C1875 Collection

George Stephenson's locomotive Rocket'. Wood engraving c1875
530783 George Stephenson's locomotive Rocket'. Wood engraving c1875.; Universal History Archive/UIG

The Children of the Poor - poem by Victor Hugo, London c1875. Wood engraving
533883 The Children of the Poor - poem by Victor Hugo, London c1875. Wood engraving; (add.info.: The Children of the Poor (Les Enfants Pauvres) - The Ragged Babes That Weep

Central Pacific Railraod in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Train cheered by railroad workers
530390 Central Pacific Railraod in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Train cheered by railroad workers, including Chinese labourers. Wood engraving c1875.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Street scene in an American frontier town c1875. Engraving
527958 Street scene in an American frontier town c1875. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Busy street scene at Cisco Station, California, c1875. Engraving
527955 Busy street scene at Cisco Station, California, c1875. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Alexander the Great and Aristotle, c.1875 (engraving)
530966 Alexander the Great and Aristotle, c.1875 (engraving); (add.info.: Alexander the Great 356-323 BC (Alexander III of Macedon) 356-323 BC as a youth listening to his tutor Aristotle (384-322 BC)

Hydraulic gold mining in California. Using strong jets of water to wash down the gold-bearing rock greatly reduced
527974 Hydraulic gold mining in California. Using strong jets of water to wash down the gold-bearing rock greatly reduced the labour of digging. Engraving c1875.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Waterfall in the Yosemite Valley, California, USA Yosemite designated as a state park in 1864
Waterfall in the Yosemite Valley, California, USA.. Yosemite designated as a state park in 1864, then made a national park in 1890 together with surrounding territory. Wood engraving c1875

Yosemite Valley, California. Cap of Liberty, peak 4, 000 ft high. Wood engraving c1875

Yosemite National Park: on the way through the forest to the Big Trees. Yosemite designated as a state park in 1864, then made a national park in 1890 together with surrounding territory

David Livingstone (1813-73) Scottish missionary and explorer of Africa. Chromolithograph from The Life and Explorations of Dr Livingstone c1875

Entrance of Yosemite Valley, California, USA. Yosemite designated as a state park in 1864, then made a national park in 1890 together with surrounding territory. Wood engraving c1875

The Children of the Poor (Les Enfants Pauvres) - The Ragged Babes That Weep. Miserable, ragged, undernourished children. Illustration by T Cobb for Algernon C Swinburne translation of poem by Victor

Hydraulic gold mining in California. Using strong jets of water to wash down the gold-bearing rock greatly reduced the labour of digging. Engraving c1875

Busy street scene at Cisco Station, California, c1875. Engraving

Street scene in an American frontier town c1875. Engraving

Clydesdale stallion and mare harnessed to the plough with ploughboy in attendance. Chromolithograph from Cassells Book of the Horse (London c1875)

London street scenes. Postman delivering letters: Fireman fighting a fire: Railway Porter with trolley of luggage: Policeman on crowd duty: Guardsman of sentry duty: Newsboy selling papers

London street scenes. Fishseller: Muffin Man (with bell): Housemaid: Huckster selling crockery: Telegram boy. A Beadle. Illustrations by Horace William Petherick (1839-1919)

London street scenes. Boy Chimney Sweep: Cab driver: Orange Seller: Water Board Man turning a stopcock: Digging up the road: Lamplighter lighting a gas street lamp

London street scenes. Groom: Dustman: Bootblack: Nursemaid (eyeing up soldiers): Beefeater: Boy turning somersaults for pennies

London street scenes. Messenger: Old Clothes Man: Organ Grinder: Vegetable Seller: Juggler: Billposter. Illustrations by Horace William Petherick (1839-1919)

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"C1875: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to 1875, where nature's wonders and human endeavors intertwine. In the breathtaking Yosemite Valley, California, a majestic waterfall cascades down its rocky cliffs, captivating all who witness its beauty. This natural wonder became even more cherished when Yosemite was designated as a state park just over a decade ago in 1864. Venturing deeper into Yosemite National Park, we find ourselves amidst towering trees on our way to the Big Trees. The forest whispers tales of resilience and grandeur as we tread along its path. Yet not all stories from this era are filled with serenity; some reveal dark chapters of history. Arab slave traders ruthlessly drove a band of captives - men, women, and children - into lives of unspeakable suffering. Meanwhile, across continents in Africa, Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone embarked on his courageous journey through uncharted territories. His unwavering spirit is immortalized in a chromolithograph that captures his determination to shed light on unknown lands. Returning to America's shores, we witness the bustling streets of Cisco Station in California - an engraving frozen in time that portrays the vibrant energy of daily life during this period. Similarly enchanting is another street scene from an American frontier town; it reveals both progress and challenges faced by those forging their futures amidst uncertainty. In rural landscapes far from cityscapes' chaos lies tranquility harnessed by Clydesdale stallions plowing fields alongside dedicated ploughboys – an enduring symbol of hard work etched into history's fabric. Across the Atlantic Ocean resides London with its own array of scenes unfolding before our eyes: postmen diligently delivering letters connecting loved ones near and far; brave firefighters battling fierce flames engulfing buildings; railway workers tirelessly ensuring seamless journeys for countless passengers traversing vast distances.