Camel Collection (page 2)

Promotional card for the Oriental Carpet Manufacturers Ltd - Turkish Company with head office at Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey and branches in London, Paris, Constantinople (Istanbul), New York, Cairo

Picture No. 10894637
Camel Spider - eating cricket (Solifugae) Date:

Egypt, entrance to Temple of Luxor, engraving based on drawing by David Roberts
Egypt, 19th century. Entrance to the Temple of Luxor. Engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864), from " Egypt and Nubia", 1846-1850

Afghan nomad family in front of one of two Buddhas of Bamiyan, 1950, Painting
Afghanistan, 20th century. Afghan nomad family in front of one of the two Buddhas of Bamiyan, 1950. Painting. Both statues were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001

Sopwith F1 Camel biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Sopwith F1 Camel fighter biplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1917-1918

MANSA MUSA (1312-1337). King of Mali. Mansa Musa seated on his throne. Facing him is a Tuareg on his camel. Detail from the Catalan Atlas of 1375

CAMEL CIGARETTE AD, 1950. Not One Single Case of Throat Irritation : advertisement for Camel cigarettes from an
CAMEL CIGARETTE AD, 1950. " Not One Single Case of Throat Irritation" : advertisement for Camel cigarettes from an American magazine of 1950

AMERICAN CIRCUS, c1874. The Grand Layout. Circus parade around tents with a crowd watching alongside a railroad train. American lithograph, c1874

Mongol nomads moving camp
Medieval Tartar yurts and wagons moving camp. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nativity Scene
A tranquil Nativity scene showing the three kings arriving to present their gifts of gold, Frankincense and myrrh to the newborn baby Jesus

One-humped Camel / Dromedary / Dromedary Camel - In the Australian Outback along the Kidson Track, Western Australia
DH-4421 One-humped Camel / Dromedary / Dromedary Camel In the Australian Outback along the Kidson Track, Western Camelus dromedarius Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display

Camel in front of the Taj Mahal and Yamuna (Jumna) River, Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Dromedary CAMELS - mating
AGR-711 Dromedary CAMELS - mating Morocco, Africa Alan Greensmith Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A hand-painted sign showing the time it would take to reach Timbuktu in Mali (52 days) if one were to set off across the Sahara Desert on a camel

Praying before a sphinx, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)

Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Old Japanese Matchbox label with a camel made by Tokushima-Seisuisho in Japan Date: c. 1910s

Advertisment for Pears Soap, The Formula of British Conquest, Pears Soap in the Soudan
XJF437978 Advertisment for Pears Soap, The Formula of British Conquest, Pears Soap in the Soudan, 1884 (litho) by English School

Picture No. 10947479
Dromedary / Arabian Camel - feeding East MacDonnell Ranges - Alice Springs - Northern Territory - Australia. Date:

GIOTTO: ADORATION. Adoration of the Magi. Fresco, c1305, from the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, by Giotto

Camels pass in front of the pyramids at Giza, Egypt

Bedouin and camel, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Trans Australian Railway Poster
Vintage Travel Poster

One of the New Afghan Boundary Pillars (engraving)
1591343 One of the New Afghan Boundary Pillars (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the New Afghan Boundary Pillars)

The Caravan
WH48854 The Caravan by Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904); Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Desert camel bell
Bingo Z

Camel in front of The Treasury, Al-Khazneh, Petra, Ma an Governorate, Jordan

The Road to the Pyramids at Giza, c1873. Artist: Edward Lear
The Road to the Pyramids at Giza, c1873. The road passes through an avenue of trees forming a tunnel and giving shade to the travellers upon it

William George Barker, RFC pilot and air ace
William George Billy Barker (1894-1930), Canadian member of No. 9 Squadron, RFC, seen here wearing a fur coat, standing by his Sopwith Camel. His confirmed victories totalled 50

British Camel Corps in the Sudan, 1916
A British Camel Corps in the Sudan during the First World War. A similar Camel Corps to that shown helped to defeat the troops of the Sultan of Darfur (Ali Dinar)

Detail from the Catalan Atlas, 1375 (vellum) (detail of 151844)
XZL387496 Detail from the Catalan Atlas, 1375 (vellum) (detail of 151844) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Happy camel of Petra, Jordan
A camel used to transport tourists around Petra rests happily in the sun. Petra is a historical and archaeological city in Jordan that is famous for its rock-cut architecture

Face of a very handsome camel
The close-up face of a very handsome camel. Date: circa 1910s

CRESQUES, Jafuda (1350-1410); CRESQUES, Abraham ( -1381). Catalan Atlas. 1375. Fifth Leaf. Map of Delli. Detail. Camel caravan in the Silk Road to Catai crossing the mountains of Tian Shan

Port Sudan - Sudan - native dock worker - camel Date: 1951

Bedouins and camels in the desert, Egypt
A group of bedouins and their camels in the desert, Egypt. Date: early 20th century

PLM Poster, Touring Club de France, advertising rail travel to Algeria and Tunisia. Showing a man riding a camel in the desert. 20th century

Imperial Camel Corps Brigade, Beersheba, WW1
The Imperial Camel Corps Brigade outside Beersheba (Bir As-Saba) during the First World War. Date: November 1917

Dromedary Camel JPF 12599 One-humped Camels in shallow water on salt Lake Gairdner, South Australia
JPF-12599 DROMEDARY CAMELS - aerial, running in shallow water. Salt Lake Gairdner, South Australia. Camelus dromedarius Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Caravan to Peshawar
Camel caravan to Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, close to the border between (what is now) Pakistan and Afghanistan

Poster advertising East Indian Railway to Delhi
Poster advertising the East Indian Railway to Delhi

Diani Beach, near Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Camel safari - famous camel safari on Broom's Cable Beach at sunset with camels reflecting on wet beach - Cable
SAS-1154 Camel safari - famous camel safari on Broom's Cable Beach at sunset with camels reflecting on wet beach Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia

Painted road sign pointing in the direction of Tombouctou (Timbuktu), in the town of Zagora, Vallee du Draa (Draa Valley), Anti Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Berber man standing with his camel, Erg Chebbi, Sahara Desert, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Camel relaxes after carrying watermelons to the town of Ghinda, Eritrea, Africa

A Bedouin guide with his camel, overlooking the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

A camel stands in front of the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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In the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, a 1995 Land Rover Defender embarks on an adventurous journey, reminiscent of the legendary Camel Trophy. With its rugged exterior and unstoppable spirit, this vehicle conquers every obstacle in its path, just like the majestic camels that roam these arid lands. Speaking of camels, they have been an iconic symbol throughout history. In a vintage cigarette advertisement from the 1950s, doctors were asked about their preferred cigarette brand - "What Cigarette Do You Smoke, Doctor?" The answer? Camels. These cigarettes were popularized by their smooth flavor and association with sophistication. Traveling back in time to c1860s Afghanistan on an antique map reveals the significance of camels as vital means of transportation across treacherous terrains. Their endurance and adaptability made them indispensable for traversing long distances through unforgiving landscapes. Meanwhile, in Izmir, Turkey, Camel brand figs are celebrated for their succulent sweetness. Just like these delectable fruits bear the name "Camel, " they embody resilience and strength while providing nourishment to those who savor them. Taking flight into aviation history brings us to the Sopwith Camel aircraft models - both original and modified versions (2F-1). These planes soared through skies during World War I with unparalleled agility and power – much like their namesake animal's ability to traverse sandy dunes effortlessly. Closer to home in Cornwall stands St Michaels Church in Porthilly village; it evokes memories of simpler times when camel sightings may have seemed exotic or rare. This snapshot from possibly early 1900s captures a moment frozen in time where life was slower-paced yet filled with wonder at such extraordinary creatures. Venturing further eastward towards Egypt's Giza Plateau presents a breathtaking view at sunset.