770-1827)

The Bear and his Leader, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193178 The Bear and his Leader, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Plate 749. Baboon; Climbing a Pole, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950725 Plate 749. Baboon; Climbing a Pole, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.1x34.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Wallaces Orang Utan
Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan specimen. An Alfred Russel Wallace specimen

Roaring mandrill baboon; Florida united states of america

Anthropoidea - Hylobates (Red), Simia (Blue), Gorilla (Brown), Anthropopithecus (Green), 1897
Anthropoidea - VIII. Map, Showing the distribution of the Genera Hylobates (Red), Simia (Blue), Gorilla (Brown), and Anthropopithecus (Green), 1897

Jeddo and Belfast; or, a Puzzle for Japan, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Jeddo and Belfast; or, a Puzzle for Japan, 1872. The Archbishop of Canterbury greets the Japanese Ambassador. The Ambassador

Close-up portrait of a vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) looking at the camera at Kleins Camp; Serengeti, Tanzania

Close-Up of Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Proboscis monkey (nasalis larvatus); Borneo

Lowland gorilla; Florida united states of america

A monkey and its baby sitting on her back in the msai mara national reserve; Msai mara kenya

A monkey with its baby in the msai mara national reserve; Msai mara kenya

Pygmy marmosets native to ecuador are the smallest primate; Guayaquil ecuador

Two Monkeys In A Tree; Tamil Nadu, India

Gorilla Profile Portrait; Captive, Native To Rainforest Region Of Western Africa

Western Gorilla Yawning, Africa

Western Gorilla Portrait With Finger On Brow As If Thinking, Africa

Simia Lar, Great Gibbon. Engraved By Barlow, 18Th Century

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"Exploring the Evolution: Simian Species in History" Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) (Lucy): A remarkable fossil discovery that unveiled our ancient ancestor, Lucy, shedding light on human evolution. Chimpanzees as Policemen: Imaginative and humorous cartoon depicting chimpanzees taking up roles as law enforcers, showcasing their intelligence and similarities to humans. Guy (1946-1978), a Western Lowland Gorilla: Remembering Guy, a beloved gorilla who captivated hearts with his gentle nature and contributed to raising awareness about endangered species. African Wildlife Lithograph from 1897: An exquisite artwork capturing the diverse beauty of African wildlife through intricate details and vibrant colors. Cartoon Depicting Riots in New York on St Patrick's Day 1867: Published during a turbulent time, this wood engraving offers historical insight into social unrest while incorporating simian imagery for symbolic effect. Gorilla Abducting a Woman (Stone): A captivating black-and-white photograph frozen in time, showcasing the strength and power of these majestic creatures while evoking intrigue and mystery. DDE-90021117 / DDE-90019742 / DDE-90019440: Enigmatic references hinting at classified documents or research related to simians; perhaps unveiling hidden secrets or scientific breakthroughs? The Whitefaced Monkey from Madras & Whitefaced Ape from Gibraltar: Fascinating watercolor illustrations accompanied by manuscript text documenting living animals exhibited in Dublin and London during the early 19th century – providing glimpses into past encounters with simians. Simian Mother and Child - 13th Century Artwork: An intriguing artifact created by an unknown artist centuries ago, portraying the bond between a simian mother and her child – reminding us of the universal themes of love and nurturing.