19th Collection (page 3)

Mlle. Duprez as Angela in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique
5855420 Mlle. Duprez as Angela in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Mlle. Caroline Duprez as Angela in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique)

Bignon in the role of Raoul de Foulques in "Richard III."
5855414 Bignon in the role of Raoul de Foulques in "Richard III."; (add.info.: Bignon in the role of Raoul de Foulques in "Richard III." Married to the celebrated Madame Albert)

Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore, emperor of the Orient, in "le Juif Errant" at the Theatre de
5855409 Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore, emperor of the Orient, in "le Juif Errant" at the Theatre de l'Opera.; (add.info.: Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore)

Gouget as Belphegor in "Les Cinq Cents Diables" at the Gaite
5855477 Gouget as Belphegor in "Les Cinq Cents Diables" at the Gaite.; (add.info.: Desire Louis Eugene Gouget (d.1897)

Mlle. Lemercier as Nathalie in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique
5855464 Mlle. Lemercier as Nathalie in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Soprano singer Marie-Charlotte Lemercier as Nathalie in "L'Etoile du Nord" at)

Arnault as Menzaroff in "Les Cosaques" at the Theatre de la Gaite
5855460 Arnault as Menzaroff in "Les Cosaques" at the Theatre de la Gaite.; (add.info.: Arnault as Menzaroff in "Les Cosaques" at the Theatre de la Gaite)

Mlle. Larcena as Manuelita in "Pepito" at the Theatre des Varietes
5855459 Mlle. Larcena as Manuelita in "Pepito" at the Theatre des Varietes; (add.info.: Mlle. Larcena as Manuelita in "Pepito" at the Theatre des Varietes)

Talon as Juliani in "La Moissonneuse" at the Theatre Lyrique
5855458 Talon as Juliani in "La Moissonneuse" at the Theatre Lyrique.; (add.info.: Talon as Juliani in "La Moissonneuse" at the Theatre Lyrique)

Mme. Colson as Michelma in "La Moissonneuse" at the Theatre Lyrique
5855457 Mme. Colson as Michelma in "La Moissonneuse" at the Theatre Lyrique.; (add.info.: Mme. Colson as Michelma in "La Moissonneuse" at the Theatre Lyrique)

Actress in costume as the Diable (devil) in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin
5855449 Actress in costume as the Diable (devil) in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin.; (add.info)

Gil-Peres as Prince Broccoli in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin
5855448 Gil-Peres as Prince Broccoli in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin.; (add.info.: Gil-Peres as Prince Broccoli in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La)

Fiddle-leaved physic nut, Satropha panduraefolia
5856389 Fiddle-leaved physic nut, Satropha panduraefolia; (add.info.: Fiddle-leaved physic nut, Satropha panduraefolia, with orange flowers from the West Indies)

Spiral-flowered moraea, Moraea spiralis
5856382 Spiral-flowered moraea, Moraea spiralis; (add.info.: Spiral-flowered moraea, Moraea spiralis, with white flowers tinged with pink)

Bucks-horn lobelia, Lobelia coronopifolia
5856377 Bucks-horn lobelia, Lobelia coronopifolia; (add.info.: Bucks-horn lobelia, Lobelia coronopifolia, with indigo flowers and blue foliage)

Saffron-coloured ixia, Ixia crocata
5856374 Saffron-coloured ixia, Ixia crocata; (add.info.: Saffron-coloured ixia, Ixia crocata, with bright orange flowers. Illustration by Henrietta Moriarty from "Fifty Plates of Greenhouse)

Rigid-leaved gorteria, Gorteria rigens
5856369 Rigid-leaved gorteria, Gorteria rigens; (add.info.: Rigid-leaved gorteria, Gorteria rigens, with vivid orange flower. Native to the Cape, South Africa)

Cotinus-leaved dais, Dais cotinifolia
5856366 Cotinus-leaved dais, Dais cotinifolia; (add.info.: Cotinus-leaved dais, Dais cotinifolia, with delicate pale lilac flowers. Shrub from the Cape, South Africa)

Indian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum indicum
5856365 Indian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum indicum; (add.info.: Indian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum indicum, with crimson flower)

Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum
5856358 Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum; (add.info.: Persian or florist's cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, pink and white flowers and purple underside leaves)

Creeping cereus, Cactus flagelliformis
5856357 Creeping cereus, Cactus flagelliformis; (add.info.: Creeping cereus, Cactus flagelliformis, with vivid crimson flower)

Round-headed buddleia, Buddleia globosa
5856352 Round-headed buddleia, Buddleia globosa; (add.info.: Round-headed buddleia or orange-eye butterfly bush, Buddleia globosa, with round orange flowers)

Blue lily or Agapanthus umbellatus africanus
5856347 Blue lily or Agapanthus umbellatus africanus; (add.info.: A sky-blue agapanthus lily flower shown in full bloom in the top of the page)

Eastern weapon mass from the end of the 18th century reported from the campaign of Egypt by General Desaix
5944675 Eastern weapon mass from the end of the 18th century reported from the campaign of Egypt by General Desaix, 18th century (object); 63 cm; Musee-Hotel Bertrand, Chateauroux

Etendard gate taken in 1798 by General Desaix a Murad Bey chief of the Mamluks, 1798 (object)
5944664 Etendard gate taken in 1798 by General Desaix a Murad Bey chief of the Mamluks, 1798 (object); Musee d'Art Roger Quilliot

View of Pointe a Pitre in the 19th century (engraving)
5944582 View of Pointe a Pitre in the 19th century (engraving); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Chartres, France; (add.info.: Engraving View of Pointe a Pitre in the 19th century Musee des Beaux Arts de)

Tower of John Without Fear, Duke of Burgundy, 19th century (engraving)
5944492 Tower of John Without Fear, Duke of Burgundy, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Photo Josse.

The City Hall, rebuilt in the 19th century (engraving)
5944444 The City Hall, rebuilt in the 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving L'Htel de Ville as it will be after its reconstruction in the 19th century Private)

Plan of a Chebec (Chebek) Weapon of 22 guns of 2 pounds of bullets, 1784, 18th century (engraving)
5944394 Plan of a Chebec (Chebek) Weapon of 22 guns of 2 pounds of bullets, 1784, 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the water intake of the Cairo Canal, 18th century (engraving)
5944376 View of the water intake of the Cairo Canal, 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving Description of Egypt)

Church of Saint John of Lateran former commandery of the Order of Malta, demolished in 1860, 19th century (engraving)
5942896 Church of Saint John of Lateran former commandery of the Order of Malta, demolished in 1860, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Coburg Theatrre, later The V¡ctoria or Old Vic, London, England, 1830
5614434 The Royal Coburg Theatrre, later The V¡ctoria or Old Vic, London, England, 1830; (add.info.: The Royal Coburg Theatrre, later The V¡ctoria or Old Vic, London, England, 1830)

Map showing the placings in Australia of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers
5614433 Map showing the placings in Australia of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for

A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form
5614423 A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form of punishment; (add.info.: A Hobart chain-gang)

Lieutenant-General Sir George Arthur, 1st Baronet, 1784-1854
5614422 Lieutenant-General Sir George Arthur, 1st Baronet, 1784-1854; (add.info.: Lieutenant-General Sir George Arthur, 1st Baronet, 1784-1854)

Map showing the arrest and transportation to Australia and Tasmania of the Tolpuddle Labourers, 1834
5614420 Map showing the arrest and transportation to Australia and Tasmania of the Tolpuddle Labourers, 1834; (add.info.: Map showing the arrest and transportation to Australia)

Lieutenant Daniel Godfrey,1831-1903, father of Sir Dan Godfrey, 1868-1939, British music conductor
5614405 Lieutenant Daniel Godfrey,1831-1903, father of Sir Dan Godfrey, 1868-1939, British music conductor; (add.info.: Lieutenant Daniel Godfrey,1831-1903, father of Sir Dan Godfrey, 1868-1939)

Dover Beach, after the painting by Turner
5614287 Dover Beach, after the painting by Turner; (add.info.: Dover Beach, after the painting by Turner. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c)

Nab Cottage, Rydal, Cumbria, England, the home of David Hartley Coleridge, 1796-1849
5614286 Nab Cottage, Rydal, Cumbria, England, the home of David Hartley Coleridge, 1796-1849; (add.info.: Nab Cottage, Rydal, Cumbria, England, the home of David Hartley Coleridge, 1796-1849)

Alexandre Dumas, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, 1802-1870, aka Alexandre Dumas, pere
5614284 Alexandre Dumas, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, 1802-1870, aka Alexandre Dumas, pere; (add.info.: Alexandre Dumas, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, 1802-1870, aka Alexandre Dumas, pere)

Downe, Beckenham, Kent, England
5614277 Downe, Beckenham, Kent, England; (add.info.: Downe, Beckenham, Kent, England. The home of Charles Darwin. Inset left, his study where The Origin of the Species was written and inset right)

Henry Smith Williams, 1863-1943
5614274 Henry Smith Williams, 1863-1943; (add.info.: Henry Smith Williams, 1863-1943. American medical doctor, lawyer, and author)

A deep sea diver in thge 19th century
5614265 A deep sea diver in thge 19th century; (add.info.: A deep sea diver in thge 19th century. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Andrew Ernest Stoddart, 1863-1915
5614259 Andrew Ernest Stoddart, 1863-1915; (add.info.: Andrew Ernest Stoddart, 1863-1915. Sportsman who played international cricket and rugby union for England)

Louisa Starr, later Louisa Canziani, 1845-1909
5614255 Louisa Starr, later Louisa Canziani, 1845-1909; (add.info.: Louisa Starr, later Louisa Canziani, 1845-1909. British painter)

Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner or Gottlieb William Leitner, 1840-1899
5614253 Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner or Gottlieb William Leitner, 1840-1899; (add.info.: Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner or Gottlieb William Leitner, 1840-1899. British orientalist)

Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, 2nd Baronet, 1843-1911
5614248 Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, 2nd Baronet, 1843-1911; (add.info.: Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, 2nd Baronet, 1843-1911. English Liberal and Radical politician)

London Bridge, England in 1898
5614387 London Bridge, England in 1898; (add.info.: London Bridge, England in 1898. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Anthony Wilson Thorold, 1825-1895
5614386 Anthony Wilson Thorold, 1825-1895; (add.info.: Anthony Wilson Thorold, 1825-1895. Anglican Bishop of Winchester in the Victorian era)

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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.