1856 Collection (page 48)

Etienne Cabet
ETIENNE CABET French socialist and colony-founder

A Prawn and other Things
An Aesop prawn and some other sea creatures

A Plumose Anemone
A plumose anemone and some other marine creatures

A WRASSE / 1856
An ancient wrasse

Simon Templeman, Jockey
Simon Templeman, the celebrated jockey

A Log on the Fire / 1856
Putting a log on the fire

Crimean Peace Festival
The Peace Festival held at Salisbury, Wiltshire, to celebrate the end of the Crimean War. To Abraham Jackson, Esq. Mayor of Salisbury this is inscribed

Big Ben / Bell 1856
The bell Big Ben arrives at Westminster. It will chime the hours of St Stephens clock tower

Ryde, Isle of Wight
The town seen from the sea : in the harbour are sailing vessels and a paddle- steamer - presumably a ferry from the mainland

Marshal Petain / Postcard
Marshal PHILIPPE PETAIN A propaganda message in 1940 : I have been with you in glorious days. I am still with you in dark days. Be at my side

Paris Bourse C1856
The French equivalent of the London Stock Exchange

Haldane / Joseph Simpson
Richard Burdon, Viscount English statesman

Haldane / Postcard
Richard Burdon, Viscount English statesman

Irish Spinners
A visitor enters an Irish cabin and finds that nine women have brought their wheels to spin and reel together

Woodrow Wilson President
WOODROW WILSON 28th US President (1913-21)

Vigilantes / San Francisco
A meeting of the Vigilance Committee on Portsmouth Square, 1856

Elbert Hubbard - 2
ELBERT HUBBARD American idealist, ethical writer of uplifting stuff and elegant book designer, and his wife in their workplace

Elbert Hubbard - 1
ELBERT HUBBARD American idealist, ethical writer of uplifting stuff and elegant book designer

Joseph George Ward
JOSEPH GEORGE WARD New Zealand statesman

Tolstoy & Friends 1856
TOLSTOY (top left) with (left to right) I A Goncharov, Ivan Turgenev, D V Grigorovich, A V Druzhinin and A N Ostrovski

James Jesse Strang
JAMES JESSE STRANG American churchman, founder of a Mormon breakaway group

DORANDOs MARATHON 1908
Pietri Dorando of Italy wins the marathon from Windsor to the Olympic stadium, but because he is assisted during the final metres he is disqualified

Viscount Haldane Photo
RICHARD BURDON, (later viscount) HALDANE statesman, when Secretary of State for War

Party Dresses 1856
Four ladies chatting at a reception

Reinach Cartoon
JOSEPH REINACH French writer and statesman

Piccolomini in LA Figlia
Mlle Piccolomini performing in La Figlia del Reggimento at Her Majestys Theatre in London

Sawing Firewood
Sawing logs for firewood

Mexican Meeting 1846
Delighted at the prospect of war against those horrid Mexicans, New Yorkers celebrate with a Mexican Meeting in Central Park

California Statehood
Acquired by the U.S. in 1848 after the Mexican wars, California is given free state status in 1851 : the jubilant citizens of San Francisco celebrate with a procession

Normandy Peasants 1856
Industrious Norman peasants working by the fire in Calvados

Ludwig Quidde / Nobel 1927
JOHN GALSWORTHY Author of The Forsyte Saga and other novels, and of Loyalties, The skin game and other plays

Imperial Theatre, Moscow
Festival performance at the Grand Imperial Theatre, Moscow

Sir William Buckland
SIR WILLIAM BUCKLAND eccentric naturalist, whose household comprised all kinds of livestock in addition to his own family

Gretna Green - too Late
A Gretna Green wedding - until 1856, runaway couples could be married at Gretna, Dumfries- shire (Scotland) without banns licence, or priest, by black- smith, landlord or tollkeeper

Sir Henry Rider Haggard
SIR HENRY RIDER HAGGARD writer of She and other adventure stories

Gb Shaw / V Fair 1911
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW British playwright and critic in a long check coat

New River Water Works
The New River Head Works, London, a lovingly laid-out construction, and with a view of St Pauls Cathedral !

Covent Garden, Italian Op
COVENT GARDEN OPERA HOUSE Interior with Royal Italian Opera

Gb Shaw / Downey Cabinet
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Irish writer Three quarter length portrait

Wilde / In Prison Uniform
OSCAR WILDE - Cartoon of Oscar Wilde in prison uniform ( Oscars future should he continue to cut his hair and resume the knee breeches )

Wilde / Return from USA
OSCAR WILDE - Cartoon of Oscar Wilde on his return from the USA

Medicine Man Initiated
The initiation ceremony of a new medicine man of the Chippewa people

Pub Opening Time 1856
Waiting for the pub to open, Sunday, London : note the street is named Paradise Gardens

WILDE (1854-1900)
OSCAR WILDE playwright and dandy

WILDE (1856-1900)
OSCAR WILDE at the height of his success

China / Hong Kong 1856
Hong Kong harbour, from the land

Robert Edwin Peary, American explorer
Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), American explorer who claimed to have been the first to reach the North Pole in 1909. Though this was accepted for a long time, it is now disputed

Joseph Reinach / Rire 1899
JOSEPH REINACH French politician and Dreyfus supporter

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"1856: A Year of Resilience, Innovation, and Brave Souls" In the small town of Modderfontein, the church bell ringers gathered every Sunday to fill the air with their harmonious melodies. But tragedy struck one fateful day when a fire engulfed their beloved church, leaving only ashes and memories behind. Meanwhile, on distant battlefields, the 17th Lancers near Modderfontein displayed unwavering courage as they fought for their country. Their valiant efforts echoed through history as a testament to bravery in the face of adversity. Not far away, three Coldstream Guards known as the Crimean Braves stood tall amidst chaos and turmoil. With each step forward, they embodied resilience and determination that inspired those around them. In another corner of the world, Keir Hardie captivated audiences with his powerful speeches advocating for workers' rights. His words resonated deeply within hearts yearning for change and justice. While minds were captivated by political discourse, Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking invention - Himmel Erde - illuminated possibilities previously unimaginable. The world was forever transformed by this visionary genius who harnessed electricity like never before. On Indian soil, soldiers armed themselves with an extraordinary weapon - the Pattern 1858 smoothbore musket. Its precision and power became synonymous with strength in battle. Closer to home in Dewsbury's Union Workhouse Infirmary in West Yorkshire, compassion reigned supreme as dedicated caregivers tended to those in need. Their selflessness provided solace during times of hardship. Amidst construction sites across cities worldwide, bricklayers and workmen meticulously crafted structures that would stand strong for generations to come. Their craftsmanship symbolized progress and growth during an era defined by innovation. Captain Charles Upham emerged as a true hero whose indomitable spirit defied all odds on countless occasions. His unwavering commitment to duty exemplified honor and bravery.