1859 Collection (page 6)

Family Chores, 1859 (oil on canvas)
659144 Family Chores, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Meyerheim, Friedrich Edouard (1808-79); 46.5x39.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Family Chores. Friedrich Edouard Meyerheim (1808-1879)

Maurice de Feraudy (1859) (b / w photo)
5220087 Maurice de Feraudy (1859) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maurice de Feraudy (1859)

La Politesse Du Voltigeur, 1859 (colour litho)
6007219 La Politesse Du Voltigeur, 1859 (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Politesse Du Voltigeur, 1859)

Portraits of Charles Dickens at different Periods of his Life (engraving)
1056065 Portraits of Charles Dickens at different Periods of his Life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Right Honourable the Earl of Iddesleigh (engraving)
1050240 The Right Honourable the Earl of Iddesleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable the Earl of Iddesleigh)

Exposition 1859, no. 5: I passed!, 1859 (litho)
1067821 Exposition 1859, no. 5: I passed!, 1859 (litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 22.5x27.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Exposition de 1859, no)

Le Palais de justice en 1859 (engraving)
963194 Le Palais de justice en 1859 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Palais de justice en 1859)

Manners and Customs of the Chinese in 1859 (engraving)
1098208 Manners and Customs of the Chinese in 1859 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manners and Customs of the Chinese in 1859)

The Reverends D Waddy, President of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference of 1859 (engraving)
1098155 The Reverends D Waddy, President of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference of 1859 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverends D Waddy)

The Goodwood Race, 1859 (engraving)
1098100 The Goodwood Race, 1859 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goodwood Race, 1859)

City Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, Victoria Park, London (engraving)
606524 City Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, Victoria Park, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City Hospital for Diseases of the Chest)

The gardens of the Horticultural Society at Kensington Gore (engraving)
606464 The gardens of the Horticultural Society at Kensington Gore (engraving) by Sargent, G.F. (fl.1842-60); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves (engraving)
2777149 Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves)

Monument to Eugenie de Montijo on the summit of Larrun (La Rhune), a mountain at the western end of the Pyrenees. It is located on the border of France and Spain

Neapolitan exiles in London: Il Duca Castromediano Caballeno (top left); Silvio Spaventa (bottom left); Baron Carlo Poerio (centre); Cesere Braico (top right); Guiseppe Pica (bottom right). Date: 1859

Fifth Avenue Hotel, Manhattan, New York, c. 1890s
Vintage 19th century photograph: the Fifth Avenue Hotel, Manhattan, New York, c.1890s. The Fifth Avenue Hotel was a luxury hotel located at 200 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan

The blockade of London Bridge, 1859. The congested and overcrowded state of the streets of London, particularly those in the City. Date: 1859

Sketches of Mount Vesuvius (engraving)
1613720 Sketches of Mount Vesuvius (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Mount Vesuvius. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1872)

Children in the Tuileries Gardens, 1859. Woman in crinoline and manteau imperatrice (hooded fur cape) and muff, children in bonnets and bloomers or pantalettes with hoop and ball

Prinking before the ball, 1858. Women primping in front of a mirror. Women in wide dress fixing a bracelet on a woman in off-the-shoulder, flounced crinoline dress. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Adam Bede, having got the better of Arthur Donnithorne in a fight
536929 Adam Bede, having got the better of Arthur Donnithorne in a fight, is horrified to see his rival lying unconcious. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

Grand Durbar at Cawnpore, November 1859
Grand Durbar at Cawnpore after the Indian Mutiny, November 1859. 1859

Cartoon, John Bull Guards his Pudding -- expressing a combination of patriotism and Christmas-themed tradition, John Bull stands with his bulldog and rifle

Cartoon, Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves -- Now then, you Sir! Give up that Gun! Lord John Russell and John Bright are Liberal MPs

Cartoon, Who Will Rouse Him? The British Lion, representing the British constituencies, seems apathetic towards political reform, in particular the proposed extension of the franchise to working men

Cartoon, A Very Greasy Pole (John Bright)
Cartoon, A Very Greasy Pole -- satirical comment on John Brights efforts in promoting Reform, in particular an extension of the franchise to working men, the year after he became MP for Birmingham

The War in Italy: The Entry of the King of Sardinia into Brescia
827354 The War in Italy: The Entry of the King of Sardinia into Brescia, 1859 (watercolour and gouache) by Bossoli, Carlo (1815-84); 28x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Italy)

The War in Italy: The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon III
827353 The War in Italy: The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon III and the King of Sardinia at the Duomo, Milan, 1859 (watercolour and gouache) by Bossoli

The War in Italy: The Battle of Palestro, the King of Sardinia Heading the Troops
827352 The War in Italy: The Battle of Palestro, the King of Sardinia Heading the Troops, 1859 (watercolour and gouache) by Bossoli

The War in Italy: Susa, Mont Cenis, Bivouac with French Troops
827350 The War in Italy: Susa, Mont Cenis, Bivouac with French Troops, 1859 (watercolour and gouache) by Bossoli, Carlo (1815-84); 28x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Italy: Susa)

Ashlins Place, Drury Lane, a London Dairy, 1859 (engraving)
5213544 Ashlins Place, Drury Lane, a London Dairy, 1859 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashlins Place, Drury Lane, a London Dairy, 1859)

Madame Julie Simon-Girard (1859) (b / w photo)
5220123 Madame Julie Simon-Girard (1859) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Julie Simon-Girard (1859)

Jean Rameau (1859) (b / w photo)
5219945 Jean Rameau (1859) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Rameau (1859)

The Statute Fair, 1859 (oil on canvas)
659802 The Statute Fair, 1859 (oil on canvas) by O Neill, George Bernard (1828-1917); 91.5x169 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Statute Fair. George Bernard O Neill (1828-1917). Oil on canvas

Crolls Dry Gas Meter Manufactory, Kingsland Road, London. Date: 1859

The Spot where Nelson Died, HMS Victory
The Spot where Nelson Died, on HMS Victory, indicated by a Victorian sailor. 1859

The Spot where Nelson Fell, HMS Victory
The Spot where Nelson Fell, on the deck of HMS Victory, with sailors giving visitors a tour of the ship. 1859

Madame Virginie Demont-Breton, Peintre, 1859 (b / w photo)
5201617 Madame Virginie Demont-Breton, Peintre, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Virginie Demont-Breton, Peintre, 1859)

Camille Chevillard, Chef D Orchestre, 1859 (b / w photo)
5201582 Camille Chevillard, Chef D Orchestre, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camille Chevillard, Chef D Orchestre, 1859)

Willy, Homme De Lettres, 1859 (b / w photo)
5201571 Willy, Homme De Lettres, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Willy, Homme De Lettres, 1859)

Leon-Charles-Auguste Calmettes, Medecin, 1859 (b / w photo)
5201477 Leon-Charles-Auguste Calmettes, Medecin, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon-Charles-Auguste Calmettes, Medecin, 1859)

Alexandre Berard, Homme Politique, 1859 (b / w photo)
5201355 Alexandre Berard, Homme Politique, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandre Berard, Homme Politique, 1859)

Garibaldis triumphant march
LLM459815 Garibaldis triumphant march by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garibaldis triumphant march)

Tower Hill, London: recruiting for the Navy (engraving)
604113 Tower Hill, London: recruiting for the Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tower Hill)

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In the year 1859, a myriad of remarkable events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. It was the same year when two renowned ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, embarked on their ill-fated expedition to find the Northwest Passage in 1845. Led by Captain Francis Crozier aboard HMS Terror, these vessels ventured into treacherous Arctic waters. Meanwhile, back in England at Training Ship HMS Conway, young cadets honed their skills for future naval endeavors. In this era of exploration and discovery, Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work on his evolutionary tree captivated minds worldwide. Amidst this intellectual fervor emerged a curious artifact - one of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers. Symbolizing courage and faithfulness to duty, it stood as a testament to cultural diversity during those times. Across the English countryside in Buddon Wood nestled within Mountsorrel and Swithland in Leicestershire resided nature's tranquil beauty. Its serene landscapes provided solace amidst the bustling Victorian era. Far away from these idyllic scenes lay Barrow where The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves trapped amidst icy confines. These brave explorers faced unimaginable challenges while pushing boundaries beyond human comprehension. On another continent altogether, Kaiser Wilhelm II and his wife Hermine ascended to power with great expectations resting upon them. Their reign would shape Germany's destiny for years to come. Closer home in India under Lord Curzon's Viceroyalty reigned an era marked by significant reforms aimed at modernization and progress across various domains. The realm of spirituality also witnessed its share of intrigue as mediums like Leonora Piper captured people's fascination with their alleged ability to communicate with spirits from beyond our world. Artistic expression flourished during this period too; Théophile A. Steinlen immortalized Parisian nightlife through his iconic poster "Tournée du Chat Noir, " capturing the essence of the bohemian spirit.