1881 Collection (page 58)

Ismail Pasha / Vf 1881
ISMAIL PASHA Khedive of Egypt

Emile De Girardin / Gill
EMILE DE GIRARDIN French journalist

Edward VII Deer-Stalking
Edward as Prince of Wales deer-stalking on Lochnagar

Food and Drink / Sugarcane
(ALCOHOLIC DRINK) Native distilling sprit from Sugar-cane, Madagascar

Spotted Tail / Sioux / Cig
American Sioux Indian chief who was assassinated by fellow Sioux, Crow Dog

FARMERs WIFE BAKES 1881
An American farmers wife bakes a batch of loaves - the fifth is taken from its tin

Cecil B. De Mille
CECIL B. DE MILLE American film director - working on The Sign Of The Cross, 1932

French Incubators-
Dr Tarniers Couveuse pour Enfants (= incubators) in use at La Maternite Hospital, Port Royal, Paris; introduced in 1881, gas heating maintains temperature at 32o Celsius

1881 COMMONS / 3 M. P. S
Members of Parliament: Sir Stafford Northcote Lord John Manners Sir Richard Cross

Magic Lantern / Lefebure
A Lefebure Lantern

Magic Lantern / Lampascope
A Lampascope Lantern

Commons Division / 1881
Taking a Division in the House. The Tellers at the table as the members wait for the result of the vote

Fight with Fenians
Gunfight between Fenian moonlighters and the police, at Mill, near Cork

In the Cornfields 1881
A trespasser - a lady goes walking in the cornfields

Newsboy at Station
A newsboy sells magazines and books to passengers at a railway station

Don Sea Serpent
This impressive creature was seen by several aboard the Royal Mail steamer Don in the Atlantic, and sketched by a witness

Bm Natural History
The Zoological exhibits at the Museum : they will be moved to South Kensington in 1881, forming the Natural History Museum

Stirring the Pudding
Family and servants stir the pudding

French Colonial Soldier
A mounted soldier of the French Colonial Cavalry (forerunner of the French Foreign Legion)

Events / Ireland
Land League supporters(whose policy is not to pay rent to English landlords) demonstrate at a forced sale of cattle seized from a farmer in lieu of rent

Livadia Steamship
Royal yacht of the Tsar of Russia : the remarkable design seems to be designed to enable the royals and their passengers to go swimming from the ship

Little Boy Blue 1881
LITTLE BOY BLUE

FISCHER ( 1881 - 1945 )
HANS FISCHER - German chemist

Crying Baby
Its got its mas sweet temper pretty dear

Working Conditions
Child labour in England : a government inspector visits a factory where children are employed

Emile Aubrun spotting submarines from his aeroplane
The French aviator Emile Aubrun (1881-1967) at Cherbourg demonstrates that submarines under water can be detected from aircraft flying at a height of 500 metres

Disraeli / Woodbury
Benjamin Disraeli, earl of Beaconsfield statesman, writer

Disraeli / Millais
Benjamin Disraeli, earl of Beaconsfield statesman, writer

Irish Leave for Work
Irish farmhands leave for England to find harvest work

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"1881: A Glimpse into a Transformative Era" Step back in time to the year 1881, where art, sports, and politics converged to shape history. Edouard Manet's masterpiece "Folies-Bergeres" captures the vibrant atmosphere of Parisian nightlife with its portrayal of The Bar at Folies-Bergeres. Meanwhile, English football players proudly pose for a team picture, showcasing their passion for the beloved sport. In Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's "Scotland Forever, " we witness the valor and bravery of Scottish soldiers as they charge fearlessly into battle. Ataturk Mustapha Kemal emerges as a prominent figure during this time, laying the foundation for modern Turkey. Political satire takes center stage with Disraeli's caricature in Vanity Fair magazine, shedding light on the political landscape of 1881. And speaking of Scotland, St Andrews witnesses golf enthusiasts honing their skills on its hallowed grounds. The penny farthing bicycle becomes an emblematic symbol of transportation innovation as various ways to ride it are explored. Claude Monet transports us to Saint-Martin Island through his mesmerizing landscape painting that showcases his mastery over colors and brushstrokes. John Henry Newman stands tall as an influential English prelate and theologian whose ideas continue to resonate even today. Lastly, Westminster Abbey sets the stage for a poignant scene - The Unknown Warrior paying tribute to fallen heroes from World War I. As we delve into these diverse facets of life in 1881, we gain insight into an era marked by artistic brilliance, sporting achievements, political transformations, and solemn remembrances – all contributing towards shaping our present world.