C1870 Collection

James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham as Quebec was captured from the French who also lost their commander, General Montcalm: 13 September 1759

Kitchen of a food cannery. Wood engraving Paris c1870
531849 Kitchen of a food cannery. Wood engraving Paris c1870; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Turenne, Vicomte de Turenne
536327 Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Turenne, Vicomte de Turenne; (add.info.: Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Turenne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675) French soldier: marshal of France 1644

Tsar Nicholas I inaugurating the semaphore telegraph line between Moscow and Warsaw in 1833 (engraving)
541879 Tsar Nicholas I inaugurating the semaphore telegraph line between Moscow and Warsaw in 1833 (engraving); (add.info.: Tsar Ncholas I (1796-1855)

The Boneshaker, the type of pedal-driven bicycle popular c1870. Wood engraving c1880
530691 The Boneshaker, the type of pedal-driven bicycle popular c1870. Wood engraving c1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Claude Chappe's (1763-1805) aerial telegraph (semaphore) system in use in Algeria. c1870. Engraving
541882 Claude Chappe's (1763-1805) aerial telegraph (semaphore) system in use in Algeria. c1870. Engraving; (add.info.: From Louis Figuier Les Merveilles de la Science)

Glass cutters at their wheels. Vessel to be cut held against rotating wheel powered by steam through belt and shafting
538650 Glass cutters at their wheels. Vessel to be cut held against rotating wheel powered by steam through belt and shafting. Wood engraving c1870; (add.info.: Glass cutters at their wheels)

Pierre Simons (19th century)
865001 Pierre Simons (19th century); (add.info.: Pierre Simons (19th century), involved with early Belgian railways. Engraving from "Les Merveilles de la Science" (Paris)

Bank note store in the vaults of the Bank of England c1870. Man is holding candle lantern. Engraving
536644 Bank note store in the vaults of the Bank of England c1870. Man is holding candle lantern. Engraving.; (add.info.: Bank note store in the vaults of the Bank of England c1870)

Jesus with Mary and Martha. Bible: Luke X. 42. Wood engraving c1870
535938 Jesus with Mary and Martha. Bible: Luke X. 42. Wood engraving c1870; (add.info.: Jesus with Mary and Martha. Bible: Luke X. 42. Wood engraving c1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Exploring The Styx, a subterranean river in the Mammoth Cave, the system of limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA
530424 Exploring The Styx, a subterranean river in the Mammoth Cave, the system of limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA. Wood engraving c1870; Universal History Archive/UIG.

George Lesage Swiss scientist, experimenting with the first electric telegraph, Geneva, 1774, c.1870 (engraving)
538337 George Lesage Swiss scientist, experimenting with the first electric telegraph, Geneva, 1774, c.1870 (engraving); (add.info.: George Lesage (1724-1803)

Loading bales of cotton for export, Savannah, Georgia, USA. Wood engraving c1870
530415 Loading bales of cotton for export, Savannah, Georgia, USA. Wood engraving c1870; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897) British gynaecolotist who perfected ovariotomy
527509 Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897) British gynaecolotist who perfected ovariotomy, performing an operation on a patient anaesthetised by chloroform, c1870. ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham as Quebec was captured
531481 James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham as Quebec was captured from the French who also lost their commander

David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath
536233 David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath.; (add.info.: David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath.Bible I Samuel 17. Goliath 6 cubits (approx 3 metres) tall

Israel Dead Sea C1870 Circa 1870 Shore Sebbeh
israel, dead, sea, c1870, circa, 1870, shore, sebbeh, masada, history, historical, 10113311

ISRAEL/DEAD SEA C1870
Dead Sea: south end, with Jebel Usdum (the Salt Mountain) Date: circa 1870

Mesmer's tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de
542281 Mesmer's tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal in 1779

HUSBAND / WIFE / BURY C1870
A middle-aged husband and wife Date: circa 1870

PYRENEES / ROLAND C1870
Pyrenees: la breche de Roland (Rolands Gap) Date: circa 1870

MOROCCAN SHOE SHOP C1870
A shoe shop in Fez, Morocco Date: circa 1870

BOY PLAYS IN MASK C1870
A boy in a grotesque mask frightens his little sister Date: circa 1870

Child Fashions circa 1870
Boy: D-B jacket with cape, knickerbockers, striped socks & heeled boots. Girls: striped polonaise & fringed cape; tunic dresses with dentate hems, bustles & button trim Date: circa 1870

Various aspects of the ceramic industry from the making of bricks, tiles and drainage pipes, to the decoration of porcelain. Print c1870

Solomons prayer at the consecration of the Temple But I have built an house of habitation for thee and a place for thy dwelling for ever. Bible II Chronicles 6. Oleograph c1870

Michael William Balfe (1808-70) Irish-born English composer and singer. Studied with Rossini. Conductor of London Italian Opera 1846. Best remembered for his opera The Bohemian Girl (1843)

Spring Flowers C. 1870
A bunch of white NARCISSUS & pansies (VIOLA WITTROCKIANA) Date: circa 1870

Victoria Opens Albert Hl
Queen Victoria opens the Royal Albert Hall of arts and sciences

CHACTAS AND ATALA, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for Atala by Chateaubriand. Engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan, c.1870, Art, Artist, romanticism, colour, color engraving

View of National Cemetery at Arlington; c1870. ; 1 print
View of National Cemetery at Arlington; c1870.; 1 print

Woolly mammoth approximately 9ft high and 16ft long, discovered frozen in a block of ice in Siberia, 1779. Engraving c1870

Hans Christian Oersted (1777-1851) German physicist. Discovered effect of electric on a magnetic needle. Engraving c1870

Production and processing various sorts of glass from Plate, Sheet (window) and moulded wares, to Crystal and Optical items. Print c1870

Bank note store in the vaults of the Bank of England c1870. Man is holding candle lantern. Engraving

Filling and soldering cans of food. Wood engraving Paris c1870

John Frederick William Herschel (1792-1871), English scientist and astronomer, c1870. Son of the astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), he continued his fathers work

The Fairy Queens Messenger: Illustration by R Doyle for a poem by William Allingham c1870

Shakespeare Richard III, Act I. Sc. II. Richard II ( King of England 1483-1485), Duke of Gloucester at this time, woos Anne, daughter of Earl of Warwick and widow of Edward, Prince of Wales

Mount Shasta, northern peak of the Sierra Nevada, California, USA. Wood engraving c1870

Sectional view of a telegraph tower using Chappes (1763-1805) semaphore system, showing the method of moving the signalling arms. From Louis Figuier Les Merveilles de la Science, Paris, c1870

Hans Christian Oested (1777-1851) German physicist. Discovered effect of electric on a magnetic needle. Engraving c1870

John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878), c1870. Known as Lord John Russell until 1861 when he was created Earl. British Whig and Liberal politician who served two terms as Prime Minister

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist, demonstrating his electric pile (battery). Wood engraving, Paris, c1870

Oil wells at Oil Creek, 150 miles up the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Engraving from Les Merveilles de la Science by Louis Figuier (Paris, c1870)

Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) German astronomer. Wood engraving, Paris c1870

Mesmers tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal in 1779

The Postmans Knock. Postman in General Post Office knocking on a front door. From a cover of a song dedicated to Sir Rowland Hill who introduced te Penny Post. Published c1870

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"C1870: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the year 1870, where history unfolds before our eyes. From the heroic tales of James Wolfe, an English soldier who met his untimely demise on the Heights of Abraham in 1759, to the mesmerizing beauty of Israel's Dead Sea circa 1870. Imagine standing on the shores of Sebbeh, gazing at the enchanting landscape that has captivated visitors for centuries. The mystique and allure of this ancient land are palpable as you take a moment to soak in its timeless charm. In another corner of the world, Mesmer's consulting room opens its doors after his groundbreaking treatise on animal magnetism in 1779. Picture yourself sitting around his infamous tub filled with dilute sulphuric acid alongside fellow patients, all seeking solace and healing through this unconventional therapy. Meanwhile, love knows no bounds as we witness a tender moment between husband and wife during a burial ceremony circa 1870. Their bond transcends time as they bid farewell to their loved one with utmost respect and devotion. Venturing further into Europe's majestic landscapes, we find ourselves amidst the breathtaking Pyrenees mountains. Roland echoes through these peaks; his legendary story intertwining with nature's grandeur creates an atmosphere brimming with both awe and reverence. Traveling across continents takes us to Morocco where vibrant colors fill every corner - even within a humble shoe shop circa 1870. Each pair tells a unique tale woven by skilled artisans who have mastered their craft over generations. As we delve deeper into everyday life during this era, we stumble upon a playful scene: a young boy donning a mask while joyfully immersing himself in imaginative play circa 1870. His innocence reminds us that childhood is universal regardless of time or place. Lastly, let us not forget fashion's ever-evolving nature as we explore the child fashions of circa 1870.