1853 Collection (page 7)

New York, Crystal Palace 1853
New York, Crystal Palace was an exhibition building constructed for the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York City, between 14 July 1853 to 5 October 1858, when it was destroyed

Great Cab Strike, London 1853
Arrival of a train, not a cab to be had. Date: 1853

London Bridge, Great Cab Strike 1853
The Great Cab Strike: The rush for omnibuses, at the South-Eastern Railway Terminus, London Bridge. Date: 1853

Abbe Jules Lemire, Homme Politique, 1853 (b / w photo)
5201384 Abbe Jules Lemire, Homme Politique, 1853 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbe Jules Lemire, Homme Politique, 1853)

A Photographic Positive 1853
A mother seeks assistance in regards to her daughter accidentally spilling photographic chemicals, in particular staining her face from nitrate of silver

Sandown Castle, Kent 1853
Sandown Castle, Kent - one of the Cinque Ports. 1853

Proclamation of the Colony of Bay Islands
The British gained violent control of the Bay Islands from Honduras in 1838, but did little about any formalities or governance until March 1852

The parliamentary female
Father of the family: " Come, dear; we so seldom go out together now- can t you take us all to the play tonight!" Mistress of the House, and MP: " How you talk, Charles

Sheffield - Castle Grinding Mill for cutlery 1853
Exterior view of the Castle Grinding Mill for cutlery at Sheffield. Date: 1853

Stench of people been flushed away. Date: 1853

A thimble-rigger in a London street tries to trick members of the crowd with clever sleight-of-hand Date: 1853

The Doges Palace with Porta della Carta and the Marcus Basilica
658814 The Doges Palace with Porta della Carta and the Marcus Basilica, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Werner, Carl Friedrich Heinrich (1808-94); 41.9x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Dr, 1853 (oil on canvas)
650783 Portrait of Dr, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 151.8x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Dr. Wybrandus Hendricksz. Eastman Johnson (1824-1906)

A Dirty Trick, bespattering Decent People (engraving)
2777157 A Dirty Trick, bespattering Decent People (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dirty Trick, bespattering Decent People. Cartoon, 5 March 1853)

The great Madiai meeting of 1853 of the Protestant Alliance in Exeter Hall, London (engraving)
584975 The great Madiai meeting of 1853 of the Protestant Alliance in Exeter Hall, London (engraving) by Fisk, William Henry (1827-84); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prices case of Composition Candles, in the Great Hall (engraving)
2793290 Prices case of Composition Candles, in the Great Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prices case of Composition Candles, in the Great Hall)

By the Waters of Babylon They Sat Down and Wept, 1853 (oil on canvas)
1769851 By the Waters of Babylon They Sat Down and Wept, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Hastings, Kate Gardiner (1837-1925); 137.2x197.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Child in Blue; L Enfant en Bleu, c. 1853-54 (oil on paper laid on board)
656065 The Child in Blue; L Enfant en Bleu, c.1853-54 (oil on paper laid on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 35.7x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Child in Blue; L Enfant en Bleu)

Jean de Reszke (1853) (b / w photo)
5220116 Jean de Reszke (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean de Reszke (1853)

Madame Suzanne Reichenberg (1853) (b / w photo)
5220115 Madame Suzanne Reichenberg (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Suzanne Reichenberg (1853)

Paul Mounet (1853) (b / w photo)
5220110 Paul Mounet (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Mounet (1853)

Andre Messager (1853) (b / w photo)
5219982 Andre Messager (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andre Messager (1853)

Gabriel Hanotaux (1853) (b / w photo)
5219761 Gabriel Hanotaux (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabriel Hanotaux (1853)

Chulalongkorn, Roi De Siam (1853) (b / w photo)
5219737 Chulalongkorn, Roi De Siam (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chulalongkorn, Roi De Siam (1853)

Georges Grisier, Homme De Lettres, 1853 (b / w photo)
5201536 Georges Grisier, Homme De Lettres, 1853 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Grisier, Homme De Lettres, 1853)

Passing the Rubicon, c. 1853 (lithograph printed in colours)
828375 Passing the Rubicon, c.1853 (lithograph printed in colours) by Heine, Peter Bernhard Wilhelm (1827-85); 69.8x97.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Passing the Rubicon. Lieut. S)

The Quay at Rouen, 1853 (oil on canvas)
827300 The Quay at Rouen, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Henshall, J. (fl.1853); 96.5x81.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quay at Rouen. J. Henshall. Oil on canvas. Painted in 1853)

King Fernando II (Ferdinand II) of Portugal (Vienna, 1816-Lisbon, 1885)
3618210 King Fernando II (Ferdinand II) of Portugal (Vienna, 1816-Lisbon, 1885) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: King Fernando II (Ferdinand II) of Portugal (Vienna, 1816-Lisbon, 1885)

La place Saint-Sulpice en 1853 (b / w photo)
3624078 La place Saint-Sulpice en 1853 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La place Saint-Sulpice en 1853)

Advertisement for the appearance of Mademoiselle Emilie Vandermeersch, Oiseaux Merveilleaux at the Manor Rooms
585848 Advertisement for the appearance of Mademoiselle Emilie Vandermeersch, Oiseaux Merveilleaux at the Manor Rooms, Hackney, London (engraving) by English School

Meeting of the British Association, at Hull (engraving)
1097284 Meeting of the British Association, at Hull (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of the British Association, at Hull)

The Stamford Race Gold Cup (engraving)
1097152 The Stamford Race Gold Cup (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stamford Race Gold Cup)

The Earl of Surrey Beholding the Fayre Geraldine in the Mirror
658821 The Earl of Surrey Beholding the Fayre Geraldine in the Mirror, 1853 (watercolour heightened with white) by Corbould

Alphonse Bertillon (1853) (b / w photo)
5219831 Alphonse Bertillon (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphonse Bertillon (1853)

Louis Mizon (1853-1899) (b / w photo)
5219850 Louis Mizon (1853-1899) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Mizon (1853-1899)

Gabriel Bonvalot (1853) (b / w photo)
5219846 Gabriel Bonvalot (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabriel Bonvalot (1853)

Building for the Industrial Exhibition, 1853, Dublin (engraving)
5213177 Building for the Industrial Exhibition, 1853, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building for the Industrial Exhibition, 1853, Dublin)

The Rose, 1853 (oil on canvas)
1769796 The Rose, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 127x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865). Oil on canvas

Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys (engraving)
1601876 Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys (engraving) by Prades, Alfred de (fl.c.1862-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys)

"Morning in the Highlands", the Royal Family ascending Lochnagar, 1853 (engraving)
1038445 " Morning in the Highlands", the Royal Family ascending Lochnagar, 1853 (engraving) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hotel du XVe siecle, situe a l angle de la rue Jean-Tison et de la rue de Bailleul, demoli en 1853 (engraving)
962989 Hotel du XVe siecle, situe a l angle de la rue Jean-Tison et de la rue de Bailleul, demoli en 1853 (engraving) by French School

The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving)
1097553 The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August)

Lord Mayors Show, 1853 (engraving)
1097407 Lord Mayors Show, 1853 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Mayors Show, 1853)

The Last of the Boulevard "Lions", 1853 (colour litho)
2794410 The Last of the Boulevard " Lions", 1853 (colour litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last of the Boulevard " Lions", 1853)

Dresden from the River Elbe, 1853 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white
651832 Dresden from the River Elbe, 1853 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 22.8x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah, Hand Resting on a Cannon, c
1196917 Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah, Hand Resting on a Cannon, c. 1853-4 (gouache on buff paper) by Qajar School (19th century); 31x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Portrait of Prince Ardshir Mirza, c. 1852-3 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196768 Portrait of Prince Ardshir Mirza, c.1852-3 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 43.2x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Emperor Nicholas I on a Winter Outing, 1853 (oil on canvas)
1195777 Emperor Nicholas I on a Winter Outing, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Sverchkov, Nikolai Egorevich (1817-98); 60.2x90.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

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In the year 1853, a tapestry of historical events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of society. Cecil Rhodes, a visionary and imperialist, was born in this transformative year. Little did he know that his ambitions would shape the future of Africa. Meanwhile, in Arles, France, Vincent van Gogh's iconic "The Yellow House" stood as a testament to his artistic genius. The vibrant hues captured within its walls echoed the spirit of creativity that permeated throughout the era. Sir Richard Francis Burton embarked on daring expeditions during this time. His insatiable thirst for adventure led him to discover hidden treasures and unravel mysteries across uncharted territories. Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata graced stages worldwide with its enchanting melodies. The cover of its vocal score from 1853 serves as a visual reminder of Verdi's timeless contribution to classical music. Amidst the tranquil countryside of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire stood the Stone Asylum—a sanctuary for those seeking solace from life's trials and tribulations. Its sturdy walls provided refuge for troubled souls in need. On distant shores, soldiers armed themselves with Indian Smoothbore muskets—Pattern 1858—a weapon that symbolized power and dominance during times of conflict. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Yonkers, New York, Otis Elevator Works revolutionized urban landscapes by introducing safe vertical transportation systems. Their factory along the Hudson River became synonymous with progress and innovation. The Emigrant Ship Hercules sailed off Cambelton in Scotland—an emblematic image representing hope and new beginnings for countless individuals seeking better lives abroad. Cecil Rhodes emerged as both hero and villain throughout history—his legacy forever entwined with tales of conquests and controversies alike. From Davie to Hero—the Right Honorable Cecil J. Rhodes left an indomitable imprint on African politics.