Leash Collection

Diana of the Uplands, 1903-1904, (c1915). Artist: Charles Wellington Furse
Diana of the Uplands, 1903-1904, (c1915). The painting is held by the Tate Gallery, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

USA, Buffalo, Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash, 1912, oil on canvas
Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash, 1912, oil on canvas

Roman mosaic of a dog, 1st century
Roman mosaic of a dog, bearing the legend Cave Canem underneath, from Pompeii, from Naples National Museums collection, 1st century

Lady & Boston Terrier
A lady holds her Boston Terrier on a leash as they go for a walk on a chilly day

Roman mosaic of dog, Cave Canem, Pompeii, Italy

Boston Terrier and French Bulldog, stood on a pavement. Wearing studded collars, both are on leashes Date: 20th century

Mutoscope postcard - Laden girl in a spot of bother
Help Wanted !! Humorous Mutoscope postcard featuring an attractive young lady in a spot of bother as her pet dog dashes off in the wrong direction (the lead causing a skirt mishap)

DANCING BEAR. Wood engraving, 19th century

East End Woman scared of dog making her to walk under ladder
" You never know you Luck." " Hi! Come back, yer Silly! Do yer want to spile yer Luck?" Date: 1892

Dog - Boxer playing with leash
ME-2110 Dog - Boxer playing with leash Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

In front of Haly's Road House, Jim Haly holds a dog, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
In front of Haly's Road House, Jim Haly holds a dog, between c1900 and 1916

Kamchatka Dogs, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Kamchatka Dogs, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

Josephine Baker with her pet cheetah
Josephine Baker (1906-1975) - American-born French entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent - taking her pet cheetah for a walk. Date: 1931

The New Years Gift, 1858. This cartoon shows Sir Colin Campbell presenting the leashed tiger of India to Palmerston who, rather in the manner of a lion tamer, shelters nervously behind a chair

Man walks with a dog after snowfall in Minsk
A man walks with a dog after snowfall in Minsk, Belarus, March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Leashes are sold at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, U.S. February 10, 2018. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

A dog is seen in the finish area of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup slope in Kitzbuehel
A dog is seen in the finish area as the training session of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup downhill race was cancelled due to heavy snowfall in Kitzbuehel, Austria, January 17, 2018

Playmates - Toddler and Pet Dog sit / stand on a wall
Playmates - A young girl (a toddler aged about 3) and pet black Working Cocker Spaniel sit/stand together on the wall of their backyard. Date: circa 1910

Mosaic of a dog from the porters threshold in the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles

Jack Russell on a lead, United Kingdom, Europe

Coursing: Slipping the Greyhounds, 1887. A print from The Illustrated London News, 12th Febuary 1887

A dog walks over icy snow covered sidewalk as freezing rain falls in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, April 14, 2018. REUTERS/Hyungwon Kang

A man walks with his pet dog as he talks to a vendor during the local dog meat festival
A man walks with his pet dog as he talks to a vendor who sells dog meat at a market during the local dog meat festival in Yulin, Guangxi Autonomous Region, China June 21, 2018

Owners and their pets attend a mass at the Saint Pierre D Arene church to honour the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi in Nice, southeastern France, October 5, 2014

Dogs look at a priest as they are blessed outside San Anton Church in the neighborhood of Churriana, in Malaga, near Malaga, Spain, January 17, 2016

A woman walks dogs in Riverside Park during a snowstorm in upper Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S. March 7, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar

A dog in costume walks around San Anton Church in Madrid, Spain, January 17, 2018. Hundreds of pet owners bring their animals to be blessed every year on the day of Saint Anthony

Dogs play before being blessed by a priest outside San Anton Church in the neighborhood of Churriana, in Malaga, southern Spain January 17, 2018

A dog chases a cat on a breakwater along the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in Ashkelon, Israel January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

A dog is seen during the seventh edition of the Mi Mascota (My Pet) fair in Malaga
A dog is seen during the seventh edition of the " Mi Mascota" (My Pet) fair in Malaga, southern Spain November 24, 2018. REUTERS/Jon Nazca TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Dogs competes during the Grande Viree dog sled race in the streets of the Old Quebec at the Quebec Winter Carnival in Quebec City January 30, 2010

People walk through the snow covered Greenwich Park in London January 20, 2013. REUTERS/Reinhard Krause (BRITAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SOCIETY)

A snake charmer holds the leash to a performing monkey, as they walk in Galle October 9, 2011. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte (SRI LANKA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Dogs play in icy snow as freezing rain falls in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, April 14, 2018. REUTERS/Hyungwon Kang

The Wider Image: Palestinians in East Jerusalem cherish their horses
Palestinian horse trader Fares Salem pets a horse in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of A-tur, November 18, 2017. REUTERS/Ammar Awad SEARCH " AWAD HORSES" FOR THIS STORY

Dog sits near its owner at Termini railway station in Rome
A dog sits near its owner at the Termini railway station in Rome January 27, 2012. Italian rail workers went on strike on Friday against government measures aimed at opening up public services

A dog with sindhur (red powder) looks on during a depicted of the Hindu Tihar
A dog with " sindhur" (red powder) looks on during a depicted of the Hindu Tihar celebration, a five-day long hindu festival

A dog walks in the snow on Clapham Common in London, Britain, February 28, 2018. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Icicles hang from a frozen fountain on a cold winter day in central Brussels, Belgium, February 28, 2018. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

A man walks with his three huskies through a frosty fog along the bank of an island in the middle of the Yenisei River, with the air temperature at about minus 26 degrees Celsius

Dogs are pictured during a training session run at a park, after being collected from some apartments in the upscale neighborhood of Polanco, in Mexico City, Mexico March 2, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Romero

A dog takes part in a mass in honor of Saint Lazarus in the indigenous community of Monimbo in Masaya, Nicaragua March 18, 2018.REUTERS/Oswaldo Rivas

Sled dogs are tethered before practice for the Aviemore Sled Dog Rally in Feshiebridge, Scotland, Britain January 22, 2018. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

A woman plays with her dogs as snow accumulates along Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts February 8, 2013 during what is forecasted to be a major winter snow storm

Pet monkey, Ramu jumps as his handler bathes in the waters of the Ganges River in Kolkata
Ramu, a pet monkey, jumps as his handler bathes in the waters of the Ganges River, on a hot summer day, in Kolkata, India April 26, 2017. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A small dog wears boots and a coat during frigid weather on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A woman and a dog make their way in the heavy snow at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan January 22, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Water buffalo has a shower before a practice session ahead of Chonburis annual buffalo
A water buffalo, owned by Anan Chalermlarb, has a shower before a practice session ahead of Chonburis annual buffalo race festival in Chonburi province, Thailand October 18, 2018

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"Capturing the Essence of Control: The Fascinating History of the Leash" Step back in time to 1903-1904 with Diana of the Uplands, a captivating artwork by Charles Wellington Furse. This masterpiece showcases a woman confidently holding her leash, symbolizing her control and connection with her loyal companion. Travel even further back to ancient Rome, where a stunning Roman mosaic from the 1st century depicts a dog on a leash. This artifact serves as evidence that leashes have been used for centuries to ensure safety and guidance for our furry friends. Fast forward to modern times, where we witness the bond between Lady and Boston Terrier beautifully portrayed in an endearing photograph. The leash acts as their invisible thread, keeping them connected during their adventures together. Venture into Pompeii, Italy, and discover another remarkable Roman mosaic known as Cave Canem. Here we see a warning sign reminding visitors about dogs on leashes - an early example of responsible pet ownership. In 1912, artist Giacomo Balla painted "Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash, " showcasing the energy and excitement that can be unleashed when man's best friend is given freedom within boundaries. Witness the playful interaction between two adorable breeds - Boston Terrier and French Bulldog - united by their shared experience of being led by their trusty leashes. Experience laughter through history with Mutoscope postcards featuring Laden girl in a spot of bother due to her mischievous pup tangling up its leash – reminding us that sometimes life throws unexpected challenges at us. Delve into wood engravings from the 19th century depicting an astonishing dancing bear held captive by its handler's firm grip on its leash – highlighting both power dynamics and animal welfare concerns throughout history. Explore how fear can influence actions as captured in East End Woman scared of dog making her walk under ladder painting.