1853 Collection (#3)

Mlle. Lefevre as Colette at the Theatre Imperial de l'Opera Comique
5855452 Mlle. Lefevre as Colette at the Theatre Imperial de l'Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Mlle. Lefevre as Colette at the Theatre Imperial de l'Opera Comique)

Mlle. Alphonsine as Pouponetta in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin. "
5855447 Mlle. Alphonsine as Pouponetta in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin. "; (add.info.: Actress and courtesan Mlle)

Mlle. Miolan as Dora in "Le Nabab" at the Opera Comique
5855445 Mlle. Miolan as Dora in "Le Nabab" at the Opera Comique; (add.info.: Opera singer Mlle. Miolan as Dora in "Le Nabab" at the Opera Comique)

Mlle. Louise Perigat as Melusine in "Le Ciel et L'Enfer" at the Ambigu Comique
5855442 Mlle. Louise Perigat as Melusine in "Le Ciel et L'Enfer" at the Ambigu Comique; (add.info.: Mlle. Louise Perigat (Periga)

Portrait of Alexandre (Pierre Francois) Boely
863887 Portrait of Alexandre (Pierre Francois) Boely; (add.info.: Alexandre (Pierre Francois) Boely (1785-1858) French composer, pianist and organist

A hussar in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique
5855470 A hussar in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique; (add.info.: A hussar in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique)

Mlle. Celine Montaland in "La Rose de Boheme" at the Palais Royal
5855469 Mlle. Celine Montaland in "La Rose de Boheme" at the Palais Royal.; (add.info.: Mlle. Celine Montaland (1843-1891) in "La Rose de Boheme" at the Palais Royal

Mlle. Duprez as Catherine in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique
5855467 Mlle. Duprez as Catherine in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique; (add.info.: Mlle. Caroline Duprez as Catherine in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique)

Mocker as Danilowitz in L'Etoile du Nord at the Opera Comique
5855466 Mocker as Danilowitz in L'Etoile du Nord at the Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Mocker as Danilowitz in Meyerbeer's comic opera L'Etoile du Nord (The North Star)

Mlle. Lefevre as Prascovia in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique
5855465 Mlle. Lefevre as Prascovia in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique; (add.info.: Mlle. Lefevre as Prascovia in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique)

Mlle. Rosati in "Les Boucaniers" at the Academie Imperiale du Musique
5855461 Mlle. Rosati in "Les Boucaniers" at the Academie Imperiale du Musique.; (add.info.: Mlle. Rosati in "Les Boucaniers" at the Academie Imperiale du Musique)

Mme. Cheri Lesueur as Suzanne in "Le Pressoir" at the Gymnase Dramatique
5855455 Mme. Cheri Lesueur as Suzanne in "Le Pressoir" at the Gymnase Dramatique.; (add.info.: Mme. Cheri Lesueur as Suzanne in George Sand's "Le Pressoir" at the Gymnase)

Couderc as Lord Evendale in "Le Nabab" at the Opera Comique
5855443 Couderc as Lord Evendale in "Le Nabab" at the Opera Comique; (add.info.: Couderc as Lord Evendale in "Le Nabab" at the Opera Comique)

Ballet dancer's costume from "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique
5855439 Ballet dancer's costume from "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique; (add.info.: Ballet dancer's costume from "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique)

Boisselot as Cyprien in "Les Postillons de Crevecoeur" at the Folies Dramatiques
5855437 Boisselot as Cyprien in "Les Postillons de Crevecoeur" at the Folies Dramatiques; (add.info.: Boisselot as Cyprien in "Les Postillons de Crevecoeur" at the Folies)

Mme. Guichard as Morielle in "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique
5855435 Mme. Guichard as Morielle in "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique; (add.info.: Mme. Guichard as Morielle in "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique Handcoloured)

19th century illustration showing industrial smog over Dudley caused by smoke from the town's Iron Foundries. 1853
5310712 19th century illustration showing industrial smog over Dudley caused by smoke from the town's Iron Foundries. 1853; (add.info.: Date: 1853); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mlle. Figeac as Julie in "Philiberte" at the Gymnase Dramatique
5855433 Mlle. Figeac as Julie in "Philiberte" at the Gymnase Dramatique; (add.info.: Mlle. Figeac as Julie in "Philiberte" at the Gymnase Dramatique)

Mme. Marie Guy-Stephan in the role of Katty in "Le Lutin de la Vallee" at the Theatre Lyrique
5855428 Mme. Marie Guy-Stephan in the role of Katty in "Le Lutin de la Vallee" at the Theatre Lyrique; (add.info)

Mlle. Decroix in "Les Trovatelles" at the Opera Comique
5855474 Mlle. Decroix in "Les Trovatelles" at the Opera Comique; (add.info.: Mlle. Decroix in "Les Trovatelles" at the Opera Comique)

William Rufus King, Vice President of the United States, 1853
NWI4952398 William Rufus King, Vice President of the United States, 1853.; (add.info.: William Rufus King, Vice President of the United States, 1853.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

19th-century illustration showing a spike of Hollyhock flowers; (Althaea). 1853
5311503 19th-century illustration showing a spike of Hollyhock flowers; (Althaea). 1853; (add.info.: Date: 1853); Universal History Archive/UIG

La Senora Perea Nena at the Gymnase Dramatique
5855472 La Senora Perea Nena at the Gymnase Dramatique; (add.info.: La Senora Perea Nena at the Gymnase Dramatique. Perea Nena was a celebrated Spanish flamenco dancer who later performed in England)

Dupuis as Noel Plantier in "Le Pressoir" at the Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique
5855454 Dupuis as Noel Plantier in "Le Pressoir" at the Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique.; (add.info.: Bernard Dupuis as Noel Plantier in George Sand's "Le Pressoir" at)

Lesueur as Valentin Pere in "Le Pressoir" at the Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique
5855451 Lesueur as Valentin Pere in "Le Pressoir" at the Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique.; (add.info.: Lesueur as Valentin Pere in "Le Pressoir" at the Theatre du Gymnase)

Mlle Scriwaneck in costume as Satan in "Les Enfers de Paris."
5855450 Mlle Scriwaneck in costume as Satan in "Les Enfers de Paris."; (add.info.: Mlle. Scriwaneck in costume as Satan in "Les Enfers de Paris" at Theatre des Varietes)

Mme. Marguerite Ugalde as "La Tonelli" at the Opera Comique
5855444 Mme. Marguerite Ugalde as "La Tonelli" at the Opera Comique; (add.info.: Mme. Delphine Ugalde as "La Tonelli" at the Opera Comique)

Laurent as Canari in "Le Ciel et l'Enfer" at the Ambigu Comique
5855441 Laurent as Canari in "Le Ciel et l'Enfer" at the Ambigu Comique; (add.info.: Laurent as Canari in "Le Ciel et l'Enfer" at the Ambigu Comique)

Laurent as Planchet in "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique
5855434 Laurent as Planchet in "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique; (add.info.: Laurent as Planchet in "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique Handcoloured lithograph by)

Gavarni, Hippolyte-Guillaume-Sulpice Chevalier, called Paul (1804-1866). Edmond
CUL4854756 Gavarni, Hippolyte-Guillaume-Sulpice Chevalier, called Paul (1804-1866). Edmond and Jules de Goncourt in a box at the theatre. 1853. GONCOURT, Edmon Huot of (1822-1896)

Mormon baptism by total immersion, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1853 (engraving)
535656 Mormon baptism by total immersion, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1853 (engraving); (add.info.: Mormons (Latter-Day-Saints). Baptism by total immersion, Salt Lake City, Utah

Arthur St. Leon in "Le Lutin de la Vallee" at the Theatre Lyrique
5855426 Arthur St. Leon in "Le Lutin de la Vallee" at the Theatre Lyrique; (add.info.: Arthur Saint-Leon in the ballet "Le Lutin de la Vallee" at the Theatre Lyrique 1853. St)

The rescue of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria: the attempted assassination on Feb 18, 1853, 1853. Private Collection

A modern version of the Tale of Genji in snow scenes (Furyu genji yuki no nagame), 1853. Private Collection

Cabin of Peter the Great, 1853. Creator: Tsylov, Nikolay Ivanovich (1799-1879)
Cabin of Peter the Great, 1853. Private Collection

1853 Mitchell Map Of Mississippi Topography Cartography
1853, Mitchell Map of Mississippi

1853 U.S. Coast Survey Map Of Savannah Georgia And The Savannah River
1853, U.S. Coast Survey Map of Savannah Georgia and the Savannah River

1853 Mitchell Map Of Russia In Asia And Tartary
1853, Mitchell Map of Russia in Asia and Tartary

1853 U.S.C.S. Map Or Chart Of Florida Topography
1853, U.S.C.S. Map or Chart of Florida

1853 Mitchell Map Of Michigan Topography Cartography
1853, Mitchell Map of Michigan

1853 Mitchell Map Of Russia Topography Cartography
1853, Mitchell Map of Russia

1853 Wyld Pocket Or Case Map Of Ireland Topography
1853, Wyld Pocket or Case Map of Ireland

1853 Mitchell Map Of India Topography Cartography
1853, Mitchell Map of India

1853 U.S.C.S. Map Of The Western Coast Of The United States
1853, U.S.C.S. Map of the Western Coast of the United States

1853 U.S. Coast Survey Map Of The West Coast Of The United States
1853, U.S. Coast Survey Map of the West Coast of the United States

1853 Mitchell Map Of Switzerland Topography Cartography
1853, Mitchell Map of Switzerland

1853 U.S. Coast Survey Map Of The Western Florida Panhandle
1853, U.S. Coast Survey Map of the Western Florida Panhandle

1853 Mitchell Map Of Austria Topography Cartography
1853, Mitchell Map of Austria

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In the year 1853, a tapestry of historical events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of society. Cecil Rhodes, a visionary and imperialist, was born in this transformative year. Little did he know that his ambitions would shape the future of Africa. Meanwhile, in Arles, France, Vincent van Gogh's iconic "The Yellow House" stood as a testament to his artistic genius. The vibrant hues captured within its walls echoed the spirit of creativity that permeated throughout the era. Sir Richard Francis Burton embarked on daring expeditions during this time. His insatiable thirst for adventure led him to discover hidden treasures and unravel mysteries across uncharted territories. Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata graced stages worldwide with its enchanting melodies. The cover of its vocal score from 1853 serves as a visual reminder of Verdi's timeless contribution to classical music. Amidst the tranquil countryside of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire stood the Stone Asylum—a sanctuary for those seeking solace from life's trials and tribulations. Its sturdy walls provided refuge for troubled souls in need. On distant shores, soldiers armed themselves with Indian Smoothbore muskets—Pattern 1858—a weapon that symbolized power and dominance during times of conflict. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Yonkers, New York, Otis Elevator Works revolutionized urban landscapes by introducing safe vertical transportation systems. Their factory along the Hudson River became synonymous with progress and innovation. The Emigrant Ship Hercules sailed off Cambelton in Scotland—an emblematic image representing hope and new beginnings for countless individuals seeking better lives abroad. Cecil Rhodes emerged as both hero and villain throughout history—his legacy forever entwined with tales of conquests and controversies alike. From Davie to Hero—the Right Honorable Cecil J. Rhodes left an indomitable imprint on African politics.