1863 Collection

ROBERT E. LEE (1807-1870). American Confederate general. Photographed by Julian Vannerson in 1863

Taraxacum Officinale
(var. palustre) COMMON DANDELION

JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN (1828-1914). American educator. Photographed while a brigadier general in the Union Army in the Civil War, c1863

American Civil War: The Horrors Of War, Confederate Soldier Killed By A Shell At The Battle Of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. Photo, Albumen Print, By Alexander Gardner, 1821 1882

George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, on 8 bells, 1863
George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, playing on eight bells at once, in the steeple of St James Clerkenwell, London

General Lee and General Jackson before Chancellorsville, US Civil War
Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson conferring before the battle of Chancellorsville, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lloyd George / Vanity Fair
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE British politician

Victoria Falls at Sunrise, by Thomas Baines
Victoria Falls at Sunrise with The Smoke or Spraycloud, by Thomas Baines (1820-1875). Date: 1863

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Confederate General Robert E. Lee in 1862 or 1863. Photograph 19th century

Joaquin Sorolla. Children on the Beach
Joaquin Sorolla (1863-1923). Children on the Beach. Oil on canvas

Monte Carlo Casino and Cafe de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Text of The Gettysburg Address delivered by Abraham Lincoln on 19 November 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg on the site of the American Civil War battle with

Vintage Civil War print of the Battle of Fort Sanders. The battle was fought in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 29, 1863

Cervantess Don Quixote in his library, 1863 French edition. Don Quixote reading books on chivalry in his library before setting out on his quest

CHARLES BAUDELAIRE (1821-1867). French poet. Photographed by Etienne Carjat, 1863

SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPH, 1863. French illusionist Henri Robin with a ghost, in a double exposed publicity photograph by Eugne
SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPH, 1863. French illusionist Henri Robin with a ghost, in a double exposed publicity photograph by Eug├¿ne Thi© bault, 1863

General Meades council of war at Gettysburg
Union generals discuss strategy before the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1863. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Chancellorsville, 1863
General Stonewall Jackson leading the Confederates at Chancellorsville, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Confederate charge up Little Round Top, held by the 20th Maine Regiment, Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

Irish Brigade memorial on Little Round Top, Gettysburg battlefield
Irish wolfhound on the monument to NYs Irish Brigade, Little Round Top, Gettysburg Battlefield. Photograph

GETTYSBURG ADDRESS, 1863. The crowd gathered at Abraham Lincolns Gettysburg Address, 19 November 1863

MANET: LUNCHEON, 1863. Luncheon on the Grass. Oil on canvas by Edouard Manet

CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG. The 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment under General Winfield S. Hancock charging at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1863

Carmarthen County Lunatic Asylum, South Wales
An aerial view of the Carmarthen Lunatic Asylum erected near Carmarthen, South Wales, in 1865 and designed by David Brandon. It was jointly used by the counties of Carmarthen, Cardigan and Pembroke

Arboretum with fountain and Royce statue, Derby
The Arboretum, a public park near the centre of Derby, with a fountain (left) and a statue of Sir Frederick Henry Royce (1863-1933), the English engineer and automobile manufacturer

Alexandre Yersin
ALEXANDRE EMILE JOHN YERSIN Swiss medical, associated with Roux, discovered plague virus, directed Pasteur Institute in Vietnam

Flowers of July & August
Flowers of July and August

Crocus and Snowdrops
Colchicum (Crocus) and Galanthus (Snowdrop)

AMHERST COLLEGE, 1863. A view of Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts, Steel engraving
CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The main building at Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lithograph, American, 1876

Kings Edward Vii / Carlos
CARLOS I, KING OF PORTUGAL Photograph of King Edward VII with his friend, King Carlos I of Portugal who was unfortunately assassinated in February 1908

Charles Baudelaire, French poet, essayist, translator
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867), French poet, essayist, art critic, and translator of Edgar Allan Poe

15th New York Battery memorial, Gettysburg Battlefield
Memorial to the 15th New York Battery, Gettysburg Battlefield. Photograph

Lytham Lighthouse, Lancashire, 1863
Engraving of the Lytham lighthouse, Lancashire, which was built circa. 1848 and was destroyed by heavy gales in 1863

American Indians. John Francis, chief of the Passamaquoddy I
Indian chief dressed in embroidered tunic and trousers from Lake Utopia, New Brunswick, Canada

Wilfrid Michael Voynich
WILFRID MICHAEL VOYNICH Lithuanian bookseller who 1912 discovered a coded manuscript, still undeciphered, supposed by some to contain information of great occult significance

Gettysburg / Cassells
Picketts charge. Marking a turning point, this battle ended with a Union victory, but both sides suffered heavy losses

Francis Younghusband
FRANCIS EDWARD YOUNGHUSBAND Commissioner of the Anglo- Indian government, who dictated a treaty with Tibet (1904) at Lhasa

Sutherland Fire Engine
Merryweathers Sutherland fire-engine, which gained first prize at the international contest at the Crystal Palace. The engine continued in use for 27 years

Plants / Fragaria Vesca
WILD STRAWBERRY

Ground plan, Carmarthen County Lunatic Asylum, Wales
Architects ground-floor plan of the Carmarthen Lunatic Asylum erected near Carmarthen, South Wales, in 1865 and designed by David Brandon

Vintage Civil War print of the Battle of Gettysburg. The famous battle took place in early July 1863 and resulted in the largest number of casualties during The American Civil War

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Confederate General Thomas " Stonewall" Jackson mortally wounded by his own men at the Battle of Chancellorsville, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Union gunboats sunk in Galveston Bay, 1863
Rebel attack on Union gunboats at Galveston, Texas, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederate soldiers in action, Battle of Chickamauga
Braggs Confederates firing from the woods at Chickamauga, Georgia, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Picketts Charge, Battle of Gettysburg
Confederates charge the Union lines at Gettysburg, 1863. Printed color lithograph

Rossetti / Family Group
Poet and artist, Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), with his sister Christina, his brother William Michael, and their mother in a photograph by Lewis Carroll (Rev CL Dodgson), 1863

SOROLLA, Joaqu�(1863-1923). Maria at the beach
SOROLLA, Joaqu� (1863-1923). Maria at the beach, Biarritz. 1905. Impressionism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Sorolla Museum

CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG. The Battle of Gettysburg, 1-3 July 1863. Union forces behind the breastworks on Culps Hill, repulsing the attack of Johnsons Division. Oil on canvas by Edwin Forbes

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In 1863, the world witnessed a myriad of significant events and remarkable individuals that left an indelible mark on history. General Lee and General Jackson stood before Chancellorsville, strategizing their next move in the midst of the US Civil War. Lloyd George's captivating portrait graced the pages of Vanity Fair, showcasing his influential presence. The allure of Monte Carlo Casino and Cafe de Paris beckoned visitors to indulge in opulence and excitement in Monaco. Meanwhile, PCWR3P-00006 captured a moment frozen in time, preserving memories for generations to come. Joaquin Sorolla's masterpiece "Children on the Beach" evoked nostalgia and innocence amidst turbulent times. The Irish Brigade memorial stood tall on Little Round Top at Gettysburg battlefield, honoring those who fought valiantly for their beliefs. George Morris mesmerized audiences as he skillfully rang eight bells with unparalleled precision. CHARLES BAUDELAIRE's enigmatic gaze was immortalized by Etienne Carjat's lens, capturing the essence of a visionary French poet. The Battle of Chancellorsville raged fiercely as lives were lost and destinies forever altered. Cervantes' Don Quixote found solace within his library walls while embarking on whimsical adventures through literature. A spirit photograph taken by illusionist Henri Robin intrigued minds with its double exposure technique—a testament to human fascination with otherworldly realms. And finally, General Meade led his council of war at Gettysburg—decisions made here would shape the course of history. Amidst these diverse moments from 1863 emerged tales that intertwined bravery, artistry, intellectuality, and resilience—a year that encapsulated both triumphs and tribulations etched into our collective memory forevermore.