1868 Collection (page 3)

The Thermopylae, extreme composite clipper ship built in 1868 (litho)
3252804 The Thermopylae, extreme composite clipper ship built in 1868 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931.); Photo © Hilary Morgan

Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel Alabama during American Civil
528138 Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel Alabama during American Civil War. Columbia clipping the claws of the British lion

1868 Edition of Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote with illustrations by Gustave Dore
5305628 1868 Edition of Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote with illustrations by Gustave Dore; (add.info.: 1868 Edition of Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote with illustrations by Gustave Dore)

Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman, 1878 (Woodburytype)
527827 Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman, 1878 (Woodburytype); (add.info.: In 1868 appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Gladstone)

An artist's impression of Kaufmann's steam-powered aeroplane, shown as a model at the Aeronautical Exhibition
5311624 An artist's impression of Kaufmann's steam-powered aeroplane, shown as a model at the Aeronautical Exhibition held in London in 1868

19th-century illustration showing magnesium rockets used to launch a toy balloon at Crystal Palace London 1868
5310714 19th-century illustration showing magnesium rockets used to launch a toy balloon at Crystal Palace London 1868; (add.info.: Date: 1868); Universal History Archive/UIG

John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739, 1868 (engraving)
535685 John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739, 1868 (engraving); (add.info)

Aurora Borealis obsered in Alaska in 1868
865255 Aurora Borealis obsered in Alaska in 1868.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Chincha Islands War 1864-1866 between Spain and her former South American colonies
528578 Chincha Islands War 1864-1866 between Spain and her former South American colonies. Bombardment of Callao, 2 May 1866, Print 1868.; (add.info.: Lima, Peru)

Robert Cornelius Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala (1810-90) British soldier: Field-marshal 1883
531371 Robert Cornelius Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala (1810-90) British soldier: Field-marshal 1883. Abyssinian Expedition: Napier storming Magdala, 13 April 1868

Jakob Fugger Burning His Numerous Promissory Notes before the Eyes of Emperor Charles V, 1868. Private Collection

Cedar Tree at Hauteville, c. 1868. Creator: Courbet, Gustave (1819-1877)
Cedar Tree at Hauteville, c. 1868. Found in the collection of the Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Naked bodies compared to irises in hot water... 1868. Creator: Kunichika, Toyohara (1835-1900)
Naked bodies compared to irises in hot water... 1868. Private Collection

Tubercular syphilis symptoms on the body
Syphilitic tubercules on the torso and arms 1, and suppurating tubercular syphilide on the face.Chromolithograph by T. Sinclaire from Freeman J. Bumsteads Atlas of Venereal Diseases, Henry C

Syphilis symptoms on the body
Diffused papular syphillde before treatment 1, same after treatment with mercury 2, papular syphilide with scales on back 3, and syphilitic lichen on sides and arms 4. Chromolithograph by T

1868 Colton Map Of New Jersey Topography Cartography
1868, Colton Map of New Jersey

1868 Vaux And Olmstead's Map Of The Prospect Park Parade Grounds
1868, Vaux and Olmstead's Map of the Prospect Park Parade Grounds, Brooklyn, New York

1868 Shannon And Rogers View Of Hoboken And Manhattan
1868, Shannon and Rogers View of Hoboken and Manhattan, New York City

1868 Vaux And Olmstead Map Of Central Park New York City
1868, Vaux and Olmstead Map of Central Park, New York City

1868 Shannon And Rogers Map Of New York City
1868, Shannon and Rogers Map of New York City, Manhattan

1868 Knapp Map Of Northern Manhattan New York City
1868, Knapp Map of Northern Manhattan, New York City, Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood

1868 Bishop Pocket Map Of Brooklyn New York Topography
1868, Bishop Pocket Map of Brooklyn, New York

1868 Beers Map Of Hempstead Long Island New York
1868, Beers Map of Hempstead, Long Island, New York

1868 Walling Map Of Texas Florida And The Southern States
1868, Walling Map of Texas, Florida and the Southern States

1868 Vaux And Olmstead Map Of Prospect Park Brooklyn
1868, Vaux and Olmstead Map of Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York

1868 British Admiralty Chart Or Map Of The Mediterranean Sea
1868, British Admiralty Chart or Map of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy, Corsica, Greece, Tunisia

1868 Beers Map Of Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow New York
1868, Beers Map of Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, New York

1868 Vaux And Olmstead Map Of Fort Greene Park
1868, Vaux and Olmstead Map of Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn, New York

1868 Vaux And Olmstead's Layout Map Of Eastern Parkway
1868, Vaux and Olmstead's Layout Map of Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York

1868 Rogers Map Of Manhattan New York City North Of 86th St
1868, Rogers Map of Manhattan, New York City, North of 86th St

1868 Dispatch Weller Map Of South Central Africa
1868, Dispatch, Weller Map of South Central Africa, Angola, Botswana, Tanzania, etc

Syphilitic chancres on the face. Indurated chancres to the forehead, eyelids, tongue and lips, and ecthymatous chancre to the chin. Chromolithograph by T. Sinclaire from Freeman J

Secondary period syphilis symptoms on the body. Maculated erythema on the torso after mercury treatment 1, and papular erythema before treatment 2. Chromolithograph by T. Sinclaire from Freeman J

Cartoon, The Happy Robbers (Gladstone and Bright)
Cartoon, The Happy Robbers -- John Bright as Falstaff and William Gladstone as Prince Hal (Henry IV) in a Shakespearean scene

Ballamona Hospital, Isle of Man
An aerial view Ballamona Hospital, Isle of Man, opened in 1868 as Braddan Mental Hospital. The building was demolished in 1998

Torquay Road at Hollacombe in 1868 showing the first gasworks buildings. Notice the narrow road and the ford at the bottom of the hill

Bringing ivory to the wagons, South Africa, c. 1863
Engraving from a sketch by Thomas Baines, made while travelling in South Africa with explorer and elephant hunter James Chapman in around 1862-3

Cromer 4th February 1868

Music cover, Souvenir de Leeds, Grand March, by William Spark (organist of the town hall), composed in honour of the royal visit by The Prince

Adolphe Thiers, French statesman and historian
Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877), French statesman and historian, President of France and President of the Third Republic. Date: 1868

Military parade in front of the Congress of the Deputies
Painting attributed to Joaquin Siguenza Chavarrieta (1825-1902). Spanish painter. Military parade in front of the Congress of the Deputies on the occassion of the victory of the Glorious Revolution

Roman Catapult, Siege of Carthage - Carthage must be destroyed is carved into the wood in Latin. Date: 146 BCE

Advert, R Hornsby & Sons, mowing and reaping machines
Advert, R Hornsby & Sons, the best mowing and reaping machines, Grantham, England. Date: 1868

Fredensborg Castle, Denmark. Date: 1868

Entrance hall of Albrecht Durer's home, Nuremberg Date: 1868

Christiansborg Castle, Denmark. Date: 1868

Advert, Bryant & May's Patent Safety Matches. Date: 1868

The British cemetery at Bilbao, Spain
The British Protestant cemetery at Bilbao, Spain. The Illustrated London News reports that ground better known as the Campo Santo de los Ingleses or the Siete Arboles so called from seven oak-trees

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of 1868: A Year of Pride, Gold, and Adventure" Step back in time to the vibrant year of 1868, where London Pride & Gold shone brightly. Gertrude Bell, a remarkable woman ahead of her time, was born this year and would go on to become an influential explorer until her passing in 1926. From above, an awe-inspiring aerial view captures Forest Gate Hospital in East London as it served its community with care. Meanwhile, a wreck chart reminds us of the perilous waters surrounding the British Isles during this era. Percy H Fawcett emerges as a notable figure among British explorers who embarked on daring expeditions that pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of the world. In Crystal Palace's first Aeronautical Exhibition held in 1868, dreams took flight as aviation enthusiasts showcased their innovations. The reconstructed Constitution reflects societal changes taking place globally during this period. Daumier's masterpiece "Quixote" depicts Don Quixote and Sancho Panza's timeless tale through oil on canvas by Honoré Daumier himself. Edouard Manet's captivating French poster for "Les Chats" (The Cats) adds artistic flair to literary works. Renowned author Charles Dickens is immortalized through Andre Gill's portrait from 1868 while Owen Jones' Egyptian artistry captivates with its intricate designs. His Renaissance-inspired work transports us back to a flourishing era filled with creativity and beauty. As we delve into the depths of history, let us appreciate all that transpired within this transformative year - one that left an indelible mark on society through its cultural achievements and adventurous spirit.