1862 Collection (#66)

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Army of the Potomac under General George B. McClellan retreating from the Chickahominy in 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Union troops engaged at Gaines Mill, during the Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia, June 27, 1862, American Civil War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

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US frigate " Merrimac" on fire during Confederate burning of Gosport Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, during the Civil War, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Irwins brigade charging the Confederate position at the Dunker Church, Battle of Antietam, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Union siege of Fredericksburg, Civil War
Bombardment of Fredericksburg, Virginia, by Burnsides artillery, December 11, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Richmond citizens taking care of wounded Confederates
Wounded from the Battle of Seven Pines brought into Richmond, Virginia, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederate President Davis dancing on a US flag, 1862
Wedding guests, including Confederate President Davis, dancing on a US flag, Murfreesboro TN, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Union troops battling their way across Burnside Bridge in the Battle of Antietam in the American Civil War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

James Nasmyths safety ladle invented February 1835 Date: 1862

Old style ladle for pouring molten metal Date: 1862

Patent hydraulic press, vertical sections Date: 1862

Victorian widow, Mrs Lort Mansel
A Victorian widow, Mrs Lort Mansel, who came from an old Welsh family. Seen here in black dress and white bonnet, with a book in her hand

City of London Lunatic Asylum, Stone, Dartford, Kent
The City of London Lunatic Asylum for pauper lunatics was established in 1862 on Cotton Lane at Stone near Dartford, Kent

Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club Regetta
The annual regetta of the Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club, held at Glasgow in 1862. Nelsons monument can be seen to the right of the river

St Jamess Church and Hall, Piccadilly, London
St Jamess Church and the new Vestry Hall, Piccadilly, London. Today market stalls are set up in the churchyard and you can get a very nice lunch sitting in the open

Halevy, Fromental 1799 - 1862
Jacques Francois Fromental Elie Halevy. French musician of Jewish descent and composer of some forty operas

Fisher, Australian Premier / Stamp
ANDREW FISHER (1862 - 1928) Australian politician who served as the fifth Prime Minister on three separate occasions

Major General Julian Byng / Stamp
(Major General) Field Marshal JULIAN HEDWORTH GEORGE BYNG, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy (1862 - 1935) Prominent British Army officer who served as Governor General of Canada

General Macready / Stamp
General SIR CECIL FREDERICK NEVIL MACREADY (1862 - 1946) British Army officer serving in senior staff appointments in the First World War

The Loan Collection at the South Kensington Museum
The Loan Collection on display in the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) in 1862, an exhibition comprising over 8000 different objects from around 450 contributors

General Sir David Henderson / Stamp
Lieutenant General SIR DAVID HENDERSON (1862 - 1921) British Army officer and leading authority on tactical intelligence during the early years of the 20th century

General Bulfin / Stamp
Lieutenant General SIR EDWARD STANISLAUS BULFIN (1862 - 1939) British general during World War I, most noted for his actions during the First Battle of Ypres

St Pauls Churchyard
St Pauls School, before its re-location

General Sir Bryan T. Mahon / Stamp
General SIR BYRAN THOMAS MAHON KCB, KCVO, DSO (1862 - 1930) British Army general and Irish Free State Senator

(Vice) Admiral J. M. de Robeck / Stamp
Admiral SIR JOHN MICHAEL DE ROBECK, 1st Baronet GCB, GCMG, GCVO (1862 - 1928) British Royal Navy Admiral who commanded the Allied naval force in the Dardanelles during World War I

General Botha / Stamp
LOUIS BOTHA South African soldier and statesman Date: 1862 - 1919

Edward Grey / Stamp
SIR EDWARD GREY British Liberal statesman who served as Foreign Secretary from 1905 to 1916

(Rear) Admiral C. E. Madden / Stamp
SIR CHARLES EDWARD MADDEN (1862 - 1935) Pictured here as Rear Admiral, but eventually reaching the rank of Admiral of the Fleet

Lyons Inn Demolished
Demolishing Lyons Inn, in the Strand

Tom Titt / Sir Edgar Speyer
Sir Edgar Speyer, 1st Baronet. American born financier and philanthropist, chairman of the Underground Electric Railways Company of London from 1906 to 1915 and a friend of several leading composers

Mr John Kelk(1816-86)
Mr John Kelk(later knighted), one of the contactors in the responsible for the erection of the 1862 International exhibition building

The builders of the great International exhibition building
(From left to right) Mr. Charles Lucas, Mr John Kelk(later knighted)and Mr. Thomas Lucas, joint contactors in the erection of the 1862 International exhibition building

Portrait of Princess Alice Maud Mary (1843-1878), Grand Duchess of Hesse, third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

The Society of Friends Soup Kitchen, Ball Street, Mancheste
This illustration in three panel shows the preparation of the soup, the mass of people waiting to receive some and the distribution of the soup

Ashwell as Edward V
LENA ASHWELL English actress in the roll of Prince Edward V in Shakespeares Richard III

The Social Science Association at Westminster Hall, London
Engraving showing a formal evening event of the Social Science Association, Westminster Hall, London, 1862

The Oriental Baths, Victoria Street, London, 1862
Engraving showing the exterior of the Oriental Baths, Victoria Street, Westminster, London

Statue of Sir Hugh Myddelton, Islington Green, 1862
Engraving showing the statue of Sir Hugh Myddelton, sculpted by John Thomas, on Islington Green, North London, 1862

Turkish Baths, Jermyn Street, London, 1862
Engraving showing the Meshlakh, or cooling room, of the Turkish Baths in Jermyn Street, London, 1862

Baron Gros, French Ambassador, 1862
Engraved portrait of Baron Gros, then newly appointed French Ambassador to the Court of St. James (London), pictured in 1862

Entrance to the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1862
Engraving showing the High Street entrance to the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, 1862

Demolition of Hungerford Market, London, 1862
Engraving showing the demolition of Hungerford Market to make room for Charing Cross Railway Station, London, 1862

Stephen Allen Benson (1816-1865)
Engraved portrait of Stephen Allen Benson (1816-1865), the second president of Liberia who served from 1856-64, pictured in 1862

Baroness Burdett-Coutts, c. 1870
Photographic portrait of Baroness Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906), the English philanthropist, pictured c.1870

Vigra Gold Mine, Wales, 1862
Engraving showing the crushing mill of Vigra gold mine, beside the Hirgwm river in North Wales, 1862. The waterwheel shown was about 60ft in diameter

Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1862
Engraving showing four members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade, standing beside their fire engine, 1862

Othon I Deposed
Othon (Otto) the deposed king of Greece arrives at Venice

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"1862: A Year of Masonic Certificates, Battles, and Artistic Masterpieces" In 1862, the world witnessed a myriad of events that shaped history. Among them was the creation of a remarkable Masonic certificate by Anselm Feuerbach, showcasing his artistic prowess. Miriam, an exquisite piece from this year's collection, captivated art enthusiasts with its intricate details. Meanwhile, on the battlefield at Ramnuggur, the Charge of the Light Dragoons unfolded in all its glory. The brave soldiers displayed unparalleled valor as they fought for their cause during this pivotal moment in history captured forever in PCWR3P-00006. Back home, Fowlers Steam Engine revolutionized transportation and industry with its innovative design. Its powerful locomotion propelled progress forward into a new era. Artists like Edouard Manet left an indelible mark on society through their creations. "Oysters, " painted on canvas in 1862 by Manet himself, became a symbol of elegance and sophistication. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Antietam, Maryland, a photograph immortalized President Abraham Lincoln alongside General George B. McClellan during one of America's bloodiest battles. The image taken by Alexander Gardner likely on October 3rd depicted both leaders amidst chaos, strategizing to bring peace back to their nation torn apart by civil war. The Battle of Munfordville, Kentucky further intensified these turbulent times as opposing forces clashed fiercely over territory, fueling tensions that engulfed the entire country. Amidst all this turmoil, the Warren Farm School provided solace and education to young minds seeking refuge from societal upheaval. Brighton, Sussex became a sanctuary where knowledge thrived despite adversity. Notably, the General Locomotive emerged as an engineering marvel, powering progress across vast distances. Its iron wheels carried dreams and aspirations towards uncharted horizons. In the midst of war, faith remained a guiding light.