1874 Collection (page 3)

Social order and daily life in Russia. 1874 (woodcut)
5669274 Social order and daily life in Russia. 1874 (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Siamese or conjoined twins. Chang and Eng (engraving)
2603715 Siamese or conjoined twins. Chang and Eng (engraving); (add.info.: Siamese or conjoined twins. Chang and Eng, (1811 - 1874) born in Thailand

Woman using typewriter by American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes (1819-1890)
535491 Woman using typewriter by American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes (1819-1890). 1872 (wood engraving from Scientific American, New York); (add.info.: Forerunner of 20th century machine)

Cheyenne's going to their reservation. Plains Indians, North America 1874
529836 Cheyenne's going to their reservation. Plains Indians, North America 1874 ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Drawing showing a ?helmsman of a French man-of-war, keeping the ship on its' proper
5311176 Drawing showing a ?helmsman of a French man-of-war, keeping the ship on its' proper ?course by referring to the compass mounted on a binnacle

Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). DAVILLIER, Jean Charles (1823 - 1883). Spain. 1874
CUL4875214 Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). DAVILLIER, Jean Charles (1823 - 1883). Spain. 1874. Majos and Majas returing the from the Feria del Rocio. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)

Illustration showing Cooke and Wheatstone's single-needle telegraph. The Cooke
5311519 Illustration showing Cooke and Wheatstone's single-needle telegraph. The Cooke and Wheatstone telegraph was an early electrical telegraph system dating from the 1830s invented by English

Siamese twins Chang and Eng (1811 - 1874)
2603713 Siamese twins Chang and Eng (1811 - 1874); (add.info.: Siamese or conjoined twins. Chang and Eng, (1811 - 1874) born in Thailand

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. 1874 (engraving from Vies des Savants Illustres du)
540692 Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. 1874 (engraving from Vies des Savants Illustres du XVIIIe Siecle, Louis Figuier, Paris); (add.info.: In 1736 Maupertuis)

Henry Thompson (1820-1904) cartoon by 'Ape' (Carlo Pellegrini), Vanity Fair, London, 1 August 1874
530725 Henry Thompson (1820-1904) cartoon by 'Ape' (Carlo Pellegrini), Vanity Fair, London, 1 August 1874. British surgeon (Lithotomy) treated Leopold I and Napoleon III

Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). DAVILLIER, Jean Charles (1823 - 1883). Spain. 1874. Dance academy in Sevilla
CUL4875221 Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). DAVILLIER, Jean Charles (1823 - 1883). Spain. 1874. Dance academy in Sevilla. Romanticism. Costumbrism. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1894), French chemist, demonstrating his discovery of oxygen, 1776
539933 Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1894), French chemist, demonstrating his discovery of oxygen, 1776. 1874 (engraving from Louis Figuier Vies des Savant Illustres du XVIIIe Siecle)

Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels
530610 Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels. Sommeiller engineer of Mont Cenis tunnel

(Jean ) Louis (Rodolphe) Agassiz (1807-1873)
865217 (Jean ) Louis (Rodolphe) Agassiz (1807-1873); (add.info.: (Jean ) Louis (Rodolphe) Agassiz (1807-1873) Swiss-born American naturalist and glaciologist at the age of 40

Fur Animals of the Arcitc: Arctic Fox attacking trapped Sable while, in the background
530329 Fur Animals of the Arcitc: Arctic Fox attacking trapped Sable while, in the background, the trapper rushes to scare off the foxes in the hope of saving a valuable pelt. Chromoxylograph

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat
530628 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason

Guillaume Francois Rouelle (1703-1770) French chemist. 1874 (engraving, Paris)
541186 Guillaume Francois Rouelle (1703-1770) French chemist. 1874 (engraving, Paris); (add.info.: Lavoisier's teacher: Professor (demonstrateur) at Jardin du Roi, Paris

Rene-Antoine Ferchault de Reamur (1683-1757) French physicist. 1874 (wood engraving)
541180 Rene-Antoine Ferchault de Reamur (1683-1757) French physicist. 1874 (wood engraving, from Vies des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier)

Apparatus for the administation of laughing gas (nitrous oxide) developed in England. From La Nature, Paris, 1874
527507 Apparatus for the administation of laughing gas (nitrous oxide) developed in England. From La Nature, Paris, 1874.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Giant burning glass of the Academie des Sciences, used for chemical experiments, 1874 (engraving)
539766 Giant burning glass of the Academie des Sciences, used for chemical experiments, 1874 (engraving) by French School

Man holding up sword on beach
2604130 Man holding up sword on beach; (add.info.: Exile: Russian citizens sentenced to exile being taken on their journey to Siberia. Prisoner being disciplined. Wood engraving, London, 1874).

Thor, son of Woden or Odin. God of thunder in the Scandinavian pantheon, shown wielding his hammer
530761 Thor, son of Woden or Odin. God of thunder in the Scandinavian pantheon, shown wielding his hammer, symbolising thunder and lightning, as he reconstructed the globe

Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English scientist and mathematician, using a prism to break white light into spectrum
533535 Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English scientist and mathematician, using a prism to break white light into spectrum. With Cambridge room mate John Wickins

"The Science Record" (New York, 1874)
2603655 "The Science Record" (New York, 1874).; (add.info.: Aids to drawing: The field camera' Sketching with the aid of a portable tent - type camera obscura)

Moat at Fort Marion, Florida, c. 1874. Creator: James Wells Champney
Moat at Fort Marion, Florida, c. 1874

Fort Marion, Florida, c. 1874. Creator: James Wells Champney
Fort Marion, Florida, c. 1874

A little gift, 1874. Creator: Bach, Alois (1809-1893)
A little gift, 1874. Private Collection

1874 Mitchell Map Of Pennsylvania Topography
1874, Mitchell Map of Pennsylvania

1874 Ludlow And Custer Map Of The Black Hills
1874, Ludlow and Custer Map of The Black Hills

1874 Gray Map Of North Carolina Topography Cartography
1874, Gray Map of North Carolina

1874 Mitchell Map Of Russia Topography Cartography
1874, Mitchell Map of Russia

1874 Johnson Map Of Missouri And Kansas Topography
1874, Johnson Map of Missouri and Kansas

1874 Mitchell Map Of Iowa And Missouri Topography
1874, Mitchell Map of Iowa and Missouri

1874 Mitchell Map Of Vermont And New Hampshire
1874, Mitchell Map of Vermont and New Hampshire

1874 U.S. Coast Survey Map Of The Mississippi Delta
1874, U.S. Coast Survey Map of the Mississippi Delta

1874 U.S.C.S. Map Or Chart Of Lake Champlain
1874, U.S.C.S. Map or Chart of Lake Champlain, Burlington, VT

1874 U.S. Coast Survey Map Of The Neuse River
1874, U.S. Coast Survey Map of the Neuse River, North Carolina

1874 U.S. Coast Survey Map Or Chart Of The Georgia And Carolina Coast
1874, U.S. Coast Survey Map or Chart of the Georgia and Carolina Coast, Charleston and Savannah

1874 Mitchell Map Of South America Brazil Bolivia
1874, Mitchell Map of South America, Brazil, Bolivia, Papaguay, Uruguay and Chili.

1874 U.S. Coast Survey Map Of New York City Bay And Harbor
1874, U.S. Coast Survey Map of New York City, Bay and Harbor, 2 part

1874 Mitchell Map Of Quebec Canada Topography
1874, Mitchell Map of Quebec, Canada

1874 Mitchell Map Of Ontario Canada Topography
1874, Mitchell Map of Ontario, Canada

1874 Mitchell Map Of North America And The United States
1874, Mitchell Map of North America and the United States

1874 Mitchell Map Of Maryland New Jersey And Delaware
1874, Mitchell Map of Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware

1874 Mitchell Map Of Florida W- Mobile Alabama Inset
1874, Mitchell Map of Florida w- Mobile, Alabama inset

1874 Gray Map Of Baltimore Maryland Topography
1874, Gray Map of Baltimore, Maryland

1874 Mitchell Map Of Australia Polynesia And Hawaii
1874, Mitchell Map of Australia, Polynesia and Hawaii

1874 Dripps Map Of The Bays Harbors And Rivers Around New York City
1874, Dripps Map of the Bays, Harbors and Rivers around New York City, New York

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"1874: A Year of Icons and Exploration" In 1874, the world witnessed a myriad of remarkable events and individuals that left an indelible mark on history. From the picturesque Isle of Wight captured in a stunning map to Winston Churchill defiantly flashing the V sign, this year was filled with captivating moments. One such moment was the iconic portrait of Charles Darwin by Leonard, showcasing the brilliant mind behind evolutionary theory. Meanwhile, another future leader emerged as young Winston Churchill embarked on his journey towards shaping the world. The realm of arts flourished too, with Gustav Holst's mesmerizing composition "Lambert" enchanting audiences worldwide. Simultaneously, Richard Wagner's masterpiece "Götterdämmerung" captivated hearts and minds with its grandeur and emotional depth. Across oceans, Claude Monet skillfully immortalized a sailboat at Petit-Gennevilliers through his masterful brushstrokes in oil on canvas – a testament to his artistic genius. Amidst these cultural milestones stood Thomas Baines' awe-inspiring depiction of The Black Rhinoceros Charging - an image that both fascinated and instilled respect for nature's power. Exploration took center stage as Ernest Shackleton ventured into uncharted territories. His graphic portrayal showcased not only his bravery but also humanity's insatiable thirst for discovery. Traveling further eastward brought us face-to-face with The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi in 1874 – a glimpse into African heritage and regal splendor that continues to fascinate even today. As time marched forward, Winston Churchill resurfaced once more in May 1915 during World War I – reminding us all of his unwavering determination amidst adversity. Indeed, 1874 was an extraordinary year where maps unfolded secrets waiting to be discovered; where great minds like Darwin challenged our understanding; where art transcended boundaries; where nature's majesty and human resilience intertwined.