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Victorian gardener with watering can, Chelmsford
Studio portrait of a Victorian gardener with watering can, Chelmsford. circa 1860s

Princess Alice of Great Britain & Grand Duke Louis of Hesse
Princess Alice (1843-1878), third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert pictured here around the time of her marriage with her husband Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse-Darmstadt

Boys Brigade Member posing with rifle
Boys Brigade Member in distinctive uniform and cap - posing with rifle and wearing a silver cross medal. Robert Hellis (1835-1895)

Studio portrait, Captain & Mrs Crabtree, at the time of the American Civil War. 1864

Moody & Sankey (photo)
611555 Moody & Sankey (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moody & Sankey); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Eliz Gaskell / C De Visite
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Writer

Fashionable dandies and ladies in a gallery of the Louvre. Life among the Connoisseurs
FLO4686801 Fashionable dandies and ladies in a gallery of the Louvre. Life among the Connoisseurs, or Dick Wildfire and his Friends in the Grand Gallery of the Louvre

The King of the Ashanti (Ghana) welcomes an English mission led by Thomas Bowdich, 1817
FLO4620308 The King of the Ashanti (Ghana) welcomes an English mission led by Thomas Bowdich, 1817. Drummers and dancers with torches perform in front of nobles under parasols and flags

The catacombs of Kom al-Shuqafa, Alexandria, Egypt. Lithography for the book
FLO4634911 The catacombs of Kom al-Shuqafa, Alexandria, Egypt. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche

The catacombs of the pyramid of Giza (Egypt). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des
FLO4634830 The catacombs of the pyramid of Giza (Egypt). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche (1785-1863)

Letter X: Xavier and his faithful dog pursue the little butterflies. Letter Y On the light Yole
DUV4207626 Letter X: Xavier and his faithful dog pursue the little butterflies. Letter Y On the light Yole, they roam with enthusiasm. Letter Z: Zezette shares her taste with the beautiful Zebre

Fashionable dandies and ladies dancing a quadrille in a park. Life on Tip-toe
FLO4686820 Fashionable dandies and ladies dancing a quadrille in a park. Life on Tip-toe, or Dick Wildfire Quadrilling it in the Salon de Mars in the Champs Elysees

Tightrope acrobats on stage in front of a fashionable audience. Dick Wildfire and Jenkins in a Theatrical Pandemonium
FLO4686794 Tightrope acrobats on stage in front of a fashionable audience. Dick Wildfire and Jenkins in a Theatrical Pandemonium, or the Cafe de la Paix in all its glory

Fashionable dandies watching bear-baiting and dog-fighting. Dick and Squire Jenkins enjoying the Sport at the Battle of
FLO4686769 Fashionable dandies watching bear-baiting and dog-fighting. Dick and Squire Jenkins enjoying the Sport at the Battle of Animals (now Place du Colonel Fabien)

Fashionable dandies, soldiers and ladies strolling in the Tuileries Garden
FLO4686758 Fashionable dandies, soldiers and ladies strolling in the Tuileries Garden. Dick Wildfire and the Captain promenading in the Garden of the Thuilleries

Fashionable dandies, soldiers and ladies in the colonnade of the Palais Royal
FLO4686711 Fashionable dandies, soldiers and ladies in the colonnade of the Palais Royal. Dick Wildfire and Squire Jenkins seeing Real Life in the Galleries of the Palais Royal

Hozu Rapids - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4981061 Hozu Rapids - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Hozu Rapids - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Antiparos cave, Greece, 18th century (Antiparos cave, Greece, 18th century)
FLO4576706 Antiparos cave, Greece, 18th century (Antiparos cave, Greece, 18th century, tourists with torches at the entrance of the cave and after a descent in rope and ladder)

Fashionable dandies gambling at a Red and Black table. Dick Wildfire introduced by Captain O'Shuffleton to a Rouge
FLO4686779 Fashionable dandies gambling at a Red and Black table. Dick Wildfire introduced by Captain O'Shuffleton to a Rouge et Noir Table in the Palais Royal

Fashionable people enjoying the street entertainment in Paris, 1822. Dick Jenkins, the Captain
FLO4686770 Fashionable people enjoying the street entertainment in Paris, 1822. Dick Jenkins, the Captain, Lady Halibut and Lydia enjoying a Lounge in the Italian Boulevard

Fashionable dandies at an elegant cafe. Dick and the Captain paying their respects to the Fair Limonadiere in the Cafe
FLO4686751 Fashionable dandies at an elegant cafe. Dick and the Captain paying their respects to the Fair Limonadiere in the Cafe de Mille Colonnes

Interior of the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Giza, Egypt. Arab men with torches climbing walls
FLO4620600 Interior of the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Giza, Egypt. Arab men with torches climbing walls and staircases in a narrow room

Morai or cemetery with carved wooden idols on the island of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Polynesia, circa 1800
FLO4576954 Morai or cemetery with carved wooden idols on the island of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Polynesia, circa 1800

The Visitation - Altar Frontal from Mosoll. 13th c. (100 x 168 cm). Upper detail, the representation of the visitation
CUL4866443 The Visitation - Altar Frontal from Mosoll. 13th c. (100 x 168 cm). Upper detail, the representation of the visitation. Tempera painting on wood with stucco decoration and colradura

The Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples
FLO4634841 The Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche (1785-1863)

English dandies and ladies at an art exhibition, 1820. Tom and Jerry at the Exhibition of Pictures at the Royal
FLO4662114 English dandies and ladies at an art exhibition, 1820. Tom and Jerry at the Exhibition of Pictures at the Royal Academy. A Shilling Well Laid Out

The Paris morgue, on a bank of the Seine, a woman turns away from the bodies
FLO4718528 The Paris morgue, on a bank of the Seine, a woman turns away from the bodies, an officer of the guards looks at a body of a woman

The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy
FLO4718228 The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy. Lord at his table writing with a quill pen surrounded by documents and charters

Two figures visiting a tomb, 1873 (illustration)
8683031 Two figures visiting a tomb, 1873 (illustration) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Epiphany scene. Work known as "Hours of the Queen of Sweden"
CUL4868350 Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Epiphany scene. Work known as "Hours of the Queen of Sweden". Illuminations of the school of Bruges

A guide holding a torch leading tourists into catacombs, among piles of human bones
FLO4718452 A guide holding a torch leading tourists into catacombs, among piles of human bones and skulls - Eau forte from an illustration by Victor Auver, from Un tour through Paris

Title page with balloonist, dancers, fencers, fiddler, workers, police and riff-raff
FLO4686863 Title page with balloonist, dancers, fencers, fiddler, workers, police and riff-raff. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from David Carey's Life in Paris

English dandy with his hairdresser and tailor. Dick Wildfire preparing for a Dash in the Francoise
FLO4686842 English dandy with his hairdresser and tailor. Dick Wildfire preparing for a Dash in the Francoise. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from David Carey's Life in

English dandies leaving English hustlers in a pool hall. Life in a Billiard Room
FLO4686826 English dandies leaving English hustlers in a pool hall. Life in a Billiard Room, or Dick Wildfire and Squire Jenkins au fait (awake) to the Parisian Sharpers

Fashionable ladies and dandies in a line for the Opera in the rain. Entre to the Opera
FLO4686802 Fashionable ladies and dandies in a line for the Opera in the rain. Entre to the Opera, or Dick Wildfire and his Friends going to see Life among the Figurantes

English dandies smashing a street lantern in Paris. Dick and his Companions Smashing the Glim or a Spree by Lamp-light
FLO4686733 English dandies smashing a street lantern in Paris. Dick and his Companions Smashing the Glim or a Spree by Lamp-light

English dandies visiting a friend in a Whistling Shop (gin palace) in Fleet Prison (debtor's gaol)
FLO4662140 English dandies visiting a friend in a Whistling Shop (gin palace) in Fleet Prison (debtor's gaol). Tom and Jerry visiting Logic " on board the Fleet." Handcoloured

English dandies at the home of a bankrupt friend as he is evicted for debt
FLO4662124 English dandies at the home of a bankrupt friend as he is evicted for debt. Tom and Jerry taking the hint at Logic's beling blown up at Point Nonplus or long wanted by John Doe

Letter G (Cave). Speleology, speleologist: Visitor in a cave with torches to enlighten himself
DUV4201918 Letter G (Cave). Speleology, speleologist: Visitor in a cave with torches to enlighten himself. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated

Viollet-Le-Duc shows two figures studying a frame, 1873 (illustration)
8683035 Viollet-Le-Duc shows two figures studying a frame, 1873 (illustration) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bear den in a zoo, 1867 (engraving)
8683025 Bear den in a zoo, 1867 (engraving) by Werner, Jean-Charles (1798-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bear den in a botanical garden or a zoo in the 19th century - engraving by Jean)

Epiphany - CISNEROS, Francisco Jimenez de (1436-1517). Spanish clergy and politician
CUL4868290 Epiphany - CISNEROS, Francisco Jimenez de (1436-1517). Spanish clergy and politician. Page with miniature depicting the Ephiphany. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN

Ozashiki, welcome and visit piece - Ozashiki or parlor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980207 Ozashiki, welcome and visit piece - Ozashiki or parlor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Ozashiki)

English Georgian dandies and belles visiting the throne room at Carlton House. The Nec Plus Ultra of Life in London
FLO4662021 English Georgian dandies and belles visiting the throne room at Carlton House. The Nec Plus Ultra of Life in London

Letter M: Martyrs of love. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209434 Letter M: Martyrs of love. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Caricature of English costumes. A group of tourists from England on a trip to Paris
FLO4677468 Caricature of English costumes. A group of tourists from England on a trip to Paris: the men in flowerpot and stovepipe hats, ill-fitting riding coats and breeches

Riff-raff competing for bread and wine at the Fete of St. Louis. Evening of the Fete of St
FLO4686834 Riff-raff competing for bread and wine at the Fete of St. Louis. Evening of the Fete of St. Louis, or Dick, Jenkins and the Halibuts witnessing the Canaille in all their glory

A crowd catching bread, sausages and wine thown from booths on the Champs Elysees. Morning of the Fete of St
FLO4686831 A crowd catching bread, sausages and wine thown from booths on the Champs Elysees. Morning of the Fete of St. Louis, or Dick and Jenkins enjoying Life in the Elysian Fields

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"Stepping back in time with 'visite': Exploring the Victorian era through captivating snapshots" A glimpse into the past: A Victorian gardener gracefully tends to his plants with a watering can in hand, Chelmsford. Royal romance captured: Princess Alice of Great Britain and Grand Duke Louis of Hesse pose elegantly in a studio portrait. Love knows no boundaries: Captain and Mrs Crabtree's studio portrait reflects their deep affection for each other. Courageous youth: A Boys Brigade Member strikes a powerful pose with a rifle, showcasing strength and determination. Harmonious melodies frozen in time: Moody & Sankey's photo immortalizes their musical partnership that touched hearts worldwide. Literary legends unite: Eliz Gaskell and C De Visite come together in this intriguing studio photograph, leaving us curious about their connection. Whimsical love on wheels: Lovers ride Penny Farthing Bicycles, capturing the spirit of adventure during 1870s. Timeless beauty against painted backdrops: A seated woman exudes grace as she poses for a studio photo amidst an artful scenery behind her. Love takes flight on two wheels: Witness the enchanting sight of couples embracing while riding bicycles - true romance on wheels. From cadet to officerhood: The journey begins as we catch a glimpse of a young Turkish Military Cadet who would later become an esteemed officer. Engineering marvel turned tragedy: The Tay Bridge stands tall before its fateful collapse, forever etching its name into Scotland's history books. Witnessing maritime grandeur : White Star Line proudly presents Oceanic and Britannic - three magnificent vessels that symbolize opulence at sea. Step into these vintage photographs and let 'visite' transport you to bygone eras filled with love, courage, royalty, music, engineering feats, and timeless beauty.