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Flock of Lllamas, just imported from Peru, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Flock of Lllamas, just imported from Peru, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Flock of Lllamas, just imported from Peru, 1858. Mr. Benjamin Whitehead Gee's llamas...are very docile and tractable; their countenances exhibit marked expressions of intelligence, the eyes are large and bright, and their sight is keen; the colour of the fleece is generally brown and some black, there are a few of these nearly jet black...The fleece is found from four to six inches long, fine and soft within, with coarse hairs scattered through it...it very much resembles the fleece of a black sheep; the average weight of fleeces is about ten pounds, the bellies being generally bare; and its value is greater than that of sheep wool. The excellence and durability of alpaca cloth are well known, forming material for a garment which, for hot climates, is more suitable than silk...great credit is due to the importer of these animals for the trouble and risk he has taken in introducing so valuable a flock of the llama. They have cost nearly £3000, and we hope that his exertions will not go unrewarded'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph, taken in 1858, showcases a flock of newly imported Llamas from Peru. The Llamas, owned by Mr. Benjamin Whitehead Gee, were among the first to arrive in Europe and were highly prized for their valuable fleece. The text accompanying this image in the "Illustrated London News" of 1858 describes the Llamas as "very docile and tractable," with "marked expressions of intelligence" and "large, bright eyes." The fleece of these animals was said to be fine and soft, with an average weight of ten pounds, and was valued more highly than sheep wool due to its durability and suitability for hot climates. The excellence of alpaca cloth, made from the Llama fleece, was well known, and the importation of these animals was seen as a great achievement. The cost of importing this valuable flock was nearly £3000, and the importer's efforts were highly commended in the media. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the excitement and value placed on the arrival of these exotic animals in Europe.
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