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1817 Collection

In the year 1817, a tapestry of diverse events and creations unfolded, shaping history in its own unique way

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1817 Collection: The Blind Men and the Elephant. Japanese woodblock print from the Manga of Katsushika Hokusai, 1817
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1817 Collection: Jane Austen
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1817 Collection: Forth Bridge Construct
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1817 Collection: Jane Austens Home
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1817 Collection: AUSTEN: PERSUASION. Looking on her with a face as pallid as her own
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1817 Collection: Gooseberry varieties
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1817 Collection: Map / Britain / Scotland
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1817 Collection: A View of Armadale Castle, by William Daniell
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1817 Collection: Camera Obscura 1817
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1817 Collection: AUSTEN: PERSUASION, 1898. Looking on her with a face as pallid as her own
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1817 Collection: Fair / Roller Coaster 1817
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1817 Collection: Botanical Print by Walter Hood Fitch 1817 a 1892, W. H. Fitch was an botanical illustrator
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1817 Collection: Colonel James Skinner holding a Regimental Durbar
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1817 Collection: Sir Francis Crossley, businessman, philanthropist and MP
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1817 Collection: Cmt Mommsen / Nobel 1902
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1817 Collection: Jane Austen Memorial
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1817 Collection: BARON LYNEDOCH (1748-1843). Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch. British soldier
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1817 Collection: Rosa gallica regalis, 19th century C016 / 5305
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1817 Collection: Six samurai; the upper three at court, practicing their archery; the lower three in traditional
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1817 Collection: Dentistry, satirical artwork
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1817 Collection: Costume / Diabolo 1817
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1817 Collection: Glasgow / Kelly 1817
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1817 Collection: John Thomas Duckworth 1
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1817 Collection: Thadeus Kosciusko
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1817 Collection: 4th Duke of Marlborough
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1817 Collection: Botanical Print by Walter Hood Fitch 1817 a 1892, W. H. Fitch was an botanical illustrator
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1817 Collection: ISABELLA ROSSINI (d. 1845). Full name: Isabella Angela Colbran Rossini. Spanish soprano
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1817 Collection: Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg at tomb of Charlotte
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1817 Collection: SKULL AND CROSSBONES
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1817 Collection: Detail of Wellington and his officers from a Berlin gold-ground slender campana vase
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1817 Collection: The Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805
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1817 Collection: Rosa Damascena Coccina (Portland rose), 1817-1824 (stipple-engraving printed in colours
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1817 Collection: Jean-Charles-Adolphe Alphand (1817-1891) (b / w photo)
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1817 Collection: Edmond Rousse (1817) (b / w photo)
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1817 Collection: Woman waiting for the Saint Cloud stage coach, 1817
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1817 Collection: Fashionable women and organ grinder on the Pont
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1817 Collection: The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and barge
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1817 Collection: Views of the spa town of Bad Liebenstein, Germany, 1817
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1817 Collection: Vauxhall Bridge on the River Thames in 1817
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1817 Collection: Westminster Penitentiary viewed from the River Thames, 1817
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1817 Collection: The Custom House, the Press Gang and the Tower of London
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1817 Collection: Woman waiting for a stage coach. The Saint-Cloud coach meeting, 1817. She wears a bonnet
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1817 Collection: Guillaume III, Roi Des Pays-Bas (1817-1890) (b / w photo)
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1817 Collection: Ticket for Proprietor of the Surrey Institution, dated 1817 (engraving)
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1817 Collection: West view of the interior of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down 1817 (engraving)
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1817 Collection: West view of the interior of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down in 1817 (engraving)


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In the year 1817, a tapestry of diverse events and creations unfolded, shaping history in its own unique way. The Blind Men and the Elephant, a thought-provoking Japanese woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, captured the essence of perception and understanding. Meanwhile, Jane Austen's literary genius continued to flourish as she penned her timeless masterpiece. As construction commenced on the iconic Forth Bridge in Scotland, it stood as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. In gardens across Britain, gooseberry enthusiasts reveled in an array of delightful varieties that adorned their landscapes. Jane Austen found solace within the walls of her beloved home while crafting stories that would transcend time itself. Her novel Persuasion depicted characters with faces pale with emotion—a reflection of their inner turmoil. Maps guided explorers through uncharted territories; one such map showcased Armadale Castle by William Daniell—an enchanting view into Scottish heritage. The invention of the camera obscura in 1817 revolutionized photography forever—capturing moments frozen in time for generations to come. Amidst this whirlwind of creativity and innovation emerged another form of entertainment—the fair roller coaster—a thrilling ride that sent hearts racing and screams echoing through the air. Walter Hood Fitch's botanical prints brought nature's beauty to life on paper—an artistry that transcended boundaries between science and aesthetics. His intricate illustrations captivated audiences far and wide. The year 1817 was a kaleidoscope of artistic expression, technological advancements, literary brilliance, architectural marvels, natural wonders—and above all else—a testament to humanity's boundless imagination reaching new heights at every turn.