Yoked Collection

Oxen pulling a cart, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370492 Oxen pulling a cart, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Crossing the river, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370502 Crossing the river, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Moving building material from the quarry onto ships, from Della Architettura
STC255930 Moving building material from the quarry onto ships, from Della Architettura, published 1590 (engraving) by Rusconi

Pegasus yoked with an ox (engraving)
6010323 Pegasus yoked with an ox (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pegasus yoked with an ox)

Oxen Plowing, 1860 (oil on canvas)
877097 Oxen Plowing, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Troyon, Constant-Emile (1810-65); 97.2x129.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

Various carts (engraving)
STC255690 Various carts (engraving) by Rostagni, Francesco (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

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

Pegasus is yoked in a cart (engraving)
6010329 Pegasus is yoked in a cart (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pegasus is yoked in a cart)

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

Medieval Tartar Huts and Wagons (engraving)
486335 Medieval Tartar Huts and Wagons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly an illustration of the travels of Marco Polo (c.1254-1324)

Amateur Photographers in China (engraving)
1602927 Amateur Photographers in China (engraving) by Ross-Lewin, Rev. Robert (fl.1877); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur Photographers in China)

Oxen standing on a dry field yoked to a handmade carved wooden plough, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal, Asia

Bullock cart, Cuba C014 / 1491
Bullock cart. Man in a two-wheeled bullock cart in Cuba. The bullock (oxen) are draught cattle, harnessed in pairs, one either side of a central yoke. Photographed in 2012

Drawings Prints, Print, Man, Feeding, Horses, Yoked, Carriage, New Book Carriages
Drawings and Prints, Print, Man Feeding Horses Yoked to a Carriage, from A New Book of Horses and Carriages, A New Book of Horses and Carriages (The Rhedarium), Artist, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson

Drawings Prints, Print, Two, Horses, Yoked, Wagon, New Book Carriages, Rhedarium
Drawings and Prints, Print, Two Horses Yoked to a Wagon, from A New Book of Horses and Carriages, A New Book of Horses and Carriages (The Rhedarium), Publisher, Artist, E

The Manner of Ploughing at the Cape, an illustration in The Present State of
XJF439205 The Manner of Ploughing at the Cape, an illustration in The Present State of the Cape of Good-Hope: vol II, published 1731 (engraving) by German School

Two soldiers on horseback on the road, print maker: Christiaan Wilhelmus Moorrees, 1811 - 1867

May, Jan van de Velde (II), 1616

Farmers of Flagey Returning from Market, oil on canvas c1859. Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) French painter, leader of the Realist movement

Two young ladies converse
Girls attire: the newest and best. Two well-dressed young ladies conversing over a book. One wears a yoked cambric gown and the other the new lace collar

Boy on a farm, sitting in the back of a cart
A little boy on a farm, sitting in the back of a cart at harvest time. A yoked ox can be seen on the left, and sheaves of corn in the background

Farming scene, Kashgar, China
A farming scene in Kashgar, western China, at harvest time

Cart and oxen in Madhya Pradesh, India
A cart pulled by two oxen, with four men, in Madhya Pradesh Province, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Ploughing, Egypt, 1912
A camel and an ox are yoked together to pull this plough on the banks of the Nile

Costume / Girl 1890S
A little girl wears a dark long sleeved yoked dress with tucks & a single flounce at the hem. She appears to have a large silk scarf tied round her neck

Family Photo 1897
Womans dress: gored skirt, tight sleeve with puffed over- sleeve. Girls: yoked dresses with gathered bodices, tight sleeves with full gathered uppers, belts & laced boots

Girls & Hoop / Photo 1890S
Two German girls in identical yoked dresses with a single scallop edged flounce, full sleeves & sash, sailor hats, socks & patent leather shoes with a bar & shoes roses

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"Strength in Unity: The Power of Being Yoked" In a world where teamwork and collaboration are celebrated, the concept of being yoked takes on a profound meaning. Just like the oxen pulling a cart, depicted in an illustration from Gladys Davidson's book "Helpers Without Hands, " published in 1919, we witness the incredible strength that comes from working together. As we cross rivers and face obstacles along our journey, illustrated beautifully by another image from Davidson's book, we realize that it is through unity that we overcome challenges. Whether it be moving building materials onto ships or plowing fields with oxen, as seen in various engravings and oil paintings throughout history, the message remains clear – when yoked together, there is no limit to what can be achieved. Even mythical creatures like Pegasus understand the power of being yoked. In an engraving depicting Pegasus harnessed alongside an ox, we see how even beings with extraordinary abilities recognize the value of shared effort. This sentiment is echoed further by images such as Indian Ox-Carts captured in black and white photographs or medieval Tartar huts and wagons portrayed through engravings. From amateur photographers capturing moments of camaraderie in China to farmers plowing their fields with determination shown vividly in lithographs from Davidson's book once again – these glimpses into different cultures and eras remind us that being yoked transcends time and place. Being yoked signifies more than just physical labor; it symbolizes cooperation, synergy, and mutual support. It represents humanity at its best – individuals coming together for a common purpose. So let us embrace this timeless wisdom passed down through generations: when united under one harness like oxen or sharing burdens like carts do effortlessly - greatness awaits us all.