1870s Collection (#8)

King Lunalilo, 1873
1578149 King Lunalilo, 1873; (add.info.: Photograph of King Lunalilo, born William Charles Lunalilo (1835-1874) King of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Dated 1873.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving of Old Gentleman, 1875 (engraving)
1574628 Engraving of Old Gentleman, 1875 (engraving); (add.info.: Old gentleman taking a pinch of snuff. Engraving, London, c1875.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, 1870
1574369 Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, 1870; (add.info.: Print shows a Native man, hiding on the left, watching the Pilgrims around a campfire with small cauldron; a man with hatchet is)

Portrait of world sovereigns (Seijo kakkoku shaga teio kagami), 1879
1574243 Portrait of world sovereigns (Seijo kakkoku shaga teio kagami), 1879; (add.info.: Seijo kakkoku shaga teio kagami (Portrait of world sovereigns) by Chikanobu Hashimoto, 1838-1912, published

Vienna world's fair, 1873
1574241 Vienna world's fair, 1873; (add.info.: Print for the Vienna world's fair shows head and shoulders portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, in uniform)

Map of Prussia, 1870
1574040 Map of Prussia, 1870; (add.info.: Map of Prussia in Germany, circa 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Natural Philosophy, 1878 (engraving)
1574797 Natural Philosophy, 1878 (engraving); (add.info.: Boy lighting paper using the sun's rays focused by a concave mirror. Engraving from 'Natural Philosophy' by E)

Bernard de Jussieu, 1874 (engraving)
1574760 Bernard de Jussieu, 1874 (engraving); (add.info.: Bernard de Jussieu (1699-1777) French naturalist and younger brother of Antoine, under whom he worked at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris

Albrecht von Haller, 1874 (engraving)
1574758 Albrecht von Haller, 1874 (engraving); (add.info.: Albrecht von Haller (1708-1777) Swiss anatomist and physiologist. Engraving, Paris, 1874.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving of Josiah Mason, 1875
1574547 Engraving of Josiah Mason, 1875; (add.info.: Josiah Mason (1795-1881) English steel pen manufacturer and philanthropist. Engraving, 1875.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Joseph Eustace Croce-Spinelli, 1875
1574479 Joseph Eustace Croce-Spinelli, 1875; (add.info.: Joseph Eustace Croce-Spinelli (1845-1875), killed in a ballooning accident, 15 April 1875.); Universal History Archive/UIG

I Bull & Bear for All, 1875
1574458 I Bull & Bear for All, 1875; (add.info.: Vignette inspired by the Granger movement, depicts a trader. The title is a variation on the movement's motto)

I Fight for All, 1875
1574450 I Fight for All, 1875; (add.info.: Vignette inspired by the Granger movement, depicts an officer leading a charge, asserting the importance of the farmer in American society)

I Sail for All, 1875
1574445 I Sail for All, 1875; (add.info.: Vignette inspired by the Granger movement, depicts a ship owner watching his vessel through a window)

I Fleece You All, 1875
1574444 I Fleece You All, 1875; (add.info.: Vignette inspired by the Granger movement, depicts a broker at his window, asserting the importance of the farmer in American society)

Young woman in bridal clothing, 1870
1574405 Young woman in bridal clothing, 1870; (add.info.: Photographic print portraits of the Stots-Bashi. By Frederick William Beato. Dated 1870 Photo by:); Universal History Archive/UIG

Chateau of the Widow Clicquot, 1870 (engraving)
1575746 Chateau of the Widow Clicquot, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Chateau of the Widow Clicquot. Used as the headquarters of the Crown Prince)

President Rutherford B. Hayes, 1875
1576319 President Rutherford B. Hayes, 1875; (add.info.: President Rutherford B. Hayes. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States)

Head Quarters at Thunder Bay, 1870
1575734 Head Quarters at Thunder Bay, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts the head quarters at Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Camp of 60th Rifles, 1870 (engraving)
1575732 Camp of 60th Rifles, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the camp of the 60th Rifles at the Kaminstiquia River, Ontario, Canada. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Yatch Race for the Queen's Cup at New York, 1870
1575711 Yatch Race for the Queen's Cup at New York, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts yachts competing for the Queen's Cup at New York. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Lustgarten at Wurzburg, 1870
1575706 Lustgarten at Wurzburg, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts a scene with upper-class members drinking beer in the Lustgarten, a park on Museum Island in central Berlin)

The Railway Bridge between Strasbourg and Kehl, 1870 (engraving)
1575698 The Railway Bridge between Strasbourg and Kehl, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the collapsed railway bridge between Strasbourg and Kehl. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

The English Eight- Winners of the Elcho Shield at Wimbledon, 1870 (engraving)
1575697 The English Eight- Winners of the Elcho Shield at Wimbledon, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the eight winners of the Elcho Shield at Wimbledon)

Portrait of Charles Guillaume Marie Appollinaire Antoine Cousin Montauban, 1870
1575691 Portrait of Charles Guillaume Marie Appollinaire Antoine Cousin Montauban, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of Charles Guillaume Marie Appollinaire Antoine Cousin Montauban (1796-1878)

A Street Scene in Sedan, 1870 (engraving)
1575758 A Street Scene in Sedan, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a street scene in Sedan during the bombardment. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

General Louis Jules Trochu, 1870 (engraving)
1575757 General Louis Jules Trochu, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting General Louis Jules Trochu (1815 - 1896). French military leader and politician

Portrait of General Jean-Jacques Uhrich, 1870
1575756 Portrait of General Jean-Jacques Uhrich, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of General Jean-Jacques Uhrich (1802 - 1886) Major general and military governor of the city of Strasbourg

Japanese Lady in a Palaquin, 1870
1575754 Japanese Lady in a Palaquin, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of a Japanese lady in her palaquin. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Statue of Marshal Ney, 1870 (engraving)
1575678 Statue of Marshal Ney, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a scene at Metz before the statue of Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815)

View of Saarbrucken, 1870 (engraving)
1575676 View of Saarbrucken, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Saarbrucken Castle and the stone bridge that crosses the Saar, Germany. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Grouse Shooting, 1870 (engraving)
1575674 Grouse Shooting, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts two Scottish men shooting Grouse in the countryside. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Auvergnats Ball, 1870 (engraving)
1575665 Auvergnats Ball, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts an Auvergnats Ball in Paris. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Mathilde Sessi, 1870
1575664 Portrait of Mathilde Sessi, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of Mathilde Sessi a French Opera singer active during the 19th Century. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Toilers of the Sea, 1870 (engraving)
1575657 The Toilers of the Sea, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts Gilliatt from the novel Toilers of the Sea battling against stormy conditions in search of Durande)

Bavarian Peasants, 1870 (engraving)
1575656 Bavarian Peasants, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of a group of Bavarian peasants in traditional costume, Bavaria. Germany. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Shooting Match, 1870 (engraving)
1575648 A Shooting Match, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a shooting match in Brittany. A group of men are shown loading their guns whilst a bloodhound awaits orders)

The Fifteenth Amendment and its results, 1870
1575064 The Fifteenth Amendment and its results, 1870; (add.info.: The Fifteenth Amendment and its results. Commemorating the celebration in Baltimore of the enactment of the Fifteenth Amendment)

Moody's Sea Refuge and Telegraph Ship, 1870
1575640 Moody's Sea Refuge and Telegraph Ship, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving titled Moody's Sea Refuge and Telegraph Ship'. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ute Squaws, 1870 (engraving)
1575633 Ute Squaws, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of some Ute Squaws climbing. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen, 1870
1575631 Portrait of Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen (1835 - 1905)

Engraving of Bed Making, 1870 (engraving)
1575625 Engraving of Bed Making, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of a soldier making his bed. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cricket at Lord's Eton, 1870 (engraving)
1575612 Cricket at Lord's Eton, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the end of a cricket game at Lord's Eton, Harrow. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Ladies Archery Match, 1870 (engraving)
1575597 The Ladies Archery Match, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the ladies archery match in the royal toxophilite society's grounds, Regents Park)

The Elkington Challenge Shield, 1870 (engraving)
1575587 The Elkington Challenge Shield, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the Elkington Challenge Shield. This shield was presented to the volunteers of Warwickshire by Major Elkington)

The Opening of Keble College, 1870 (engraving)
1575586 The Opening of Keble College, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the opening of Keble College, Oxford)

Self-portrait of Whistler, 1875
1575306 Self-portrait of Whistler, 1875; (add.info.: Self-portrait of Whistler, by James McNeill Whistler, 1834-1903.); Universal History Archive/UIG

First hundred years of American Presidents, 1876
1576406 First hundred years of American Presidents, 1876; (add.info.: American presidents, first hundred years, 1776-1876 Bust portraits of U.S. presidents from George Washington to Ulysses S)

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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.