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Anthropomorphism Collection

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Six owl bellringers on a Christmas card

Six owl bellringers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: An Alligator - all dressed up to meet you in Florida, USA

An Alligator - all dressed up to meet you in Florida, USA. Date: 1935

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Advertising card for Thoms Castile Soap of Manchester

Advertising card for Thoms Castile Soap of Manchester
Advertising card by Louis Wain for the Gold Medal-winning Thoms Castile Soap - the Best in the World - manufactured by David Thom & Co. Ltd. of Pendleton, Manchester

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Cats enjoying a party on a Christmas card

Cats enjoying a party on a Christmas card
A family of cats enjoying a party on a Christmas card, by Louis Wain. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Birthday Greetings postcard - A family of Cats at home

Birthday Greetings postcard - A family of Cats at home, sitting and playing around the fire. Date: circa 1922

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Owl and foxes carrying food on a Christmas card

Owl and foxes carrying food on a Christmas card
An owl and three foxes carrying a roast bird, cutlery and holly through the snow on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Three Little Kittens

Three Little Kittens
The Three Little Kittens are washing their mittens. 19th century

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Owls with Lantern

Victorian Greeting Card - Owls with Lantern
Two owls standing with a lantern. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Four frogs ice skating on a Christmas card

Four frogs ice skating on a Christmas card
Four frogs ice skating hand in hand on a Christmas card, with comic verse below. circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Poster advertising Pettijohns breakfast food

Poster advertising Pettijohns breakfast food, showing Red Riding Hood -- or is it Goldilocks? -- and a family of bears sharing an outdoor breakfast together in the woods

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots -- walking along a country lane. 19th century

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Humanised turkey in the role of a banker

Humanised turkey in the role of a banker
A humanised turkey dressed in a suit, cast in the role of a fat banker, surrounded by bags of money

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Alice and the Dodo

Alice and the Dodo -- the Dodo solemnly presented the thimble saying, " We beg your acceptance of this elegant thimble"

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Humanised elephant in the role of a bon viveur

Humanised elephant in the role of a bon viveur
A humanised elephant, wearing waistcoat, trousers and tailcoat, cast in the role of a bon viveur, with corks popping out of wine bottles behind him

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - The Pickpocket

Victorian Greeting Card - The Pickpocket
Two penguins out for a stroll whilst a sparrow picks a pocket. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Humanised owls at school on a greetings postcard

Humanised owls at school on a greetings postcard -- The Pursuit of Knowledge. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Family of pigs at play on a postcard

Family of pigs at play on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Frog in human clothing on a French postcard

Frog in human clothing on a French postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Cats enjoying a dinner party on a Christmas card

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

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Two Deer enjoy Breakfast in Bed (charged extra)

Two Deer enjoy Breakfast in Bed (charged extra)
" Pass the toast, dear..!" - Mr and Mrs Roebuck enjoying an early morning cuppa in bed at the Old Stags Head Inn. I wonder if she has ant-eloped with him...! Date: 1914

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Four cats drinking tea on a Christmas card

Four cats drinking tea on a Christmas card
Four cats drinking tea and chatting on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Resemblance of animals and their owners

Resemblance of animals and their owners
Animals who resemble their owners - or vice versa -- a sheep and a cat

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Christmas Morning by Margaret Tempest

Christmas Morning by Margaret Tempest. circa 1910s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Rabbits with Plum Pudding

Victorian Greeting Card - Rabbits with Plum Pudding
Two rabbits gazing at a plum pudding. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Family of pigs in the snow on a Christmas postcard

Family of pigs in the snow on a Christmas postcard. circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Two frogs with insect on a greetings card

Two frogs with insect on a greetings card
Two frogs with an insect on a greetings card -- Happy be thy dreams. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Two cats playing billiards on a Christmas card

Two cats playing billiards on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Cat playing the piano on a Christmas card

Cat playing the piano on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Owls in Town

Victorian Greeting Card - Owls in Town
Two owls in top hats out at night. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Animals and birds singing round a piano on a Christmas card

Animals and birds singing round a piano on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Hungry Peter the pigs dinner party

Hungry Peter the pigs dinner party, with Tabitha the cat, Humpty and Dumpty the rabbits, two ducks (the Quacks), and two dogs (Rags and Forager) gathered round a long table. Date: 1914

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Silhouette, As Mad As A Hatter (or March Hare)

Silhouette, As Mad As A Hatter (or March Hare)
As Mad As A Hatter (or March Hare) -- silhouette based on illustrations to Alice in Wonderland, showing the Mad Hatter and March Hare sitting at the tea table

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Dining Guinea-Pigs

Victorian Greeting Card - Dining Guinea-Pigs
Mother guinea-pig about to feed 4 young guinea-pigs at the dining table. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Snowy Rabbits

Victorian Greeting Card - Snowy Rabbits
Two rabbits walking through the snow under an umbrella. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Musical cats with flowers on a postcard

Musical cats with flowers on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Cat and kitten with pudding on a cutout Christmas card

Cat and kitten with pudding on a cutout Christmas card
Black cat and kitten with pudding on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: WW2 Christmas card, A False Alarm

WW2 Christmas card, A False Alarm -- a dog in AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) uniform. Date: 1941

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Dancing with a Pig C1905

Dancing with a Pig C1905
A boy dances with a pig while his friend provides the music

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: The Poor -- dogs in shabby clothes

The Poor -- dogs in shabby clothes

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Humanised parrots on a Christmas card

Humanised parrots on a Christmas card
Humanised parrots chattering on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Two Scottish frogs on a New Year card

Two Scottish frogs on a New Year card
Two Scottish frogs in tartan on a New Year card in the shape of a tankard with two handles. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: The Cats Half Holiday by Louis Wain

The Cats Half Holiday by Louis Wain

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Happy New Year - Chimpanzee with top hat and rose

Happy New Year - Chimpanzee with top hat and rose
Happy New Year - Chimpanzee raising top hat and holding a rose. circa 1898

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Owls with Umbrella

Victorian Greeting Card - Owls with Umbrella
Two owls standing with an umbrella. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Robin Christmas Postman

Victorian Greeting Card - Robin Christmas Postman
A robin postman delivers christmas gifts to a house. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Mice Musicians

Victorian Greeting Card - Mice Musicians
Four mice musicians sitting on a bench playing musical instruments. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - The Mouse Ball

Victorian Greeting Card - The Mouse Ball
Five mice dancing at a ball. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Hungry Guinea-Pigs

Victorian Greeting Card - Hungry Guinea-Pigs
Mother guinea-pig carring a bowl of food being chased by three young guinea-pigs. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Supplement, The Seven Ages by Louis Wain - Seven

Supplement, The Seven Ages by Louis Wain - Seven. " Last scene of all, that ends this strange eventful history, is second childishness, and mere oblivion; sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Cat reading a book on a Christmas card

Cat reading a book on a Christmas card Date: circa 1900s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Cats playing tennis on a postcard

Cats playing tennis on a postcard -- A Hot Game. circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Gentleman cat in a top hat on a greetings postcard

Gentleman cat in a top hat on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Four cats singing on a greetings postcard

Four cats singing on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Alice in Wonderland - White Rabbit splendidly dressed

Alice in Wonderland - White Rabbit splendidly dressed
Illustration to Alice in Wonderland - the White Rabbit splendidly dressed. 1922

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Bonzo the Policeman - George E. Studdy - Clacton-on-Sea

Bonzo the Policeman - George E. Studdy - Clacton-on-Sea
circa 1920s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Two cats dancing the night away

Two cats dancing the night away - " Its our night out to-night!" Date: 1929

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: An anthropomorphic cat knitting, Victorian period

An anthropomorphic cat knitting, Victorian period

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Alice, Where Art Thou, Christmas card

Alice, Where Art Thou, Christmas card
Alice, Where Art Thou, comic interpretation of a popular song on a Christmas card, with a frog finding his lost love, who is now an angel frog with wings up in the clouds. (3 of 3) Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Comic postcard, Good Luck in the Army! WW2

Comic postcard, Good Luck in the Army! WW2 - a cat with rifle, bayonet and khaki cap. Date: circa 1940

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: The Boat Race by Margaret Tempest

The Boat Race by Margaret Tempest circa 1910s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: King of the Castle by Margaret Tempest

King of the Castle by Margaret Tempest. 1942

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Owl Finishing School

Victorian Greeting Card - Owl Finishing School
Governess and eight owlets out for a stroll. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Christmas Penguins

Victorian Greeting Card - Christmas Penguins
Two penguins out for a stroll carring a christmas goose. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Professor Owl

Victorian Greeting Card - Professor Owl
Ten owlets and their professor owl at a table. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Owl School

Victorian Greeting Card - Owl School
Six owlets and their teacher owl behild a desk. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Owl Late Night Return Home

Victorian Greeting Card - Owl Late Night Return Home
An owl in a top hat arrives home late and struggles to get his key in the door. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Penguins Skating

Victorian Greeting Card - Penguins Skating
Five penguins skating on a pond. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Penguins in the Rain

Victorian Greeting Card - Penguins in the Rain
Five penguins walk home in the rain. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Robins Christmas Eve

Victorian Greeting Card - Robins Christmas Eve
Three robins in bed whilst another arrives with gifts. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Robins Christmas Dinner

Victorian Greeting Card - Robins Christmas Dinner
Eight robins having christmas dinner. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Kittens Playing

Victorian Greeting Card - Kittens Playing
Four kittens playing whilst alther watches. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Blind Mans Buff

Victorian Greeting Card - Blind Mans Buff
Five kittens playing blind mans bluff. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Kittens Story Time

Victorian Greeting Card - Kittens Story Time
Four kittens being read a bedtime story. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Kittens Bedtime Story

Victorian Greeting Card - Kittens Bedtime Story
Five kittens being read a bedtime story. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Cats School Chaos

Victorian Greeting Card - Cats School Chaos
Cat students misbehave whilst the teacher is out of the room. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - The Cat School

Victorian Greeting Card - The Cat School
A teacher cat writing on a blackboard whilst students look on. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - The Cat Orchestra

Victorian Greeting Card - The Cat Orchestra
Cats playing misical instruments whilst a conductor looks on. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Travelling Rabbit

Victorian Greeting Card - Travelling Rabbit
A rabbit sitting on a case at the train station. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Rabbits with Misteltoe

Victorian Greeting Card - Rabbits with Misteltoe
Two rabbits passing in the street. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Birthday card, Many Happy Returns, rabbits with cake

Birthday card, Many Happy Returns, rabbits with cake. 20th century

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Supplement, The Seven Ages by Louis Wain - Two

Supplement, The Seven Ages by Louis Wain - Two. " And then, the whining schoolboy, with his satchel, and shining morning face

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Mrs Libbys Red Salmon

Mrs Libbys Red Salmon
Libbys Happy Families Card Game, Mrs Libbys Red Salmon. circa 1950s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Mr Libbys Red Salmon

Mr Libbys Red Salmon
Libbys Happy Families Card Game, Mr Libbys Red Salmon. circa 1950s

Background imageAnthropomorphism Collection: Master Libbys Red Salmon

Master Libbys Red Salmon
Libbys Happy Families Card Game, Master Libbys Red Salmon. circa 1950s



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