Stuffed Animal Collection

Church Sheep
6th August 1955: Sheep huddle in the doorway of the Abbey on the tiny island of Iona, famous for its connection with St Columba who founded a community on Iona after he was expelled from Ireland

Lost In Sheep
11th August 1951: A flock of sheep manoeuvre their way around a parked car on their way down the slopes of Snowdonia, at Hafod-y-Llan, Wales

Dorset Rams
9th July 1949: Dorset Horned rams from a flock at the Maiden Castle Farm, Dorset. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4826 - Where Are The Downland Sheep? - pub

Sheeps Eyes
9th July 1949: A flock of sheep standing placidly in a field at Maiden Castle Farm, Dorchester. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4826 - Where Are The Downland Sheep? - pub

Flock Of Sheep
9th July 1949: A closely packed flock of Dorset Horned sheep on Maiden Castle Farm near Dorchester. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4826 - Where Are The Downland Sheep? - pub

Lonesome Jackass
31st March 1945: A donkey is caught in a cars headlights. Original Publication: Picture Post - 1936 - The Magic Lantern Of A Cars Headlights - pub

Winter Sheep
12th March 1955: A herd of Glencoe sheep, driven from the hills by the harsh Scottish winter, gather around fodder provided for them at the farm in the valley

Thirsty Sheep
9th July 1949: A flock of sheep waiting by the water trough at Maiden Castle Farm, Dorchester. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4826 - Where Are The Downland Sheep? - pub

The International Exhibition: the Algerian Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Algerian Court - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. There are...two glass cases which contain stands of a rich transparent gauzy material

The International Exhibition - View in the Natal Court, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The International Exhibition - View in the Natal Court, 1862. Visitors inspecting horns, skins, and stuffed animals from South Africa. Note model of covered wagon

Iakutsk: Museum, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Iakutsk: Museum, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Woman at Office Desk Holding "Vote Republican" Sign and GOP Elephant, 1936 (b/w photo)
5974416 Woman at Office Desk Holding "Vote Republican" Sign and GOP Elephant, 1936 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Jumbo Head
3rd September 1962: A stuffed elephant's head raising its trunk in the air at Charles Gerrard's north London taxidermy workshop. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Getty Images)

Man preserving zoological specimen, animal, preserved for scientific use, 1886, animal preparator
7279725 Man preserving zoological specimen, animal, preserved for scientific use, 1886, animal preparator by Unknown Artist

German ornithologist in his study, 18th century. 1772 (engraving)
7234833 German ornithologist in his study, 18th century. 1772 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: German ornithologist in his study, 18th century)

The Purchase (pen, ink and w / c on paper)
CH139952 The Purchase (pen, ink and w/c on paper) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 33.3x24.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Taxidermy (litho)
7183331 Taxidermy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taxidermy. Illustration for Encyclopedia of Sports, Games and Pastimes (Fleetway)

Billy and Kate seek the Taxidermist (engraving)
7165748 Billy and Kate seek the Taxidermist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billy and Kate seek the Taxidermist)

Photographic postcard portrait of Margarette Davenport in costume, early 20th century
This real photo postcard features an image of Margarette Davenport posing for a portrait. She is dressed in cowgirl attire consisting of a wide-brimmed hat, light-colored blouse and fur chaps

Postcard of a man posing in a Western scene in a photography studio, early 20th century
This real photo postcard depicts a man in a cowboy costume posing with a fake horse. He is standing to the right of the horse and is wearing a long-sleeve shirt, pants, fur chaps

Bureau, Grand Hotel, Bruges (b / w photo)
3095146 Bureau, Grand Hotel, Bruges (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bureau, Grand Hotel, Bruges)

Students in the School Library, c. 1950 (screen print)
3036453 Students in the School Library, c.1950 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of young students crowded around the desk of the school librarian;)

3 legged Faisan
Paul Boomsma

Bear Sleeping in Bed

Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 8), February 1725-26

Hudibras Visiting Sidrophel (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 11), 1721-26

Hudibras Beating Sidrophel and Whachum (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 12), 1721-26

The Ornithologist, mid-late 19th century. Two men arrange taxidermy specimens of birds in a display case

Grand staircase of Montagu House, Bloomsbury, London, c1830 (1878). Montagu House, Great Russell Street, was a grand 17th century private house, which became the first home of the British Museum

Mother Praying With Daughter

Mother And Daughter Praying Together Beside Bed

Father Praying With Daughter

A Boy In The Attic With Old Relics; Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

A Baby On The Clothesline

WWII: LONDON, 1945. A boy holding a stuffed animal amid ruins following a German aerial bombing on London. Photograph by Toni Frissell, 1945

Easter Bunny At Work
A rabbit wearing a jacket and checked trousers, stands on a chair to make a list with his quill, circa 1930. (Photo by Frees/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Milking Time
16th March 1946: 19 year old Daphne Perry milking a cow, on the farm where sheis a relief-worker, in a scheme set up by the Womens Land Army in East Sussex

Snowdonia Shepherd
11th August 1951: A shepherd with his flock at Hafod-y-Llan in Snowdonia. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5377 - Shearing Time In Snowdonia - pub

Swimming Sheep
11th August 1951: Sheep-dipping during the shearing season in Hafod-y-Llan, Wales. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5377 - Shearing Time In Snowdonia - pub

Snowdonia Sheep
11th August 1951: Sheep in Hafod-y-Llan, Snowdonia, Wales. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5377 - Shearing Time In Snowdonia - pub. 1951 (Photo by Grace Robertson/Picture Post/Getty Images)

What A Neck
28th February 1953: A little boy is fascinated by the stuffed giraffes on show at the Natural History Museum, London. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6432 - Natures Back Room Boys - pub

Snowdonia Sheep
11th August 1951: Snowdonia sheep farmer, Pyrs Williams, with his flock, at Hafod-y-Llan. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5377 - Shearing Time In Snowdonia - pub

TOYS, 1941. Toys made from scrap materials, probably from a FSA project. Photograph by Dick Sheldon, 1941

Champion Goat
31st October 1934: Bordeaux Maxwell, the son of an internationally prize-winning goat peers curiously out of his hut. He is the property of Mrs G McVay of Cranleigh, Surrey

Little and Large
21st March 1980: An English Carthorse and an American Donkey share grazing. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Man Eater
November 1933: A Great Blue shark and two types of ray on display at the Natural History museum. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Dokey Rides
1900: Women riding side-saddle on donkeys in a paddock watched by schoolboys. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

D Is For Donkey
circa 1930: Two Turkish peasants and their donkey stop in a street to learn their ABC from a poster on a wall. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

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"Lost in Sheep: A Flock of Stuffed Animals Unleashed" In the heart of a quaint village, nestled among rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, stands an ancient church. Inside its hallowed walls resides a peculiar creature known as the Church Sheep – a stuffed animal with eyes that seem to hold secrets untold. This whimsical toy has become an emblem of comfort and solace for those seeking respite from their daily struggles. Venturing further into the countryside, one may stumble upon the Dorset Rams, majestic creatures crafted with love and care. These woolly companions bring joy to both young and old alike, reminding us of simpler times spent frolicking amidst nature's beauty. Yet not all is idyllic in this world of plush wonders. The Lonesome Jackass sits alone on a shelf, yearning for companionship amidst his fellow animals. His jumbo head droops slightly as he longs for someone to share his adventures with. Winter brings forth a new set of challenges for our beloved toys - Thirsty Sheep seek warmth by cozy firesides while Winter Sheep brave icy winds outside. Their resilience shines through as they endure the harsh elements together, providing comfort during these cold months. Meanwhile, at an office desk far away from pastoral scenes lies a woman holding a "Vote Republican" sign alongside a GOP Elephant figurine from 1936 - symbols steeped in political history but now serving as mere decorations on her cluttered workspace. As time passes by like fleeting moments preserved within photographs, we encounter another unexpected sight - Man preserving zoological specimens meticulously prepares an animal specimen dating back to 1886. In this act of preservation lies reverence for scientific knowledge and understanding our natural world. Amidst this tapestry woven with threads of nostalgia and curiosity comes the Un-Bear-Able truth – that life without these cherished stuffed animals would be incomplete, and are more than just playthings.