1869 Collection (#7)

Victorian women and child 1869
Women and little girl wearing polonaise with train & sleeves, picking fruit and putting them in a basket. Date: September 1869

Chimney Sweep 1869
The number of people living in London was on the increase, to get any trade you had to get up very early in the morning, sweeps usual were up and about at starlight, waiting for people to arise

Papa Explains Nature
Papa explains the wonders of nature to his children Date: 1869

Boring machine used in the Hoosac tunnel 1869
Workers using a primitive boring machine to make the tunnel, lying between Switzerland and Italy, being thirty-six miles long and about twenty-five feet broad

BATHING BELLES, 1869
A group of bathing belles enjoy the sea air Date: 1869

Sale of the fish 1869
Early morning fish selling in France. Date: 1869

Bateman and Revys railway tube project 1869
Bateman and Revys railway tube project. The bell pierces the tunnel. Date: 1869

FRENCH MINERS, LIFT SHAFT
French miners descending a shaft Date: 1869

MINING ENGINEERS / 1869
A consultation of engineers in a French mine Date: 1869

1869 / COAL MINE / BORING
Boring operations in a French mine Date: 1869

BELLEEK POTTERY WORKS
Belleek pottery factory. Date: 1869

Bushbys patent pill making machine 1869
Pill mass, is first placed between two plain rollers to form a sheet of thickness required for the size of pill to be made, the thickness of the sheet necessarily determining the size of the pills

Holborn, London 1869
Queen Victoria drives down Farringdon Street passing under the Holborn Valley Viaduct during her visit to the City. Date: 1869

The Thames Tunnel is an underwater tunnel, running beneath the River Thames connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping, built between 1825 and 1843

Statue of the Buddhist divinity Kuveraa in the grounds of Sandringham, Norfolk. It It was acquired for the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII)

Vanity Fair: Statesman No. 26 When Birth cannot lead, Brains must. 1869
Vanity Fair: Statesman No. 26 " When Birth cannot lead, Brains must.", 1869

Vanity Fair: Statesman, No. 23 He is too honest a Tory for his party and time, 1869
Vanity Fair: Statesman, No. 23 " He is too honest a Tory for his party and time", 1869

Clair de lune sur le port de Boulogne (Moonlight at the Port of Boulogne), 1869. Creator: Manet
Clair de lune sur le port de Boulogne (Moonlight at the Port of Boulogne), 1869. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Lt General Sir W. J Codrington K. C. B Roger Fenton
Lt. General Sir W.J. Codrington, K.C.B; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; published November 19, 1855; Salted paper print; 18.6 × 15.7 cm (7 5, 16 × 6 3, 16 in.)

Self Portrait of Charles Baudelaire, pub. 1869. Creator: Charles Pierre Baudelaire (1821 - 1867)
Self Portrait of Charles Baudelaire ( 1821 - 1867); pub. 1869

Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), 1869. Private Collection

Presentation of Don John of Austria the Emperor Charles V at Yuste, Charles I (1500-1585) King of Spain and Emperor of Germany, oil painting by Eduardo Rosales, 1869

Provisional Government of 1869 - 1870, allegory about insurrection in Cuba, published in the journal La Flaca 1869

Musical quotation from La forza del destino, St Agata, 28 May 1869, 1869. Private Collection

Kazan Tatar Girl of 1830 (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1869. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Kazan Tatar Man (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1869. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Kazan Tatar Women (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1869. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Tatar Man of 1830 (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1869. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Cliff at Etretat, 1869. Found in the collection of Von der Heydt Museum, Wuppertal

Kazan Tatars of 1869 (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1869. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Tatar Man of 1831 (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1869. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Kazan Tatar Woman of 1830 (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1869. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Kazan Tatar Girl in Fur Coat of 1830 (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1869. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Kazan Tatar Man of 1830 (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1869. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Tatar Belt Wrestling (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1869. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Manchester, England - Albert Square. The Albert Memorial (Thomas Worthington & Matthew Noble, 1869) and Gladstone statue can be both be in the centre. Date: circa 1909

James Astbury Hammersley
JAMES ASTBURY HAMMERSLEY English painter Date: 1815 - 1869

Ballet Symphonie. Fantastique
Ballet Symphonie Fantastique, music by Hector Berlioz and choreography by Leonide Massine (1936). Sketch for the scene in the ballroom, by Christian B鲡 rd

Coxlodge Lunatic Asylum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
A view of Newcastles Coxlodge mental asylum opened in 1869. After 1948, it was renamed St Nicholas Hospital. Date: 1907

Kamadeva, Hindu god of human desire, depicted with his traditional bow and arrow, riding a bird. Date: c. 1869

MAP: LOS ANGELES, 1800s. Important historical events which have made Los Angeles growth possible. Lithograph, c1929

Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends? Contemporary American cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific
RAILROADING: CONSTRUCTION. Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends? Contemporary American cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point

The Strong government 1869-1877 - The weak government 1877-1881. Two part cartoon showing: woman, the Solid South, carrying Ulysses S

August von Mackensen in first year of military service
August von Mackensen (1849-1945), later a Field Marshal in the German army, seen here as a volunteer with the Prussian 2nd Life Hussar Regiment in the first year of his army service. Date: 1869

PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. Contemporary cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads

Immigrants building the transcontinental railroad
Asian and European immigrants working on the last mile of the transcontinental railroad, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dining car on the transcontinental railroad
Palace Hotel dining car on the Union Pacific Railroad, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Transcontinental railroad in Nevada, 1869
Central Pacific passenger train passing through a canyon in Nevada, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"1869: A Year of Unity and Resilience" In the spirit of gratitude, Thomas Nast's Thanksgiving cartoon from 1869 reminds us that Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner was a symbol of inclusivity, where all were welcome to gather around a bountiful table. This heartwarming depiction captures the essence of unity during this era. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in Cheadle Hulme, England, the Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools provided hope and education for children who had faced adversity. Their commitment to nurturing young minds exemplified resilience in 1869. Entertainment took center stage as well with Dr. Walford Bodie captivating audiences at the Variety Theatre. His mesmerizing performances left spectators spellbound and showcased the power of imagination during this vibrant period. In Scotland, curling enthusiasts embraced their winter traditions on frozen lakes and ponds in 1869. The timeless sport brought communities together as they gracefully glided across icy surfaces while fostering camaraderie amidst chilly temperatures. Across continents, Mahatma Gandhi spun his wheel in India—a powerful symbol of self-sufficiency and resistance against oppression. Gandhi's dedication to peaceful protest inspired countless individuals worldwide throughout history. As Christmas approached, bell ringers filled streets with joyful melodies—spreading cheer even among challenging times. These festive sounds echoed through cities like beacons of hope amid uncertainty. Yet not all experienced such warmth; Luke Fildes' poignant artwork "Houseless and Hungry" shed light on societal struggles faced by many during this era—an important reminder that compassion should always prevail over indifference. Tensions simmered elsewhere when a riot erupted in Mold, Flintshire—a stark reminder that progress often comes hand-in-hand with social unrest. Such events served as catalysts for change within communities striving for justice and equality. Navigating treacherous waters became an art form aboard ships like Cutty Sark Clipper—the epitome of grace and speed.