Slaughter Collection

A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W. Fairbank 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s 45 S

LEOPARDI, Giacomo (1798-1837). Italian writer
" LEOPARDI, Giacomo (1798-1837). Italian writer. Drawing according the funerary mask on the frontispiece of his " Opere" (Florence)."

Woman Butcher 1920S
A young British female butcher proudly displays her freshly slaughtered pigs, hanging from their hooks. Date: 1920s

Beef, Veal, Pork, and Mutton Cuts, 1802 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271073 Beef, Veal, Pork, and Mutton Cuts, 1802 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Various butchery tools
Tools used in butchery, including a mallet, a chopper, an axe, and various knives and cleavers

From Pig to Pork 1897
The slaughter process from pig to pork at Armours Chicago plant

Bluebell in Fairyland by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss
Flyer for the revival of the musical Bluebell in Fairyland on 26th December 1927 at The Scala Theatre, by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss, with music by Walter Slaughter

Hunting Trophies - A Good Bag - British East Africa (Modern Kenya). Date: circa 1910s

The Last Day of the Old Smithfield Market, London 1855
Last days trading at the Old Smithfield Market, London. Large number of cows, sheep and pigs in pens awaiting sale and slaughter. In the background, the dome of St. Pauls Cathedral is silhouetted

Chicago Stockyards 1
Butchers in the Chicago stockyards at work on beef carcases, exposed by Upton Sinclair in his 1905 novel The Jungle

Chicago Stockyards
Cattle awaiting slaughter in the Union Stock Yards, Chicago - note the boards for Armour and Swift

Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho)
XCF276461 Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Copenhagen Fields; Caledonian Market; ); English

DORÉ: PROPHETS OF BaL. Slaughter of the Prophets of Baal (I Kings 18: 40). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
DORÉ: PROPHETS OF BaL. Slaughter of the Prophets of Baal (I Kings 18:40). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

The bakery, the butchers, the shoemaker, 19th century lithograph, bread, oven, fire, baker, bake, flour, baked, boots, leather, craft, shoe, hammer, tool, handcraft, handwork, craftsman, soles

Beef Carcasees
Butchers removing intestines from cattle carcasses, part of the Argentinian meat (beef) production process. Date: 1930s

Chicago Stockyards 9
Two-thirds of the 8 million pigs that enter the Chicago stockyards are destined for pork joints : the rest are used to make sausages. England is a major client

Chicago Stockyards 8
Sheep hang by their rear legs as they pass towards the attentions of the butchers at the Chicago stockyards

Butcher & Carcasses
A butcher cuts large meat carcasses in half

Ms 134 December: Slaughtering a Pig, from a Book of Hours (vellum)
XIR243425 Ms 134 December: Slaughtering a Pig, from a Book of Hours (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Angers, France.

Cuts of beef in different countries (colour litho)
8663948 Cuts of beef in different countries (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuts of beef in different countries)

An Irish pig driver
5308076 An Irish pig driver.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Irish pig driver. The driver would travel around buying pigs, either singularly or pairs, from cottages and small farms)

MS.254.f33r A Whale with a Sailor Hammering a Stake into its Head, detail from an English Bestiary
FIT111725 MS.254.f33r A Whale with a Sailor Hammering a Stake into its Head, detail from an English Bestiary, early 13th century (vellum) by English School

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"Slaughter: A Historical Glimpse into the World of Butchery and Carnage" Step back in time with a plan of Sheffield, York County, meticulously drawn by W. Fairbank in 1797 and engraved by Thomas Harris. This intricate map reveals the layout of a town where slaughterhouses played a crucial role in providing sustenance to its inhabitants. Fast forward to January 26th, 1885, when tragedy struck Khartoum as General Gordon met his untimely demise. The Death of General Gordon became an iconic event captured in a poignant painting from 1893 (1906), immortalizing this momentous loss. In the roaring twenties, amidst societal changes and women's empowerment movements, we find ourselves face-to-face with a Woman Butcher from that era. Breaking gender stereotypes and challenging norms, she fearlessly wielded her knife to carve out her place within the butchery trade. Delve deeper into the world of cuts and carcasses through an engraving from 1802 showcasing Beef, Veal, Pork, and Mutton Cuts. This black-and-white photo offers insight into how our ancestors skillfully transformed animals into nourishing meals using various butchery tools. From Pig to Pork - an evocative phrase that encapsulates the transformation process depicted in a captivating illustration dating back to 1897. Witness how pigs were reared for consumption as they journeyed through different stages before becoming succulent pork on our plates. Venturing beyond reality lies Bluebell in Fairyland - Seymour Hicks' enchanting play featuring Ellaline Terriss. Amidst whimsical tales woven onstage during this early twentieth-century production is an underlying acknowledgment of life's fragility juxtaposed against nature's cycle of survival through predation. Traveling across continents brings us face-to-face with Hunting Trophies - A Good Bag - British East Africa.