1870s Collection (#88)

PPRE2A-00256
Young Theodore Roosevelt, circa 1874. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century photograph

BUSN2A-00258
Shoppers in the new elevator at Lord & Taylors store on Broadway, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Immigrants to America asking directions
Northern European immigrants asking the way to the American Midwest, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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King Kalakaua of the Sandwich Islands visits US President Grant, 1874. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New York map, 1870s
Map of New York State, 1870s. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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Santa Claus on a rooftop hiding from a boy, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Thomas Nast

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Children finding gifts on the family Christmas tree, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Romance on a city rooftop, 1800s
Woman hanging laundry talking with a mason on a city rooftop, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

President Hayes receiving the first Chinese ambassador to the US
First Chinese ambassador to the US met by President Rutherford Hayes, 1878. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Snowball fight, 1870s
Couples having fun with a snowball fight, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of Asia, circa 1870. Printed color lithograph, 19th century

Wheelers expedition in the southern Rockies, 1870s
George M. Wheelers expedition exploring the Sangre de Cristo range in Colorado and New Mexico, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Factory workers making rifle cartridges, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Depositors making a run on a bank during a financial panic in the 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Louisiana statehouse captured by the White League, 1874
Surrender of the Louisiana State House to the White League, 1874. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Prospector trespassing on the Ute Reservation, 1870s
White miner caught illegally prospecting on the Ute reservation, Colorado, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Rescue of John Wesley Powells Colorado River expedition by climbing out of the Grand Canyon, 1870s. Hand colored woodcut from Powells published account, 1870s

Powells expedition surveying the Grand Canyon, 1870s
John Wesley Powells Colorado River expedition climbing out of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, circa 1870. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Stagecoach carrying mail to the southwest, 1870s
Mail delivered by stagecoach to a post office in the Southwest, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Yosemite visitors, 1870s
Horseback riders descending into Yosemite Valley, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Battle of Birch Creek during the Nez Perce War in eastern Oregon, 1878. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Cowboys driving a cattle herd from Texas to Kansas on the Chilsholm Trail 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Cowboys cutting out cattle to drive a herd from Texas to Kansas, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

GAFR2A-00046
Map of Africa in the 1870s. Printed color lithograph, 19th century

Half Dome mountain peak and chapel, built in 1879, the oldest building still in use, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, California, United States of America (USA), North America

Trinity Church 1877, Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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Step back in time with these captivating glimpses into the 1870s. Delve into history as you explore an antique map of the Roman Empire, tracing the footsteps of ancient civilizations. Transport yourself to Britain under the Anglo Saxons, discovering their rich heritage through another vintage map. Immerse yourself in literature as you encounter Charles Dickens, a literary genius whose legacy lives on. Marvel at "Dickens Dream, " an unfinished oil painting by Robert William Buss that captures the essence of this iconic English novelist. Embark on a journey through Scotland and England with maps from the 1870s, witnessing how landscapes have evolved over centuries. Discover Vancouver Island's allure through a mesmerizing map that reveals its unspoiled beauty during this era. Education takes center stage as we glimpse into Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine during the 1870s—a hub of knowledge and intellectual growth. Explore Ireland's intricate geography through yet another fascinating map from this decade. Marvel at celestial mechanics depicted in medieval artwork—an awe-inspiring fusion of science and artistry that showcases humanity's fascination with the cosmos throughout history. Travel across oceans to New Zealand and Newfoundland—two distant lands brought closer by antique maps from the 19th century. Witness Europe's dynamic political landscape unfold before your eyes with a detailed map capturing its intricacies during this transformative period. They were an era brimming with exploration, creativity, and intellectual pursuits—a time when cartography merged artistry and science to create timeless artifacts that continue to captivate us today.