1899 Collection

SISSIERETTA JONES (1868-1933). American opera singer. Also known as the Black Patti. Lithograph, 1899

A Happy Pair by Louis Wain
A feline bride and groom stand proudly having just got hitched

Hemingway & Fidel Castro
FIDEL CASTRO Cuban leader with Ernest Hemingway. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Science / Tesla 1899
Nikola Tesla produces artificial lightning in his laboratory at Colorado Springs

Twins by Louis Wain
A proud feline mother holds her two naughty twin kittens

Iris, Iris xiphioides, Anglica. Chromolithograph from Algemeene Vereeniging voor Bloembollencultuur, Florilegium Harlemense. Tab 36. Date: 1899-1901

Anton Chekhov with Moscow Art Theatre group
Anton Chekhov, Russian writer (1860-1904) at the centre of a group of people from the Moscow Art Theatre -- Constantin Stanislavski on his right, Olga Knipper (Chekhovs wife) to Stanislavskis right

Victoria Tower on Castle Hill, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
View of the Victoria Tower on Castle Hill, overlooking Huddersfield, Yorkshire. The tower was opened in 1899 to commemorate Queen Victorias 60+ year reign. Date: 1940s

Barry Docks 1899
The old and the new, Barry Docks

Pink poppy
Decorative flower study by Jeannie Foord, of Pink Poppies. 1899

Nikola Tesla / Himmel Erde
NIKOLA TESLA American electrician and inventor, born in Croatia of Serbian parents; seen here in his laboratory at Colorado Springs in 1899/1900

Tooting Bec Asylum, Surrey
A woman pushes a pram at the entrance to the Tooting Bec Asylum at Tooting Graveney, erected in 1899-1903 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

ANNIE OAKLEY (1860-1926). Oil over a photograph, 1899

Noel Coward (1899-1973)
Caricature of Noel Coward (1899-1973), the English playwright, actor and composer, in 1938

Lesser Periwinkle
Decorative flower study by Jeannie Foord, of Lesser Periwinkle plant. 1899

PERUVIAN FIGUREHEAD
The figurehead of the ship Peruvian, wrecked off Seaford, Sussex, England, in February 1899. Sparks flew as the ship was battered against the sea wall. Date: shipwrecked 1899

W. G. Grace batting at Gravesend, 1913
Photograph of Dr. William Gilbert Grace (1848-1915) batting in the Gravesend vs. Eltham cricket match, held at Gravesend cricket ground, 1913

Ducklings by Fred Morgan
Painting by Fred Morgan (1847-1927) showing a blonde little girl sitting by a pond holding a duckling

Horse / Shire Blythwood
SHIRE HORSE Blythwood Conqueror

Crystal Palace 1901
Exterior view of the Crystal Palace which gives a fine impression of the awesome size of the magnificent building. Date: circa 1899

Aspidonia, historical artwork, 1899
Aspidonia organisms. Historical artwork of Aspidonia organisms, a now invalid name for a grouping of the classes Merostomata and Trilobita

BAUDELAIRE: ILLUSTRATION. Illustration for Charles Baudelaires poem Les Fleurs du Mal, 1899

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Advertisement for Cadburys Cocoa, showing a croquet game, 1899. Hand-colored printed halftone 19th century

Taffs Well Viaduct, near Cardiff, Glamorgan, South Wales
View of Taffs Well Viaduct, also known as Walnut Tree Viaduct, near Cardiff, Glamorgan, South Wales. This was a railway viaduct crossing the canal

Goodwick Railway Station, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A long line of passengers and staff waiting on the platform at Goodwick Railway Station on the Great Western Railway, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. They are all looking across at the camera

The FA Cup Final 1899
The 1899 FA Cup Final was contested by Sheffield United and Derby County at Crystal Palace, London. Sheffield United won 4-1, with goals scored by John Almond, Walter Bennett

St Aloysius College Chapel, Mangalore, India
St Aloysius College Chapel in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. It was built n 1899-1900 and has been compared with the Sistine Chapel in Rome. It is dedicated to Aloysius Gonzaga

Grove Park Hospital, Lewisham, south east London
Aerial view of the Grove Park Hospital, Marvels Lane, Lewisham, south east London. The buildings, designed by T & J Norman Dinwiddy, were erected in 1899-1902 as a workhouse for the Greenwich Union

Cattle / Aberdeen Angus
Aberdeen Angus Bull Cash

Boer War; Colenso
BATTLE OF COLENSO Buller fails to dislodge the Boers from their positions and has to retire, abandoning ten guns

Cockfighting in France
Cock fighting is a fashionable amusement in fin-de-siecle Paris, enjoyed by top-hatted gentlemen and their lady friends

Segantini Ufo
Remarkable painting by Italian artist Segantini, in the year of his death. The title Sein is German for essence or suchness

Futuristic long distance airship
A futuristic long distance airship held aloft by two long balloons, flying across the sea

BICYCLE POSTER, 1899. American lithograph advertising poster by Edward Penfield for Northampton bicycles, 1899

London Birdseye 18
Bird s-eye view of London at the end of the 19th century : the City Road, Finsbury Circus to the Angel, Islington

London Birdseye 11
Bird s-eye view of London at the end of the 19th century : from Oxford Street, by Uxbridge Road, to High Street, Notting Hill

Sir John Barbirolli (1899-1970) English conductor and cellist, here conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra on February 13th 1944

Carlotta Grisi / Giselle
CARLOTTA GRISI (Caronne Adele Josephine Marie Grisi) Italian ballet dancer, seen here in Giselle

Persimmon (Racehorse)
Winner of the Derby, owned by the Prince of Wales

SHOES 1899
A pair of gentlemens lace-up half-boots or Town Boots and a pair of ladies shoes with a Louis heel complete with shoe trees are left outside a hotel room for boots to polish

Law / Dreyfus Trial
Dreyfus on trial again at Rennes Date: 1899

Riding Dress Anglaise
English riding habit with Amazon corsage. Quite severe in its tailoring & worn with a top hat & buttonhole the only feminine note is the rider sitting side saddle

Biergarten waitress carrying beer tankards
A Biergarten waitress carrying tankards of beer

The Avenger Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, of Gordon
THE AVENGER LORD KITCHENER OF KHARTOUM, OF GORDON.Chromolithograph from a photograph by Bassano, 1899.Published by Bassano, London

Ice Skating Women 1899
Grey & white fur trim with wrap over jacket bodice, gored skirt decorated just below knee level. Blue costume with brown fur trim, red blouse, jacket with striped revers. Date: 1899

Balmoral Industrial School, Belfast
A view of the Balmoral Industrial School for Protestant Boys, Belfast Date: 1899

Felix Valloton: The Balloon. Oil on cardboard, 1899
VALLOTON: BALLOON, 1899. Felix Valloton: The Balloon. Oil on cardboard, 1899

SEARS CATALOG COVER, 1899. Cover of the Sears, Roebuck and Company catalogue

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"1899: A Year of Art, Science, and Captivating Stories" Step back in time to the year 1899, where a myriad of captivating events unfolded. In the world of art, Louis Wain delighted audiences with his whimsical masterpiece "A Happy Pair, " showcasing his unique talent for anthropomorphizing feline companions. Meanwhile, science was abuzz with Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking experiments that would shape the future. Literature enthusiasts were treated to an intriguing encounter between Ernest Hemingway and Fidel Castro in this very year. Little did they know that these two iconic figures would leave an indelible mark on history in their respective fields. Nature lovers reveled in the discovery of Iris xiphioides and Anglica species - vibrant blooms that added splashes of color to gardens worldwide. Anton Chekhov found solace amidst the Moscow Art Theatre group, immersing himself in creative pursuits while leaving an enduring legacy through his literary works. In Yorkshire's picturesque landscape stood proudly Victoria Tower on Castle Hill - a testament to architectural marvels from yesteryears. The Twins by Louis Wain captured hearts as it showcased adorable pairs who mirrored each other's every move. Across oceans, Barry Docks witnessed bustling activity as ships arrived and departed tirelessly - connecting nations and fostering trade relationships. Amidst global conflicts like the Boer War, Winston Churchill faced capture but emerged stronger than ever before – foreshadowing his remarkable leadership during World War II. The enigmatic genius Nikola Tesla continued pushing boundaries with Himmel Erde (Heaven Earth) experiments – unraveling secrets hidden within nature itself. Annie Oakley mesmerized audiences with her unparalleled skill as she effortlessly hit targets dead center – proving that gender knows no bounds when it comes to talent. Amidst all this excitement bloomed Lesser Periwinkle flowers – delicate yet resilient symbols of hope and perseverance throughout history.