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Bullock Cart Collection

"The Timeless Charm of the Bullock Cart: A Glimpse into History and Culture" Step back in time with a native bullock-cart

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: A Native Bullock-cart, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes

A Native Bullock-cart, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Native Bullock-cart, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Otsu, Soii Chaya, ca. 1834. ca. 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Otsu, Soii Chaya, ca. 1834. ca. 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Otsu, Soii Chaya, ca. 1834

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Gold Fever Prospectors going to the new Gold Field, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

Gold Fever Prospectors going to the new Gold Field, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Gold Fever Prospectors going to the new Gold Field, 1889. Five men (some holding pick axes) standing next to a wagon pulled by oxen

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Freighting in the Black Hills, between 1887 and 1892. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

Freighting in the Black Hills, between 1887 and 1892. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Freighting in the Black Hills, between 1887 and 1892. Woman holding a whip, standing in front of an ox train

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Freighting in the Black Hills, between 1887 and 1892. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

Freighting in the Black Hills, between 1887 and 1892. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Freighting in the Black Hills, between 1887 and 1892. A woman and a boy using bullwhackers to control a train of oxen

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Freighting in 'The Black Hills' Photographed between Sturgis and Deadwood, 1891. Creator: John C

Freighting in "The Black Hills" Photographed between Sturgis and Deadwood, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Freighting in "The Black Hills" Photographed between Sturgis and Deadwood, 1891. Full view of ox trains, between Sturgis and Deadwood, S.D

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: A FARMER WITH HIS BULLOCK CART - RURAL LIFE, INDIA

A FARMER WITH HIS BULLOCK CART - RURAL LIFE, INDIA
India, Bullocks & Cart in rural scene

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. View of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a Buddhist temple in the royal palace complex

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Driving Home the Cows, 1881. Artist: Edward Mitchell Bannister

Driving Home the Cows, 1881. Artist: Edward Mitchell Bannister
Driving Home the Cows, 1881. From the National Museum of American Art, USA

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Carriage ride by German artists in Rome, Italy, historical wood engraving, c

Carriage ride by German artists in Rome, Italy, historical wood engraving, c
1900s, 19th-century, 4 people, accurate, activities, activity, animal breed, animal breeds, animal husbandries, artists, arts, arts and crafts, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Wedding in a village in Salzburg area, bride and groom with ox team, guests and well-wishers

Wedding in a village in Salzburg area, bride and groom with ox team, guests and well-wishers, Austria, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 2, accurate, affection, archive, black, black-and-white, black-white, bos primigenius taurus, bridal couple, bridal couples, bride and groom, brides, bullock cart, carriages

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Street scene with an ox cart in Colombo, Ceylon, c. 1890, Sri Lanka, Historic

Street scene with an ox cart in Colombo, Ceylon, c. 1890, Sri Lanka, Historic
3 people, arts, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, bullock cart, capital, capital city, capitals, cities, construction, copy, daily routine, depiction, depictions, digital

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Travellers reposing on the banks of Lake Doiran; Notes on Albania, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. Lyons

Travellers reposing on the banks of Lake Doiran; Notes on Albania, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. Lyons
Travellers reposing on the banks of Lake Doiran; Notes on Albania, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Painted Banner (Thangka) of Five Morality Tales from the Avadana Kalpalata Jataka

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Five Morality Tales from the Avadana Kalpalata Jataka, late 18th century

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Parody of Prince Genji and his procession, c. 1790/1800. Creator: Rekisentei Eiri

Parody of Prince Genji and his procession, c. 1790/1800. Creator: Rekisentei Eiri
Parody of Prince Genji and his procession, c. 1790/1800

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Landscape with Ox-Drawn Wagon, 1846. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque

Landscape with Ox-Drawn Wagon, 1846. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Landscape with Ox-Drawn Wagon, 1846

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: The Ox Cart, from the Suite of Late Wood-Block Prints, 1898 / 99. Creator: Paul Gauguin

The Ox Cart, from the Suite of Late Wood-Block Prints, 1898 / 99. Creator: Paul Gauguin
The Ox Cart, from the Suite of Late Wood-Block Prints, 1898/99

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Ox Cart, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Wilbur M Rice

Ox Cart, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Wilbur M Rice
Ox Cart, 1935/1942

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Ox Cart Chair, c. 1939. Creator: Wilbur M Rice

Ox Cart Chair, c. 1939. Creator: Wilbur M Rice
Ox Cart Chair, c. 1939

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: New England Country Seat, 1800 / 20. Creator: Unknown

New England Country Seat, 1800 / 20. Creator: Unknown
New England Country Seat, 1800/20

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Newburg [Newburgh] (No. 14 of The Hudson River Portfolio), 1825. Creator: John Hill

Newburg [Newburgh] (No. 14 of The Hudson River Portfolio), 1825. Creator: John Hill
Newburg [Newburgh] (No. 14 of The Hudson River Portfolio), 1825

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Winter landscape: ox-carts on the road, Possibly Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Winter landscape: ox-carts on the road, Possibly Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Jiang Shen

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Bullock-Cart, c. 1900-20 (b / w photo)

Bullock-Cart, c. 1900-20 (b / w photo)
3474154 Bullock-Cart, c.1900-20 (b/w photo) by Moorli Dhur & Sons (fl.c.1912); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London, UK; (add.info.: Two bullocks with heavily laden cart outside J.B. & E)

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: In the Spanish Black Country, Sketches in an Andalusian Lead Mining District (engraving)

In the Spanish Black Country, Sketches in an Andalusian Lead Mining District (engraving)
1059089 In the Spanish Black Country, Sketches in an Andalusian Lead Mining District (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: H Ms 'Agamemnon'in Colombo Harbour, Ceylon (engraving)

H Ms "Agamemnon"in Colombo Harbour, Ceylon (engraving)
1041178 H Ms " Agamemnon" in Colombo Harbour, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H Ms " Agamemnon" in Colombo Harbour, Ceylon)

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Buck-Shooting in Guzerat, India (engraving)

Buck-Shooting in Guzerat, India (engraving)
1045679 Buck-Shooting in Guzerat, India (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buck-Shooting in Guzerat, India)

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Views at the South Cape of Formosa (engraving)

Views at the South Cape of Formosa (engraving)
1044094 Views at the South Cape of Formosa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views at the South Cape of Formosa)

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Cheetah on bullock cart with handler, India, c. 1860 s

Cheetah on bullock cart with handler, India, c. 1860 s
Tame cheetah on bullock cart with handler, India, c.1860 s

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: The Duke of Clarence in India (engraving)

The Duke of Clarence in India (engraving)
1614601 The Duke of Clarence in India (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Clarence in India)

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Indian Ox-Cart, c. 1886 (b / w photo)

Indian Ox-Cart, c. 1886 (b / w photo)
493449 Indian Ox-Cart, c.1886 (b/w photo) by Penn, A. T. W. (1849-1924); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: A Bullock Cart, Jodhpur (colour litho)

A Bullock Cart, Jodhpur (colour litho)
2810645 A Bullock Cart, Jodhpur (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bullock Cart, Jodhpur)

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: The Return of Lord Roberts (litho)

The Return of Lord Roberts (litho)
1593190 The Return of Lord Roberts (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: India, a Ten Days Sporting Trip in the Jungle (engraving)

India, a Ten Days Sporting Trip in the Jungle (engraving)
1045357 India, a Ten Days Sporting Trip in the Jungle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: India, a Ten Days Sporting Trip in the Jungle)

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: A Cruise in the Mediterranean (engraving)

A Cruise in the Mediterranean (engraving)
1037810 A Cruise in the Mediterranean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cruise in the Mediterranean)

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Coconut mill on the island of Upolu, Samoa (chromolitho)

Coconut mill on the island of Upolu, Samoa (chromolitho)
2782566 Coconut mill on the island of Upolu, Samoa (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coconut mill on the island of Upolu, Samoa)

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Ox-Drawn Cart, India, c. 1907 (b / w photo)

Ox-Drawn Cart, India, c. 1907 (b / w photo)
473798 Ox-Drawn Cart, India, c.1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Poem by Kanke (Sugawara Michizane) (colour woodblock print)

Poem by Kanke (Sugawara Michizane) (colour woodblock print)
5044012 Poem by Kanke (Sugawara Michizane) (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Round the World Yachting in the 'Ceylon', X, Ceylon (engraving)

Round the World Yachting in the "Ceylon", X, Ceylon (engraving)
1060592 Round the World Yachting in the " Ceylon", X, Ceylon (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: October, 1867. Creator: John Whetten Ehninger

October, 1867. Creator: John Whetten Ehninger
October, 1867

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Albumen print of a man with a full hay cart, 1894-1904. Creator: E. K. Blush

Albumen print of a man with a full hay cart, 1894-1904. Creator: E. K. Blush
A cabinet card with an albumen print depicting an unidentified man standing in front of an open cart stacked high with hay. Two (2) oxen are harnessed in front of the cart

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: No. 2009, Taking a Rest, 1890-1895. Creator: Thomas H. Lindsey

No. 2009, Taking a Rest, 1890-1895. Creator: Thomas H. Lindsey
A cabinet card with a black-and-white print depicting an unidentified man standing next to a Conestoga wagon drawn by three (3) oxen. Two of the oxen lay down on the dirt street

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Saint Catherines Hill Near Guilford, 1811. Creator: JMW Turner

Saint Catherines Hill Near Guilford, 1811. Creator: JMW Turner
Saint Catherines Hill Near Guilford, 1811

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: The Wagon Passing over a Bridge, c. 1735 / 1746. Creator: Canaletto

The Wagon Passing over a Bridge, c. 1735 / 1746. Creator: Canaletto
The Wagon Passing over a Bridge, c. 1735/1746

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Potato Gleaners, n. d. Creator: Herman Hartwich

Potato Gleaners, n. d. Creator: Herman Hartwich
Potato Gleaners, n.d

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Old Mesilla Plaza, ca. 1885-1886. Creator: Leon Trousset

Old Mesilla Plaza, ca. 1885-1886. Creator: Leon Trousset
Old Mesilla Plaza, ca. 1885-1886

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Bengal Village Scene, 1821. Creator: George Chinnery

Bengal Village Scene, 1821. Creator: George Chinnery
Bengal Village Scene, 1821

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Berks County Almshouse, 1878, 1878. Creator: Charles C. Hofmann

Berks County Almshouse, 1878, 1878. Creator: Charles C. Hofmann
Berks County Almshouse, 1878, 1878

Background imageBullock Cart Collection: Entrance to the Suburb of Saint Marceau near Paris, 17th century. Creator: Reinier Zeeman

Entrance to the Suburb of Saint Marceau near Paris, 17th century. Creator: Reinier Zeeman
Entrance to the Suburb of Saint Marceau near Paris, 17th century



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"The Timeless Charm of the Bullock Cart: A Glimpse into History and Culture" Step back in time with a native bullock-cart, captured beautifully by artist Mortimer Luddington Menpes in 1905. This artwork transports us to an era where these humble carts were an integral part of daily life. Traveling further east, we encounter Otsu's Soii Chaya from around 1834, depicted by Ando Hiroshige. The image showcases the elegance and simplicity of a bullock cart against the backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture. Closer to home, we witness rural life in India through a captivating scene featuring a farmer with his trusty bullock cart. It serves as a reminder of the vital role these carts played in agricultural practices and transportation across vast landscapes. Venturing into Europe, German artists take us on a carriage ride through Rome during the late 19th century. This historical wood engraving captures their journey, highlighting how even foreign travelers embraced this mode of transport. Austria beckons us next with an enchanting wedding procession led by oxen teams. This digitally restored reproduction from the 19th century showcases how bullock carts were not only practical but also featured prominently in cultural celebrations. Moving towards Asia once again, we find ourselves amidst the bustling streets of Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) circa 1890. An ox cart gracefully navigates through this vibrant cityscape—a testament to its enduring presence within local communities. Christian Wilhelm Allers takes us on another adventure to Kandy, Ceylon in 1898. His depiction of The Temple of Tooth reveals yet another facet where bullock carts served as means for religious pilgrimages and spiritual journeys. Edward Mitchell Bannister's "Driving Home the Cows" transports us to pastoral scenes where farmers relied on their trusted bullocks for herding cattle—an idyllic representation that evokes a sense of tranquility. Frederick A.