1902 Collection (page 3)

HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. Sir Henry Baskerville. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the March 1902 issue of the Strand magazine for the serial publication of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles The Hound of

Collapse of the Campanile in St Marks Square, Venice, Italy
A photo-montage re-creation of the dramatic collapse of the Campanile in St Marks Square, Venice, Italy on 14th July 1902 Date: 1902

Tangiers City Wall, by George Murray (1875-1933). Date: 1902

Faberge egg C013 / 4878
Faberge egg. Clover openwork Easter egg by the House of Faberge. This egg was designed in 1902. Photographed at the Russian Emperors and the Armoury exhibition, Kremlin Museums, Moscow, Russia

The Oaks station, Bolton, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, about 1902. View of the station, between Bolton and Bromley Cross, looking towards Bolton

Of course there are mermaids. Pen-and-ink drawing, by Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944)
GIBSON: BATHER, 1902. Of course there are mermaids. Pen-and-ink drawing, by Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944)

Official wording, Apprenticeship Indenture
Official wording of an Apprenticeship Indenture, between John Henry Watson of 3 Newland Street, Derby, and Messrs John Davis & Son (Derby) Limited

VIEW OF PITTSBURGH, 1902. Bird s-eye view of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lithograph, 1902

CASSATT: MOTHER SEWING. Young Mother Sewing. Oil on canvas, 1902, by Mary Cassatt

British Viceroy of India entering Delhi, 1902
Lord Curzon, British Viceroy of India, entering Delhi on an elephant, with Lady Curzon, 1902. Photograph

Great Crane at Woolwich Arsenal, south east London
The Great Crane at the Arsenal, Woolwich, south east London, used to lift sections of large guns

Women brickmakers in the Black Country
Women brickmakers at work in the Black Country -- south Staffordshire and north Worcestershire

Llest Colliery explosion, Glamorgan, South Wales
A group of men and boys waiting for news of miners trapped underground following an explosion at Llest (Lluest) Colliery, Pontyrhyl, near Bridgend, Glamorgan, South Wales

Workhouse Infirmary, Cheadle, Staffordshire
The Cheadle Union workhouse infirmary, opened in 1902 on what is now Royal Walk, Cheadle, Staffordshire

Art Nouveau Headdress / 1
An Art Nouveau headdress of ornamental fillet with elongated sections, incorporating a cameo, hanging over the ears. Also matching ornamental shoulder straps

Women Fencing 1902
An exhibition of ladies fencing at Oxford Town Hall

Art Nouveau Flowers
A decorative art nouveau motif of long-stemmed flowers in brown and black

Stages of the pearl fishery industry in the Persian Gulf. Date: 1902

Advertisement for Castellane champagne
The first advertisement for Vicomte de Castellane Epernay champagne, France. Date: 1902

Tennis: A Hot Rally
A doubles tennis match played at the turn of the 20th century. Artist: George Derville Rowlandson Date: 1902

Giant Ground Sloth, Natural History Museum
Photograph of a Skeleton of the Giant Ground Sloth (Megatherium Americanum). July 1902. Archive ref: PH/173/244 Date: 1902

ROBERT i YARZABAL, Bartomeu (1842-1902). Catalan physician and politician. MESTRES I BORRELL, F鬩 x (1872-1933). Painting. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Gallery of Famous Catalans

Four girls and their dolls sitting around a table and having a tea party. Stereograph, c1902
TEA PARTY, c1902. Four girls and their dolls sitting around a table and having a tea party. Stereograph, c1902

Japanese Morning Glory (4). Illustration from Bunjiro Fujisawa, Morning Glory. Date: 1902

Wilbur Wright in the 1902 glider in flight. Date: 1902

Coffee House, East End of London
A coffee house near Jubilee Street in the East End of London. Its window contains both English and Hebrew text. There are advertisements for R. Whites Lemonade and Kaola

Maskelyne Magician Sand
JASPER MASKELYNE English stage magician performing a " sand trick" onstage

Mathilde Wesendonck
MATHILDE WESENDONCK (or Wesendonk) German poet who though married infatuated Richard Wagner who set her poems to music - the Wesendonck Lieder

Preston Guild in 1902

Poster, Motor Show, Automobile Club of France
Poster, 5th Motor Show, Automobile Club of France, Cars and Cycles, Champs Elysees, Paris, 10-25 December 1902. Date: 1902

Advert for Titley, Son & Price, Tailors, Bath
Advert for Titley, Son & Price, High-Class Tailoring, Cheap Street, Bath Date: 1902

King Edward VII (1841 - 1910), King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Date: 1901

The Milkmaid, 1902 (pencil and watercolour)
652074 The Milkmaid, 1902 (pencil and watercolour) by Wilson, Charles Edward (1853-1941); 52.7x34.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Milkmaid. Charles Edward Wilson (1854-1941)

Women - Carpet Factory
Women working the Crompton Axminster Loom at Richard Smith & Sons, Kidderminster, England. Date: 1902

The Coronation of King Edward VII - Souvenir Postcard bearing the original intended date of the ceremony (26 June 1902) which was postponed (put back until 9th August) due to the Kings illness

Opera Il trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi, 1902. Private Collection

Advert for Peter Robinsons boys clothing 1902
Winter sale for boys outdoor clothing, tweed and cheviot overcoat, boys Eton suit and tweed Buckingham suit. 1902

Tallinn, Estonia - Defensive moat around the old town Date: 1902

Greetings postcard from Essen, Germany, with a general view of the city. Date: circa 1902

Coronation bonfire at Whitehaven, 1902
A superbly constructed bonfire at Whitehaven, 120 feet in height and 155 feet in circumference, containing 600 tons of timber and brushwood

Humber cycles advertisement featuring Edward VII, 1902
Advertisement for Humber cycles, endorsed (apparently) by King Edward VII. At least he is pictured riding one. Date: 1902

KIPLING: JUST SO STORIES. How the Whale got his Throat. Illustration by Rudyard Kipling to the first edition of his Just So Stories, published in 1902

Newfoundland, Canada - Hunting Caribou. Date: 1902

Theatre du Vaudeville: La Passerelle, by Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942), illustration, 1902
Posters, France, 20th century. Theatre du Vaudeville: La Passerelle, 1902. Illustration by Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942)

Locomotives and wheels in the erecting shop at Derby works, 1902

Locomotive in the erecting shop at Derby works, 1902

Israel / Jordan 1902
A group of Christians - Orthodox, judging by the priests vestments - receive baptism in the sacred river where Jesus himself was baptised by John Date: 1902

Front cover, Apprenticeship Indenture
Front cover of an Apprenticeship Indenture, between John Henry Watson and Messrs John Davis & Son (Derby) Limited. (1 of 2) Date: 3 January 1902

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In the year 1902, a myriad of events unfolded that shaped history and left an indelible mark on society. It was a time when tales were spun, heroes emerged, and the world witnessed both triumphs and tragedies. One such tale was "The Cat that Walked by Himself, " penned by Rudyard Kipling in his iconic collection of stories called Just So Stories. This whimsical feline captivated readers with its independence and cunning nature. Meanwhile, across the vast Atlantic Ocean, another story was unfolding aboard the RMS Carpathia in 1903. This ship would later gain fame for its heroic role in rescuing survivors from the ill-fated Titanic disaster just nine years later. While maritime adventures took place at sea, on land, Newfoundland in Canada thrived as it proudly showcased its bountiful products - particularly cod. The fishing industry flourished as these prized fish became a staple food source for many around the world. In science and academia, brilliance shone through with Paul Dirac being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933. His groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics paved the way for advancements that continue to shape our understanding of the universe today. Notable figures also made their mark during this era; Cecil Rhodes left an enduring legacy through his influential role as a British imperialist and businessman. Meanwhile, London Hospital on Mile End Road stood tall as a beacon of hope amidst illness and despair. As bustling streets teemed with life at Spitalfields in East End London, one could almost hear echoes of Kipling's words resonating: "I am only just beginning my travels. " And indeed, there was much more to explore within this vibrant cityscape. From hunting expeditions where foxes met their fate at "the meet" to brave soldiers fighting valiantly under adverse conditions like those depicted by Modderfontein's 17th Lancers - all that remained were memories etched in history.