Muzzled Collection

Dancing bears in the High Street, Crickhowell, Mid Wales
Two dancing bears and their owners, and several interested spectators, in the High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Dancing Bears - Constantinople, Turkey
Two attendants/musicians with their dancing bears, performing on their hind legs in Constantinople, Turkey

Un ours contrarié, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un ours contrarie, 19th century. An upset bear

"The Parish Beadle" - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856. Creator: Unknown
"The Parish Beadle" - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856. Engraving of a painting

Muleteers at an Inn, c.1658-c.1660. Creator: Karel Du Jardin
Muleteers at an Inn, c.1658-c.1660. Mule drivers eating while their animals wait patiently. Note unusual horseshoes

Muzzling the Press, from Puck, published May, 1889. Creator: Charles Jay Taylor
Muzzling the Press, from Puck, published May, 1889

Gendarmes taking census forms to encampment of itinerant gipsies in their caravan
534363 Gendarmes taking census forms to encampment of itinerant gipsies in their caravan. Boy in foreground leads muzzled dancing bear. From Le Petit Journal Paris, May 1895

Dancing bear on a suburban street, London, 1900s (b / w photo)
6014663 Dancing bear on a suburban street, London, 1900s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing bear on a suburban street, London, 1900s)

Europe (coloured engraving)
3630129 Europe (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europe. Illustration from Die Welt in Bildern (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Performing animal troupe in Germany (coloured engraving)
3630123 Performing animal troupe in Germany (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performing animal troupe in Germany)

In spite of the very harsh climate, there is no shortage of Italian soldiers of the Murmansk contingent
2808783 In spite of the very harsh climate, there is no shortage of Italian soldiers of the Murmansk contingent... (colour litho) by Beltrame

An Insult to the Profession; The renewal of the Muzzling Order--Dog Toby Muzzled, 1890. Creator: Unknown
An Insult to the Profession; The renewal of the Muzzling Order--Dog Toby Muzzled, 1890

The New Police Regulations for Dogs (engraving)
1041317 The New Police Regulations for Dogs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Police Regulations for Dogs)

Troupe of acrobats performing on a street in medieval France (engraving)
6029336 Troupe of acrobats performing on a street in medieval France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, Its your turn now, old man
Cartoon, small victim to bigger ditto - Its your turn now, old man! A dog wearing a muzzle speaks to a man in naval uniform, also wearing a muzzle

Cartoon, Will He Be Muzzled? A comment on Charles Bradlaugh, atheist, republican and Liberal MP for Northampton. 1885

Eastern fox squirre, Sciurus niger (Muzzled or masked squirrel, Sciurus capistratus)

Travellers (colour litho)
2818636 Travellers (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travellers. Census of gypsies in France. Les camps-volants. Recensement des Bohemiens en France)

At the Salon (litho) (b / w photo)
469499 At the Salon (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: qu est ce que c est donc que ces chiens qui ont leur museliere pendue au cou ; madame c est)

Muzzled, but Faithful; or, the Force of Habit (engraving)
1047125 Muzzled, but Faithful; or, the Force of Habit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muzzled, but Faithful; or, the Force of Habit)

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

Woman in a muzzle (colour litho)
3096404 Woman in a muzzle (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in a muzzle)

Il Ballo dell Orso, 1815. Creator: Bartolomeo Pinelli
Il Ballo dell Orso, 1815. A bear, chained and muzzled, is forced to dance to earn coins for its master. Dogs in miniature outfits walk on their hind legs as the crowd looks on

Greyhound racing, Tijuana, Mexico
Greyhound racing at Tijuana, Mexico -- The Parade. Date: circa 1920s

Old man with two dogs and a cat in a garden. The dogs are wearing muzzles, though they don t appear to belong to a dangerous breed! Date: circa 1900s

Performing Bear with Pole
Slide showing a picture of two men with a muzzled bear on a lead between them, holding a pole. Part of Box 366. Date: circa 1900

Greyhounds in Training
Four muzzled greyhounds in training, having been released from their starting hut. Date: early 1930s

John Bull, baited by the dogs of excise, en sanguine engraving 1790, British satire on efforts by William Pitt, George Rose, and some members of Parliament to impose new Excise duties on tobacco (cf)

THE RENEWAL OF THE MUZZLING ORDER DOG TOBY MUZZLED, engraving 1890, uk, britain, british, united kingdom, great britain, europe, european

Muzzled but Faithful or the Force of Habit, Engraving 1890

Afghan Hounds
15th September 1978: Two muzzled Afghan hounds at Crayford Stadium, waiting for their event. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Gendarmes taking census forms to encampment of itinerant gipsies in their caravan. Boy in foreground leads muzzled dancing bear. From Le Petit Journal Paris, May 1895

Muzzled but Faithful or the Force of Habit, Engraving 1890

THE RENEWAL OF THE MUZZLING ORDER DOG TOBY MUZZLED, engraving 1890, uk, britain, british, united kingdom, great britain, europe, european

Muzzled Cocker Spaniel (Canis familiaris), side view

Spain - Cordoba - Local People and animals, including a fine mule with large pannier baskets secured to both flanks and a Spanish woman milking a goat into a small metals cup in the foreground

RABIES CARTOON, c1890. Hydrophobia. A muzzled dog complaining about rabies vaccination, developed by Louis Pasteur in 1885. Contemporary English cartoon

British Dogs Pull Guns
During World War One the British army copies the Belgians, and uses dogs to haul machine guns. These two muzzled dogs don t seem too happy about the idea

Bear Baiting C 14
To make things fairer on the dogs - besides, they are valuable - the bear is muzzled so that he cannot bite them. Still, he can use his claws if not his jaws

Dogs Pulling Milk Cart
Three strong dogs pull the milk cart through the streets of Belgium with the milk lady walking beside them

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"Muzzled: A Captivating Glimpse into the World of Performing Animals" Step back in time to Constantinople, Turkey, where the streets were filled with wonder and amazement. Dancing bears captivated audiences as they gracefully moved to the rhythm of traditional music. Le Petit Journal Paris captured a poignant moment when gendarmes led a census form expedition to an encampment of itinerant gypsies, showcasing a young boy confidently leading his muzzled dancing bear. Traveling across borders, our journey takes us to London in the early 1900s. A black and white photograph freezes time on a suburban street where a majestic dancing bear entertains passersby. The image evokes nostalgia for an era when such sights were commonplace. Venturing further into Europe's rich history, we encounter vibrant colored engravings depicting performing animal troupes in Germany. These illustrations bring to life the excitement and skill displayed by these remarkable creatures as they dazzle audiences with their talents. Intriguingly, even harsh climates couldn't dampen Italy's spirit during its Murmansk contingent days. A colorful lithograph showcases brave Italian soldiers amidst freezing conditions while reminding us that resilience knows no bounds. Delving deeper into history's archives, we stumble upon an enchanting lithograph from June 1785 featuring a captivating dancing bear. This artwork transports us back centuries ago when such spectacles were celebrated forms of entertainment. Moving forward through time brings us face-to-face with "Waiting for the Kings Favourite, " an oil painting from 1877 that captures anticipation and eagerness surrounding performances involving animals like never before seen. However, not all depictions are celebratory; some reveal societal complexities. An anonymous artist presents "An Insult to the Profession" through their creation titled "The renewal of the Muzzling Order--Dog Toby Muzzled" from 1890.