1830s Collection (#51)

FARMING: HARVEST, 1830s. Harvesting on a New England farm. Wood engraving, American, c1830s

JOSEPH SMITH PREACHING. Mormon leader Joseph Smith preaching in the American wilderness, 1830s. Wood engraving, American, 1853

SUNDAY SCHOOL, c1830s. Students on their way to Sunday School. Wood engraving, probably English, c1830s

FISHING PARTY, c1830s. A steamboat approaches as young men are having a fishing party at the rivers edge. Line engraving, American, c1830s

ALLEGORY: AUGUST, 1830s. Wood engraving, American, 1830s

CHURCH OF ENGLAND, c1830s. Church of England Marriage. Wood engraving, c1830s

ALLEGORY: DECEMBER, 1830s. Wood engraving, American, 1830s

CLERGYMAN, c1840. Wood engraving, American, c1840

POLICEMANs HAT, c1830. Original hat of the London policemen, c1830. Line engraving, English, c1900

NEW ENGLAND: HARVEST, 1830. Wood engraving, American, c1830s

COTTON SHAG HAT. Fashionable in England from c1825 as a substitute for beaver hats, before it became common in Ireland. Line engraving, English, c1900

CARTHAGE, c1830s. Ruins of ancient Carthage on the coast of Tunisia. Steel engraving, German, c1830s

PHILADELPHIA: THEATER. The Walnut Street Theatre, founded in 1809, in Philadelphia. Wood engraving, American, c1830

PHILADELPHIA: THEATER. The Arch Street Theatre, opened in 1828. Wood engraving, American, c1830

PHILADELPHIA: ELM MONUMENT. Monument at Delaware River near Philadelphia, marking the location of the great elm tree under which, according to tradition

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, c1830. An elementary school classroom. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

NEW ENGLAND: WINTER. Winter scene in New England. Wood engaving, American, c1830

SEASONS ON A FARM, c1830. Wood engravings, American, from the Farmers Almanac by Alexander Anderson, c1830

GRAMMAR SCHOOL CHILDREN. Wood engraving, American, c1835

FANNY ELSSLER (1810-1884). Austrian dancer. Contemporary engraving

BOA CONSTRICTOR ATTACK. Indian sailors rescue a crew member from being crushed to death by a boa constrictor while moored in a creek near the mouth of the Ganges River

WINEMAKING, ISTRIA, 1830s. Winemaking on the peninsula of Istria, Croatia, in the 19th century part of the Austrian Empire. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

MOTHER AND CHILD, c1830. Wood engraving, c1820-1830

NEW YORK SHIPYARD, c1840. A shipyard in New York City. Wood engraving, American, c1840

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA. Greenshank (Totanus glottis), with view of St. Augustine and Fort Marion, Florida. Aquatint engraving, 1830s, after John James Audubon

Wood engraving, American, c1840
NEW YORK SHIPYARD, 1840. Wood engraving, American, c1840

RAILROADING, 1830s. Passengers aboard an early American locomotive, including a group of black musicians, are protected from the danger of boiler explosion by bales of cotton

SETTLERs HOME, MISSISSIPPI. A settlers home on the Pascagoula River, Mississippi, c1830s: wood engraving, American, 1882

WESTERN SETTLEMENT, c1830s. A settlement in the American West. Wood engraving from an early 19th century school geography

AUDUBON: SCARLET IBIS. Scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber) by John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-1838

TEXAS: MEXICAN FILIBUSTERS. Mexican filibusters, or freebooters, on the march in Texas in defiance of General Santa Annas recognition of its independence from Mexico, late 1830s

OSCEOLA (c1804-1838). Native American leader. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

AUDUBON: PASSENGER PIGEON. Passenger pigeons by John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-1838

CHARTIST DEMONSTRATION. A Chartist protest being observed by Robert Peels new police force, the Peelers, in London, England, 1830s. Wood engraving, 19th century

AMERICAN STEAMBOAT, c1830. Wood engraving, American, c1830

WHALING, 19th CENTURY. The Whaler. Wood engraving, American, c1840

WINE HARVEST, 1830s. Winemaking in Istria, a peninsula of Northwest Croatia, in the 19th century part of the Austrian Empire. Wood engraving, English, 1830s

EMIGRANTS, 19th CENTURY. Emigrants crossing the Appalachians on their way to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Line and stipple engraving, early 19th century

Airship, the Eagle, on display in London
Engineering drawing of an airship, on display to the public at the Grounds of the Aeronautical Society, Victoria Road, opposite Kensington Gardens, London. With descriptive text below. 1835

Fair in Hyde Park, London, with Grahams balloon
View of the Fair in Hyde Park, London, with Grahams balloon in flight above. 28 June 1838

Ballooning celebration for Queen Victorias birthday
Front page of The Penny Satirist - A cheap substitute for a weekly Newspaper. Showing a large image of the Montgolfier balloon ascending from the Surrey Zoological Gardens with about ten people in

Page of prospectus, Aeronautic Association
Page of a prospectus promoting the purchase of shares in the balloon company, Aeronautic Association - For promoting geographical surveys of some of the remaining undiscovered tracts of the globe To

Large balloon image on a prospectus
Large balloon image, part of a prospectus promoting the purchase of shares in the balloon company. Aeronautic Association - For promoting geographical surveys of some of the remaining undiscovered

Coronation and opening of New London Bridge
Scene at the coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide (8 September 1831), with the opening of the New London Bridge (1 August 1831) below, with a balloon visible in the top right

Opening of New Hungerford Market, London
Crowds of people at the opening of New Hungerford Market, London, with Mr Graham ascending in his balloon. 2 July 1833

Sketch of Cockings parachute
Drawing of R Cockings parachute in which he died. Above it is a handwritten note by John Sadler, stating that his last ascent in a balloon was from St Jamess Park, London, on 1 August 1814

Balloon race, Green brothers
A balloon race between Charles Green and his brother in two balloons, from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London. Seen here are the two balloons over the River Thames, with people watching

Greens balloon ascent, Surrey Zoological Gardens

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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.