19th Collection

Sir Henry Morton Stanley meeting with his rear column at Banalya, Africa, 17 August 1888
5242631 Sir Henry Morton Stanley meeting with his rear column at Banalya, Africa, 17 August 1888, during his Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, from In Darkest Africa by Henry M. Stanley pub

Boy Asleep in the Hay, 1891-97 (oil on canvas)
5055817 Boy Asleep in the Hay, 1891-97 (oil on canvas) by Anker, Albert (1831-1910); 54.8 x 70.7 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Swiss, out of copyright

MAUD POWELL (1868-1920). American violinist

Sir Henry Morton Stanley And His Men Crossing A Hazardous Forest Clearing During His Emin Pasha Relief Expedition In Africa, 1886 To 1889. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M. Stanley Published 1890

Five little girls, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870s
A group of five young girls, comprising two older girls, two toddlers and a baby. The second from the left is probably Jane Ann Libby

Houses on the hillside, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870s
Houses on the hillside with children playing in The Warren. Photographic print from the manuscript The History of Polperro by Thomas Q

Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, England In The 19Th Century. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Portrait of Hannah Rowett, Polperro, Cornwall. Around 1860
Portrait of Hannah Rowett, born 1850, a cousin of Robert and Frank Rendle. Photographic print from the manuscript The History of Polperro by Thomas Q

Five young ladies, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870s
Five young ladies in their Sunday best clothes. Photographic print from the manuscript The History of Polperro by Thomas Q

Portrait of a lady, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870s
Full length portrait of a lady holding a book. Philip M. Correll (1992) identified the woman as " The school lady of the day"

Wine Cellar, Drinking A Glass Of Wine, Two Men, Wine Barrels, Winery, Storage, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Beverage, Underground, Viticulture, 19th Century Lithography

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

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT, 1806. Manuscript page from Ludwig van Beethovens String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59 No. 3, showing the beginning of the last movement

KILRAIN VS. SULLIVAN, 1889. John L. Sullivan knocks out Jake Kilrain in the last round of the 75-round contest at Richburg, Mississippi, on 8 July 1889, Sullivans last bare-knuckle fight

High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

The Constellations (Plate XXI) Capricorn and Aquarius, from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, pub. London 1822 (hand coloured engraving). Tenth and eleventh Sign of the Zodiac

London Fire Brigade - 19th Century - Horse-drawn steam pump
Off to the Fire London Fire Brigade - 19th Century - Horse-drawn steam pump

FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886). Hungarian pianist and composer. Painting by Wilhelm von Kaulbach

TEXAS FLAG, 1842. Texas flag seized from Texan prisoners during a Mexican raid on San Antonio and a subsequent battle at Mier, Mexico, 1842

Countries Travelled By The Apostles And Showing The Journeys Of St Paul Between Asia And Europe. From The Holy Bible Published By William Collins, Sons, & Company In 1869

TEXAS: LONE STAR FLAG, 1839. Lone Star Flag of Texas, 1839
TEXAS:LONE STAR FLAG, 1839. Lone Star Flag of Texas, 1839

Ruins Of Baalbek, Lebanon, As Seen In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

19th Century View Of Eastnor Castle, Near Ledbury, Herefordshire, England. From Churtons Portrait And Lanscape Gallery, Published 1836

General view of Birmingham, West Midlands, England (engraving)
KW1078128 General view of Birmingham, West Midlands, England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Birmingham, West Midlands)

Destructive Fire At Fiskerton Mill, Near Southwell, Notts. UK

WASHAKIE (c1804-1900). Shoshone Native American chief. Photographed c1885

John Mad Jack Fuller, philanthropist
John Fuller (1757-1834), English philanthropist. Fuller was born at North Stoneham, Hampshire. At the age of four he lost his father, the local clergyman, and at ten was sent to Eton College

James Watt in his Glasgow workshop improving on Thomas Newcomens 1712 Newcomen
3588302 James Watt in his Glasgow workshop improving on Thomas Newcomens 1712 Newcomen steam engine with his Watt steam engine in 1781, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870

Over London by Rail From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Back view of typical 19th century London artisan terrace houses with washhouses

Cornelia Bradley Martin, as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Bradley-Martin Ball
3077517 Cornelia Bradley Martin, as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Bradley-Martin Ball, 1897 (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

George Calver, English instrument maker
George Calver (1834-1927) English scientific instrument maker. Calvers interest in astronomy began in childhood when his local clergyman showed him a reflecting telescope

Andrew Ainslie Common, British Astronomer
Andrew Ainslie Common (1841-1903) British astronomer. Common used photographic techniques to make observations, and his photograph of the Orion Nebula, taken in 1883

Soyuz docking mission, news reports, 1969
Front-page Western news reports on the Soviet Soyuz docking mission of January 1969, the first time two manned spacecraft had docked

Muscles of the neck, historical artwork. The upper figure shows the front of the neck with the skin and fascia (connective tissue) removed to expose the musculature (red) and tendons

The Witch On Her Broomstick, After A Work By L. r. Falero. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur
The Witch On Her Broomstick, After A Work By L.r. Falero. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Map Showing The Coalfields Of Great Britain In The 19th Century. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C. 1890
Map Showing The Coalfields Of Great Britain In The 19th Century. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C.1890

A Bulgarian Gypsy Woman In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

CARL AUGUST NIELSEN (1865-1931). Danish composer

King Denis Rapontchombo of Gabon and his Wife, 1865 (engraving)
1730972 King Denis Rapontchombo of Gabon and his Wife, 1865 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: King Denis Rapontchombo of Gabon (1780-1876) and his wife, engraving, 1865)

Neptunes Horses
Vintage engraving showing Neptunes Horses by Walter Crane

Two 19Th Century Chefs. From L illustration Published 1897

GALICIA. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. Province of A Coruna
Galicia. Santiago de Compostela. Province of Coruna. Partial view of the city with the Cathedral in the background. The Spanish and American Illustration. Engraving by Otero (1870)

View of Veracruz and the San Juan de Ulua fort, Mexico (engraving)
KW1078097 View of Veracruz and the San Juan de Ula fort, Mexico (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Veracruz and the San Juan de Ula fort)

Remains Of Dilston Hall, Northumberland, UK

Hummingbirds, historical artwork
Hummingbirds. 19th Century illustration of five different species of male hummingbird. There are approximately 340 species of hummingbird (family Trochilidae)

CASEY JONES (1853-1900). Orig. John Luther Jones. American railroad engineer. Jones immortalized on an American sheet music cover of 1909

BINGHAM: FUR TRADERS, 1845. George Caleb Bingham: Fur Traders Descending the Missouri. Oil, c1845

Polish composer and pianist Frederic Chopin, 1849 (b / w photo)
1730607 Polish composer and pianist Frederic Chopin, 1849 (b/w photo) by Bisson, Louis-Auguste (1814-76); (add.info.: Photo taken in 1849 a few months before he died (October 17, 1849)); French

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"19th Century Charm: Exploring the Beauty of Polperro, Cornwall" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 19th-century Polperro, Cornwall. This captivating coastal village is a treasure trove of history and natural beauty. As you stroll through the narrow streets lined with picturesque houses on the hillside, you'll be greeted by an array of vibrant flowers, including hortensias and lilacs that fill the air with their sweet fragrance. Plate 113 captures a delightful scene from this era - five little girls joyfully playing amidst the charming backdrop of Polperro. Their innocence and laughter echo through time. Hannah Rowett's portrait transports us to around 1860 when her grace and elegance were immortalized on canvas. Her presence adds a touch of refinement to this quaint fishing village. Five young ladies pose gracefully for another snapshot, showcasing both their fashionable attire and the timeless allure of Polperro during the 1860s-1870s. In Plate 127 lies a hidden gem - a wine cellar brimming with aged bottles waiting to be uncorked. Imagine savoring exquisite wines while surrounded by centuries-old stone walls steeped in history. Speaking of masterpieces, we can't forget Ludwig van Beethoven's manuscript page from his String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59 No. 3 dating back to 1806. The delicate notes penned by one of history's greatest composers remind us that art transcends time itself. And let's not overlook Strawberry Wilmots Superb - a delectable treat that tantalizes taste buds even today. This luscious fruit variety has stood the test of time as it continues to delight generations with its sweetness. So come along on this journey through time as we uncover Polperro's rich heritage captured within these glimpses from yesteryears.