Old Fashioned Collection (page 8)

Morse's first telegraph apparatus
NWI4759584 Morse's first telegraph apparatus.; (add.info.: Morse's first telegraph apparatus.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

USA map of lower 48 states - Map of the lower 48 states
NWI4712612 USA map of lower 48 states - Map of the lower 48 states.; (add.info.: USA map of lower 48 states - Map of the lower 48 states.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Routes of the great westward trails on an 1870s map of the US
NWI4712693 Routes of the great westward trails on an 1870s map of the US.; (add.info.: Routes of the great westward trails on an 1870s map of the US.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Oregon Trail and California Trail routes on an 1870s map of the US
NWI4712662 Oregon Trail and California Trail routes on an 1870s map of the US.; (add.info.: Oregon Trail and California Trail routes on an 1870s map of the US.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Tallow candle, with snuffer
NWI4954205 Tallow candle, with snuffer.; (add.info.: Tallow candle, with snuffer.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Benjamin H. Brewster
NWI4951145 Benjamin H. Brewster.; (add.info.: Benjamin H. Brewster.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

The anger of John Sans terre (1167-1215) swearing revenge against the barons who made him sign the Magna Carta
NWI4945231 The anger of John Sans terre (1167-1215) swearing revenge against the barons who made him sign the Magna Carta (Magna Carta)

King John landless looks at the entrance of the barons in London, England
NWI4945222 King John landless looks at the entrance of the barons in London, England, 1215 - King John watching the entry of the barons into London, 1215

Richard II of England (1367-1400) - Richard II, King of England. Lithograph of a painting in Westminster Abbey
NWI4945147 Richard II of England (1367-1400) - Richard II, King of England. Lithograph of a painting in Westminster Abbey; (add.info.: Richard II of England (1367-1400) - Richard II, King of England

Margarita of Parma or Margarita of Austria (1522-1586) Duchess of Parma and Piacenza
NWI4945074 Margarita of Parma or Margarita of Austria (1522-1586) Duchess of Parma and Piacenza, natural daughter of Charles V (1500-1558) and governess of the Netherlands (Netherlands)

Mary of Burgundy (1457-1482) welcomes Emperor Maximilian I to Ghent (Belgium)
NWI4944679 Mary of Burgundy (1457-1482) welcomes Emperor Maximilian I to Ghent (Belgium) - Mary of Burgundy welcoming Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in Ghent

Carlos J. Finlay, epidemiologist who pioneered in yellow fever research
NWI4949640 Carlos J. Finlay, epidemiologist who pioneered in yellow fever research.; (add.info.: Carlos J. Finlay, epidemiologist who pioneered in yellow fever research)

Dmitry Mendeleev, who developed the periodic table
NWI4949451 Dmitry Mendeleev, who developed the periodic table.; (add.info.: Dmitry Mendeleev, who developed the periodic table.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Marie Sklowdowska Curie, who twice won the Nobel Prize: 1903 and 1911
NWI4949439 Marie Sklowdowska Curie, who twice won the Nobel Prize: 1903 and 1911.; (add.info.: Marie Sklowdowska Curie, who twice won the Nobel Prize)

Gifford Pinchot, first professional forester in the US
NWI4949386 Gifford Pinchot, first professional forester in the US.; (add.info.: Gifford Pinchot, first professional forester in the US.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Grove Karl Gilbert, Chief of US Geologic Survey in the late 1800s
NWI4949315 Grove Karl Gilbert, Chief of US Geologic Survey in the late 1800s.; (add.info.: Grove Karl Gilbert, Chief of US Geologic Survey in the late 1800s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel
NWI4948552 Physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel; (add.info.: Physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Eli Whitney, with autograph
NWI4948308 Eli Whitney, with autograph.; (add.info.: Eli Whitney, with autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany
NWI4948258 Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany.; (add.info.: Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Edison and his assistants leaving Washington for North Carolina to investigate cobalt, 1906
NWI4947870 Edison and his assistants leaving Washington for North Carolina to investigate cobalt, 1906.; (add.info.: Edison)

Tycho Brahe's equatorial rings, from " Astronomiae Implatiae Mechanica."
NWI4947704 Tycho Brahe's equatorial rings, from " Astronomiae Implatiae Mechanica."; (add.info.: Tycho Brahe's equatorial rings)

English scientist John Dalton
NWI4947477 English scientist John Dalton.; (add.info.: English scientist John Dalton.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Geologist Charles Lyell
NWI4947411 Geologist Charles Lyell.; (add.info.: Geologist Charles Lyell.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Illustration to the poem Spring from the book Childhood by Millicent and Githa Sowerby, published 1907
2638411 Illustration to the poem Spring from the book Childhood by Millicent and Githa Sowerby, published 1907; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Portrait of George III (1738-1820), King of Great Britain and King of Ireland
NWI4945751 Portrait of George III (1738-1820), King of Great Britain and King of Ireland, in officer's uniform - King George III in British officer's uniform

Portrait of Isabelle Iere the Catholic. Isabella Iere of Castile, Queen of Spain (1451-1504)
NWI4945677 Portrait of Isabelle Iere the Catholic. Isabella Iere of Castile, Queen of Spain (1451-1504), with her signature - Isabella I, Queen of Castile, with her signature

Anne Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1665-1714) - Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, 1700s
NWI4945587 Anne Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1665-1714) - Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, 1700s. Hand-colored engraving; (add.info)

Henry I of Saxony (or Germania) called the Oiseleur (876-936) meets Charles III called the Simple (879-929)
NWI4944028 Henry I of Saxony (or Germania) called the Oiseleur (876-936) meets Charles III called the Simple (879-929) - Henry I (the Fowler) meeting with Charles III (the Simple)

Portrait of Louis XIV King of France - Louis XIV, King of France Hand-colored engraving
NWI4943977 Portrait of Louis XIV King of France - Louis XIV, King of France Hand-colored engraving; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis XIV King of France - Louis XIV)

Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813
NWI4943934 Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.; (add.info.: Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England and his wife Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)
NWI4943705 Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England and his wife Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), receiving a book by John Talbot (circa 1384-1453) Earl of Shrewsbury - Henry VI and his queen

Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century - Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century
NWI4957380 Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century - Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century.; (add.info.: Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight)

Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century)
NWI4957296 Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century) - Nobleman and noblewoman in fashions of the high Middle Ages

European ladies in the fashions of 1819 - European ladies in the fashions of 1819. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957219 European ladies in the fashions of 1819 - European ladies in the fashions of 1819. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info)

Fashion Young Women of 1814 - Ladies in fashions of 1814 Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957185 Fashion Young Women of 1814 - Ladies in fashions of 1814 Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Fashion Young Women of 1814 - Ladies in fashions of 1814 Antique hand-colored print)

Lady in a ballgown, 1805 and lady with a top hat and walk suit - Lady in a ballgown, 1805
NWI4957073 Lady in a ballgown, 1805 and lady with a top hat and walk suit - Lady in a ballgown, 1805, and a lady in a top hat in street clothes

European Women in Fashion 1818 - European women's fashion of 1818. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4956869 European Women in Fashion 1818 - European women's fashion of 1818. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: European Women in Fashion 1818 - European women's fashion of 1818)

European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790
NWI4956814 European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790.; (add.info.: European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790)

Couple of the German nobility, around 1500 - Man and woman of German nobility, mid-1500s
NWI4956653 Couple of the German nobility, around 1500 - Man and woman of German nobility, mid-1500s. Antique hand-colored print, English; (add.info.: Couple of the German nobility)

Parisians in the early 1790s, period revolutionaire - Parisians of the early 1790s, French Revolution period
NWI4956590 Parisians in the early 1790s, period revolutionaire - Parisians of the early 1790s, French Revolution period. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Parisians in the early 1790s)

Noble ladies around 1400 - Noble ladies of the 1400s Antique hand-colored print
NWI4956476 Noble ladies around 1400 - Noble ladies of the 1400s Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Noble ladies around 1400 - Noble ladies of the 1400s Antique hand-colored print)

Performing bear, Russia - Russian villagers entertained by a performing bear, 1800s
NWI4956437 Performing bear, Russia - Russian villagers entertained by a performing bear, 1800s.; (add.info.: Performing bear, Russia - Russian villagers entertained by a performing bear)

Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s
NWI4956323 Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown)

Godey's ladies' fashions, 1891
NWI4956193 Godey's ladies' fashions, 1891.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies' fashions, 1891.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Young European women in fashion beginning 19th century - Fashionable European ladies of the early 19th century
NWI4957066 Young European women in fashion beginning 19th century - Fashionable European ladies of the early 19th century

Couple de la nobility francaise, fin 1500 - French couple of the nobility, late 1500s. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957027 Couple de la nobility francaise, fin 1500 - French couple of the nobility, late 1500s. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Couple de la nobility francaise)

Levi P. Morton, with his autograph
NWI4952466 Levi P. Morton, with his autograph.; (add.info.: Levi P. Morton, with his autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Lighthouse-keeper Ida Lewis rescuing two soldiers from drowning
NWI4951671 Lighthouse-keeper Ida Lewis rescuing two soldiers from drowning.; (add.info.: Lighthouse-keeper Ida Lewis rescuing two soldiers from drowning.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

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Journey back in time with these old-fashioned treasures. The iconic Flying Scotsman steams into Goathland station, taking us on a nostalgic ride through the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Marvel at an antique map of the Roman Empire, tracing the ancient paths that shaped history. Explore Britain under the Anglo Saxons as you uncover secrets from centuries past. Step into a magical realm with Hobbit Houses in Hobbiton, New Zealand - a slice of Middle-earth brought to life. Admire the charming front door of a Hobbit House, inviting you to embark on an enchanting adventure. Delve into the rich history of the Byzantine Empire with a captivating 9th-century map. Immerse yourself in Liverpool and Birkenhead's past through an exquisite antique map from the 19th century. Discover Burnsall's picturesque beauty nestled within Yorkshire Dales National Park - where time seems to stand still. Travel northwards and explore Scotland's stunning islands - Jura, Mull, Argyll, and Islay - through an intricate antique map that captures their allure. Experience nostalgia by strolling along Saltburn by the Sea's Cliff Tramway and Pier; witness how this coastal gem has retained its old-world charm. Transport yourself to colonial times with an intriguing 19th-century map showcasing New Zealand's evolution over time. Finally, bask in awe-inspiring sunsets over Portsmouth's historic Hard and HMS Warrior - reminding us of our enduring maritime heritage. These snapshots from yesteryears remind us that even amidst modernity, there is something truly special about embracing our old-fashioned roots.