Unfortunately for the bear, these illustrations highlight that the use of a bear is for human pleasure be it hunting, dress, or amusement. Focusing on amusement and menagerie, the bear is shown to be trapped, highly controlled, and taunted. In London, menagerie, the collection of wild animals in captivity for exhibition, had been popular most notably from the Tower of London royal menagerie which closed in 1831. These animals were then transferred to London Zoo which had open recently in 1828. These captured bears are likely a result of two of the other uses being hunting. Hunting of bears can take place for various reasons such as social status (as shown in military and dress), practical purposes of food, and sport. British bearskin caps were initially introduced following the Battle of Waterloo as a symbol of status, power, and make the soldier seem taller. The bearskin was originally given to the British 1st Foot guards and been expanded to include the Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh guards.
