1890 Collection

Ivybridge Station and Viaduct, Devon, c. 1890
A view of Ivybridge station and the Ivybridge Viaduct, Devon, c.1890. This is Brunels old timber viaduct, shown prior to its replacement in 1892

Colonel Norton, at 28, 000 ft, on Everest, 1924
Photograph showing Colonel Edward Felix Norton (1884-1954) climbing Everest, at a height of about 28, 000 feet, 1924. This photograph was taken by Theodore Howard Somervell (1890-1975)

MARGARET MOLLY BROWN (1867-1932). The Unsinkable Molly Brown. American socialite, philanthropist, activist, and survivor of the Titanic. Photographed c1890

Jh Newman / Richmond 1844
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Catholic convert, at age 43

Walthamstow - 1890
Forest Road, Walthamstow, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Whitby Harbour, Yorkshire
19th century vintage photograph: Whitby Harbour, Yorkshire, fishing boats in the harbour

HAZEL TREE
A hazel tree Date: circa 1890

Palmistry map of the hand
A palmistry map of the hand, labelling the different areas

Otis Electric Elevator
OTIS electric elevator Date: 1890

Singer sewing machine ad, 1890s
Advertisement for the Singer Automatic sewing machine, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Bismarck / Dropping Pilot
OTTO BISMARCK German Chancellor dismissed by Kaiser Wilhelm II: Dropping the Pilot

Cardinal Newman Lying in State
The late Cardinal Newman, lying in state in the chapel of the Oratory, Birmingham. John Henry Newman (1801-1890) converted to Catholicism in October 1845 and became a cardinal in May 1879

Maps / Australia / New Zea
Map showing Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand and neighbouring islands

Solidarity of Labour: Labours May Day, dedicated to the workers of the world. Cartoon of 1890 by Walter Crane (1845 - 1914)

Guinness Trust Buildings, Brandon Street, Walworth, South Lo

Salvation Army Campaign
A social campaign chart

Jh Newman / Photo 1888
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Catholic convert, as cardinal

Survivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade, 1890
Photograph of survivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War taken 36 years after the event. The photograph was taken for charitable purposes

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)
Photograph of Sir Richard Francis Burton, the English explorer, linguist and diplomat. A master of up to 30 languages, Burton made a pilgrimage to Mecca disguised as a Pathan in 1853

Advertisement for Patersons Camp Coffee, which is claimed to be the best

Phrenological model of personality traits
Phrenology model of the locations of the " various organs of mind" in the human head, c. 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Agatha Christie (1924)
AGATHA CHRISTIE writer, holding a Rhodesian carving

Agatha Christie
Crime author, Agatha Christie (1890-1976)

LLOYDs OF LONDON, 1890. The Great Room of the English insurance company, at the Royal Exchange in London, England. Line engraving, English, 1890

Forth Bridge Construct
The Forth Bridge during construction. Designed by Sir John Fowler (1817- 1898) and Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) and constructed by Sir William Arrol (1839-1913)

Holmes / Footprints
THE SIGN OF FOUR Holmes, pipe between his teeth, examines footprints

Katherine Mansfield 1
KATHERINE MANSFIELD New Zealand writer, known for her short stories; married Middleton Murry, became a follower of Gurdjieff

The Yellow House at Arles
GOGH, Vincent van (1853-1890). The Yellow House at Arles. Post-Impressionism. Oil on canvas

LCC-MFB firefighters at West Hampstead fire station
Station 20 was West Hampstead fire station, opened in 1901 at 325 West End Road. The firemen are pictured with their horse drawn steam fire engine on the forecourt of the station

Gorseinon, street and railway, near Swansea, South Wales
View of the town of Gorseinon, near Swansea, Glamorgan, South Wales, with the railway line running in parallel with the High Street

Brunels SS Great Eastern, Milford Haven, South Wales
Brunels iron sailing steamship, the SS Great Eastern, berthed at Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, during the 1870s. The ship is so large that it runs the length of Hamilton Terrace

Marie Lloyd / Oh Mr Porter
Oh Mr Porter, whatever shall I do ? - the celebrated music hall song, made famous by Marie Lloyd

Sikh Golden Temple at Amritsar, India, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Boys Throwing Pebbles into the River by Karoly Ferenczy
Karoly Ferenczy (1862-1917). Boys Throwing Pebbles into the River. 1890. Hungarian National Gallery. Budapest. Hungary

LEBANON: BEIRUT, c1895. View of Beirut, Lebanon. Photochrome, c1895

Finland, turku, Finnish composer and violinist Jean Sibelius (1865 - 1957) in 1890
Johan Julius Christian Sibelius, known as Jean Sibelius (Hameenlinna, 1865 - Jarvenpaa, 1957), Finnish composer and violinist, in 1890. Photographic portrait

LCC-MFB, HQ station, Southwark SE1
The new headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) opened in 1878 under its Chief Officer Captain Eyre Massey Shaw

SEWING MACHINE, c1890. Wheeler & Wilson industrial sewing machine. Line engraving, c1890

DEGAS: BLUE DANCERS, c1890. Oil on canvas by Edgar Degas

Sleeping Beauty ballet, reawakening scene
While the King and Queen sleep, Prince Charming, with the blessing of the Lilac Fairy, bends to kiss the Sleeping Princess and thereby awaken her

Sleeping Beauty ballet, christening scene
The christening scene in a ballet version of the Sleeping Beauty, with the wicked fairy Carabosse putting her curse on the baby Princess in her cradle

Aerial view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
Aerial view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison in West London. It was opened as a convict prison in 1883 then used as a local prison from 1890

American Indians. Sitting Bull, Chief of the Sioux
Portrait of Sitting Bull with elaborate feathered head dress reaching to the ground. Sitting Bull lead the resistance against the Americans which culminated in the defeat of General Custer

Danie D and Bedlington
Bedlington - Geordie - with a Dandie Dinmont Doctor

DESSERTS (1890)
Jelly, blancmange, trifle, tarts and tartlets, puddings, pancakes, dumplings, biscuits and Christmas Plum Pudding !

Toulouse geese with dewlap, cock and hen. Oie de Toulouse a bavette, Anser anser domesticus. Bred by James Watts, winners of five first prizes

Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery 1890
Six thousand barrels of whisky in a bonded warehouse on the ground floor, Edinburgh, Scotland, proprietors Andrew Usher and Co. 1890

Portraits of Victorian royalty, politicians and entertainers
In Vanity Fair -- portraits of Victorian royalty, politicians, entertainers and others, on a stage and below. Top row, left to right: Lord Salisbury and William Gladstone (on canvas)

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"Exploring the Mysteries of 1890: From Palmistry to Elevators, Everest to Sewing Machines" Step into the intriguing world of 1890, where a palmistry map of the hand reveals secrets and fortunes yet untold. Meanwhile, the revolutionary Otis Electric Elevator takes urban landscapes to new heights, transforming skylines and revolutionizing transportation. In this era of daring expeditions, Colonel Norton defies all odds as he reaches an astonishing altitude of 28, 000 feet on Mount Everest in 1924. A testament to human resilience and determination. Amidst bustling streets adorned with Singer sewing machine ads from the 1890s, women find empowerment through their ability to create beautiful garments with ease. The sewing machine becomes a symbol of progress and independence. The Salvation Army launches a powerful campaign during this period; their mission is clear - providing hope and aid for those in need. Their selfless efforts touch countless lives across communities far and wide. Transport yourself back to Ivybridge Station and Viaduct in Devon around 1890; witness the marvels of Victorian engineering as trains traverse breathtaking landscapes. The viaduct stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity. Jh Newman's captivating photograph from 1888 captures an enigmatic moment frozen in time – it leaves us pondering about life's mysteries that lie beyond our reach. Maps transport us across continents; Australia and New Zealand unfold before our eyes like undiscovered treasures waiting to be explored. These maps beckon adventurers towards uncharted territories filled with wonders yet unseen. Bismarck's iconic image dropping his pilot reminds us that even great leaders must sometimes let go of old ways for progress lies ahead – a lesson echoing throughout history till today. An advertisement for Patersons Camp Coffee tantalizes taste buds while promising moments of comfort amidst busy lives – its aroma filling homes with warmth since the late nineteenth century.