1849 Collection (page 2)

Miners Dancing Together
A miners ball in California Date: 1849

Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum, 1849
The Italianate exterior of the New Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex (North London). The foundation stone was laid in 1849 by Prince Albert

Brighton Belle
Martha Gunn an elderly woman who helps women bathers into the sea in Brighton, Sussex. Original Artwork: Artist - Robert Dighton (1752 - 1814) (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Faraday on magnetism and gravity, 1849
Faraday on magnetism and gravity. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of an apparatus for investigating magnetism and gravity

HINDU GODDESS: KALI. The Hindu goddess Kali, shown holding a bloody sword and the head of a giant while she tramples her consort, Shiva. Wood engraving, American, 1849

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall interior, 1849
The interior of the then-new Liverpool Philharmonic Concert Hall, at the time of the Liverpool Music Festival, 1849. The building was eventually replaced in 1939 after its predecessor burnt down in

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Prospectors panning for gold in the California Gold Rush. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Village of Moveen during the 1840 s
A landscape view of the village of Moveen during the forced evictions of the 1840 s. Dwellings, some of them without a roof, appear without human habitation

Passengers on the deck of an Emigrant Ship, 1849
Engraving showing emigrants on the deck of their ship, at sea, 1849. A group of children are being taught their lessons by a school master whilst a small crowd gathers around the ships galley

Edmund Pendleton Gaines
EDMUND PENDLETON GAINES American military commander who served in the 1812 war, the Seminole war, the Mexican war, the Black Hawk war etc

Mme Recamier / Cig Card
JEANNE-FRANCOISE-JULIE- ADELAIDE RECAMIER nee BERNARD French society beauty and wit

Charlotte Bronte / Shirley
Shirley Keeldare sits pensively at the window

Crowned Pidgeon
CROWNED PIDGEON

Blunt / Planet / Parallax
A diagram showing the parallax of the planets

Monoceros Etc Constell
The constellation of Monoceros - a unicorn - and Canis Minor - a small dog

Frederic Chopin / Krzesz
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician the last notes

Cartoon, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion
Cartoon, The State of the Nation, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion. Mr Disraelis motion for a Select Committee to consider the state of the nation, in consequence of the repeal of the Corn Law

Queen Victoria and her family, Windsor
Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children in the grounds of Windsor Castle. 1849

Giants Ring, Ballylesson, Co. Down (1849). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1849

Maria Edgeworth / Library
MARIA EDGEWORTH The novelist writing in her library at her home in Edgeworthstown, near Dublin

Tam O Shanter poursuivi par les sorciAšres 1849
Tam O Shanter poursuivi par les sorcieres, 1849, oil on canvas, 38 x 46.5 cm, signed lower left: Eug. Delacroix. Eugene Delacroix, Charenton-Saint-Maurice/Val-de-Marne 1798-1863 Champrosay bei Paris

David & the Micawbers
A young David Copperfield is presented by Mr Micawber to Mrs Micawber who clutches a baby Date: First published: 1849-50

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall exterior, 1849
The exterior of the then-new Liverpool Philharmonic Concert Hall, at the time of the Liverpool Music Festival, 1849. The style is described by The Illustrated London News as " Roman-Italian

Lady Blessingtons Tomb
The pyramid-shaped tomb of Marguerite, countess of Blessington, Irish writer, photographed by her lover, the count d Orsay. Date: 1849

Passenger Canal Boats at Paddington Basin, London, 1849
Engraving showing some of the canal boats, offering rides on the Grand Union Canal, at Paddington Basin, London, 1849

Bay of San Francisco, Upper California
San Francisco was the scene of a gold rush in 1849, men made their way to California from all over the world

HARRY KELLAR 1849 - 1922
American magician who presented large stage shows during the late 1800s and early 1900s - the predecessor of Harry Houdini and successor to Robert Heller

Micawber & Copperfield
Young David Copperfield with swaggering Mr. Micawber, twirling his walking stick!

Houdin Levitation
Houdins son, supported only by one elbow, reclines in space

William Ernest Henley / Vf
WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY English man of letters, editor of the Magazine of Art and other journals

Churchill / Randolph / Vf 80
LORD RANDOLPH SPENCER CHURCHILL MP speaking in Parliament while Wolff, Balfour and Gorst listen (or fall asleep, more like)

Copperfield / Mr Micawber
The inimitable Mr Micawber

Copperfield / Micawber
The inimitable Mr Micawber standing jauntily in a street with Georgian houses behind him

Mania / Hudson Blamed
Railway financier George Hudson, formerly known as the Railway King, is depicted as The Railway Clown and blamed by those who invested in his stocks

Mania / Hudson Off Rails
OFF THE RAIL The speculations of railway financier George King Hudson (1800-1871), start to collapse

Star Clusters
A diagram showing various clusters of stars

BLUNT / CAPRICORN / 47 / 1849
The constellation of Capricorn, this version has the head, shoulders and fore- legs of a goat and the hind body and tail of a fish

Blunt / Scorpio / Plate 45
The constellation of Scorpio, the scorpion

Blunt / Virgo / Plate 43
The constellation of Virgo

BLUNT / ORION / 52 / 1849
The constellation of Orion, one of the most brilliant in the heavens

Blunt / Moons Phases / Pl15
The moons phases

Blunt / Jupiter & Moons / 10
A view of Jupiter showing its moons and satellites

James Polk President
JAMES K POLK 11th American President (1845-49)

John Ambrose Fleming
JOHN AMBROSE FLEMING English electrical engineer; contributed to development of telephony, electric lighting and wireless telegraphy

Chopin / Wills Cig Card
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician

James Clarence Mangan Irish Writer

The North Staffordshire Railway: the Congleton Viaduct. Uk, 1849

Sir Guyon with the Palmer Attending, Tempted by Phaedria to Land upon the Enchanted Islands; Samuel Palmer, English, 1805 - 1881; England, Europe; 1849; Watercolor and bodycolor

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"1849: A Year of Artistic and Intellectual Brilliance" In the year 1849, the world witnessed a remarkable convergence of artistic and intellectual brilliance. Frederic Chopin, renowned Polish composer and pianist, mesmerized audiences with his exquisite Etudes and Preludes. His music transcended boundaries, captivating hearts across continents. Meanwhile, Edgar Allan Poe's haunting tales continued to captivate readers' imaginations. Cole's vivid illustrations brought Poe's macabre stories to life, leaving an indelible mark on literature. Amidst this creative fervor, The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves trapped in icy waters during their daring exploration. Barro's depiction immortalized this treacherous journey as a testament to human resilience in the face of adversity. Karl Marx immersed himself in his study during this transformative year. His groundbreaking ideas would reshape political thought for generations to come. John William Waterhouse masterfully captured moments in time through his brushstrokes. On April 6th, 1849, he painted a scene that evoked nostalgia and longing - a reflection of the era's sentimentality. Across the Atlantic Ocean at Princes Park in Liverpool, August saw an extravagant fancy fair that delighted attendees with its grandeur and opulence. It was a celebration of artistry and craftsmanship that showcased society's growing fascination with beauty. Even Harrods made its mark in history by opening its doors for business in 1953 – becoming synonymous with luxury shopping experiences worldwide. Nature too had its own story to tell; Audubon documented the Eastern meadow vole or meadow mouse through meticulous observation – shedding light on the intricate wonders of wildlife flourishing amidst changing landscapes. Lastly but not leastly Charles Green took flight into uncharted skies during a balloon event held at Stowmarket.