19th Collection (page 9)

Cartoon about stock exchange and speculators, France, 19th century, engraving
1718889 Cartoon about stock exchange and speculators, France, 19th century, engraving; (add.info.: Cartoon about stock exchange and speculators, France, 19th century, engraving).

Urbain Jean Joseph Le Verrier (1811-1853) French astronomer and director of the observatory at Paris
1703163 Urbain Jean Joseph Le Verrier (1811-1853) French astronomer and director of the observatory at Paris, engraving by Auguste Roy; (add.info)

Mathew Brady 1823-1896 photographe americain - famous American photographer
1703078 Mathew Brady 1823-1896 photographe americain - famous American photographer; (add.info.: Mathew Brady 1823-1896 photographe americain - famous american photographer).

Alexander Von Humboldt (1769-1859) German naturalist and explorer, engraving
1702826 Alexander Von Humboldt (1769-1859) German naturalist and explorer, engraving; (add.info.: Alexander Von Humboldt (1769-1859) german naturalist and explorer, engraving).

Two Geisha. Photograph late 19th century. Geisha, Japanese courtesans and entertainers in traditional dress
528253 Two Geisha. Photograph late 19th century. Geisha, Japanese courtesans and entertainers in traditional dress.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century (engraving)
531885 St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: one of great Fathers of early Christian church. Converted 386, bishop of Hippo 396)

Tom and Maggie Tulliver being run down by machinery from Dolcote Mill that has broken away in the flood
536965 Tom and Maggie Tulliver being run down by machinery from Dolcote Mill that has broken away in the flood, They die in a close embrace

Aunt Clegg, one of Mrs Tulliver's sisters, looking over the goods in Bob Jakin's pack
536961 Aunt Clegg, one of Mrs Tulliver's sisters, looking over the goods in Bob Jakin's pack. Illustration by Walter James Allen (active 1859-1891)

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, under Mary I burnt at the stake at Oxford
536746 Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, under Mary I burnt at the stake at Oxford. Mid 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pont du Gard, Nimes, southern France, Roman aqueduct (no cement used) built in 18 BC. 19th century (lithograph)
536594 Pont du Gard, Nimes, southern France, Roman aqueduct (no cement used) built in 18 BC. 19th century (lithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Sub-Lime Character, building labourer carrying hod of mortar. Early 19th century (aquatint)
536460 A Sub-Lime Character, building labourer carrying hod of mortar. Early 19th century (aquatint); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Elevation of the Cross during a Russian Orthodox service, Palekh Museum of Arts. 19th century (chromolithograph)
535202 Elevation of the Cross during a Russian Orthodox service, Palekh Museum of Arts. 19th century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pianist at the keyboard. 19th century (lithograph)
535168 Pianist at the keyboard. 19th century (lithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Virgin Mary as Madonna in Glory (Notre Dame de Grace ) as protector of sailors
535105 Virgin Mary as Madonna in Glory (Notre Dame de Grace ) as protector of sailors and travelers Dover of the Holy Spirit flies over ship in lower half

Zorastrian High Priest reciting before the sacred fire. Zorastrians are a remnant of the ancient Iranian
535757 Zorastrian High Priest reciting before the sacred fire. Zorastrians are a remnant of the ancient Iranian fire-worshippers who followed the system of belief founded by Zoraster (c628 BC-c551 BC)

Robin Hood (c1250-c1350) legendary English folk hero and outlaw, champion of the poor. Early 19th century (woodcut)
536282 Robin Hood (c1250-c1350) legendary English folk hero and outlaw, champion of the poor. Early 19th century (woodcut); (add.info.: Expert with longbow and quarter-staff. Robin drawing his bow)

St Margaret of Antioch (Greek - St Marina) 3rd century virgin martyr, standing on Devil in form of dragon
535079 St Margaret of Antioch (Greek - St Marina) 3rd century virgin martyr, standing on Devil in form of dragon. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Representation of St. Martin Bishop of Tours (c.316-c.400), who founded the first monastery in France at Liguge near
535068 Representation of St. Martin Bishop of Tours (c.316-c.400), who founded the first monastery in France at Liguge near Poitiers c.360, giving military cloak to a beggar

St. Blaise (Blasius), bishop of Sebastea, Capodocia, martyred c.316, and St Guerin. 19th century (french woodcut)
535065 St. Blaise (Blasius), bishop of Sebastea, Capodocia, martyred c.316, and St Guerin. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

St Cecilia (Cecile) died c180 AD(?), patron saint of Music. French 19th century (woodcut)
535020 St Cecilia (Cecile) died c180 AD(?), patron saint of Music. French 19th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

William Bligh seized in his cabin by mutinous crew of 'HMS Bounty', led by Fletcher Christian 28 April 1789
533851 William Bligh seized in his cabin by mutinous crew of 'HMS Bounty', led by Fletcher Christian 28 April 1789

A Qadi (Cadi or Kadi), a Judge who makes decisions according to Islamic Shari'ah law: Khartoum
533789 A Qadi (Cadi or Kadi), a Judge who makes decisions according to Islamic Shari'ah law: Khartoum, Sudan late 19th century. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG.

1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull
533707 1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull: The arching of the forehead considered separately is by no means so stupid as the other parts evidently appear to be

Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. By Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London Ackermann, London
531773 Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. By Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London Ackermann, London, 1808-10 (chromolithograph); (add.info)

Dinner menu hand-written on a publicity card for Theophile Roederer & Co. Champagne
545106 Dinner menu hand-written on a publicity card for Theophile Roederer & Co. Champagne. Late 19th century (food and alcohol advertising in engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Album of Ragamala, female musician kneeling on lotus petals seated by a pool with lotus flowers in bloom
545020 Album of Ragamala, female musician kneeling on lotus petals seated by a pool with lotus flowers in bloom. 19th century (Indian miniature from the Rajasthan School with Mughul influence)

People greeting Napoleon I on his entry into Grenoble on 7 March 1815 after his return from exile on Elba
543883 People greeting Napoleon I on his entry into Grenoble on 7 March 1815 after his return from exile on Elba. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Napoleon I in the Pesthouse at Jaffa touching plague victims, 11 March 1799
543831 Napoleon I in the Pesthouse at Jaffa touching plague victims, 11 March 1799. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); (add.info)

Hydrotheraphy treatments, c.1902 (engraving)
540822 Hydrotheraphy treatments, c.1902 (engraving); (add.info.: . Steam pack with hot water bottles shown open and closed (top ). Stimulating the larynx with cold water (middle)

Schematic view of Newcomen steam engine, invented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729), English inventor and engineer
538533 Schematic view of Newcomen steam engine, invented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729), English inventor and engineer. Early 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

North Staffordshire 0-6-0 steam locomotive with driver and fireman on the footplate. 19th century (photo)
540421 North Staffordshire 0-6-0 steam locomotive with driver and fireman on the footplate. 19th century (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions. 1815 (aquatint)
538786 Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions. 1815 (aquatint); (add.info.: People are standing inside the cone which is emitting smoke and flames.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Harrington Pit Mill Colliery. Early 19th century (engraving)
538570 Harrington Pit Mill Colliery. Early 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Pit head, showing steam engine house, the energy source for winding gear which superseded the horse whim (left)

Joseph Jerome Lefrancais de Lalande, French astronomer. 19th century (obverse of a commemorative medal)
540991 Joseph Jerome Lefrancais de Lalande, French astronomer. 19th century (obverse of a commemorative medal); (add.info)

John Walker (1731-1803)
863485 John Walker (1731-1803); (add.info.: John Walker (1731-1803), born in Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland. Scottish chemist, botanist, mineralogist and meteorologist

A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of William Gladstone, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432463 A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of William Gladstone, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info)

Antonio Eximeno Pujades, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432455 Antonio Eximeno Pujades, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Antonio Eximeno Pujades, 1729-1808)

Rudolf Christoph Eucken, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432449 Rudolf Christoph Eucken, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rudolf Christoph Eucken, 1846-1926)

Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788 - 1860. German philosopher. From Bibby's Annual published 1910
2638461 Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788 - 1860. German philosopher. From Bibby's Annual published 1910.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 - 1870. English novelist. From Bibby's Annual published 1910
2638463 Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 - 1870. English novelist. From Bibby's Annual published 1910.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Illumination of St. Peters and firework display on the Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Italy in the late 19th century
2963190 Illumination of St. Peters and firework display on the Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Convent at Vallombrosa, Florence, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev
2963180 Convent at Vallombrosa, Florence, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Terracotta lamps found in the Roman Catacombs, Rome, Italy. From Italian Pictures by Rev
2963170 Terracotta lamps found in the Roman Catacombs, Rome, Italy. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Bas-relief of the South panel "The Spoils of War", showing the triumphal procession, on the Arch of Titus
2963164 Bas-relief of the South panel "The Spoils of War", showing the triumphal procession, on the Arch of Titus, Via Sacra, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. From Italian Pictures by Rev

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving)
2972959 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Interior of Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome, Italy in the late 19th century
2968397 Interior of Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute, 1744 ? 1814. British nobleman. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902
2968387 John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute, 1744 ? 1814. British nobleman. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

The small theatre, Pompeii, Naples, Italy From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890
2963199 The small theatre, Pompeii, Naples, Italy From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890. by Manning

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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.