1847 Collection (#5)

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

The Battle of Buena Vista
The battle of Buena Vista occurred on 23rd February 1847, with an American victory in repelling Mexican forces. American cavalrymen charge at Mexican soldiers with their swords raised. 1847

Childrens Christmas party 1847
Little ones in high glee, the room decorated with holly and brilliantly lighted with candles. Neighbouring children come to celebrate the Christmas season

Prizes awarded at Northampton, 1847 (engraving)
1096032 Prizes awarded at Northampton, 1847 (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prizes awarded at Northampton, 1847)

Royal Agricultural Society of England, Meeting at Northampton, 1847 (engraving)
1096024 Royal Agricultural Society of England, Meeting at Northampton, 1847 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Agricultural Society of England)

The Ascot Prize Plate, 1847 (engraving)
1095924 The Ascot Prize Plate, 1847 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascot Prize Plate, 1847)

Merry Christmas! 1847
" Heaven Bless you Merry Gentlefolks let Nothing You Dismay, " Page of Victorian men and women getting into the Christmas spirit! Indulging themselves in food, drink and dance. 1847

Mexico - Guadalajara - The Monumento a los Ninos Heroes
The Monumento a los Ninos Heroes (Monument to the Boy Heroes) commemorates the 1847 battle between the United States and Mexico at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Dead Elephant at London Zoo, 1847
Deceased elephant Jack, pride of the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in Regents Park. Jack lived at London Zoo for sixteen years and may have been as old as 40 when he died. Date: 1847

The Christmas Festival of 1847 (engraving)
1594609 The Christmas Festival of 1847 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Festival of 1847)

Preparations for the Battle of Buena Vista also known as the Battle of Angostura
6372831 Preparations for the Battle of Buena Vista also known as the Battle of Angostura, between General Zachary Taylor and General Antonio Lopez de Santa Annas troops, February 23

The "Sybille"(chromolitho)
2790847 The " Sybille" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Sybille." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

A String of Pearls or The Friend of Fleet Street (1847), Britannia, Hoxton. Sweeney Todd (engraving)
3106120 A String of Pearls or The Friend of Fleet Street (1847), Britannia, Hoxton. Sweeney Todd (engraving) by English School

Monument to John Jackson in Brompton Cemetery, Thomas Butler, Sculpsit, 1847 (engraving)
983223 Monument to John Jackson in Brompton Cemetery, Thomas Butler, Sculpsit, 1847 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Our Colonial Defences (engraving)
1056127 Our Colonial Defences (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Colonial Defences)

Ascot Races, 1847, the Royal Cortege on Thursday (engraving)
1095931 Ascot Races, 1847, the Royal Cortege on Thursday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascot Races, 1847, the Royal Cortege on Thursday)

The Doncaster Prize Cup, 1847 (engraving)
1096122 The Doncaster Prize Cup, 1847 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doncaster Prize Cup, 1847)

Gaston Salvayre (1847) (b / w photo)
5219990 Gaston Salvayre (1847) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaston Salvayre (1847)

Jean Lassalle (1847) (b / w photo)
5220099 Jean Lassalle (1847) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Lassalle (1847)

Edouard Debat-Ponsan, Peintre, 1847 (b / w photo)
5201616 Edouard Debat-Ponsan, Peintre, 1847 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard Debat-Ponsan, Peintre, 1847)

The late Lord Beaconsfield (engraving)
1590359 The late Lord Beaconsfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Lord Beaconsfield)

The New House of Commons (engraving)
1061860 The New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New House of Commons, Portraits of Members who have never before sat in Parliament)

Views of Salzburg; Blick auf Salzburg, 1847 (oil on canvas)
823425 Views of Salzburg; Blick auf Salzburg, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Sattler, Hubert (1817-1904); 103x134.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Salzburg; Blick auf Salzburg)

A Self-Portrait, bust length, 1847 (oil on canvas)
989656 A Self-Portrait, bust length, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-89); 61x48.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Self-Portrait, bust length. Alexandre Cabanel (1824-1889)

Fragments de sculpture antique, trouves au Palais de justice en 1847 (engraving)
963161 Fragments de sculpture antique, trouves au Palais de justice en 1847 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fragments de sculpture antique)

Epsom Races, 1847 (engraving)
1095902 Epsom Races, 1847 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epsom Races, 1847)

United States army uniforms, Mexican War, 1847 (chromolitho)
3656941 United States army uniforms, Mexican War, 1847 (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: United States army uniforms, Mexican War, 1847)

Felix Mendelssohn, mort en 1847 (engraving)
3645394 Felix Mendelssohn, mort en 1847 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Felix Mendelssohn, mort en 1847. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1866)

The Political Cheap-Jack (engraving)
2777183 The Political Cheap-Jack (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Political Cheap-Jack. Cartoon, 26 June 1847)

A String of Pearls or The Friend of Fleet Street (1847), Britannia, Hoxton. Sweeney Todd (engraving)
611105 A String of Pearls or The Friend of Fleet Street (1847), Britannia, Hoxton. Sweeney Todd (engraving) by English School

Blue Mauritius postage stamp, 1847 (colour engraving)
6256301 Blue Mauritius postage stamp, 1847 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Blue Penny Museum, Port Louis, Mauritius; eimageBROKER.com / Hans Blossey; English, out of copyright

Playing Card: Ace of Spades (colour litho)
DHS212769 Playing Card: Ace of Spades (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; (add.info.: General Taylor at the battle of Plato Alto, 8th May)

The terrace at Tortonis in 1847, 1898 (litho)
5913076 The terrace at Tortonis in 1847, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: The terrace at Tortoni s, 1847)

The American Franklin Search Expedition (engraving)
1590168 The American Franklin Search Expedition (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Franklin Search Expedition)

Glasgow and the Clyde (engraving)
1595588 Glasgow and the Clyde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glasgow and the Clyde. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 August 1888)

The Queens Glorious Reign (litho)
1598901 The Queens Glorious Reign (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Glorious Reign. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 May 1899)

Thomas Edison (1847) (b / w photo)
5219847 Thomas Edison (1847) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Edison (1847)

Henry Boucher (1847) (b / w photo)
5219748 Henry Boucher (1847) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Boucher (1847)

Gabriel Ferrier (1847) (b / w photo)
5220023 Gabriel Ferrier (1847) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabriel Ferrier (1847)

Camillo di Rende (1847-1897) (b / w photo)
5219792 Camillo di Rende (1847-1897) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camillo di Rende (1847-1897)

Jean Casimir-Perier (1847) (b / w photo)
5219637 Jean Casimir-Perier (1847) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Casimir-Perier (1847)

The Combat, 1847 (oil on canvas)
828394 The Combat, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Ansdell, Richard (1815-85); 182.9x319.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Combat. Richard Ansdell (1815-85). Oil on canvas. Dated 1847

A Hymn for the Harvest of 1847 (engraving)
1096158 A Hymn for the Harvest of 1847 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hymn for the Harvest of 1847)

The Ascot Plate (engraving)
1095925 The Ascot Plate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascot Plate. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Colocynth, from Illustrations of Medical Botany: Consisting of coloured figures of
985671 Colocynth, from Illustrations of Medical Botany: Consisting of coloured figures of the plants affording the important articles of the Materia Medica. J.H

JOHN CHESSEL BUCKLER Artist and architect, depicted in 1847. Date: 1770 - 1851

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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.