1830s Collection (#42)

Peter Murray McDonall
PETER MURRAY MCDONALL Chartist leader and Irish patriot Date: circa 1830s

Lansdown Tower, Nr Bath
Lansdown Tower, Lansdown Hill, near Bath, with riders, a carriage and people on foot passing by Date: circa 1830

Perth / Uk / Street Scene
A street scene in Perth Date: C.1830

St Petersburg / Hermitage
The Hermitage theatre Date: 1830s

St Georges Hall, Windsor Castle
A banquet in progress in St Georges Hall, Windsor Castle, circa 183 Date: circa 1835

Cultivation of beer. Steeping, couching and flooring malt Date: 1830s

Norma de Bellini - Music Sheet Cover, Transcription for piano by Edouard Dorn. AN illustration of a singing woman in a forest. Date: circa 1831

Coffeehouse, Paris 1830
Gentlemen gambling in a coffeehouse in Paris. 1830

Map of Palma, Gomera and Hierro, Canary Islands
Map of Palma, Gomera and Hierro (or Ferro), Canary Islands, with soundings in fathoms. Date: 1837

Map of Naos and Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Map of the ports of Naos and Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, surveyed by the Spanish Navy in 1853, with outer soundings from a survey of 1835, updated in 1880. Date: 1881

Finis, decorative print for the end of a book, c.1820 Date: C.1820

Family group, c. 1820
Harmonious family group, c.1820 Date: C.1820

Sedan chair crash, c. 1820
Sedan chairs jostle and crash into one another in a city street, c. 1820 Date: C.1820

Man pulling pram and children uphill, c. 1820
A rotund gentleman struggles to pull his two children in a pram uphill as his over-dressed wife follows on behind. The children look like they are rather enjoying this experience

Heavily-laden and crowded coach, c. 1820
A crowded coach, heavily-laden with suitcases, trunks and parcels, prepares to depart from a street, c.1820 Date: C.1820

Street seller of flowers, c. 1820
Woman selling flowers on the street, c.1820 Date: C.1820

Candy seller, c. 1820
A street seller of sweets: M. Fry from London, Royal Dandy Candy, c.1820 Date: C.1820

Common wolf (Canis lupus)
A Common wolf (Canis lupus), also known as the Gray Wolf, Grey Wolf, Arctic Wolf, Mexican Wolf, Plains Wolf, Timber Wolf, and Tundra Wolf. Date: 1839

Promissory note, Keene Cheshire Bank, New Hampshire, USA
Promissory note for six hundred dollars, Keene Cheshire Bank, New Hampshire, USA, dated 21 September 1837, signed by Chiron Holbrook and Salman Whitworth

Vignette illustrations, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson -- A busmans holiday and The kind-hearted engine driver. Date: 1935

Final illustration, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson -- The End. An old man looks at a broken-down old engine rusting in a field. Date: 1935

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Step back in time to the vibrant and captivating 1830s, where art, exploration, and innovation took center stage. The decade began with John James Audubon's mesmerizing masterpiece, "American Flamingo, " showcasing the breathtaking beauty of nature. Audubon continued to enchant audiences with his Louisiana Heron, capturing the grace and elegance of this majestic bird. Meanwhile, a sense of wonder filled the air as the Vauxhall Royal Balloon made its first ascent into the heavens. Spectators marveled at this daring feat of human ingenuity and bravery. Speaking of courage, Grace Darling rowed alongside her father in a heroic rescue mission that captured hearts worldwide. As cities evolved during this era, Worthing unveiled its street plan in 1830—a testament to urban planning and progress. But it wasn't just on land that new horizons were explored; Jean Samuel Pauly and Durs Egg introduced their Dolphin airship—an engineering marvel that promised boundless possibilities for travel. The artistic realm also flourished during this period: W Heath Robinson's whimsical Railway Ribaldry illustration brought laughter to many faces while providing a satirical commentary on society's obsession with trains. And speaking of balloons again—another Vauxhall Royal Balloon ascent left spectators breathless as they witnessed humans defy gravity once more. But not all was lightheartedness; tales circulated about Spring-Heeled Jack—a winged monster haunting London streets—sending shivers down spines and fueling imaginations across England. Amidst these fantastical stories emerged practicality in Duncton's tithe map from 1837—a detailed record reflecting societal structures through land ownership. Lastly, John James Audubon returned with his Snowy Owl painting—an ethereal representation of nature's wonders that continues to captivate even today. Meanwhile, London Fire Engine Establishment listed fire stations throughout the city—reminders of both the dangers faced and the resilience of communities.