1790 Collection (#3)

Chesterfield House, London, in 1790 (litho)
5999385 Chesterfield House, London, in 1790 (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chesterfield House, London, in 1790)

Foundlings, Spain, 1790 (engraving)
1054384 Foundlings, Spain, 1790 (engraving) by Haynes-Williams, John (1836-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundlings, Spain, 1790)

The Picture of the Irish House of Commons in 1790 (engraving)
1623273 The Picture of the Irish House of Commons in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Picture of the Irish House of Commons in 1790)

Characteristic Sheraton Furniture (engraving)
969912 Characteristic Sheraton Furniture (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Characteristic Sheraton Furniture)

The Balloon Kettle, as it stood in St Georges Fields, London, about 1790 (engraving)
586657 The Balloon Kettle, as it stood in St Georges Fields, London, about 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Balloon Kettle)

Alexandre Ferdinand Parseval-Deschenes, French
Vintage 19th century photograph: Alexandre Ferdinand Parseval-Deschenes (27 November 1790 - 10 June 1860) was a French admiral and senator

General Sir George Brown, a British soldier
Vintage 19th century photograph: General Sir George Brown, GCB, KH, PC (Ire) (3 July 1790 - 27 August 1865) was a British soldier notable for commands in the Peninsular War and the Crimean War

The Channel Fleet, 1790 (engraving)
1606968 The Channel Fleet, 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Channel Fleet, 1790. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 January 1848)

Apothecaries Company
The Lambeth Drug Mill stood in Grays Walk, roughly where the Ethelred Street estate now lies, to the north of Black Prince Road

Dulwich College
View of the frontage of Dulwich College in 1790. Date: 1875

Bermondsey Abbey
View of Bermondsey Abbey in 1790. It was an English Benedictine monastery. Most widely known as an 11th-century foundation, it had a precursor mentioned in the early eighth century

Edmonton Church
View of Edmonton Church in 1790 A church has stood on the present site since the 12th century. The writers, Charles and Mary Lamb (authors of Tales from Shakespeare), are buried in the churchyard

Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta), 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
985969 Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta), 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Nodder, Frederick Polydor (1773-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta)

Sir Robert Taylors Transfer Office, Bank of England, 1790 (litho)
5227003 Sir Robert Taylors Transfer Office, Bank of England, 1790 (litho) by Malton, Thomas (1748-1804) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Taylors Transfer Office, Bank of England)

Buckden Palace in 1790 (engraving)
5222936 Buckden Palace in 1790 (engraving) by Ansted, William Alexander (c.1859-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buckden Palace in 1790)

The Worship of Ganesh, c. 1790 (w / c on paper)
1196624 The Worship of Ganesh, c.1790 (w/c on paper) by Carlini, Giulio (1830-87); 28.3x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Uniform of the French light horse cavalry, Chevau-Legers, 1790. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

French mens fashions of 1790. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie

French womens fashions of 1790: with milkmaids bonnet, bonnet a la laitiere. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Hernes Oak, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire
Hernes Oak, in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, felled in 1796. Associated with the legend of Herne the Hunter, the tree features in Shakespeares comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor. Date: 1790

St Nicholas Church, Deptford, in 1790 (engraving)
3637080 St Nicholas Church, Deptford, in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Nicholas Church, Deptford, in 1790)

The "Worlds End, "in 1790 (engraving)
3636866 The " Worlds End, " in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Worlds End, " in 1790)

The Botanical Gardens, Chelsea, 1790 (engraving)
3636861 The Botanical Gardens, Chelsea, 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Botanical Gardens, Chelsea, 1790)

Baynards Castle, from a view published in 1790 (engraving)
3636130 Baynards Castle, from a view published in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baynards Castle, from a view published in 1790)

Robinson Crusoe and Friday making a Boat from "
3614725 A Robinson Crusoe and Friday making a BoatA from A" The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, or York, MarinerA" by Daniel Defoe by Stothard

Robinson Crusoe frontispiece illustration showing Crusoe taking leave of his
3614718 A Robinson CrusoeA frontispiece illustration showing Crusoe taking leave of his Father and Mother. From A" The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, or York

London and Paris a Hundred Years ago, Paris in 1790 (engraving)
1596557 London and Paris a Hundred Years ago, Paris in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London and Paris a Hundred Years ago, Paris in 1790)

Statue of George I and Hogarths House, 1790 (engraving)
3636504 Statue of George I and Hogarths House, 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of George I and Hogarths House, 1790)

view of Clapham in 1790 (engraving)
3637132 view of Clapham in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: view of Clapham in 1790)

Bermondsey Abbey, 1790 (engraving)
3637066 Bermondsey Abbey, 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bermondsey Abbey, 1790)

Edmonton Church, 1790 (engraving)
3637026 Edmonton Church, 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmonton Church, 1790)

On Little Tower Hill, London, 1790 (coloured engraving)
604462 On Little Tower Hill, London, 1790 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Little Tower Hill, London)

Albany Courtyard, 1790, The building is exactly the same to-day (litho)
2794328 Albany Courtyard, 1790, The building is exactly the same to-day (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albany Courtyard, 1790)

Some Theatres of the Past (engraving)
1616201 Some Theatres of the Past (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Theatres of the Past)

London and Paris a Hundred Years ago, Paris in 1790 (engraving)
1596556 London and Paris a Hundred Years ago, Paris in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London and Paris a Hundred Years ago, Paris in 1790)

Old Battersea Church, 1790 (engraving)
3637188 Old Battersea Church, 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Battersea Church, 1790)

York House, 1790, from a contemporary print (engraving)
3637187 York House, 1790, from a contemporary print (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: York House, 1790, from a contemporary print)

Eltham Palace in 1790 (engraving)
3637105 Eltham Palace in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eltham Palace in 1790)

Staircase, Palazzo Braschi, Rome, Italy (b / w photo)
6016742 Staircase, Palazzo Braschi, Rome, Italy (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase, Palazzo Braschi, Rome, Italy)

Robinson Crusoe upon his raft from "The Life
3614720 A Robinson Crusoe upon his raftA from A" The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, or York, MarinerA" by Daniel Defoe by Stothard

Dr Hamilton, John Wesley, and Joseph Cole, as they were seen walking in Edinburgh in the year 1790 (engraving)
3629202 Dr Hamilton, John Wesley, and Joseph Cole, as they were seen walking in Edinburgh in the year 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Hamilton)

The General Hospital, showing the two wings added in 1790 (engraving)
3635011 The General Hospital, showing the two wings added in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Hospital)

Taking water for Vauxhall - be cautious my love... don t expose your leg (engraving)
603038 Taking water for Vauxhall - be cautious my love... don t expose your leg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Commemorating the French Revolution in Paris (engraving)
1046608 Commemorating the French Revolution in Paris (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commemorating the French Revolution in Paris)

The Fight between Tom Johnson and Isaac Perrins, at Banbury, Oxfordshire, 22 November 1789
983220 The Fight between Tom Johnson and Isaac Perrins, at Banbury, Oxfordshire, 22 November 1789, From an Engraving published in 1790 (engraving) by English School

Southern Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata), 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
985970 Southern Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata), 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Nodder, Frederick Polydor (1773-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southern Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata)

Journal des Dames, 1790 (colour litho)
960654 Journal des Dames, 1790 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal des Dames, 1790)

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In the year 1790, a myriad of fascinating events and individuals shaped history. The Light Dragoons, an esteemed cavalry regiment established in 1790, would go on to serve their country with honor for over two centuries until their disbandment in 1992. Meanwhile, Boxer Daniel Mendoza showcased his formidable skills within the ring during this era, captivating audiences with his prowess and agility. Artistic brilliance flourished as well; Bewick's intricate engravings immortalized the tenacious Honey Badger while Fortunio Matania's masterpiece depicted a fish pontoon at Grimsby, capturing the essence of maritime life. Flora MacDonald emerged as a Scottish Jacobite heroine whose bravery and loyalty inspired many. The Blackheath Goffer brought joy to countless children with its whimsical entertainment value while August Ferdinand Möbius revolutionized mathematics through his groundbreaking discoveries. Cyclists pedaled through picturesque landscapes adorned with windmills, embracing both nature and adventure. Bermondsey Abbey Gateway stood tall as a testament to history's enduring legacy while street sausage sellers tantalized passersby with mouthwatering aromas. The Hare by Bewick embodied grace and elegance in its depiction, showcasing nature's beauty frozen in time. Amidst it all, an alchemist diligently worked towards unlocking the secrets of transmutation and eternal life - epitomizing mankind's ceaseless pursuit of knowledge and understanding. As we reflect upon the wonders that unfolded in 1790, let us cherish these diverse threads that weave together our shared human experience - from valiant soldiers to talented artists; from courageous heroines to innovative thinkers; from simple pleasures like sausages on street corners to profound mysteries waiting to be unraveled.