1895 Collection (page 85)

Egyptian Scribe
Egyptian scribes

Women in Harem
Women in an Egyptian harem. Here they are able to take off their veils, but there is little for them to do except smoke and gossip

Egyptian Women
Two women pay a visit to a friend : they have to raise their veils to drink, of course, but have learnt to do so without revealing more than a minimum

An Egyptian Party
Four men take off their shoes before enjoying a convivial meal. Needless to say, the women of the household are not expected to take part

Circumcision Process
Circumcision is an important event in the life of a male Egyptian Moslem, and is marked by an ostentatious procession before the ceremony

Egyptian Veils - 3
Egyptian woman clad in the milayeh, veiled but for her eyes

Egyptian Veils - 2
Egyptian women and children of the lower classes : the women are veiled, the children are not

Egyptian Veils - 1
Ornamented black veils worn by Egyptian women. (Note that only the one on the right is depicted in full length)

Alexandria General View
General view of Alexandra harbour

Cairo Street Scene
A camel walks disdainfully through a typical Cairo street

Cairo General View
General view of the city

Australia / Adelaide / 1895
Rundle Street, Adelaide

Australia / Sydney / 1895
George Street, Sydney

GIRL & HER HOOP / 1895
A girl and her hoop

King Penguins (Kuhnert)
A colony of King Penguins (Aptenodytes pennanti)

Captain Joshua Slocum
Captain JOSHUA SLOCUM, Canadian/American sailor who 1895-1896 was the first person to sail single-handed round the world in the Spray which he rebuilt for the purpose

Slocum and the Ghost
American circumnavigator Joshua Slocum, lying sick in the cabin of the Spray, is protected by the pilot of the Pinta, one of Columbuss ships

SPRAY AND PIRATES
Joshua Slocum defends his boat against Fuegian pirates while rounding Cape Horn in the course of his solo circumnavigation

SPRAY OFF PATAGONIA
Joshua Slocum encounters a huge wave off Patagonia in the course of his solo circumnavigation

SPRAY AT GIBRALTAR
The boat which Joshua Slocum rebuilt and sailed single- handed round the world, at Gibraltar

Homelessness
Abject scene of homelessness at Trafalgar Square

Waiter W / Covered Dish
A waiter carries a covered dish

Ismail Pasha / Vf 1881
ISMAIL PASHA Khedive of Egypt

Cf Worth / Sketch 1895
CHARLES FREDERICK WORTH English fashion designer active in Paris

Alexandre Dumas / Lune 67
ALEXANDRE DUMAS FILS French writer

France / Paris / Tuileries P
Ruins of the vestibule of Tuileries. The damage was sustained during the Commune

Pasteur in Lab / Edelfelt
LOUIS PASTEUR in his laboratory in 1885

Copts, Eritrea / 1895
A group of Coptic priests, Eritrea

Louis Pasteur / Anon Card
LOUIS PASTEUR French scientist

Maxim Gun - Royal Navy
THE MAXIM GUN used by Petty Officers of the Royal Navys HMS Excellent

Louis Pasteur / Petit Jrnl
LOUIS PASTEUR French chemist

Photography / Lumiere
Lumiere with camera

New York / Broadway C1895
New York: Broadway, full of traffic and people

Roads / Navvies
Navvies working in a trench

BRITANNIA / IN JUDY MAG
BRITANNIA/IN JUDY MAG

John Bull V Uncle Sam
John Bull " licked again" by Uncle Sam

Female Type / Celestial
A lovely print, showing a late 19th Century girl in a Celestial pose

F Engels / Feiertag
FRIEDRICH ENGELS German Political Theorist

Mrs Alexander
MRS ALEXANDER Hymn writer, writer of " All Things Bright and Beautiful" etc

San Francisco / Chinese
CHINATOWN In the Chinese Quarter, San Francisco

Music / Opera / Gounod
FAUST Edouard de Reszke as Mephistopheles

Education / Assembly
Morning assembly at a Board School

Louis Pasteur, French chemist and microbiologist. Best known for his scientific breakthroughs in the causes and prevention of diseases

Mother and children with Easter eggs and toys
A mother and her two children with Easter eggs and toys, in a room with a very ornate fireplace

Huxley / Woodbury Photo
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY scientist

Rontgen / Hodgson / Lab
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen German physicist, discovered X-rays, 1895, Nobel prizewinner, 1901, in his laboratory

Rontgen Os Maitres
WILHELM CONRAD RONTGEN German physicist, discovered X-rays, 1895 Nobel prizewinner, 1901

Rontgen Obel 1901
WILHELM CONRAD RONTGEN German physicist, discovered X-rays, 1895 Nobel prizewinner, 1901

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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.