1790s Collection

William Pitt the Younger addressing Parliament
William Pitt (the Younger) addressing the House of Commons

Plan of Washington DC, 1793
Washington DC as originally laid out, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 1793 engraving

French soldiers uniforms, 1790s
French hussar, cavalry, and infantry uniforms, 1795-1796. Antique hand-colored print

Naval battle between the British and French, 1790s
British ship " Brunswick" in battle with French navy off the coast of Brittany, late 1700s. Printed color halftone reproduction of an illustration

Orrery by Jones
Astronomical objects, namely a trajectorium lunare and an orrery or planetarium by Jones, mounted on a rather splendid stand

SHIP FOUDROYANT
One of Nelsons flagships

Mungo Park reaches Kamalia, Africa
The Scottish explorer Mungo Park reaches Kamalia in Mandingo (Mandinka, Mandinko) country, West Africa

French military uniforms, 1795
French general (left) and infantry officers, 1795. Antique hand-colored print

Attack on the Wexford Rebels, Ireland, 26 May 1798, in response to an uprising at Oulart Hill led by Father John Murphy (visible on the far right). Date: 1798

Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean. English folk or fairy tale that appeared in this form in 1734, and later became Jack and the Beanstalk. Date: Late 18th Century

Cartoon, Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis, or, the Vessel of the Constitution steered clear of the Rock of Democracy, and the Whirlpool of Arbitrary Power, by James Gillray

Lloyds Coffee House, London. 1798

Coal-mine in the Midlands in the 1790s featuring a Newcomen engine adapted for rotary motion motion and used a whimsey for winding up coal. Date: 1790s

Map of Greece, 1792
Map of Greece and Greek islands plus Romania (which appears on this map to be incorrectly labelled or positioned south of Bulgaria), Macedonia, Albania and parts of Turkey and Italy

Wall Streets Tontine Coffee House in the late 1700s
Tontine Coffee House, corner of Water and Wall Street, meeting-place of New York brokers who formed the NY Stock Exchange. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Horse-drawn gig outside tea warehouse, c. 1800
Horse-drawn gig outside genuine tea warehouse, c.1800 Date: C.1800

GRAMMAR SCHOOL, 1790s. A schoolmaster instructing a class at a school in New England, 1790s. Wood engraving

Festival for 14 July, Champs Elysees, Paris

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General Waynes victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, opening the Ohio Valley for settlers, 1794. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Passage of the Issel (Ijssel), a river which runs through Germany and the Netherlands, by British troops, winter of 1794-1795, during the French Revolutionary Wars. Date: 1794

Habit of a Young Woman of Otaheite Dancing
Habit of a Young Woman of Otaheite (now Tahiti) Dancing, encountered by Captain James Cook on one of his expeditions. circa 1793

GRACE INGERSOLL (1787-1816). American socialite. Chromolithograph from a drawing by Jules Champagne, 1857

SHIP CAPTAIN
Nelsons flagship in his early years as admiral

Kolychev Estate, 18th century by E Fedorov (painting)
5672221 Kolychev Estate, 18th century by E Fedorov (painting); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ireland, Dublin, 1791
2902832 Ireland, Dublin, 1791; (add.info.: Ireland, Dublin, 1791.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Santo Domingo, 1796
2902892 Santo Domingo, 1796; (add.info.: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 1796.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Chart of the West Indies, 1796
2902871 Chart of the West Indies, 1796; (add.info.: Chart of the West Indies, 1796.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

The Chapel of Monserrate, near Bogota, 1799 (engraving)
2910791 The Chapel of Monserrate, near Bogota, 1799 (engraving); (add.info.: 1799 Engraving depicts the Chapel of Monserrate, near Bogota. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

New County Hall, Stafford, England
2909860 New County Hall, Stafford, England; (add.info.: New County Hall, Stafford, England. Proposed facade. Elevation. 1794); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The appointment of Miguel Jose de Azanza, Duke of Santa Fe
2910893 The appointment of Miguel Jose de Azanza, Duke of Santa Fe; (add.info.: 1798 Illustration depicting the appointment of Miguel Jose de Azanza)

The night mare
2909959 The night mare; (add.info.: The night mare. Cartoon shows a scantily clad woman asleep on a bed, a little man sitting on her chest pulling back her see-through covers)

Friedrich von Steuben, 1793
1577284 Friedrich von Steuben, 1793; (add.info.: Friedrich von Steuben ( 1730 - 1794), Baron von Steuben was a Prussian-born military officer who served as inspector general

Map showing the partition of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1799
1577229 Map showing the partition of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1799; (add.info.: Map showing the partition of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania)

A young Jane Austen, 1790
1577395 A young Jane Austen, 1790; (add.info.: Portrait of a young Jane Austen (1775-1817), an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry

Battle of the Nile, 1798 (aquatint)
1579740 Battle of the Nile, 1798 (aquatint); (add.info.: Aquatint of the Battle of the Nile on the morning after the battle. Print by R. Dodd. Dated 1798.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Battle of St. Vincent, 1797 (line engraving)
1579735 Battle of St. Vincent, 1797 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the Battle of St. Vincent. The Captain running aboard the San Nicolas and San Josef. Engraved by J. Fittler)

Mirabeau arrive aux Champs Elisees, 1795
1574856 Mirabeau arrive aux Champs Elisees, 1795; (add.info.: Mirabeau arrive aux Champs Elisees. The image shows Mirabeau arriving at the Champs Elisees where he hands a copy of the French)

Cassandra prophesying the fall of Troy
5669586 Cassandra prophesying the fall of Troy; (add.info.: Engraving by Picart le Romain, 1793 depicting Cassandra prophesying the fall of Troy.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790
NWI4956814 European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790.; (add.info.: European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790)

Parisians in the early 1790s, period revolutionaire - Parisians of the early 1790s, French Revolution period
NWI4956590 Parisians in the early 1790s, period revolutionaire - Parisians of the early 1790s, French Revolution period. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Parisians in the early 1790s)

Napoleon
2613381 Napoleon.; (add.info.: Napoleon in Egypt. 1798); GSinclair Archive/UIG.

A man reclining
2909821 A man reclining; (add.info.: Print shows a man reclining. 1795); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Aristocrats digging the Champ-de-Mars, 1790
1574857 Aristocrats digging the Champ-de-Mars, 1790; (add.info.: Aristocrats digging the Champ-de-Mars. The image shows well-dressed aristocrats and members of the clergy digging)

Thomas Paine holding scroll 'rights of man', 1792
1578188 Thomas Paine holding scroll 'rights of man', 1792; (add.info.: Print of Thomas Paine holding scroll 'rights of man', surrounded by injustices and standing on labels)

The Providential Detection, 1799
1575790 The Providential Detection, 1799; (add.info.: Cartoon titled 'The Providential Detection' depicts President Thomas Jefferson trying to burn the constitution)

His most gracious majesty King George the Third, 1798
1575070 His most gracious majesty King George the Third, 1798; (add.info.: His most gracious majesty King George the Third. Painted by Sr. Wm. Beechey R.A)

Thomas Paine, 1793
1574950 Thomas Paine, 1793; (add.info.: Thomas Paine by William Sharp. He was an English-American political activist, author, political theorist and revolutionary)

The rights of man, 1791
1574910 The rights of man, 1791; (add.info.: The rights of man or Tommy Paine, the little American Taylor, taking the measure of the crown, for a new pair of revolution-breeches)

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The 1790s were a decade of significant events and cultural milestones that shaped the course of history. In the political realm, William Pitt the Younger's impassioned address to Parliament resonated with his vision for a prosperous Britain. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, an ambitious plan was set in motion as Washington DC took shape on paper in 1793. Amidst escalating tensions between nations, a naval battle between the British and French raged on during this tumultuous period. The clash of mighty ships like SHIP FOUDROYANT epitomized the power struggles that defined international relations at the time. In exploration news, Mungo Park's remarkable journey reached its zenith when he finally arrived in Kamalia, Africa. His expedition shed light on uncharted territories and expanded our understanding of distant lands. While real-life adventures unfolded, fantastical tales captivated imaginations. Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean transported readers to magical realms where anything seemed possible—a welcome escape from reality for many. Artistic expressions also flourished during this era; one such example is Jones' intricate Orrery—an astronomical device that showcased mankind's fascination with celestial bodies and their movements through space. Satirical cartoons provided social commentary amidst turbulent times—depicting Britannia caught between Scylla & Charybdis symbolized Britain's precarious position amid global conflicts. Lloyds Coffee House in London emerged as a hub for commerce and insurance discussions—a testament to how economic activities thrived within bustling establishments like these. Industrialization left an indelible mark on society—the coal-mine in Midlands represented both progress and hardships faced by workers who fueled Britain's growing economy through laborious mining operations. Meanwhile, Greece captured attention with its rich history showcased by a detailed map from 1792—reminding us of ancient civilizations' enduring legacy even amidst modern-day developments elsewhere.