1797 Collection

Map of the City of Dublin, 1797
Map of the City of Dublin, Ireland. Published in 1797, this map includes details of the canals being built at the time. Canal Harbour (lower right)

Mary Wollstonecraft
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT GODWIN writer, wife of William Godwin, mother of Mary Shelley

Coleridge - Kubla Khan
Kubla Khan A Vison in a dream.. - In Xanadu did Kubla Khan a stately pleasure-dome decree: where Alph the sacred river ran through caverns measureless to man

Walpole / Strawberry Hill
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE FOURTH EARL OF OXFORD Grounds of Strawberry Hill, near Twickenham, home of the English gothic novelist and man of letters Date: 1717 - 1797

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

Horatio, Lord Nelson
HORATIO, LORD NELSON sketched at Napoli in 1797

Mary Wollstonecraft / Opie
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT GODWIN writer, wife of William Godwin, mother of Mary Shelley

7th Earl of Cardigan
James Thomas Brudenell 7th earl of CARDIGAN military, notably at the battle of Balaklava during the Crimea War

The Church of San Juan Bautista, founded in 1797, San Juan Chamula, Chiapas, Mexico, North America

Walpole / Strawberry 1795
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE FOURTH EARL OF OXFORD The Gallery at Strawberry Hill, near Twickenham, home of the English gothic novelist and man of letters

Edmund Burke (Reynolds2)
ALEXANDER JOLLY Bishop of Moray with his autograph Date: 1755 - 1838

Donizetti / Induno
GAETANO DONIZETTI Italian opera composer

Horace Walpole / Smith 10
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE 4TH EARL OF ORFORD English man of letters at the age of ten

James Hutton
JAMES HUTTON Scottish geologist

Franz Schubert / Nowak
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian musician, taking a walk in the countryside

The Lovers Umegawa and Chubei : Japanese Oban print, c1797, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1754-1806)
UTAMARO: LOVERS, 1797. The Lovers Umegawa and Chubei : Japanese Oban print, c1797, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1754-1806)

Lake Scene Signed and dated lower right: I
Lake Scene Signed and dated lower right: " I.W. Pinxt | 1790", Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797, British

Franz Schubert / Torggler
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian musician

Wilhelm I / G Koch
KAISER WILHELM I King of Prussia, later Emperor of Germany, with his generals in 1870 during the Franco-Prussia War

Mutiny at the Nore
MUTINY AT THE NORE Richard Parker, President of the Committee of Delegates, tenders the sailors grievances to Vice- Admiral Buckner, on the Sandwich

Herschels Telescope
Herschels telescope

Constant. Earl Mulgrave
CONSTANTINE HENRY PHIPPS, earl of MULGRAVE statesman, and - in his youth when marquess of Normanby - author of Matilda

Franz Schubert / Postcard
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian musician

BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN Duncan defeats a Dutch fleet on its way to help the French who plan to invade Ireland; eight Dutch ships are captured Date: 11 October 1797

Walpole / Strawberry 1788
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE FOURTH EARL OF OXFORD Grounds of Strawberry Hill, near Twickenham, home of the English gothic novelist and man of letters Date: 1717 - 1797

Franz Schubert / Anon Eng
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian composer

Franz Schubert / Adlard
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian musician

Plate 1 from Specimens of British Minerals? vol. 1 by P. Ras
Plate 1 entitled Woodlike-tin ores from Specimens of British minerals, selected from the cabinet of P. Rashleigh, of Menabilly, in the County of Cornwall (1797) by Philip Rashleigh

Herb Gathering 1797
An English country woman gathering herbs

Madame Vestris
LUCIA ELIZABETH VESTRIS (nee Bartolozzi), actress, singer and manager : as Venus in The Paphian Bower

Donizetti / Cook
GAETANO DONIZETTI Italian opera composer

Priestleys Apparatus
Joseph Priestley, English clergyman and chemist. Priestleys gas-making apparatus

7th Earl of Cardigan
James Thomas Brudenell 7th earl of CARDIGAN military, notably at the battle of Balaklava during the Crimea War

Lavinia Ryves
LAVINIA RYVES lady who claimed to be the princess of Cumberland and duchess of Lancaster

FAIRBANKS (1797 - 1886)
THADDEUS FAIRBANKS - American businessman and inventor (inc. platform scale)

Coining Machines : (L) For writing on edge (R) Mill

Franz Schubert, Austrian composer and musician

Madame Poussielgue aged 23 in 1797 (print)
5614314 Madame Poussielgue aged 23 in 1797 (print) by Gros, Antoine Jean (1771-1835) (after); (add.info.: Madame Poussielgue, nee Hersemeille de la Roche, aged 23 in 1797)

Phylacteries and Mezuzah
Phylacteries and mezuzoth (mezuzah). Phylactery, more commonly known as Tefillin is a small leather box containing scrolls of parchetment with Hebrew texts insribed on them

The US navy ship The Constitution, side view
Technology, Transportation, Ships, Boats, Sailing Ships, American, Warships, USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, American Revolution, Boston, Charlestown, 1797, Fleets, Masts, Naval Vessels, Navy

ADAM DUNCAN, 1ST VISCOUNT DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN British Admiral - defeats the Dutch fleet under Admiral de Winter off Camperdown, 11 October 1797 Date: 1731 - 1804

JAN WILLEM DE WINTER Dutch Admiral Hands over his sword after his defeat at the hands of the British off Camperdown, 11 October 1797 Date: 1761 - 1812

CAMPERDOWN Viscount Duncans victory and Admiral de Winters resignation on board the Venerable. British defeat of the Dutch fleet. Date: 11 October 1797

Surgeons Hall
The Company of Surgeons moved from Surgeons Hall in Old Bailey to a site at 41 Lincolns Inn Fields in 1797. Construction of the first College building, to a design by George Dance the Younger

Canada, Ontario, Niagara on the Lake, Fort George, 1797, fort interior grounds

General Blakeney

The Witches Sabbath or The Witches, 1797-1798, by Goya
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. The Witches Sabbath or The Witches, 1797-1798. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

The Witches Sabbath, 1797-1798, by Goya
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. The Witches Sabbath, 1797-1798. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

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"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of 1797: From Dublin to Mexico and Beyond" Step back in time with a fascinating journey through the year 1797, where history unraveled across continents. Discover the bustling streets of Dublin as depicted in the "Map of the City of Dublin, 1797, " providing a glimpse into its vibrant past. In literary circles, Mary Wollstonecraft's influential ideas continued to shape society. Her progressive thoughts on women's rights echoed loudly while she crossed paths with talented artists like Opie, leaving an indelible mark on cultural discourse. Meanwhile, Walpole's enchanting Strawberry Hill stood as a testament to his architectural vision. The grandeur and charm emanating from this masterpiece captivated all who beheld it - a true marvel that transcended time. Coleridge transported readers to distant lands through his mesmerizing poem "Kubla Khan. " Its vivid imagery painted an ethereal landscape that lingered long after reading its verses. The orrery crafted by Jones fascinated both scholars and dreamers alike. This intricate mechanical model showcased celestial movements, offering glimpses into the wonders of our vast universe. Across oceans in San Juan Chamula, Chiapas, Mexico, stands The Church of San Juan Bautista founded in 1797. A testament to faith and community spirit enduring for centuries within North America's rich tapestry. As political landscapes shifted, figures such as Horatio Nelson emerged as heroes fighting for their nations' honor. Their courage and strategic brilliance forever etched onto history's pages. Donizetti composed melodies that stirred souls; Induno captured emotions through brushstrokes; Smith immortalized Horace Walpole - all contributing their unique talents during this transformative era. Thus we delve into the captivating world – where art intertwined with politics; literature sparked revolutions; architecture defied boundaries; science expanded horizons – leaving behind an enduring legacy that continues to inspire and captivate us today.