1861 Collection (page 7)

Battle of Fort Sumter, 15th April 1861 (b / w photo)
1555252 Battle of Fort Sumter, 15th April 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Trunk of the Grizzly Giant, Mariposa Grove, 33 Feet Diameter
991517 Trunk of the Grizzly Giant, Mariposa Grove, 33 Feet Diameter, 1861 (albumen print) by Watkins, Carleton Emmons (1829-1916); 51.8x41.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Arrival of the Duc de Guise in King Henry IIIs Chamber of Fontainebleau
989364 The Arrival of the Duc de Guise in King Henry IIIs Chamber of Fontainebleau, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Saint Martin, Yves Theophile Rene Grenier de (1793-1867)

Christian Dewet, General, 1861 (b / w photo)
5201459 Christian Dewet, General, 1861 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Dewet, General, 1861)

Newlay Wood, 1861 (oil on board)
828457 Newlay Wood, 1861 (oil on board) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 27x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Newlay Wood. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893). Oil on Board

The New House of Commons (engraving)
1061888 The New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New House of Commons, Portraits of Members who have never before sat in Parliament)

Portrait of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), 1861. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), 1861. Private Collection

The Round of the Sabbath, c. 1861. Creator: Boulanger, Louis Candide (1806-1867)
The Round of the Sabbath, c. 1861. Found in the collection of Maison de Victor Hugo

Newly opened room at the National Gallery, London. Date: 1861

Northern railway at Kings Cross junction 1861
Junction of the Great Northern railway at Kings Cross with the Metropolitan railway. Date: 1861

Herring boats in Yarmouth 1861
Early morning arrival of the first herring boats in Yarmouth. Date: 1861

Shadow Dance 1861
Christmas season, Victorian children being amused by the shadow theatre. Magic lanterns are at hand and many over apparatus profuse of grotesque figures that appear

Guards Barracks at Chelsea, London 1861
Exterior of the Guards Barracks at Chelsea, London, in 1861. Date: 1861

Construction of the Southern High Level Sewer, London 1861
Construction of the invert for the Southern High Level Sewer, London. Date: 1861

Penstock Chamber at Old Ford, London 1861
Interior of the Penstock Chamber in the sewers at Old Ford, London, 1861. Penstock chambers usually have large, moveable watertight doors and are used to control the flow of material in drains

Gilbeys wine office 1861
Front entrance of Gilbeys wine office in Oxford Street, London. Date: 1861

Gilbeys wine store 1861
Gilbeys wine store in Titchfield Street, Oxford Street, London. Date: 1861

Prices Patent Candle Companys Works 1861
Interior of candle manufacturing process at Prices Patent Candle Company in Battersea, London. Date: 1861

Greenwich Observatory - Great Equatorial 1861
The Great Equatorial telescope in the dome, Greenwich Observatory. Date: 1861

New antelope house - Gardens of Zoological Society 1861
Date: 1861

Royal Aviary, near Windsor 1861
Exterior of the Royal Aviary, in the Home Park, Windsor, the long range of buildings is divided into various houses for the convenience and occupation

Interior of St Marys Convict Prision 1861
Interior of St Marys Island Convict Prision in Chatham. Date: 1861

Fashions for November 1861
Autumn season, with women wearing light or dark coloured cloaks. Date: 1861

Shrewsbury Grammer School - library 1861
Library was erected in 1595, but underwent considerable alterations in 1815. Square-headed windows at the ends were replaced by the pointed windows seen in the engraving. Date: 1861

Shrewsbury Grammer School - schoolroom 1861
Interior showing the upper schoolroom, the length of the whole floor, with perpendicular window at one end and oak panelled to the walls. Date: 1861

Royal Grammar School at Shrewsbury 1861
Exterior of the Royal Grammar School at Shrewsbury Date: 1861

Progress of building for the International Exhibition 1861
Erecting the London Great International Exhibition, to be held the following year in May 1862. Date: October 1861

Orphan working school, Haverstock Hill 1861
Orphan working school for girls and boys in Hampstead, London. Date: 1861

CRICKETER, SHILTON
JIM E. SHILTON CRICKETER - WARWICKSHIRE Date: 1861-1899

JAMES BRAIDWOOD Superintendent of the London Fire Engine Establishment (fire brigade). Date: 1800 - 1861

FRUIT / LEMON HOLLY WINE
A partially peeled lemon, apples, a hunting tankard, a glass of wine or sherry, and some holly, to represent the months of November and December. Date: 1861

VACCINATION ORDER 1861
Notice of the Requirement of Vaccination issued to the father of Albert Ames, of Bethnal Green, London, in accordance with the Compulsory Vaccination Act. Date: 1861

BLOOMSBURY COUNTY COURT
The Bloomsbury County Court. Date: 1861

LARGE BANQUET 1861
Every guest at this formal banquet has his own servant to attend to him. Date: 1861

THE HALFPENNY BOAT
In 1861 the halfpenny boat is still the cheapest and most convenient way to get around London : street vendors seize the opportunity to offer their goods to a captive market. Date: 1861

CHINESE LADY MUSICIAN 1861
She is playing a delicate guitar-like instrument. Date: 1861

DEERFOOT, US RUNNER 1861
Deerfoot, the native American runner. Date: 1861

GRAND CONDE STORE 1861
The exterior of the Grande Conde department store in Paris. Date: 1861

MAISON DU GRAND-CONDE
An exterior view of Maison du Grand-Conde, Paris Date: 1861

WOMEN VOLUNTEERS 1861
THE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT The scene at Wimbledon Camp when the whole family - ladies included - join the Volunteer Movement Date: 1861

MILITARY MANOEUVRES 1861
A Battalion forming a hollow square to receive cavalry. Date: 1861

INFANTRY MANOEUVRES 1861
A Battalion wheeling from line into open column, right in front. Date: 1861

FLOODS IN HOLLAND 1861
Floods in the Netherlands : 300 flooded-out people of Bommelerwoard, in Guelder, take refuge in the castle of Ammerzade, though it, too, is partially under water Date: 1861

DUTCH DYKES RUPTURE / 1861
The king of Holland inspects the damage when dykes rupture and massive flooding occurs Date: February 1861

FLOODS AT LEEUWEN 1861
Scene of flooding in Leeuwen, Holland; stranded villagers clamber up on to the thatched roofs of their houses, hoping to be rescued Date: 1861

FLOODING IN HOLLAND / 1861
Scene of flooding in Holland after the bursting of the dyke at Bommellerwaard; villagers struggle to rescue cattle and possessions from the rising waters Date: 1861

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"1861: A Year of Contrasts and Connections" In the midst of a world in flux, 1861 stands as a pivotal year marked by an equilibrium of opposites. Symbolized by Eliphas Levi's iconic Baphomet, this era witnessed the delicate balance between conflicting forces. Artistic expressions like "Baphomet - Equilibrium of Opposites" captured the essence of this period. Just as Tagore explored the harmony within contradictions, society grappled with its own duality. The portrait "Head of a Mulatto Woman (Mrs. Eaton)" exemplified both racial tensions and artistic beauty, signed and dated to forever remind us of our shared humanity. Meanwhile, amidst political turmoil, Florence Nightingale received a gold enamelled brooch for her unwavering dedication to healing souls on the battlefield. As Wilhelm I ascended to power in Germany, his reign symbolized both unity and division among nations. Entertainment took daring turns too; daredevil Capt M. V Bates crossed high wires over rivers while George Granville William Sutherland-Leveson-Gower mesmerized audiences with his audacious feats as "The Female Blondin. " These spectacles mirrored society's desire for excitement amid uncertainty. Yet amidst all these contrasts emerged moments of tranquility and spirituality. Chichester Cathedral stood tall as a testament to faith during turbulent times—a beacon guiding lost souls towards solace. Transportation also underwent significant transformations with President steam locomotive revolutionizing travel under LNWR's watchful eye—ushering in an era where distance became less formidable than ever before. Eugenio Lucas Velazquez immortalized one such momentous occasion—the grand procession at the Hermitage in 1861—where people from diverse backgrounds came together to celebrate culture and heritage despite their differences.