1847 Collection (#4)

Battle of Buena Vista, from The War Between the United States and Mexico, pub. 1851 (colour lithograph)
5055706 Battle of Buena Vista, from The War Between the United States and Mexico, pub. 1851 (colour lithograph) by Nebel, Carl (1805-55); Private Collection; (add.info)

My Wife Is A Woman Of Mind"(engraving)
5997844 My Wife Is A Woman Of Mind" (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Wife Is A Woman Of Mind." Illustration for The Comic Almanack with)

Red and blue Mauritius Post Office Stamps, 1847 (colour engraving)
6256299 Red and blue Mauritius Post Office Stamps, 1847 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Blue Penny Museum, Port Louis, Mauritius; eimageBROKER.com / Hans Blossey; English

The Sleeping Reapers; Les Moissonneurs Endormis, c. 1847-48 (oil on canvas)
827089 The Sleeping Reapers; Les Moissonneurs Endormis, c.1847-48 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 45.7x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Prince Alberts Swiss Cottage, 1847 (pencil
652000 View of Prince Alberts Swiss Cottage, 1847 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening) by Swarbreck

Maria-Feodorovna, Imperatrice Douariere De Russie (1847) (b / w photo)
5219730 Maria-Feodorovna, Imperatrice Douariere De Russie (1847) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria-Feodorovna)

Milena, Princesse De Montenegro (1847) (b / w photo)
5219717 Milena, Princesse De Montenegro (1847) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milena, Princesse De Montenegro (1847)

John Hutchinson (litho)
3649831 John Hutchinson (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hutchinson. Illustration for A History of the Chemical Industry in Widnes by D W F Hardie)

John McClellan (litho)
3649832 John McClellan (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John McClellan. Illustration for A History of the Chemical Industry in Widnes by D W F Hardie)

Hector Berlioz vers 1847 (engraving)
3623955 Hector Berlioz vers 1847 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz vers 1847)

Gustave-Emile Mesureur, Homme Politique, 1847 (b / w photo)
5201393 Gustave-Emile Mesureur, Homme Politique, 1847 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustave-Emile Mesureur, Homme Politique, 1847)

Paul Reclus, Medecin, 1847 (b / w photo)
5201490 Paul Reclus, Medecin, 1847 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Reclus, Medecin, 1847)

Title page from 1847 first edition of Wuthering Heights
5615773 Title page from 1847 first edition of Wuthering Heights by Emily BrontA (1818-1848) published under her pseudonym Ellis Bell by publisher Thomas Cautley Newby, London

City of London Theatre, advertisement, 1847 (engraving)
610599 City of London Theatre, advertisement, 1847 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of London Theatre, advertisement)

Chapiteau corinthien en marbre blanc, de l epoque merovingienne, trouve dans les fouilles executees place du Parvis
963414 Chapiteau corinthien en marbre blanc, de l epoque merovingienne, trouve dans les fouilles executees place du Parvis, en 1847 (engraving) by French School

Entrance to London Zoo
View of the entrance to the zoological gardans 1840. London Zoo is the worlds oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828

The terrace at Tortoni s, 1847. Fashionable women in crinolines, large cashmere shawls and bonnets. The Cafe Tortoni Italan icecream parlor, 22 Bouleverd des Italiens, was popular with dandies

Passengers by the Corbeil Steamboat, Paris, 1846. Woman in green crinoline dress with bows, bonnet and cashmere shawl. The Corbeil bateau a vapeur took travelers out of Paris along the River Seine

Lady Eliza Deane at Dundanion, 1847
Lady Eliza Deane commencing, at Dundanion, the Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway. Date: 1847

Cartoon, Lord Palmerstons Unpopular Exhibition -- a satirical comment on the Foreign Secretarys activities and interests, including a Spanish Marriage, the Confiscation of Cracow

Evangeline is an epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published in 1847 which describes the separation of Evangeline and her beloved Gabriel during the expulsion of the Acadian community from Nova

Cartoon, John Bull among the Lilliputians -- a satirical political comment on relationships between Great Britain and other countries, with suggestions of exploitation. Date: 1847

Cartoon, The Rising Generation -- In Parliament. A satirical comment on conflicts within the Conservative Party over Sir Robert Peels repeal of the Corn Laws

Cartoon, The Political Cheap-Jack -- Benjamin Disraeli, portrayed as a conman at a country fair, wooing his Buckinghamshire constituents during the General Election campaign, summer 1847. 1847

Rugeley railway station, Rugeley, Staffordshire
Scene outside Rugeley Trent Valley railway station, Rugeley, Staffordshire, on the Trent Valley line, seen here in the year it opened. Date: 1847

Railway Station at Ely, Cambridgeshire. Date: 1847

Bridge Street railway station, Northampton
Railway station at Northampton, with a busy street scene outside. The first of three stations in the city, it was known as Bridge Street railway station, opening in 1845. Date: 1847

Carlise central station court-square 1847
Caledonian railway, central station and court square in Carlise during the nineteenth century. 1847

Cambridge railway station-arrival of voters 1847
Cambridge railway station and the arrival of all male voters for the Cambridge chancellorship election during the 19th century. 1847

Railway pavilion at Tottenham 1847
An exterior look of Tottenham railway station. Date: 1847

Germain, Artiste, 1847 (b / w photo)
5201691 Germain, Artiste, 1847 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germain, Artiste, 1847)

Frederic Masson, Homme De Lettres, 1847 (b / w photo)
5201546 Frederic Masson, Homme De Lettres, 1847 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederic Masson, Homme De Lettres, 1847)

Bienvenu Martin, Homme Politique, 1847 (b / w photo)
5201358 Bienvenu Martin, Homme Politique, 1847 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bienvenu Martin, Homme Politique, 1847)

The last omnibus (engraving)
604478 The last omnibus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last omnibus; dated 1847); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Interior of Jays Mourning Establishment, Regent Street, London (engraving)
586583 Interior of Jays Mourning Establishment, Regent Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Jays Mourning Establishment)

The Rising Generation, in Parliament (engraving)
2777184 The Rising Generation, in Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising Generation, in Parliament. Cartoon, 30 January 1847)

Procession of the parcel post round St Pauls Cathedral, City of London. 1847

Panorama of New York from the North River. 1847

Panorama of New York from the East River. 1847

Parcel Post Drivers exchanging Carts, London on the divisional line of their districts. 1847

Parcel Post Central Depot, Fleet Street, London. 1847

The King of Mosquitia in Council 1847
A council session for the King of Mosquita, George Augustus Frederic II. The king sits at the farthest end of the council table, only 14, surrounded by 3 child guards with halberds

The Mexican Lancers charge the Illinois Soldiers 1847
A battery of Mexican lancers charge at the American soldiers in the distance, at the battle of Buena Vista. Date: 1847

Mexican Guerillas 1847
A crowd of Mexican guerillas charge forwards on horseback and on foot, with swords, lances, and rifles. 1847

The Capture of Tabasco 1847
The capture of Tabasco by U.S. naval forces under Commodore Perry. Two American paddle steamers and a small ship move up the river on their way to San Juan Bautista

Escort of Cavalry resting 1847
An escort of cavalrymen stop at a pulque shop, on the road between San Martin and Puebla. Various soldiers rest on their horses or stand by them

U. S. Troops Storm Chapultepec
The battle of Chapultepec was key in the larger battle over Mexico City, and was a quick victory for the Americans. A soldier holding an American flag stands on a rock in the middle of

The Capture of Veracruz by American Forces
American troops stand in formation across a large square, with soldiers on horseback gathered in the centre to celebrate the successful capture of Veracruz the day previously

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In the year 1847, a tapestry of remarkable events unfolded, weaving together various elements from mythology to literature, and even culinary arts. The roots of Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life in Norse mythology, seemed to stretch further as Auguste Escoffier revolutionized the world of gastronomy with his innovative techniques. Meanwhile, the Old Hartlepool Lighthouse stood tall on the rugged coast of north-east England, guiding ships through treacherous waters. The Struwwelpeter cover whispered tales of cautionary children's stories by Hoffmann and Augustus Soup warmed hearts with its comforting flavors. In this era, Franklin's writing captivated minds with its wisdom while Clan Macdonald forged their own legacy amidst changing times. Bram Stoker's enigmatic photo hinted at dark mysteries yet to be unveiled like those found within Jane Eyre and Rochester's tumultuous love story. As night fell upon London's Camden Round House, it became a haven for artists seeking inspiration. Amidst all this cultural richness lay Clan Macpherson who proudly upheld their heritage in Scotland. And not far away in New Swindon emerged a bustling town that would soon become an industrial hub - a testament to progress and innovation. Thus, 1847 was a year where legends were born and history was made; where creativity flourished alongside tradition; where lighthouses guided lost souls while trees held ancient secrets. It was an era that left an indelible mark on humanity’s collective memory – forever etched within the annals of time.