1852 Collection

The Battle of Waterloo
Waterloo. Coloured lithograph after Wellington at Waterloo by Robert Alexander Hillingford, nd.Associated with Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815). Coloured Lithograph Date: 1815

Histological Diagram of a Mammalian Retina
RAMON Y CAJAL, Santiago (1852-1934). Spanish doctor and histologist, Nobel Prize in 1906. Histological diagram of a mammalian retina. Original drawing by Ramon y Cajal

Duke Wellington / Paul Pry
DUKE OF WELLINGTON British General and Statesman Known as the Iron Duke A Wellington Boot - Satire

Ramon Y Cajal / Nobel 1906
SANTIAGO RAMON Y CAJAL Spanish histologist

Summoned to Waterloo - Brussels, 1815
SUMMONED TO WATERLOO - BRUSSELS, 1815. Chromolithograph after Robert Hillingford, published 1898 (c). Officers leaving the Duchess of Richmonds ball, with Wellington in a carriage

Foot guards at Battle of Waterloo
Up, Guards, and at them!.Colour oleolithograph after Richard Caton Woodville.Published as a Supplement to Holly Leaves the Christmas Number of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News

STEINLEN, Th鯰hile A Tourn饠du Chat Noir
STEINLEN, Th鯰 hile Alexandre (1859-1923). Reopening of the Chat Noir Cabaret. 1896. Advertisment of the tour of this cabaret from Montmartre founded by Rodolphe Salis. Art Nouveau. Litography

An early daguerreotype of the moon, taken by John Adams Whipple and George Phillips Bond with the 15-inch refractor at
DAGUERREOTYPE: MOON, 1852. An early daguerreotype of the moon, taken by John Adams Whipple and George Phillips Bond with the 15-inch refractor at the Harvard College Observatory in Cambridge

Interior of the Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, 1852
Engraving showing the centre of Great Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Surrey in 1852

Landore Viaduct construction, near Swansea, South Wales
View of construction work on the Landore Viaduct, over the Swansea valley and the River Tawe, on the Great Western Railway, Glamorgan, South Wales

Departure of the Emigrant Ship Lizzie Webber, 1852
Engraving showing the two-masted emigrant ship, Lizzie Webber, leaving Sunderland for Australia, 1852. This was the first emigrant ship to make that passage

Duke Wellington / Lawrence
DUKE OF WELLINGTON - formal portrait, aged circa 40

Sailing Ship / Chrysolite
Sailing clipper

BRAILLE, Louis (1809-1852). French pedagogue and inventor, creator of the writing system for the blind. Braille alphabet. Photography

Incorporation Workhouse, Birmingham, West Midlands
Aerial view of the Birmingham Incorporation (later Union) Workhouse, opened in 1852 on Western Road, Birmingham. The workhouse, designed by J.J

Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852
Engraving of a trial of various anchor designs, held at the Royal Dockyard Sheerness, from the Illustrated London News, 17th July 1852

Duke Wellington / Stereo
DUKE OF WELLINGTON British General and statesman, known as the Iron Duke

Court for King Cholera
A Court for King Cholera

BIRKENHEAD SINKS
The sinking of the Birkenhead troopship

BRAILLE, Louis (1809-1852). French pedagogue and inventor, creator of the writing system for the blind. Braille alphabet. Photography

Louis Braille / Thiriat
LOUIS BRAILLE French inventor of system of raised-point writing for the blind

The Morning Lady Dedlock is found dead by the gates of the cemetery in which Captain Hawdon lies buried

Greyhound Bedlamite
His small head and deep chest make this oddly-named dog a champion

Alice as a Beggar Girl
ALICE LIDDELL Alice Liddell as a beggar girl

Queen Victoria a Portrait from 1852

Thomas Moore - 2
THOMAS MOORE Irish writer, seated at his writing table

Wellington Ca 1815
The Duke, about the time of Waterloo

Alice Aged 10
ALICE LIDDELL Alice Liddell aged about ten

Cross-Section of the Emigrant Ship Bourneuf, 1852
Cross-section of the emigrant ship Bourneuf of Liverpool, showing the layout of the passengers quarters, 1852. This ship, of 1495 Tons burden was used for the transport of government passengers to

The Re-cut Koh-i-noor Diamond, 1852
Engraving of the re-cut Koh-i-noor ( mountain of light ) diamond, 1852. Previously owned by the Mogul emperors, the Persian Shahs and Ranjit Singh, the Lion of the Punjab

The Ghosts Walk Said to be haunted by the wife of Sir Morbury Dedlock

Australian packet ship, the Ben Nevis
Australian White Star Line packet ship, the Ben Nevis. Date: 1852

NORWEGIAN SECTARIANS
Norwegian followers of Hans Nielsen Hauge (1771-1824) meet for a prayer meeting in a peasant home Date: 1852

Sportsmans Costume
What to wear while shooting birds ? Sportsperson Walter Winans sets a good example in this belted jacket and plus- fours outfit, with puttees and a jaunty tyrolean hat... Date: 1909

ROBERT HOUDIN (1805-1871). French magician. Wood engraving, c. 1880, depicting Houdins government mission to Algeria in 1852

PNAV2A-00033
Us Navy squadron commanded by Matthew Perry sailing for Japan, 1852: USS Susquehannah, Saratoga, St Mary s, a supply ship, Plymouth, Perry in rowboat, Mississippi, and Princeton (left to right)

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, David Lloyd George, General
A photograph of a meeting between political and military leaders of the Allies in France, 1916. The group includes Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928)

Birkenhead Wrecked B+W
Laden with soldiers, the troopship strikes a rock off Simons Bay, South Africa : 184 are saved by the boats, 454 lives are lost

Edinburgh / Midlothian
The heart of Midlothian - the old Tolbooth or prison, from which Walter Scott took the name of his novel published in 1818

Jullien / Cruikshank / 1852
LOUIS-ANTOINE JULLIEN Satire on the popularity of the French musician and the concerts which he conducted in Britain from 1840 to 1859

Nikolai Gogol
NIKOLAI VASILIEVICH GOGOL Russian writer, regarded as the father of realism in Russian literature : noted for Dead souls and The inspector general

Ira Aldridge as Aaron the Moor in Titus Andronicus
Ira Aldridge (1807-1867) celebrated American Shakesperean actor who found fame on the stage in Victorian England. Date: circa 1852

The original "Big Ben"(engraving)
6032921 The original " Big Ben" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The original " Big Ben." Properly " Big Ben" is the ")

BRYULLOV, Karl. The Horsewoman
BRYULLOV, Karl Pavlovitch (1799-1852). A Rider. 1832. Portrait of Giovanina and Amacilia Pacini, the Foster Children of Countess Yu. P. Samoilova. Romanticism. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. MOSCOW. Moscow

Elizabeth Lindsay
ELIZABETH LINDSAY (nee Thompson) wife of the honourable Charles Lindsay, son of the earl of Crawford Date: ? - 1852

PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL. Central Hospital for the Insane, opened in 1852 in Nashville, Tennessee. Drawing, 19th century

Duke Wellington / Winterha
DUKE OF WELLINGTON He gives a first birthday present to his godson, Prince Arthur [later duke of Connaught] Date: 1769 - 1852

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. Washington, D. C. Wood engraving, American, 1852
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, American, 1852

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"1852: A Year of Battles, Discoveries, and Cultural Marvels" Step back in time to the year 1852, a remarkable period filled with significant events and captivating achievements. From the echoes of The Battle of Waterloo still resonating across Europe to groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs, this year left an indelible mark on history. In the realm of science, Ramon Y Cajal would later become a Nobel laureate in 1906 for his histological diagram of a mammalian retina. His meticulous work paved the way for our understanding of vision and how our eyes perceive the world around us. Meanwhile, at Kew Gardens' magnificent Great Palm House in 1852, visitors marveled at its breathtaking interior. Amidst lush greenery and vibrant blooms, nature's wonders were showcased like never before—a testament to mankind's fascination with botanical diversity. Transporting ourselves further back in time to Brussels in 1815 brings us face-to-face with Duke Wellington as he summoned troops to Waterloo—a pivotal moment that shaped European history forever. Foot guards valiantly fought alongside him during this historic battle against Napoleon Bonaparte's forces. Closer to home in South Wales, construction was underway on Landore Viaduct—an engineering marvel that connected communities and facilitated trade routes. This monumental structure stands as a testament to human ingenuity even today. The year also witnessed celestial wonders captured through early daguerreotypes by John Adams Whipple and George Phillips Bond at Harvard College Observatory. Their pioneering efforts brought us closer than ever before to the moon's enchanting beauty—unveiling secrets hidden within its craters and vast expanse. Amidst these grand events stood cultural milestones such as Théophile Steinlen's iconic artwork "Tournée du Chat Noir. " This whimsical depiction encapsulated Parisian nightlife while capturing imaginations worldwide—a timeless piece that continues to inspire artists even today. However, not all was grandeur and celebration.