1870s Collection (#5)

Tengu harassing King S?j?b?
2911062 Tengu harassing King S?j?b?; (add.info.: 1879 Painting titled Tengu harassing King S?j?b? by Kawanabe Ky?sai (1831-1889) Japanese artist. Dated 1879.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The house of Kinpeiro in New Yoshiwara
2909866 The house of Kinpeiro in New Yoshiwara; (add.info.: The house of Kinpeiro in New Yoshiwara. Print shows several women, in a large room, playing shamisens and a koto)

Group of Sioux Indians
2911703 Group of Sioux Indians; (add.info.: Group of Sioux Indians "Spotted Tail" (photo c. 1875) Standing: Joe Merrivale; Young Spotted Tail; Antoine Janis; Seated

The horse show
2909933 The horse show; (add.info.: The horse show. Battle in front of a palace. Print shows a confusion of men and horses passing in front of steps possibly leading to a palace during a horse show)

The Hindu Kush and passes between the Kabul and Oxus, 1879
2902277 The Hindu Kush and passes between the Kabul and Oxus, 1879; (add.info.: The Hindu Kush and passes between the Kabul and Oxus, 1879.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Firing Salvoes at Berlin in Honour of the Victories at Metz, 1870 (engraving)
1580787 Firing Salvoes at Berlin in Honour of the Victories at Metz, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the firing of Salvoes at Berlin in honour of the victories in Metz)

The East Battery, 1870 (engraving)
1580769 The East Battery, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the soldiers of the East Battery arming a cannon. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Prussian Soldiers Passing Through Berlin for the Front, 1870 (engraving)
1580766 Prussian Soldiers Passing Through Berlin for the Front, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts Prussian soldiers passing through Berlin on their way to the Front)

Prussian Soldiers Passing Through Berlin for the Front, 1870 (engraving)
1580760 Prussian Soldiers Passing Through Berlin for the Front, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts Prussian soldiers passing through Berlin on their way to the Front)

A Prussian Battery, 1870 (engraving)
1580801 A Prussian Battery, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a Prussian battery before Metz. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Warwick's death at the Battle of Barnet, Act V, Sc. II from Henry VI, from William Shakespeare, 1872 (engraving)
1577190 Warwick's death at the Battle of Barnet, Act V, Sc. II from Henry VI, from William Shakespeare, 1872 (engraving); (add.info.: Shakespeare, William, Knight, Charles (editor)

Baron Hans Guido von Bulow, 1870
1577276 Baron Hans Guido von Bulow, 1870; (add.info.: Baron Hans Guido von Bulow (1830 - 1894) German conductor, virtuoso pianist, and composer of the Romantic era.); Universal History Archive/UIG

President Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, 1876
1576384 President Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, 1876; (add.info.: President Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Commemorative print of the Fifteenth Amendment, 1870
1576347 Commemorative print of the Fifteenth Amendment, 1870; (add.info.: The result of the Fifteenth Amendment, and the rise and progress of the African race in America and its final accomplishment)

Sketch Titled Marechal de Bœufs, 1870
1575725 Sketch Titled Marechal de Bœufs, 1870; (add.info.: Sketch titled Marechal de Bœufs depicts the French politician Edmond Le Boeuf and an Ox. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sketch titled Bavarian Officers, Cigared a Discretion, 1870
1575723 Sketch titled Bavarian Officers, Cigared a Discretion, 1870; (add.info.: Sketch titled Bavarian Officers. Cigared a Discretion depicts Bavarian officers smoking whilst sat on a bench)

Turkish Soldiers, 1870 (engraving)
1575710 Turkish Soldiers, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Turkish foot soldiers referred to as "Turcos". Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Covey of Partridges, 1870 (engraving)
1575702 A Covey of Partridges, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a covey of partridges in flight. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Recruiting at Westminster, 1870
1575699 Recruiting at Westminster, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts the recruitment of British troops in Westminster. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Pierre Magne, 1870
1575690 Portrait of Pierre Magne, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of Pierre Magne (1806-1879) A French-born politician. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Clement Jean Aime Duvernois, 1870
1575689 Portrait of Clement Jean Aime Duvernois, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of Clement Jean Aime Duvernois (1836 - 1879) French journalist and politician. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of General Le Bœuf, 1870
1575688 Portrait of General Le Bœuf, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of General Edmond Le Bœuf (1809-1888) A marshal of France and prisoner in Prussia. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Man of War's, 1870
1575677 Man of War's, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts sailors departing Portsmouth for war. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mrs Smith's "John", 1870
1575669 Mrs Smith's "John", 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts a formally dressed woman riding a horse ahead of a man. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Clerical Cob, 1870 (engraving)
1575667 The Clerical Cob, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a formally dressed older man riding a horse. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Prussian Soldiers, 1870
1575659 Prussian Soldiers, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts Prussian soldiers resting with other soldiers await orders. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Departure of the Prussian Ironclads from Plymouth, 1870 (engraving)
1575650 Departure of the Prussian Ironclads from Plymouth, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the departure of the Prussian ironclads from Plymouth)

On the Road to Goodwood, 1870
1575646 On the Road to Goodwood, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts three wealthy young women sat in an open top carriage on the road to Goodwood. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

A young King George V, 1875
1576565 A young King George V, 1875; (add.info.: Photograph of a young King George V (1865-1936) seventeen years prior to becoming the Heir to the Throne. Dated 1875); Universal History Archive/UIG

On the Promenade, 1870
1575742 On the Promenade, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of the Promenade at Scarborough. Within the scene there is a disabled woman sat in a wheelchair. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Volunteer Camp at Thunder Bay, 1870 (engraving)
1575735 Volunteer Camp at Thunder Bay, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the view from a volunteer camp at Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Dawson's Road, 1870 (engraving)
1575733 Dawson's Road, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Dawson's Road, Ontario, Canada. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Zouaves Last Will and Testament, 1870 (engraving)
1575654 The Zouaves Last Will and Testament, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the Zouave's, the title given to certain light infantry regiments in the French Army)

Compound of Jama Masjid, 1877
1575776 Compound of Jama Masjid, 1877; (add.info.: Photograph of the outside of the compound of Jama Masjid, Delhi, India. Dated 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of the Empress Eugenie de Montijo, 1870
1575759 Portrait of the Empress Eugenie de Montijo, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of the Empress Eugenie de Montijo (1826 - 1920)

Astronomical Clock, 1870 (engraving)
1575749 Astronomical Clock, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of an astronomical clock from the Strasbourg Cathedral also known as Strasbourg Minster)

Franco Prussian war, 1870
1583488 Franco Prussian war, 1870; (add.info.: Battle at Beaumont, 30 August 1870.); Windmill/Robert Hunt Library/UIG

Count Von Moltke, 1870
1583485 Count Von Moltke, 1870; (add.info.: Count Von Moltke.); Windmill/Robert Hunt Library/UIG

Franco Prussian war, 1870
1583483 Franco Prussian war, 1870; (add.info.: Prussian Troops Advance At Gravelotte.); Windmill/Robert Hunt Library/UIG

The War Loan, 1870 (engraving)
1580785 The War Loan, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the sale of coupons for the War Loan in front of the Hotel de Ville. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Working on Fortifications by Night, 1870 (engraving)
1580784 Working on Fortifications by Night, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the fortifications being worked on throughout the night. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

After the Battle of Gravelotte, 1870
1580674 After the Battle of Gravelotte, 1870; (add.info.: After the Battle of Gravelotte. Sisters of Mercy arriving on the battle field to succour the wounded.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Defence of Rorke's Drift, 1875
1579987 The Defence of Rorke's Drift, 1875; (add.info.: The Defence of Rorke's Drift by Lady Butler. From The Island Race)

A Pawnee Camp, 1870 (engraving)
1575635 A Pawnee Camp, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Pawnee camp in midwinter. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Camp at Wimbledon, 1870 (engraving)
1575632 The Camp at Wimbledon, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the Camp and Wimbledon. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Aldershot After a Field Day, 1870 (engraving)
1575618 Aldershot After a Field Day, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts an officer resting after a field day in Aldershot. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Firing Point at Wimbledon, 1870 (engraving)
1575617 A Firing Point at Wimbledon, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts women watching guns being shot at Wimbledon. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hiawatha and Minne.Ha.Ha, 1870 (engraving)
1575615 Hiawatha and Minne.Ha.Ha, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts two Native American's, Hiawatha and Minne.Ha.Ha. Hiawatha is seen smoking through a long pipe)

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Step back in time with these captivating glimpses into the 1870s. Delve into history as you explore an antique map of the Roman Empire, tracing the footsteps of ancient civilizations. Transport yourself to Britain under the Anglo Saxons, discovering their rich heritage through another vintage map. Immerse yourself in literature as you encounter Charles Dickens, a literary genius whose legacy lives on. Marvel at "Dickens Dream, " an unfinished oil painting by Robert William Buss that captures the essence of this iconic English novelist. Embark on a journey through Scotland and England with maps from the 1870s, witnessing how landscapes have evolved over centuries. Discover Vancouver Island's allure through a mesmerizing map that reveals its unspoiled beauty during this era. Education takes center stage as we glimpse into Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine during the 1870s—a hub of knowledge and intellectual growth. Explore Ireland's intricate geography through yet another fascinating map from this decade. Marvel at celestial mechanics depicted in medieval artwork—an awe-inspiring fusion of science and artistry that showcases humanity's fascination with the cosmos throughout history. Travel across oceans to New Zealand and Newfoundland—two distant lands brought closer by antique maps from the 19th century. Witness Europe's dynamic political landscape unfold before your eyes with a detailed map capturing its intricacies during this transformative period. They were an era brimming with exploration, creativity, and intellectual pursuits—a time when cartography merged artistry and science to create timeless artifacts that continue to captivate us today.