1853 Collection (#6)

Hong-Kong Races, 1853, the Plenipo Cup (engraving)
1097304 Hong-Kong Races, 1853, the Plenipo Cup (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hong-Kong Races, 1853, the Plenipo Cup)

Pontefract Races, 1853, the Gold Cup, presented by B Oliveira, Esquire, MP (engraving)
1097303 Pontefract Races, 1853, the Gold Cup, presented by B Oliveira, Esquire, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pontefract Races, 1853, the Gold Cup)

Father Christmas a peace-maker: "Come, come Russ! You are a Christian
Father Christmas a peace-maker: " Come, come Russ! You are a Christian, set a good example to the Turk!" Comment on Nicolas I of Russias aggression in the Crimean War against the Ottoman

Disadvantages of a short cut. "I have kept my dear Amelia waiting a deuced long time
Disadvantages of a short cut. " I have kept my dear Amelia waiting a deuced long time! - but this short cut will soon bring me to her enchanting presence;

Snowballs! How to settle the Eastern Question. It is suggested that the conflict in the Crimea between the Russians and the British, French and Ottoman Empire be settled by a huge snowball fight

Statue of William Dargan, Esquire, by E Jones, entrance to Hardware Court (engraving)
2793281 Statue of William Dargan, Esquire, by E Jones, entrance to Hardware Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of William Dargan, Esquire)

The Bar to Progress! An allegory, founded upon Temple Bar. Satirical cartoon, 1853. Temple Bar, the entrance to the City of London in the west, closes its gates against ordinary people and progress

A horse-bus clashes with a horse-cab in 1853. Bussy: "Why don t you move on there
A horse-bus clashes with a horse-cab in 1853. Bussy: " Why don t you move on there?" Cabby: " Why didn t you tell us you were a coming? We wouldn t a bin ere at all!" Date: 1853

The New Shaving-Machine (suggested by a recent invention). Emperor of Russia, Nicholas I, sits in the shaving-machine chair in John Bull and Louis Nap(olean)s Easy Shaving Shop

Gentlemens fashions, 1853. Two small boys in the street have a chuckle at a man s
Gentlemens fashions, 1853. Two small boys in the street have a chuckle at a mans outrageously-patterned waistcoat. Ho! Crikey Charlie! If ere ain t a ge man with a lot o hadders a crawlin hover im

Ladies fashions. The culminating point of the bonnet style. Satirical cartoon in which the young ladys plaited hairstyle forms a point on which her bonnet sits

Mediumship - a spirit perplexed 1853
A spirit perplexed. A woman visiting a medium requests she asks the spirit of her deceased husband Augustus where he put the receipt for a repaid claim. Date: 1853

"Theres nae luck about the house!"Cartoon and comment about house-building in London in
" Theres nae luck about the house!" Cartoon and comment about house-building in London in the 1850s. The houses are falling down, propped up by miserable crutches

The night patrol of the London streets, 1853
The night patrol of the London streets. The figure of Death on horseback rides out of an overcrowded cemetery full of cholera victims

Progress of the moustache mania! A street seller does a good job hawking pairs of moustaches to cash in on the fashion for mens facial hair. Date: 1853

Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet, British soldier
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet (1803 - 9 May 1874) was a distinguished soldier in the British Indian Army, who fought at the siege of Bharatpur in 1825-6

Necessity the mother of invention: an incident during the cabmens strike. A gentleman is conveyed in the barrow of a coalman while his wife has to hitch a lift on his head. Date: 1853

Lewes Prison, Sussex
A view of the prison at Lewes, Sussex, opened in 1853. Date: Date unknown

Drowning the shamrock on St. Patrick?s Night
Drowning the shamrock on St. Patricks Night. Date: 1853

Smyrna! A case in which, in the opinion of the British lion, two heads are not better than one! Cartoon about the Koszta Affair in 1853

The Maid-Of-All-Work is put upon. Now, Betsy be quick and wash up the breakfast things, clear the kitchen, make the beds, and get me up carefully a pair of sleeves

A Pre-Raphaelite finishing his picture for the Academy. Satirical cartoon featuring a Pre-Raphaelite artist dressed in medieval clothes to paint his canvas of Petrarch and Laura. Date: 1853

A little difficulty. A family in a carriage get into trouble when they find the treacherous-looking coastal road is closed

Omnibus nuisances. Caution to ladies who like to occupy the seat next to the door. A mans hobnail boots kick a woman on the head as his feet swing in from the window of the omnibus. Date: 1853

Aberdeens bubble. How long will it last? Satirical cartoon about Lord Aberdeen s
Aberdeens bubble. How long will it last? Satirical cartoon about Lord Aberdeens coalition government. Date: 1853

The ascent of Mont Blanc made easy: a suggestion to the followers of Mr Albert Smith. A very relaxed Victorian man is transported to the top of the mountain on a giant pair of retractable mechanical

The Railway King! Down Upon Him! Satirical cartoon mocking the downfall of railway financier George Hudson. He is held upside-down by a bird - perhaps a crow or raven - dressed as a judge

The charwomen in the National Gallery. A cartoon about the conservation controversy at the National Gallery, after nine paintings were cleaned in the autumn of 1852

The Nineveh Room at the British Museum. Date: 1853

The former industrial school, designed by Aicken and Capes, erected in 1853 by the Whitechapel Union at Forest Gate. It later became the Forest Gate District School. Date: 2002

Critical position of the ship, the Investigator, part of the Ross Arctic expedition at Ballast Beach, Baring Island. Date: 1853

The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (litho)
1615761 The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life of William Ewart Gladstone)

A page from the Illustrated London News, 12th February 1853, with illustrations of Her Majestys sloop Rattlesnake fitted for the new Arctic expedition; Digby Seymour

A box at the Italian Opera, 1852. Woman in off-the-shoulder dresses with shawl berthas, gentleman with opera glasses in white tie and black coat. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The last of the boulevard lions, 1853. Fashionable people outside Tortonis ice cream cafe. Dandies in top hats, jacquettes and striped pants

Two aboriginal men, named Garicha and Boyguda, of Cape York, Australia, who were brought to Britain in 1853 after accidentally remaining on board Captain Stricklands ship

Cartoon, Why Coals Are Dear -- a satirical comment on the high cost of coals to ordinary working people, caused by Restricted Navigation and City Tax. Date: 1853

The last of the Boulevard Lions in 1853, 1898 (litho)
5913082 The last of the Boulevard Lions in 1853, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: The last of the boulevard lions, 1853. Fashionable people outside Tortonis ice cream cafe)

Chatham Square, New York, c. 1853 (half-plate daguerreotype)
1766826 Chatham Square, New York, c.1853 (half-plate daguerreotype) by Lewis, William Henry (1791-1879); 10.4x13.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chatham Square, New York)

Place de la Concorde, Paris, 1853 (pen and ink, watercolour and bodycolour on paper)
989212 Place de la Concorde, Paris, 1853 (pen and ink, watercolour and bodycolour on paper) by Bossoli, Carlo (1815-84); 84.2x129.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Place de la Concorde, Paris)

Gabriel Soulacroix (1853) (b / w photo)
5220124 Gabriel Soulacroix (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabriel Soulacroix (1853)

Jules Lemaitre (1853) (b / w photo)
5219921 Jules Lemaitre (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Lemaitre (1853)

Emile Roux (1853) (b / w photo)
5219866 Emile Roux (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Roux (1853)

Leon Marais (1853-1891) (b / w photo)
5220103 Leon Marais (1853-1891) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon Marais (1853-1891)

Magdeburg on the banks of the River Elbe - View from the East to the West
823429 Magdeburg on the banks of the River Elbe - View from the East to the West; Magdeburg an der Elbe; Ansicht von Ost nach West, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Gartner

A Brown Study, 1853 (oil on canvas)
827527 A Brown Study, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Huggins, William (1820-84); 92.1x72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Brown Study. William Huggins (1820-1884). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1853

Profile portrait of a gentleman, identified as Charles Dickens, c
990447 Profile portrait of a gentleman, identified as Charles Dickens, c.1853-1855 (daguerreotype, mounted as oval vithin gilt mount) by Mayall

Lord Mayor visiting Gas Works at Bow, East London
Lord Mayor and Sheriffs visiting the Works of the Great Central Gas Consumers Company at Bow, East London. 1853

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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.