1855 Collection (page 3)

L Enfant du Regiment L Enfant du Regiment (The Random Shot) Signed and dated, lower right: " 18 [symbol] 55" in monogram " JEM", John Everett Millais, 1829-1896, British

Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife, 1855 (engraving)
537103 Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife, 1855 (engraving); (add.info.: Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife. Disbrowe lost

The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wife's honour from St Paul Parravicin, 1855 9engraving)
537100 The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wife's honour from St Paul Parravicin, 1855 9engraving); (add.info.: The Duel)

George and Edward Scheutz's calculating machine. Based on Babbage's difference engine
530832 George and Edward Scheutz's calculating machine. Based on Babbage's difference engine, it was developed between 1837 and 1843. Purchased for Dudley Observatory, Albany, New York

Ideal flora and fauna of Liassic period
863935 Ideal flora and fauna of Liassic period; (add.info.: Ideal flora and fauna of the Liassic period including Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus)

Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist. 1855 (obverse of a medal commemorating 100 years of)
540994 Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist. 1855 (obverse of a medal commemorating 100 years of the use of aluminium); (add.info)

Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road, London, 1855 (engraving)
538551 Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road, London, 1855 (engraving); (add.info.: Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road)

Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855
5304876 Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855; (add.info.: Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855); Universal History Archive/UIG

Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen (1811-1899)
865203 Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen (1811-1899); (add.info.: Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen (1811-1899) German chemist and spectroscopist

John Sutherland (left) and Robert Rawlinson
865049 John Sutherland (left) and Robert Rawlinson; (add.info.: In the Crimea'. John Sutherland (1808-1891) British physician and sanitary reformer, left

Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-6. Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854
536854 Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-6. Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854; (add.info.: Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-6. Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855

Our Own Vivandiere': A plea for support for Mary Jane Seacoal (1805-1881) who, at her own expense
527541 Our Own Vivandiere': A plea for support for Mary Jane Seacoal (1805-1881) who, at her own expense, in 1855 went to the Crimea to nurse and care for the sick and wounded

Napoleon III (Louis-Napoleon) 1808-73 (engraving)
534079 Napoleon III (Louis-Napoleon) 1808-73 (engraving); (add.info.: Emperor of the French 1852-70. Portrait engraving from cover of sheet music published at the time of his visit to London with)

Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Babbage's proposed design for a diving bell to be used by divers
531910 Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Babbage's proposed design for a diving bell to be used by divers placing charges to blow up wrecks

Old Saint Paul's burning during the Fire of London (1666)
537113 Old Saint Paul's burning during the Fire of London (1666).; (add.info.: Old Saint Paul's burning during the Fire of London (1666)

Bone cavern, Gaylenreuth, Franconia, Germany
863926 Bone cavern, Gaylenreuth, Franconia, Germany; (add.info.: Section of the bone cavern at Gaylenreuth, Franconia, Germany)

New letter boxes erected in London being mistaken for heating stoves. Cartoon from Punch, London, March 1855. Engraving
538334 New letter boxes erected in London being mistaken for heating stoves. Cartoon from Punch, London, March 1855. Engraving; (add.info)

Crimean War 1853-18566: Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855
531343 Crimean War 1853-18566: Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855. A Hot Day in the Batteries, scene in one of the Allies batteries besieging the town

19th century view of the Grand Hotel, Paris near the intersection of the Place de L'Opera
5616769 19th century view of the Grand Hotel, Paris near the intersection of the Place de L'Opera. The cafe de la Paix is seen with a lowered awning

Alexander II (1818-1881), Tsar of Russia from 1855 known as "The Liberator" for his emancipation of serfs
535172 Alexander II (1818-1881), Tsar of Russia from 1855 known as "The Liberator" for his emancipation of serfs, 1861, on horseback reviewing troops

Russo-Turkish (Crimean ) War 1853-1856. Battle of the Tchernaya, 16 August 1855
536860 Russo-Turkish (Crimean ) War 1853-1856. Battle of the Tchernaya, 16 August 1855.; (add.info.: Russo-Turkish (Crimean ) War 1853-1856. Battle of the Tchernaya, 16 August 1855

Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856
536752 Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856.; (add.info.: Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856. British Guards regiment working in the trenches during the allied siege of Sebastopol

Crimean War 1853-1856: Russians, having destroyed as much as possible and scuttled their fleet
531340 Crimean War 1853-1856: Russians, having destroyed as much as possible and scuttled their fleet, abandoning the main southern part of Sebastapol for the northern forts, 8 September 1855

Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856 (engraving)
536858 Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856 (engraving); (add.info.: Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856. Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855

The Lion Hunt, 1855. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
The Lion Hunt, 1855

Blacksmith in the Goldfields, 1848-1855. Creator: Felix Octavius Carr Darley
Blacksmith in the Goldfields, 1848-1855

Apeáronse junto á la fuente, c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
Apearonse junto a la fuente, c. 1855

Sancho Panza, c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
Sancho Panza, c. 1855

Las Bodas de Camacho, c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
Las Bodas de Camacho, c. 1855

y vio que à sus espaldas venian hasta seis ó siete hombres... c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
y vio que a sus espaldas venian hasta seis o siete hombres... c. 1855

Apeáronse junto à la fuente... c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
Apearonse junto a la fuente... c. 1855

Dulcinea del Toboso, c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
Dulcinea del Toboso, c. 1855

Dijolé D. Quijote: sancho amigo, la noche se nos va entrando... c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
Dijole D. Quijote: sancho amigo, la noche se nos va entrando... c. 1855

il tomo sus simples... c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
il tomo sus simples... c. 1855

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, c. 1855

dieron con Sancho en el suelo y lo mismo le avinó d D. Quixote... c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
dieron con Sancho en el suelo y lo mismo le avino d D. Quixote... c. 1855

detened Señor caballero el paso... c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
detened Senor caballero el paso... c. 1855

Don Quixote de la Mancha, c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
Don Quixote de la Mancha, c. 1855

1855 U.S. Coast Survey Nautical Chart Or Map Of The Chesapeake Bay
1855, U.S. Coast Survey Nautical Chart or Map of the Chesapeake Bay

1855 U.S. Coast Survey Map Of Florida Topography
1855, U.S. Coast survey Map of Florida

1855 U.S. Coast Survey Chart Or Map Of Chesapeake Bay And Delaware Bay
1855, U.S. Coast Survey Chart or Map of Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay

1855 Spruner Map Of The Americas Up To 1776 Topography
1855, Spruner Map of the Americas up to 1776

1855 U.S. Coast Survey Chart Or Map Of Chesapeake Bay And Delaware Bay
1855, U.S. Coast Survey Chart or Map of Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay

1855 U.S. Coast Survey Map Of The Chesapeake Bay Entrance
1855, U.S. Coast Survey Map of the Chesapeake Bay Entrance

1855 U.S.C.S. Map Of The Western Coast Of The United States
1855, U.S.C.S. Map of the Western Coast of the United States

1855 U.S. Coast Survey Chart Or Map Of Chesapeake Bay And Delaware Bay
1855, U.S. Coast Survey Chart or Map of Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay

1855 U.S.C.S. Map Or Chart Of Washington And Oregon
1855, U.S.C.S. Map or Chart of Washington and Oregon

1855 U.S. Coast Survey Map Of The Delta Of The Mississippi River
1855, U.S. Coast Survey Map of the Delta of the Mississippi River

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"1855: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1855, the Rifleman of the 95th (Rifles) Regiment of Foot showcased their unparalleled marksmanship skills on the battlefield. Their precision and bravery became legendary during the Crimean War. Meanwhile, a beef cuts diagram from that year provided insight into the culinary preferences of the era. As people savored various cuts, they marveled at how food could unite even in times of conflict. The Crystal Palace in 1855 witnessed an extraordinary event as dinosaurs came to life through Punch magazine's imaginative illustrations. This whimsical display captivated visitors and transported them to a prehistoric world. Amidst these cultural marvels, John Moses Browning was born – a visionary who would revolutionize firearms design with his innovative inventions later in life. In Manchester, compassion prevailed as orphaned children found solace at the Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme. These institutions offered hope and education to those less fortunate. Inspired by Aesop's fable about Wind and Sun competing for supremacy over a traveler's cloak, individuals sought valuable lessons about gentleness triumphing over force during this time. However, not all stories ended happily. The Charge of the British Light Cavalry Brigade immortalized both courage and tragedy during their ill-fated assault at Balaclava during the Crimean War. On a brighter note, Withington Hospital opened its doors in Manchester – providing medical care to those in need while fostering advancements in healthcare practices throughout England. Across waters lay Royal Victoria Dock – bustling with trade ships from around the globe. This hub symbolized Britain's growing influence on international commerce during this era of expansionism. Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard delved deep into existential questions that challenged societal norms and beliefs - provoking introspection among intellectuals worldwide during this transformative period.