Pioneering Collection (page 3)

Wells Fargo Express, 1890 (b / w photo)
5042929 Wells Fargo Express, 1890 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The heroic mothers, a peasant woman who in Ancona has her skin removed from her shoulders to give it to one of her
2815517 The heroic mothers, a peasant woman who in Ancona has her skin removed from her shoulders to give it to one of her

Claude Grahame-White in pioneer flying machine
Claude Grahame-White in a pioneer flying machine

Sicele O Brien (1887 - 1931), Irelands pioneering pilot, second woman to get her commercial licence

The defence of Fort Boonesborough, Kentucky in c. 1795, published in Harpers Magazine
STC306775 The defence of Fort Boonesborough, Kentucky in c.1795, published in Harpers Magazine, June, 1887 (litho) by Pyle

The Phenakisticope with a dancing couple card, 1835 (photo)
CHT175003 The Phenakisticope with a dancing couple card, 1835 (photo) by Chevalier, Charles (fl.1835); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

First air mail letter from Hendon to Windsor
First English air mail letter from Hendon to Windsor, a letter to be carries by air by Mr. Gustav Hamel. 9 September 1911

Bazoline Estelle Usher, Atlanta University student, 1899 or 1900 (b / w photo)
5895036 Bazoline Estelle Usher, Atlanta University student, 1899 or 1900 (b/w photo) by Du Bois, William Edward Burghardt " W. E

Bazoline Estelle Usher, Atlanta University student, 1899 or 1900 (b / w photo)
5895035 Bazoline Estelle Usher, Atlanta University student, 1899 or 1900 (b/w photo) by Du Bois, William Edward Burghardt " W. E

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
3959719 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gold placer mining, Rockerville, 1889 (b / w photo)
5042936 Gold placer mining, Rockerville, 1889 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spriggs)

Washing and panning gold, Rockerville, 1889 (b / w photo)
5042935 Washing and panning gold, Rockerville, 1889 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spriggs)

The Deadwood Coach, 1889 (b / w photo)
5042930 The Deadwood Coach, 1889 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Pikes Peak prospector in Colorado, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
5052501 Pikes Peak prospector in Colorado, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Camp wagon on a Texas roundup, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
5052500 Camp wagon on a Texas roundup, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Henriette Lucy Dillon (1770-1853) Marquise de la Tour du Pin Gouvernet, c
NUL230108 Henriette Lucy Dillon (1770-1853) Marquise de la Tour du Pin Gouvernet, c.1802 (w/c on ivory) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nadars balloon, Le Geant being prepared at the Champ de Mars
485186 Nadars balloon, Le Geant being prepared at the Champ de Mars, Paris for its first flight on 4 October, 1863, illustration from Paris a Travers Les Siecles : Tome 5

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
DGC437488 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Steckel, George (1864-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wright Brothers, aviation pioneers, in France
The Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur), American aviation pioneers, in France on 21 January 1909. They were giving various flight demonstrations to set new records for altitude and duration. 1909

Wright Brothers, American aviation pioneers, in action
The Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur), American aviation pioneers, making a flight to set new records for altitude and duration. circa 1909

The first surgical treatment of breast cancer performed under general anaesthetic by
CHT236348 The first surgical treatment of breast cancer performed under general anaesthetic by Seishu Hanaoka (1760-1836) in 1804 (colour litho) by Japanese School

Through to the Pacific, 1870 (hand-coloured lithograph)
3704175 Through to the Pacific, 1870 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American, out of copyright

John Alcock, British aviator
Pilot John William " Jack" Alcock (1892-1919), British aviator. Completed the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919 alongside navigator Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948)

Arthur Brown of Alcock and Brown, aviator
Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948), British navigator. Completed the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919 alongside Pilot John William " Jack" Alcock (1892-1919). circa 1919

Pangborns monoplane at Wenatchee, Washington State, USA
Clyde Pangborns Bellanca Skyrocket monoplane, which he belly-landed at Wenatchee, Washington State, on 5 October 1931, to complete the first non-stop aeroplane flight between Japan and the USA

Tatler cover - Alice Marble and Donald Budge
Front cover of The Tatler featuring American mixed doubles tennis pair Alice Marble and Donald Budge. Alice Marble (1913-1990), American tennis player

Life on the Prairie: The Trappers defence, "Fire fight Fire"
3704180 Life on the Prairie: The Trappers defence, " Fire fight Fire", 1862 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way
3778942 Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way - by Leutze, Emanuel Gottlieb (1816-68) (after); (add.info.: Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way (often known as Westward ho)

Volcanoes in the region of Turbaco, from Vues des Cordilleres et Monumens des
STC169751 Volcanoes in the region of Turbaco, from Vues des Cordilleres et Monumens des Peuples Indigenes de l Amerique by Alexander de Humboldt (1769-1859) and Aime Bonpland (1773-1858)

The Phenakisticope with a cherub design card, 1835 (photo)
CHT175004 The Phenakisticope with a cherub design card, 1835 (photo) by Chevalier, Charles (fl.1835); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

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"Pioneering: Breaking Barriers and Shaping History through Courageous Endeavors" Amy Johnson - A trailblazing English pilot who fearlessly took to the skies, defying gender norms and inspiring generations of women aviators. Amelia Earhart - An iconic figure in aviation history, she pushed boundaries as a pioneering aviator, leaving an indelible mark on the world with her daring spirit. Amy Johnson CBE (1903-1941) - Captured in this image standing tall, she symbolizes the resilience and determination of female pilots during a time when their achievements were often overlooked. The four wooden Marconi wireless towers at Poldhu, Mullion, Cornwall - These structures stand as silent witnesses to the groundbreaking advancements made in communication technology before 1912. Marie Curie - A Nobel Prize-winning Polish scientist whose groundbreaking research on radioactivity revolutionized our understanding of physics and medicine. First geological map of Britain, 1815 - This remarkable map represents a milestone in scientific exploration, revealing the intricate layers that shape our land and providing invaluable knowledge for future generations. Apollo spacecraft at the Moon (artwork) - Symbolizing humanity's audacious leap into space exploration, this artwork captures the pioneering spirit that led us to set foot on another celestial body. Farmers ploughing a field on Lealholm Hall Farm, Whitby c. 1889 (photo) - Depicting agricultural pioneers working tirelessly to cultivate their land amidst changing times; they embody perseverance and adaptability. Schizonema Smithii ca. , 1853 by Anna Atkins – As one of the first female photographers and botanists ever recorded, Atkins pioneered cyanotype photography while capturing nature's beauty with precision and artistry.