1888 Collection (page 2)

Herbert Spencer / 1888 Pho
HERBERT SPENCER sociologist & philosopher

A Rainy Day at Flanders Weir, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Rainy Day at Flanders Weir, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xxiv from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume ii" (1888); edition 109/250

Harris Orphanage, Preston, Lancashire
The Harris Orphanage at Fulwood, Preston. The orphanage, which opened in 1888, was founded as a result of a bequest by local solicitor Edmund Robert Harris. Date: Circa 1905

Ida Hospital, Cookridge, Leeds
The Ida Hospital for convalescent patients at Cookridge, near Leeds, opened in 1888 following a bequest by John North. The single-storey ward wings had verandahs on which beds could be placed in

Jose Raul Capablanca
JOSE RAUL CAPABLANCA Cuban chess master, defeated Lasker in 1921 but was himself defeated by Alekhine in 1927; author of books on chess

Box Irons Advert / 1888
BOX IRONS heated internally by patent artificial fuel

John Singer Sargent painting outdoors
American portrait artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) painting outdoors, perhaps at Fladbury or Calcot - circa1888-89. Date: circa 1888

Bisley Farm School No. 2 Ground-floor Plan
Ground-floor plan of the new building added to the Bisley Farm School, Surrey, in 1873, and later known as the Shaftesbury School block. Date: circa 1888

Advert for Redcliffe Crown Galvanized Iron 1888
Advertisement in a trade book for 1888, Redcliffe Crown, galvanized corrugated iron sheets for roofs. 1888

Channel tunnel. Historical artwork of a tunnel beneath the English Channel through which Napoleons troops are moving to invade England

Princes Oscar, Joachim and Viktor of Prussia
Princes Oskar (1888-1958) and Joachim (1890-1920) of Prussia with their sister, Princess Viktoria Luise (1892-1980), dressed in Highland attire

Farm Boy & Plough Horse
A farm boy leads two plough horses across a field

Storytelling to children on the beach during the summer
Children sitting on the beach listening to stories

GWR Notice, 1888
A GWR public notice issued by General Manager Henry Lambert discouraging them to give fees to members of staff

Advert, Royles Patent Self-Pouring Teapots
Advertisement for Royles Patent Self-Pouring Teapots, October 1888. 1888

West Bromwich Albion Cup winning team 1888

Production of Gounods Faust by Carl Rosa Opera Company
Characters from Charles Gounods opera Faust in a touring production by the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Seen here are Charles Manners as Bertram, the Irish tenor Barton McGuckin as Faust

Things that Matter
THINGS THAT MATTER. Colonel Fitz-Shrapnel received the following message from GHQ - Please let us know, as soon as possible, the number of tins of raspberry jam issued to you last Friday

Latest Paris Fashions 1888
Three women gossiping outside. 1888

STEAM TRICYCLE, 1888. Inventor Lucius D. Copeland demonstrating his steam tricycle, known as the Phaeton Moto-Cycle, outside the north entrance of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C

VAN GOGH: SUNFLOWERS, 1888. Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers. Oil on canvas, Vincent van Gogh, 1888

Illustration by Edward Wilson for the poem Casey at the Bat, 1888, by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
CASEY AT THE BAT, 1888. Illustration by Edward Wilson for the poem Casey at the Bat, 1888, by Ernest Lawrence Thayer

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1888. Grover Cleveland and Allen G. Thurman as the Democratic party candidates for President and Vice President on a lithograph campaign poster by Kurz & Allison, 1888

B. B. WARFIELD (1851-1921). Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield. American Presbyterian theologian
B.B. WARFIELD (1851-1921). Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield. American Presbyterian theologian. Wood engraving, American, 1888, after a photograph

BUCKING BRONCO, c1888. Ned Coy, a cowboy from South Dakota riding his bucking horse named Boy Dick. Photograph by John C.H. Grabill, c1888

th Huxley / Sambourne 1888
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY A satire on the English scientists discovery of a gelatinous substance on the seabed: he is discussing his findings with a mermaid

Ware, Herts, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Ware, Herts, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate ii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

Music cover, Pas de Quatre, Faust Up To Date
Music cover, Pas de Quatre, invented and arranged by John d Auban from Faust Up To Date, a burlesque parody of Gounods opera Faust, performed at The Gaiety Theatre, London, composed by Meyer Lutz

Europe, Spain, Barcelona, Arc de Triomf

A Ball or a Strike - Which? Wood engraving, American, 1888, after Thure de Thulstrup
BASEBALL, 1888. A Ball or a Strike - Which? Wood engraving, American, 1888, after Thure de Thulstrup

REMINGTON: 10th CAVALRY. A Retiring Scout. Enlisted man of the 10th (Colored) Cavalry, known as Buffalo Soldiers, on maneuvers in Arizona. Wood engraving after Frederick Remington, 1888

REMINGTON TYPEWRITER, 1888. Advertisement for the Remington Standard Typewriter, 1888

Kingsway Hospital, Derby
An aerial view of the now-demolished Kingsway Hospital, Derby. The hospital opened in 1888 as the Derby Borough Lunatic Asylum. Date: Date unknown

The Renshaw Twins
Champion tennis playing twins ERNEST (left, 1861 - 1899) and WILLIAM RENSHAW (1861 - 1904). William won Wimbledon 1881 - 1886 & 1889, Ernest in 1888. They won many doubles matches. Date: circa 1880

Danish Businessmen
Danish businessmen in Copenhagens stock exchange look pretty much like businessmen anywhere else. Date: 1888

GAUGUIN: BRETON GIRLS, 1888. Paul Gauguin: Breton Girls Dancing. Canvas, 1888

Little Girl playing with her Sailor Doll, 1888
Illustration showing a little Victorian girl playing with her doll, which was dressed as a sailor. This image was originally entitled Now Geraldine Maude

Penny Farthing Trick Cyclists at the Circus, c. 1888
Engraving showing two acrobats performing tricks on a Penny Farthing bicycle during a circus show, c.1888

Glasgow Exhibition 1888
View of the Exhibition buildings and Kelvin Grove of the Glasgow International Exhibition, opened by the Prince of Wales on 8 May 1888

Children / Seaside Story
Children sitting on the beach listening to an old fisherman telling a story

Wilhelm I / G Koch
KAISER WILHELM I King of Prussia, later Emperor of Germany, with his generals in 1870 during the Franco-Prussia War

Nikolai Shvernik
NIKOLAI SHVERNIK Russian statesman, trade union leader, realigned labour organisations to subordinate them to the Soviet state

Ts Eliot (Evans)
THOMAS STEARNS ELIOT American writer

Edward Lear
EDWARD LEAR Artist and nonsense poet, showing a stranger who thought that Edward Lear was merely a pseudonym, the inside of his hat with his name in the lining

Ts Eliot / Anon Photo
T.S.ELIOT American-born writer, photographed in his early twenties

Where Did You Get That Hat? By James Rolmaz
Promotional music sheet for Where Did You Get That Hat? music hall song of 1888 by James Rolmaz. Illustrated by noted artist H G Banks

Advert for Wm. Corns & Son, combination Coffee Mill 1888
Combination mill for coffee and spices. Date: 1888

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"1888: A Year of Art, History, and Progress" In the enchanting realm of art, 1888 witnessed the birth of masterpieces that continue to captivate our souls. The hauntingly beautiful "Lady of Shalott, " painted by John William Waterhouse in this very year, transports us into a world where love and tragedy intertwine. Meanwhile, Old Bill's humble act of kneeling before the Cenotaph in Whitehall serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice and remembrance for those who fought bravely for their nations. The brushstrokes of Edward Burne-Jones brought to life his vision of Adam and Eve in their idyllic garden. As they toiled together harmoniously - Adam delving while Eve spun - we are reminded of the eternal bond between man and woman. Jh Newman's photograph from 1888 freezes a moment in time, capturing both the essence and spirit of an era marked by intellectual curiosity and exploration. On a contrasting note, H. M. Prison in Peterhead stands as an imposing structure symbolizing society's struggle with justice and rehabilitation during this period. In Aberdeen, William Wallace's statue stands tall as a testament to Scotland's indomitable spirit; it reminds us that heroes live on through their deeds even centuries later. Venturing beyond landlocked towns brings us to Listowel Monorail – an innovative transportation system promising progress towards a future yet unseen. Georges Lacombe invites us into his vibrant world with "Les Pins rouges. " Painted amidst changing times, it captures nature's beauty intertwined with human existence – reminding us that life continues its dance regardless of external circumstances. Sports too found its place within history when West Brom Football Team took center stage on fields across England – uniting communities through shared passion for the beautiful game. Van Gogh’s masterpiece "Field with Flowers near Arles" immortalizes nature’s splendor through vivid brushstrokes, offering solace and inspiration to all who gaze upon it.