1895 Collection (page 8)

White Star Line, Oceanic and Britannic - three items
White Star Line, Oceanic and Britannic - rare White Star Line carte de visite cabin plans, two for the Oceanic and one for the Britannic

Cover design, Celebrities Monthly, photographs, sketches
Rare July 1895 copy of Celebrities Monthly, Actual Photographs with Biographical Sketches, published in New York, USA, including future Titanic First Class passenger and victim John Jacob Astor IV

Certificate of Discharge, Liverpool, Thomas Riley
White Star Line - Certificate of Discharge for seaman Thomas Riley, on board the Germanic, signed by E J Smith, future Captain of the Titanic, dated Liverpool, 6 June 1895. Date: 1895

Young Wilhemina, Queen of the Netherlands Date: 1895

Arthur Roberts, actor, in the title role, as Gentleman Joe
Arthur Roberts, actor, theatrical portrait in the title role, as Gentleman Joe, the Hansom Cabbie, in cab driver's uniform with whip. With quotation from the script, Can you spare it?'

Arthur Roberts, actor, as Gentleman Joe at Margate
Arthur Roberts, actor, theatrical portrait in the title role, as Gentleman Joe, the Hansom Cabbie, with accordion. Captioned, Joe on holiday at Margate'

Arkendale (Ladies) Hockey Club, outdoor sporting portrait
Arkendale (Ladies) Hockey Club, Glengeary, County Dublin, Ireland, outdoor sporting portrait, with hockey sticks, hats, and sports dress. From an article, The World of Sport: Hockey'. Date: 1895

Eleanor May, actress, studio portrait, in white pleated and frilled blouse and fur edged jacket. Date: 1895

Woman seated at keyboard of a pipe organ, studio portrait
Woman seated at the keyboard of a pipe organ, studio portrait, in pleated gown. Captioned Harmony'. Date: 1895

William Court Gully, QC, MP, Liberal politician
William Court Gully, QC and MP, Liberal politician, studio portrait. From a section, Small Talk'. William Court Gully, 1st Viscount Selby PC, KC (1835 ?? 1909). Date: 1895

Cicely Turner, actress, portrait in frilled hat and gown
Cicely Turner, actress, studio portrait in frilled hat and gown. Turner had recently appeared at Betsy Baker in a musical farce by Lawrence Hanray. Date: 1895

Sardou, The author of Delia Harding by Phil May
Illustration of Sardou, captioned The author of Delia Harding'. by Phil May. Victorien Sardou (1831-1908), French Dramatist. Philip William May (22 April 1864 ?? 5 August 1903), caricaturist

First Regiment of Life Guards Blue, Illustration by R C W
The First Regiment of Life Guards Blue, Heavy Marching Order, 1895, Illustration by R Caton Woodville, of seated officer on horseback, with helmet and uniform. Date: 1895

Constance Collier, actress, theatrical studio portrait
Constance Collier, actress and acting coach (1878-1955), theatrical studio portrait, in role as Maggie Jocelyn, in The Shop Girl, a musical comedy by H. J. W. Dam. Date: 1895

Illustration of Wedding presents, from Mappin and Webb
Wedding presents, from Mappin and Webb. Illustration showing, clock with barometer, tongs, serving dish and sauce boat, silver vase, and butter dish

Marthe Mellot, French actress, studio portrait
Marthe Mellot, French actress (1870-1947), studio portrait, in lace collared gown. From a section, Notes from the Theatres'. Date: 1895

Sir Claude de Crespigny jockey, sporting studio portrait
Sir Claude de Crespigny (1847-1935), champion jockey, sporting studio portrait in racing silks. From an article, Racing Notes by Captain Coe'. Date: 1895

Advertisement for North's Typewriter, with illustration and caption, Visible Writing. Brief Carriage. Universal Keyboard, Perfect Alignment

Ilona Eibenschutz, Hungarian pianist (1871-1967), studio portrait in lace gown. From 1884, at the age of 12, she made annual concert tours through Germany, Austria, France, Russia, Denmark, Norway

Krupabai Satthianadhan, author, studio portrait in sari
Mrs Krupabai Satthianadhan, (1862??1894) Indian author, writing in English, studio portrait wearing sari. Satthianadhan was one of the first Indian women to write in English. Date: 1895

Evening School, Burmese prison, illustration of prisoners
Evening School in a Burmese prison, illustration showing prisoners seated on the floor, reading from books, with two teachers. From an article, The Burman in Durance'. Date: 1895

Bear, The Little Stowaway, illustration by Cecil Aldin
Illustration of a Bear with food thrown at him, captioned, The Little Stowaway, by Cecil Aldin. Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin (28 April 1870 ?? 6 January 1935), artist and illustrator. Date: 1895

In a Cafe Chantant, Lewis Baumer, illustration of two women
In a Cafe Chantant, by Lewis Baumer. Illustration of two women, seated, one smoking, one inebriated, patrons at the bar in the background

Golf in New Zealand, outdoor sporting portraits with clubs, of the Christchurch and Dunedin Ladies Golf teams and (male) Golfers'. Date: 1895

First Regiment of Life Guards, Illustration by R C W
The First Regiment of Life Guards, 1793, Illustration by R Caton Woodville, of seated officer on horseback, with bicorne hat and uniform. Date: 1895

Ellaline Terriss, actress, theatrical studio portrait
Ellaline Terriss, actress and singer, (1871-1971), theatrical studio portrait in satin gown, holding feather fan. Mary Ellaline Terriss, Lady Hicks, known professionally as Ellaline Terriss

Douglas Straight, Lawyer and MP, studio portrait
Douglas Straight, lawyer, journalist and MP (1844-1914) studio portrait with signature. From an article, Journals and Journalists of Today'

Hetty Hamer, actress, theatrical studio portrait in pale satin draped gown, holding lilies. Date: 1895

Ida Heron, actress, theatrical studio portrait, in decorated floral gown with velvet shoulders. Date: 1895

Mrs Patrick Campbell, actress, four theatrical portraits
Mrs Patrick Campbell, actress (1865 ?? 1940), four theatrical portraits in role as Mrs Ebbsmith, The Garrick Theatre. Captioned with quotations, I am quite myself again, Lucas, dear

Caricature illustration by Phil May, Knight of Asia
Caricature illustration by Phil May, showing white man with beard, wearing East Asian costume and wooden shoes. Captioned Knight of Asia'

Colonel G B Malleson, studio portray
Colonel G B Malleson, studio portrait, Colonel George Bruce Malleson CSI (8 May 1825 ?? 1 March 1898) English officer, India and author. Date: 1895

Blackheath Rugby Team, outdoor sporting portrait. Captioned with names, R G Wood, M O'C Tandy, A Spurling, E Bonham-Carter, F C Lohden, R Polwell, A Latter, G F Scott, F H Witherby, W B Thomson

Sadie Jerome, actress, theatrical portrait in Gentleman Joe
Sadie Jerome, actress, theatrical studio portrait in role, with parasol. Captioned, Miss Sadie Jerome, in Gentleman Joe, The Prince of Wales's Theatre'

Illustration of the Helene blouse, with frilled collar
Illustration of the Helene blouse or bodice, with high, frilled collar, and front, puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'. Date: 1895

Illustration of the Adele blouse, with high collar
Illustration of the Adele blouse or bodice, with high collar, and elaborate, ribboned puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'

Illustration of the Carmencita blouse or bodice, striped, with puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'. Date: 1895

Charley Thompson, jockey, sporting studio portrait in silks
Charley Thompson, jockey, sporting studio portrait in racing silks, From an article, Racing Notes by Captain Coe'. Date: 1895

Illustration of monkeys, pointed by an umbrella, Cecil Aldin
Illustration of two frightened monkeys, pointed at with an umbrella, by Cecil Aldin. Captioned by the artist, Envy, Hatred, Malice and All Uncharitable, A Sketch from Life'

Royal Scots Football Team, outdoor sporting portrait with twenty two players and silver cup. Captioned, Winners of the Madras Presidency Association Football Tournament'. Date: 1895

Hand shadows, showing famous figures in silhouette
Illustration of hand shadows, showing famous figures in silhouette. Captioned Lord Salisbury, Mr Gladstone, Bismark, The Late Czar, Gambetta, Crispi, Thiers, Zola'. Date: 1895

Dandy Dick Whittington, four roles
Dandy Dick Whittington at The Avenue Theatre, four roles, theatrical portraits in costume. Captioned Mr John F Sheridan as Lady Fitzwarren, Miss Ethel Haydon as Alice

Dandy Dick Whittington, Avenue Theatre, four portraits
Dandy Dick Whittington at The Avenue Theatre, four theatrical studio portrait of actors and actresses in role. Captioned, Miss May Yohe as Dick Whittington, Miss Ethel Haydon as Alice

May Yohe, actress and singer, as Dick Whittington
Dandy Dick Whittington at The Avenue Theatre. Lady Francis Hope, Miss Augusta May Yohe, (1866-1938) American musical theatre actress in the title role, as Dick Whittington

Madame Ada Patterson, soprano, studio portrait in corseted bodice, with fur shoulders. Born in Plymouth, studied with Alfred Weekes, and later at the Royal Academy of Music with Signor Manuel Garcia

Sister's Levey, performers, theatrical studio portrait
Sisters Levey, performers, theatrical studio portrait of the three women performers in clown costume, with pointed hats, pom-poms, and long gloves

Caricature by Phil May, of William Gladstone, reading Homer
Caricature illustration by Phil May, of William Gladstone, seated, reading Homer. Captioned, A Vacation Exercise'. Philip William May (22 April 1864 ?? 5 August 1903), caricaturist. Date: 1895

Illustration by Grip, captioned Labby, of Mr H Labouchere
Illustration by Grip captioned Labby of Mr Henry Labouchere. From a section, Small Talk'. Henry Du Pre Labouchere (1831 ?? 1912) politician, writer, publisher and theatre owner Date: 1895

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In the year 1895, a world of discovery and innovation unfolded before our eyes. As we examine the map from that time, our attention is drawn to the Arctic Circle, where explorers embarked on daring expeditions in search of uncharted territories. Meanwhile, communities found solace in reciting The Lord's Prayer, seeking guidance and strength. The artistic realm also flourished during this period; Walter Crane's Garland adorned many homes with its intricate beauty. Inventions like the Tesla Coil fascinated both Mark Twain and curious minds alike, while Marie Curie made groundbreaking strides in her scientific research. Tragedy struck when the Montparnasse Accident shook Paris as a train careened off its tracks. Yet amidst adversity, Edvard Munch captured an eternal moment of passion and love through his iconic masterpiece "The Kiss. " On another front, Captain Joshua Slocum sailed solo around the globe aboard his vessel "Spray, " defying all odds and inspiring generations to come. And at Claridge's Hotel, elegance reigned supreme as guests indulged in luxury accommodations fit for royalty. Transportation took center stage with Birmingham New Street station becoming a bustling hub connecting people from all walks of life. Novelist George Gissing immortalized this era through his photographic lens capturing glimpses into daily life. Sports enthusiasts cheered for their favorite teams such as Millwall Athletic football team whose group photo symbolizes camaraderie and determination on the field. As we reflect upon 1895, let us remember it not merely as a year but rather as a tapestry woven with tales of exploration, artistry, scientific breakthroughs, resilience against tragedy – each thread contributing to humanity's rich history.