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Tropical bird
Victorian vintage engraving of a Tropical bird, France, 1875

Hauteville House St. Peter Port in Guernsey
Vintage engraving of Hauteville House St. Peter Port in Guernsey. Hauteville House is a house where Victor Hugo lived during his exile from France. The Graphic, 1874

Third Carlist War - Siege of Carthagena
Vintage engraving showing a plan of the Siege of Carthagena (Cartagena), Spain, during the Third Carlist War. The Carlist Wars were a series of civil wars that took place in Spain during the 19th

Vanity Fair Print of William Henry Gregory
Victorian caricature of William Henry Gregory, an Anglo-Irish writer and politician. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of Captain Eyre Massey Shaw
Victorian caricature of Captain Eyre Massey Shaw, the Superintendent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, and its predecessor, the London Fire Engine Establishment, from 1861 to 1891

Vanity Fair Print of Charles Voysey
Victorian caricature of Charles Voysey, a priest of the Church of England who was condemned by the Privy Council for heterodoxy and went on to found a Theist Church. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of Robert Grosvenor, 1st Baron Ebury
Victorian caricature of Robert Grosvenor, 1st Baron Ebury, a British courtier and Whig politician. He served as Comptroller of the Household between 1830 and 1834

Vanity Fair Print of Michael Thomas Bass
Victorian caricature of Michael Thomas Bass, a British brewer and member of the British House of Commons. Under his leadership

Vanity Fair Print of The Tichborne Claimant
Victorian caricature of The Tichborne Claimant. The Tichborne case was a legal cause cAzelAzAšbre that captivated Victorian England in the 1860s and 1870s

Vanity Fair Print of Sir John Shaw-Lefevre
Victorian caricature of Sir John Shaw-Lefevre, a British barrister, Whig politician and civil servant. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

Victorian actors in the play The Detective, 1875
Vintage engraving of Victorian actors in the play The Detective, at the Mirror Theatre. The Graphic, 1875

Early Steerable DIrigibles In Flight
Illustrated postcard depicting two early dirigibles in flight, designed by Haenlein, Renard and Krebs, France, 1870s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Scene From Poes The Purloined Letter
Engraving shows a scene from The Purloined Letter, a short story by American author Edgar Allan Poe, late 1800s. The illustration is credited to Wogel. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Sign Language Chart
Illustrated chart from the magazine The Fireside Monthly shows The deaf mute alphabet, with one hand now known as sign language or visible speech, late 19th Century

Engraving From Macbeth Sleepwalking Scene
Engraving from Act V Scene I of William Shakespeares Macbeth of Lady Macbeth as she wears a nightgown and sleepwalks through a darkened room, mid to late 1800s

Fast Mail Train
Illustration of the fast mail train Engine number 110 from November 1877. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Antique damaged map of South America in the 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique map of South America in the 19th Century, 1873

Franco Prussian War Plan of the Battle of Coulmiers
Vintage engraving of a scene from the Franco Prussian War. Plan of the Battle of Coulmiers (Baccon), The Battle of Coulmiers was fought on November 9

Franco Prussian War Battle plan of Siege of Orleans
Vintage engraving of a scene from the Franco Prussian War. Battle plan of Siege of Orleans

Engraving of Yosemite Valley
An engraving of Yosemite Valley from the Mariposa Trail, California, 1871. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Mermaids Frockling
A group of mermaids swim and play on a rock while waves crash around them, from the picture by Arnold Bocklin, late 1800s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Scene From Poes Ligeia
Engraving shows a scene from The Purloined Letter, a short story by American author Edgar Allan Poe, late 1800s. The illustration is credited to Wogel. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Horse Rake
Illustration of Mellingers horse hay rake circa 1875. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Gas Strike
Businesses, pubs and theatres having to use candles and torches during the gas strike. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

Vintage print of the first twenty-one Presidents seated together in The White House
Vintage American history print of the first twenty-one Presidents of The United States seated together in The White House. It reads, Our Presidents. 1789 - 1881

Pullman Express
1870: A Pullman express train hauled by a steam locomotive on the Great Eastern Railway. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Ruined interior of the Palais des Tuileries in Paris
The ruined interior of the Palais des Tuileries in Paris. It was destroyed in 1871 by supporters of the Commune of Paris, the French revolutionary government during the Franco-Prussian War

The Human Brain
circa 1870: Anatomical drawing of a mans brain and cerebral nerves. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Zulu Warriors
A muster of Zulu warriors preparing for an attack during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Original Publication : The Graphic - 22nd February 1879 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Is It Not Cold?, a painting depicting three women and a child walking together on a winters day, by Italian artist Giuseppe De Nittis, circa 1875. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

19th Century Wagga Wagga
A hut in Wagga Wagga in New South Wales, Australia, 19th century. Butcher Arthur Orton, also known as Thomas Castrolate, subject of the famous Tichborne Claimant trial is said to have lived here

The proposed design for Parliament House, Melbourne, Australia, featuring a dome, which was never built, circa 1875. Built in stages between 1856 and 1929

Evidence Destroyed Dickens Engraving
Engraved Illustrations of The Evidence Destroyed by Charles Dickens Engraving from Collieras Unabridged Edition of The Works of Charles Dickens. Volume 1. Published in 1870

aA Boy Lying Fast Asleepa Charles Dickens Engraving
Engraved Illustrations of The Boy was Lying Fast Asleep, on a Rude Bed Upon the Floora Charles Dickens Engraving from Collieras Unabridged Edition of The Works of Charles Dickens

aA Few, a Very Few, will Suffice Dickens Engraving
Engraved Illustrations of A Few, a Very Few, will Suffice, Rose, Said the Young Man, Drawing His Chair Towards Hera Charles Dickens Engraving from Collieras Unabridged Edition of The Works of Charles

Hand Colored Charles Dickens Engraving
Engraved Illustrations of beautifully hand-colored Charles Dickens Engraving from Collieras Unabridged Edition of The Works of Charles Dickens

Hindoo Rite Of Suttee. The Widow Burnt With Her Husbands Corpse
Illusttration of a Hindoo Rite Of Suttee. The Widow Burnt With Her Husbands Corpse

Submission Of The Vanquished To The Victor
illustration of a Submission Of The Vanquished To The Victor

Statue of Charles IV in Prague
Illustration of a Statue of Charles IV in Prague, Holy Roman Emperor

Hunting
Antique illustration of hunting

Hunting with Dog and Gun
Antique illustration of hunting with Dog and Gun

Art under Pericles
Illustration of Art under Pericles

Map of Russia from 1896
Illustration of a Map of Russia from 1896

Raspberries storage
Illustration of a Raspberries storage

Victorian London - The Great Vats
Illustration of a Victorian London - The Great Vats

Brewing beer industry in 19th century
Illustration of a Brewing beer industry in 19th century

Map of the country around Metz, France, 1870
Vintage engraving of a Map of the country around Metz, France, 1870

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"Journey through the 19th Century: Exploring Maps, Ships, and Societal Shifts" Step back in time with an antique map of Africa from the 1870s, offering a glimpse into the continent's rich history. Delve further into cartographic treasures with damaged maps of Ireland and Scotland, showcasing their intricate landscapes during this era. Witness the grandeur of engineering marvel SS Great Eastern as it sailed across oceans, symbolizing technological advancements that defined the late 19th century. Transport yourself to a Victorian cricket match where gentlemen showcased their skills on lush green fields. Expand your horizons with an antique world map from 1873, revealing how borders have evolved over time. Uncover intriguing stories behind peculiar names like "Inebriates Express, " reflecting societal attitudes towards alcohol consumption during this period. Learn about essential maritime knowledge by exploring knots used for sailing ships or uncovering tales aboard a convict ship bound for distant lands. Discover Vassar College's founding in this decade, highlighting progress in women's education. Dive into political upheaval as we delve into the Paris Commune—a revolutionary movement that shook France to its core. Marvel at engravings capturing nature's beauty such as The Upper Yellowstone Falls—an enchanting sight frozen in time. Join us on this captivating journey through the 1870s—a decade marked by exploration, innovation, and societal transformations that shaped our world today.