1850 1859 Collection (page 8)

Exhibition Hall
1851: A collection of sculptures in a southern transept of the Crystal Palace in Londons Hyde Park. The massive iron and glass structure was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton as the venue for the Great

Naturalisation Office
Cartoon showing men gathering to cheat the ballot with some tumult in background and caption The Naturalisation Office Day Before Election circa1850s. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

View Of Calcutta From The Esplanade
Drawing entitled View of Calcutta from the Esplanade, Calcutta, India, 1850s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Scen From Rip Van Winkle
Engraved illustration of a scene from Washington Irvings 1819 Rip van Winkle shows a large group of people in the street outside of the George Washington tavern as they crowd around, point at

Aeschines
circa 1850: A bust of ancient Athenian orator and statesman Aeschines (389 - 314 BC). The inscription reads Aeschines Atrometou Athenaios, Aeschines of Athens, son of Atrometos

Home Made Wigwam
Oppressed by the heat at the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, 1851, Mr and Mrs John Brown shelter under an umbrella in imitation of the native American teepees on display

Sleeping In A Hansom
Exhausted by their visit and unable to find accommodation during the Great Exhibition, London, 1851, Mr and Mrs John Brown spend the night in a taxi cab

Caught Up In The Crowd
John Brown is carried along by the crowd at the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, 1851. One of a series of etchings depicting the experiences of a typical English couple at

Holloway Prison
The inner gate of Holloway Prison in London, circa 1850. Published in The Criminal Prisons of London, a compilation of articles entitled The Great World of London by Henry Mayhew, pub. 1862

Berlin Opera House
The Berlin State Opera on Unter Den Linden in Berlin, Germany, circa 1850. An engraving by A. H. Payne after A. Carse. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Buried Alive
A cholera victim awakens to find themselves already in their coffin, 1854. L Inhumation Precipitee or The Premature Burial by Belgian artist Antoine Wiertz. From the Wiertz Museum in Brussels

Exposition Universelle 1855
An elevation of the Palais de l Industrie, the main entrance to the Paris Worlds Fair, 1855. Atop the gate is a sculpture of France crowning Art and Industry by Elias Robert

Crimean War
Fighting in Sebastopol during the Crimean war, circa 1855. Detail of Franz Roubauds 1904 painting The Siege of Sevastopol (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Chiselled Steel Keys
Illustration depicting nine elaborately chiselled steel keys dating from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, circa 1858. Published in The Treasury of Ornamental Art, printed by Day & Son

Bullfight In Seville
The climax of a bullfight in the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, Seville, with the citys famous cathedral in the background, circa 1850. An engraving from J. G

Battle Of Malakoff
French zouave troops at the taking of the Malakoff redoubt, held by Russian forces during the Siege of Sebastopol (Sevastopol), Ukraine, 7th September 1855. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Mother And Child
A mother breastfeeding her child, while she smokes a pipe, St Giles, London, circa 1850. Drawing by Paul Gavarni (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Persian Textile
A Persian textile design with a floral pattern, circa 1850. From the pattern book of a Persian designer, published in The Treasury of Ornamental Art

circa 1850: Engraving of St Nicholas carrying a tiny Christmas tree in a basket while riding a horse past houses in the snow, mid-to-late nineteenth century. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Airship Ascends
24th September 1852: The ascent of French engineer and inventor Henri Giffauds first steam airship. Collection of the Musee de l Aeromautique (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Brixton Prison Wash-house
The wash-house at Brixton Prison in London, circa 1850. Published in The Criminal Prisons of London, a compilation of articles entitled The Great World of London by Henry Mayhew, pub. 1862

Brixton Prison Ironing
Female prisoners at work in the ironing-room of Brixton Prison in London, circa 1850. Published in The Criminal Prisons of London

Exercise Yard
circa 1850: Prisoners at a house of correction in Brixton in south London are forced to walk on a treadmill. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Convict Nursery
The convict nursery at Brixton Prison in London, circa 1850. Published in The Criminal Prisons of London, a compilation of articles entitled The Great World of London by Henry Mayhew, pub. 1862

No Fun For Some
circa 1850: In a postcard entitled Thanksgiving Day, a young boy with a hatchet chases a turkey across a field. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Australian Farmhouse
circa 1850: Interior of an Australian shepherds hut by Samuel Prout. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Australian Quayside
Ships in dock at a railway pier at Sandridge, near Williamstown, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1857. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Queensland Bush
Kangaroos in the bush, Queensland, Australia, circa 1850. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Queens Wharf
Cargo being unloaded at Queens Wharf, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1857. Engraving by J.Tingle from a drawing by S.T. Gill, pub 1857 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Australian Township
The township of Keilor, Victoria, Australia, circa 1857. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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"Exploring the 1850s: From Butter Making to Gold Prospecting, Berlin to Chartres Cathedral" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating era of the 1850s. This decade was a melting pot of cultural, technological, and historical milestones that shaped our world today. Let's embark on a journey through some intriguing hints from this period. In the quaint countryside, farmers diligently churned butter by hand, perfecting their craft with each turn. Meanwhile, bustling streets in Berlin, Germany were marked on an old map as it evolved into a thriving metropolis. Chartres Cathedral stood tall as a testament to architectural brilliance and spiritual devotion. Its intricate stained glass windows illuminated scenes from biblical tales for all who entered its hallowed halls. Literature enthusiasts reveled in Elizabeth Gaskell's enchanting stories that transported readers to Victorian England. Perhaps you can almost hear Quasimodo's bell tolling within Notre-Dame de Paris or envision the dramatic scene from "The Last of the Mohicans. " The Great Exhibition held in London showcased groundbreaking inventions and artistic marvels from around the globe. Visitors marveled at cutting-edge technology while admiring exquisite craftsmanship. A pioneering moment arrived when humanity witnessed its first aerial photo—a bird's-eye view capturing landscapes like never before seen. Dreamers flocked westward during gold prospecting fever—hopeful souls seeking fortune amidst rugged terrain and shimmering rivers. Amherst College became an intellectual hub where young minds expanded their knowledge across various disciplines—an institution fostering growth and enlightenment. Fashion took bold strides as women embraced bloomers—a revolutionary garment challenging societal norms with its practicality and freedom of movement. On school grounds across Britain, rugby emerged as an exhilarating sport uniting students through teamwork, camaraderie, and healthy competition—the birthplace of lifelong friendships forged on muddy fields. As we delve deeper into history's tapestry woven throughout the 1850s, we uncover countless tales waiting to be explored.