Anthropomorphism Collection (page 33)

Rabbit with basket of eggs on an Easter postcard
Rabbit with basket of eggs on an American Easter postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Eight chicks with an egg on an Easter postcard. Date: circa 1900

Rabbits in a balloon on an Easter postcard
Rabbits dropping eggs from a balloon on an Easter postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Rabbits in a car on an Easter postcard
Two rabbits in a car with a large egg on an Easter postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Chicks in a car on a French Easter postcard
Five chicks in a car decorated with pink roses on a French Easter postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Frog in a stripy tailcoat on a cutout Christmas card
Frog (one of four) in a stripy tailcoat on a cutout Christmas card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Cat dressing in front of a mirror on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, cricketing lion and kangaroo
Cartoon, cricketing British Lion and Australian Kangaroo. The lion says: Well, you don t mind a good licking, so long as you get the gate money, do you? 1884

Victorian scrap - Salvation Army tabby cat. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Salvation Army bulldog
Victorian scrap - Blood and Fire, Salvation Army bulldog. late 19th century

Three frogs boating on a lily leaf on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Three frogs learning how to swim on a greetings postcard -- two of them are reading the instruction manual while another one teaches them. Date: circa 1890s

Frog playing a mandolin on a French postcard
Frog dressed in female clothing playing a mandolin or banjo on a French postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Four frogs playing and singing on a greetings postcard
Four frogs playing the violin, conducting and singing on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Three frogs playing music on an April Fool postcard
Three frogs playing musical instruments on a French April Fool postcard. Date: circa 1900s

George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo with fountain pen and ink
George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo with fountain pen and a bottle of ink, trying to write a letter but getting into a mess right from the start. Originally published as Valentine postcard no

Frog at a writing desk on a New Year card
Frog standing at a writing desk on a New Year card, with seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s

Two frogs fighting over a snail on a Christmas card -- Heads I win, tails you lose. Date: circa 1890s

Cats enjoying a dance on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Four cats and kittens on a Christmas card, drinking milk from bowls by the fireside. Date: circa 1890s

Five humanised cats on a Christmas card -- three of them are ill in bed, and the doctor cat asks one to: Show your tongue! Date: circa 1890s

Cat and dog in bed on a Christmas card -- Darby and Joan. Date: circa 1890s

Illustration, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, by Arthur Rackham -- An elderberry hobbled across the walk, and stood chatting with some young quinces. A curious group of humanised trees. Date: 1906

Alice in Wonderland, frog and fish footmen
Alice in Wonderland, the frog and fish footmen. Date: early 20th century

WW2 greetings card, rabbit ARP warden
WW2 greetings card, a rabbit ARP warden with a torch. Date: circa 1942

Medici porcelain. Three grotesque-style spouts. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. China / Porcelain. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. HAUTS-DE-SEINE. S趲 es. Sevres National Museum for Ceramics

Bottle with female form and gold nose ring. Childbirth scene. Viru Culture of the Chicama and Viru, Peru, 3rd c. A.D. Pre-Columbian art. Ceramics. PERU. Lima. Peruvian Gold Museum

Tomb of Ines de Castro. 14th c. PORTUGAL. Alcoba确; Monastery of Santa Maria. Gothic art. Sculpture on marble

WW2 Poster -- Mosquitoes Mean Malaria
but my dear! You must try the troops. Don t give them the chance - Mosquitoes Mean Malaria! Colour lithograph poster after 2nd Lt Stacey Hopper

Hungry Peter the pig cooks for a party, watched through the window by the naughty dogs Rags and Forager who are worried that they won t be invited. Date: 1914

Ole Schou, Danish sperm bank founder
Ole Schou (born 1954), Danish sperm bank founder, holding a cartoon depiction of a sperm (male sex cell). Schou is the CEO of Cryos International Sperm Bank, which he founded in 1987

Sun and Moon astrology, 16th century
Sun and Moon astrology. 16th-century artwork of astrologers observing the Sun (left) and the Moon (right) to cast horoscopes

Alchemy satire, 18th-century artwork
Alchemy satire, 18th-century satirical artwork depicting an alchemist as a monkey operating bellows to supply air to a furnace on which potions and distillations are being prepared

Bears playing in their enclosure
The reverse of this card reads: Even the bears have to learn how to skip in Switzerland - don t you think they are very clever

Two insects and a frog on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Ballet dancing frog on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Four frogs in red tailcoats on a cutout Christmas card, raising their glasses in a toast. circa 1890s

A branch of pink oriental cherry blossoms made to look like a face
A branch of pink Kwanzan cherry blossoms on a yellow background with googly eyes to look like a face

Girl with dog in a pram
Girl with her dog in a pram -- she has dressed him in a knitted bonnet and cardigan, with glasses as a finishing touch. Date: circa 1960s

Victorian scrap - Salvation Army dog trumpeter. late 19th century

The Bern Bear helps a Swiss woman with her yarn winding. Date: circa 1903

Kitten on a circular Christmas card, trying to learn the alphabet. circa 1900s

Two cats fishing on a cutout Christmas card in the shape of a basket. Date: circa 1890s

Four pigs with festive food on a cutout Christmas card (front). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Cat and dog on a circular greetings card, puzzling over an alphabet book. Date: circa 1900s

Cat and dog on a circular Christmas card, puzzling over an alphabet book. Date: circa 1900s

Monkey in shirt and tie on a cutout greetings card
Monkey in striped shirt and pink tie on a cutout greetings card. circa 1890s

Musical monkey on a Victorian scrap
Musical monkey playing the concertina on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

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Anthropomorphism, the art of attributing human characteristics to non-human entities, has been a fascinating subject throughout history. Dating back to 1891, when A Select Committee first delved into this concept, it has captivated our imaginations and sparked creativity in various forms. Take for instance Henry Stacy Marks' creation - a whimsical Christmas card showcasing cats enjoying a lively party. The feline creatures seem almost human as they revel in the holiday spirit. Similarly, an alligator dressed up to meet you in Florida adds another layer of anthropomorphic charm. Even advertising cards have embraced this enchanting phenomenon. Thoms Castile Soap of Manchester cleverly depicts animals engaging in everyday activities like carrying food or ice skating on Christmas cards. These seemingly ordinary moments become extraordinary when we witness frogs gliding gracefully or owls diligently ringing bells. The magic continues with a Birthday Greetings postcard featuring a family of cats at home, celebrating just like humans do. And who can resist the adorable sight of six owl bellringers spreading joy during the festive season? But anthropomorphism doesn't stop there; it extends its reach even into poster advertisements. Pettijohns breakfast food is promoted through an image that showcases animals gathering around a table as if sharing a meal together - reminding us that these creatures possess relatable qualities too. In literature and art alike, anthropomorphism takes center stage. "Three Little Kittens" tells us tales where kittens behave much like mischievous children while Alice encounters the Dodo bird who exhibits human-like traits despite being part of the animal kingdom. Lastly, imagine encountering a turkey playing the role of a banker. This humorous portrayal exemplifies how they are inject humor and playfulness into unexpected scenarios. From Victorian times to modern-day interpretations, anthropomorphism remains an enduring fascination for artists and storytellers alike. It allows us to connect with nature's creatures on deeper levels by attributing human qualities to them.