1859 Collection (page 8)

The Last Pantomime of the Season (engraving)
2777150 The Last Pantomime of the Season (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Pantomime of the Season. Cartoon, 19 March 1859)

The Anglers Return (engraving)
2777148 The Anglers Return (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglers Return. Cartoon, 21 May 1859)

HMS "Shannon"(chromolitho)
2790855 HMS " Shannon" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Shannon." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Mourning Dresses of the Chinese (engraving)
729226 Mourning Dresses of the Chinese (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mourning Dresses of the Chinese. Manners and customs of the Chinese in 1859)

Mourning the Dead (engraving)
729227 Mourning the Dead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mourning the Dead. Manners and customs of the Chinese in 1859)

Exterior view of the Cancer Hospital, Brompton (engraving)
606577 Exterior view of the Cancer Hospital, Brompton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterior view of the Cancer Hospital)

The Food Museum and Animal Products, South Kensington Museum (engraving)
604189 The Food Museum and Animal Products, South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Food Museum and Animal Products)

Hetty Sorrel, sentenced to death for infanticide, comforted in prison by her Methodist
536934 Hetty Sorrel, sentenced to death for infanticide, comforted in prison by her Methodist preacher cousin, Dinah Morris

Mrs Poyser, wife of Hetty Sorrels farmer uncle, Martin Poyser
536931 Mrs Poyser, wife of Hetty Sorrels farmer uncle, Martin Poyser, with Squire Donnithorne, whose son Arthur seduced Hetty. Mrs Poyser is possibly George Eliots most successful comic character

Two Irish MPs, A Nationalist and A Loyalist (engraving)
1061975 Two Irish MPs, A Nationalist and A Loyalist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Irish MPs, A Nationalist and A Loyalist)

Ancienne halle au poisson d eau douce, rue de la Cossonnerie, nos 30 et 31, demolie en 1859 (engraving)
963153 Ancienne halle au poisson d eau douce, rue de la Cossonnerie, nos 30 et 31, demolie en 1859 (engraving) by French School

Marie Antoinette Listening to the Act of Accusation the Day Before Her Trial
659770 Marie Antoinette Listening to the Act of Accusation the Day Before Her Trial, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); 77.5x64.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Eleonora Duse (1859) (b / w photo)
5220132 Eleonora Duse (1859) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eleonora Duse (1859)

Gaston Borgnis-Desbordes (1859-1901) (b / w photo)
5219798 Gaston Borgnis-Desbordes (1859-1901) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaston Borgnis-Desbordes (1859-1901)

Guillaume II, Empereur D Allemagne (1859) (b / w photo)
5219647 Guillaume II, Empereur D Allemagne (1859) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guillaume II, Empereur D Allemagne (1859)

Henri Lavedan (1859) (b / w photo)
5219917 Henri Lavedan (1859) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Lavedan (1859)

Georges Rochegrosse, Peintre, 1859 (b / w photo)
5201631 Georges Rochegrosse, Peintre, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Rochegrosse, Peintre, 1859)

First railway bridge over Niagara (b / w photo)
5998000 First railway bridge over Niagara (b/w photo) by England, William (d. 1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: First railway bridge over Niagara)

Matilda - Dante, Purgatorio, Canto 28, 1859 (oil on canvas)
1767276 Matilda - Dante, Purgatorio, Canto 28, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Leslie, George Dunlop (1835-1921); 51.4x92.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Matilda - Dante, Purgatorio, Canto 28)

Charlie and Peel Ross with Horse after a Hunt, c. 1856-1859 (albumen silver print
990466 Charlie and Peel Ross with Horse after a Hunt, c.1856-1859 (albumen silver print, with arched top corners) by Ross, Horatio (1801-86); 21.5x18.7

The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving)
1037753 The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated)

Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1859 (engraving)
1098405 Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1859 (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1859)

Title page from the first part of the first edition in serialised parts
985728 Title page from the first part of the first edition in serialised parts, of the book A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, 1859 (etching) by Browne

The War in Italy: Genoa, The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon III
827351 The War in Italy: Genoa, The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon III, 1859 (watercolour and gouache) by Bossoli, Carlo (1815-84); 28x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Italy)

Jane Morris (1839-1914) (pen, ink & wash on paper)
BIR189831 Jane Morris (1839-1914) (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 22.7x17.8 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

The Arab Pony Charger of General Sir Hope Grant, GCB, In the Indian Mutiny of 1859 and Chinese Campaign of 1860
6029231 The Arab Pony Charger of General Sir Hope Grant, GCB, In the Indian Mutiny of 1859 and Chinese Campaign of 1860 (colour litho) by English School

The Ascot Cup (engraving)
1610040 The Ascot Cup (engraving) by Herring, Benjamin (1830-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascot Cup. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 June 1859)

Opening of the Boston, Sleaford, and Midland Counties Railway (engraving)
1609907 Opening of the Boston, Sleaford, and Midland Counties Railway (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Boston, Sleaford)

Oscar Metenier (1859) (b / w photo)
5219936 Oscar Metenier (1859) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar Metenier (1859)

Leonce-Antoine Escalais, Artiste, 1859 (b / w photo)
5201681 Leonce-Antoine Escalais, Artiste, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonce-Antoine Escalais, Artiste, 1859)

Eugene Doyen, Medecin, 1859 (b / w photo)
5201480 Eugene Doyen, Medecin, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eugene Doyen, Medecin, 1859)

Jean-Leon Jaures, Homme Politique, 1859 (b / w photo)
5201381 Jean-Leon Jaures, Homme Politique, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Leon Jaures, Homme Politique, 1859)

Exhibition of Fine Arts at Paris, 1859 (engraving)
1098087 Exhibition of Fine Arts at Paris, 1859 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition of Fine Arts at Paris, 1859)

Jo kisses her Friedrich. Date: first published 1859

The French enter Milan and are given a warm reception. Date: 8 June 1859

First class passengers going home for Christmas 1859
Crowded first class passengers on their way home for Christmas. Date: 1859

Beach at Brighton 1859
Busy beach scene at Brighton. Date: 1859

Graphic Front Cover 1895 Our Imperial Visitor
A black and white illlustration from The Graphic, depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II, German Emperor (1859- 1941) in the uniform of the Prussian Garde du Corps, on horseback. Date: 17th August, 1895

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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.