1858 Collection (#56)

Wilfred & Anne Blunt
WILFRED SCAWEN BLUNT English poet and traveller LADY ANNE BLUNT his wife (1858) who travelled with him on many expeditions in search of horses for their stud farm

Constance Wilde
CONSTANCE WILDE (nee Lloyd) Wife of Oscar Wilde

Matthew Calbraith Perry
MATTHEW CALBRAITH PERRY U.S. naval commander, negotiator of landmark treaty with Japan, 14 July 1853

Folklore / Grand bete
The GRAND BETE (= Great Beast) is a scary monster of Berry, central France, usually in the form of a huge bull, though sometimes as a dog, hare or sheep - but always gigantic

Apparitions / Demoiselles
LES DEMOISELLES faceless white female figures who may be encountered in the woods of Berry, central France - but who or what they are, no one knows

Folklore / Casseur De Bois
LE CASSEU DE BOIS (= branch-breaker) of Berry, central France, entity who breaks tree branches and may challenge the peasant as he gathers his firewood

Folklore / Wolf-Charmer
LE MENEUR DE LOUPS (= Wolf-charmer) of Berry, central France - a power handed down from father to son in certain families

Lavandieres De LA Nuit
LES LAVANDIERES DE LA NUIT (= Laundresses of the night) sinister washerwomen of Berry, central France, who launder infant corpses by stagnant pools

Stone Men Apparitions
The STONE MEN - fearful apparitions seen at night by the countryfolk of Berry, in central France

Bernadette / Vision / Laugee
Bernadette Soubirous, while gathering firewood, suddenly sees the Virgin Mary in the grotto

Christiaan Eijkman
CHRISTIaN EIJKMAN Dutch Scientist

Giacomo Puccini / 1907
GIACOMO PUCCINI Italian musician at the time of Madama Butterfly

Sport / Gymnastics
a French family exercises at home using the Gymnase Pichery system

Selma Lagerlof
SELMA LAGERLOF Swedish writer

ANTOINE (1858-1943)
Andre Antoine French actor/manager

Manufacturing Cigars
Copes cigar manufactory, Liverpool

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In the year 1858, a world of art, culture, and history unfolded. Giacomo Puccini, the renowned Italian composer of operas, was born during this time. His melodies would later enchant audiences worldwide with timeless classics like Madama Butterfly. Meanwhile, in America, John James Audubon's lithograph of the American Flamingo captured the beauty of nature in stunning detail. This vibrant artwork showcased the elegance and grace of these magnificent creatures. Across the Atlantic Ocean in France stood Notre Dame De Lourdes—a place where miracles were believed to occur. It was here that Bernadette had her first vision, an encounter that would forever change her life and inspire countless others. On another continent altogether, Petalesharo II emerged as a prominent figure among Native Americans. Known by many names such as Man Chief or Grand Pawnee Chief Chaui, he represented strength and leadership within his tribe. The Indian Smoothbore musket pattern from 1858 served as a reminder of both conflict and innovation during this era. Its design symbolized advancements in weaponry while also highlighting the struggles faced by indigenous peoples across North America. Amidst all these historical events lay unexpected surprises—the Bermondsey Glue Factory provided essential materials for various industries while remaining hidden behind its unassuming facade. Similarly inconspicuous was the Silent Highwayman who roamed London's streets undetected—his presence striking fear into those who crossed his path. Euston Station became a bustling hub connecting people from different walks of life—a testament to progress and connectivity in Victorian England. Nearby Inner Temple Gardens offered solace amidst urban chaos—an oasis where tranquility could be found amid towering buildings. Leeds Town Hall stood tall as a beacon of civic pride—a testament to architectural grandeur that still captivates visitors today.