Animals doing human things

Ever wondered what it would be like if animals lived like humans? Well here is your chance to find out ... Gathered from the vaults of Auckland Libraries' heritage collections are a comical selection of images of animal doing human things. Enjoy!

Working:

Ref: AWNS-19080416-2-5, monkey barber, 1908, Sir George Grey Special Collections

Ref: AWNS-19050608, dog photographer, 1905, Sir George Grey Special Collections

 
Acting:

Ref: AWNS-19290724-48-1, dog actor, 1929,  Sir George Grey Special Collections

Ref: AWNS-19231122-47-4, lion actor, 1923, Sir George Grey Special Collections

Relaxing:

Ref: 37-502, cat in pram, 1900-1909, Sir George Grey Special Collections

Ref: AWNS-19020529-5-3, comical dog, 1902, Sir George Grey Special Collections

Ref: AWNS-19050525-10-2, every dog has its day, 1905, Sir George Grey Special Collections

 
Exercising:

Ref: JTD-14J-00635-2, elephant out for a walk, 1954, West Auckland Research Centre

Ref: JTD-04A-01151-1, dog getting a lift, 1933, West Auckland Research Centre

Ref: AWNS-19021218-5-4, dogs sailing, Sir George Grey Special Collections