Nineteenth Collection

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

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

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

Solar system map from 1853
Historical map of the solar system, published in Germany in 1853. The main diagram shows the orbits of the first seven planets out to Uranus

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

Raining cats and dogs. Historical artwork of cats, dogs and pitchforks raining down on people in a town street. The saying raining cats and dogs is used when referring to a heavy downpour of rain

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

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

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

Mars map from 1881
Map of Mars, published in Paris in 1881. The first accurate telescope observations of Mars were made in 1877 and 1881 when Mars was at its closest to Earth (a situation called an opposition)

Mendels peas. Historical artwork of the peas (Pisum sp.) used by Gregor Mendel (1822-1884) in his experiments into heredity. He cross-bred peas that produced yellow (A) and green (B) peas

Two 19Th Century Chefs. From L illustration Published 1897

Remains Of Dilston Hall, Northumberland, UK

Map Showing The Battle Of Atbara During The Second Sudan War Also Called The Mahdist War, The Mahdist Revolt, Anglo-Sudan War Or The Sudanese Mahdist Revolt, 1898

Middle Temple Hall, One Of The Four Inns Of Court, London, England In The Late 19Th Century. From London, Historic And Social, Published 1902

19Th Century Map Showing Provinces And Cities Of Roman Spain

The Wedding Party At Mrs. Byers s, Drawn By John Leech

Workers At The Saltaire Woollen Mill, Bradford, North Yorkshire, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

Muslin Curtain, by J. J. Sutter-Buhler, Appenzell, Switzerland
Muslin Curtain, by J.J. Sutter-Buhler, Appenzell, Switzerland

Clayton, Shuttleworth, and Co.s Portable Steam Engine

Charles Meryon
CHARLES MERYON

Long Case Clock, St Erth, Cornwall, England
Eight-day long case clock made by clockmaker Roger Wearn (1748-1820) in 1785. It has an arched silvered dial showing two moon faces, a scene with two ships and a river scene with a church

Map of the world circa 1870 with possessions of the British Empire coloured red. The map first appeared in Fullartons Royal Illustrated Atlas, published 1864

Flower Illustration from the Reeves Collection Plate 124 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Bird illustration Plate RZD003, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Plant Illustration Plate 142 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

macaws parrot Anodorhynchus Cyanopsitta Primolius Orthopsittaca Diopsittaca Macaws are small to large, often colourful New World parrots

General View Of Birmingham, West Midlands, England In The 19th Century Showing The Council House, Town Hall And Chamberlain Memorial. From Cities Of The World, Published C.1893

Basilio Huaylas Aka Peruvian Giant, The Tallest Man In Peru. This Is Only Known Image Of Him, Originally Published 1805. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Guy Fawkes Day From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood Published By Frederick Warne & Co London And New York Circa 1890s Chromolithography By Emrik & Binger Of

Physical Map Of North America In The Late 19Th Century

Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Hue. The historical city and UNESCO world heritage site MR

The Brine Bath on board a prison hulk in the early 19th century. The brine bath aka coffin bath was where the prisoners were put after being flogged

Compassion (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Juvenile Tricks (Liber Studiorum, part V, plate 22), January 1, 1811. Creator: JMW Turner
Juvenile Tricks (Liber Studiorum, part V, plate 22), January 1, 1811

La Retameuse, 1858. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
La Retameuse, 1858. (The Tinker). French women worked into old age as societys need for their skills was being swept away by industrialization

Boy and Dog, 1862. Creator: Edouard Manet
Boy and Dog, 1862

James McNeill Whistler, 19th century. Creator: Carlo Pellegrini
James McNeill Whistler, 19th century

Forty-eight vignettes of bullfighting manoeuvers and scenes from the ring, ca. 1800-1850

Bluefish, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen &
Bluefish, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Rotterdam, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

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England, East Sussex, Brightling, Spiral staircase leading up to The Observatory designed by Sir Robert Smirke for John Mad Jack Fuller in 1810

19th Century View Of Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, Scotland. From Churtons Portrait And Lanscape Gallery, Published 1836

Jules Crevaux, During His Exploration Of French Guiana In 1878, Carving His Initials On A Tree On The Banks Of The Oyapock Or Oiapoque River, South America In The 19th Century. Jules Crevaux, 1847

Cutting Down A Giant California Redwood Tree In The Late 19th Century. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

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In the nineteenth century, horticulture enthusiasts were captivated by the beauty and diversity of nature's creations. One such marvel was the Hortensia, a stunning flowering plant that adorned gardens with its vibrant colors. Its delicate lilac petals would sway gracefully in the breeze, creating a mesmerizing sight. Plate 113 from William Cutbush and Sons' botanical catalog showcased this magnificent specimen in all its glory. The Strawberry Wilmots Superb variety stood out among others for its luscious red berries that resembled tiny rubies glistening under the sun. Moving on to Plate 127, we find ourselves enchanted by another floral wonder - Geranium varietals. These exquisite flowers added a touch of elegance to any garden with their intricate patterns and vivid hues. Kelways Manual provided valuable insights into cultivating these beauties through plants, seeds, and bulbs. As we turn our attention to Plate 18, our eyes are drawn to an enchanting Lily known as Lilium auratum. This majestic flower boasted golden-yellow petals adorned with crimson speckles - truly a sight to behold. Bengale Th featured prominently on Tab XVII of botanical records as it fascinated botanists with its unique characteristics. The nineteenth century was undoubtedly an era where nature's wonders were celebrated and documented meticulously. Through catalogs like those produced by William Cutbush and Sons or references like Kelways Manual, people could explore the vast array of flora available at their fingertips. From Hortensias to Lilacs, Strawberries Wilmots Superb to Geraniums varietals - each plant had its own story waiting to be discovered by passionate gardeners and admirers alike, and is through these historical records that we can appreciate how generations past marveled at Mother Nature's artistry while leaving behind invaluable knowledge for future enthusiasts.