1870s Collection (#86)

REVOLVERS, 19th CENTURY. 5-shot and 7-shot revolvers. Line engraving, American, 1870s or 1880s

ITALIAN BATTLESHIP, 1870s. Cross section of the Italian battleship Caio Duilio, built in the 1870s. Contemporary wood engraving

FIRST JOB, 19th CENTURY. A junior clerk receives his first weeks wages. Wood engraving, English for a story for boys, c1870s

NEW YORK STATE: HOUSE. Residence of Cyrus W. Field in Irvington-on-Hudson, New York. Wood engraving, c1876

GIRLS AND DONKEYS, c1870. Dobbins Breakfast. Wood engraving, English, for children, c1870s

MOVING DAY, 19th CENTURY. Illustration, American, c1870s

NEWPORT: VILLA, 1870s. Residence of General Potter. A Newport, Rhode Island villa. Wood engraving, 1870s

STATE DEPARTMENT, c1880. The United States Department of State in Washington, D. C
STATE DEPARTMENT, c1880. The United States Department of State in Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, American, late 1870s

U. S. CAPITOL, 1870s. The United States Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D. C
U.S. CAPITOL, 1870s. The United States Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, English, 1870s

TOP HAT, c1870s. The Dandy. Line engraving, English, c1900

DEVON BULL. The Devon bull, Tecumseh. Wood engraving, American, c1870s

FLIRTATION, c1870s. A flirtatious lady hides behind her fan after a teasing remark to a susceptible lieutenant. Wood engraving, German, c1870s

ST. LOUIS: PARADE, 1872. The Saengerfest (music festival) parade at St. Louis, Missouri, passing through South Fourth Street. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1872

MONT CENIS TUNNEL, 1869. Men with boring machine working on the Mont Cenis railway tunnel in the Alps between France and Italy. Wood engraving, English, 1869

AMERICAN STEAMBOAT, c1870. Wood engraving, American, c1870

POSTAL SERVICE, c1870. American banknote engraving, c1870

NEW YORK: RAILROAD, c1870. American banknote engraving, c1870

AMERICAN RAILROAD, 1870s. American passenger car of the mid-1870s. Wood engraving

HAWAIIANS, c1875. Hawaiians eating poi, the national dish. Wood engraving, c1875

HMS CHALLENGER, 1872-76. The British survey ship HMS Challenger off Kerguelen Island in the South Indian Ocean, during the oceanographic voyage of 1872-76. Contemporary wood engraving

EDWARD VII (1841-1910). King of Great Britain, 1901-10. As the Prince of Wales: colored steel engraving, c1870

MACBETH, c1870. The American actor McKean Buchanan (1823-1872) in the role of Macbeth: steel engraving, c1870, after a daguerreotype

WAR OF THE PACIFIC, 1879-1884. Peruvians destroying their fleet at Callao to prevent its capture by Chilean forces on the day the Chilean army entered Lima, Jan. 17, 1881. Contemporary wood engraving

WAR OF THE PACIFIC, 1879-1884. The victory by the Chileans (14, 000 men under General Baquedano) over the allied Peruvians and Bolivians (9, 000 under Campero), May 26, 1880

HIPPOPOTAMUS. Baby hippopotamus and mother at the London Zoological Gardens. Wood engraving, 1870s

CONSTANTINE (1827-1892). Russian grand duke. Son of Czar Nicholas I and brother of Czar Alexander II. Line and stipple engraving, c1870

AUSTRALIAN CHRISTMAS c1870. Christmas at the gold diggings in Australia: wood engraving, English, 1870

TEXAS CHAIN GANG, c1874. A chain gang in Texas. Wood engraving, 1874

ELISABETH OF AUSTRIA (1837-1898). Empress of Austria, 1854-1898. The empress at the time of her coronation as queen of Hungary. Wood engraving after a photograph, 1867

KANSAS: ABILENE, 1870s. Abilene, Kansas, in its glory, the 1870s. Wood engraving, 19th century

SAN FRANCISCO: CHINATOWN. Street scene in San Franciscos Chinatown. Wood engraving, American, 1875

SPAIN: SALAMANCA. Salamanca, Spain, viewed from the bridge. Steel engraving, c1875, after Harry Fenn

RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE, 1870. American bank note engraving, c1870

AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE, c1870. American banknote engraving, c1870

HMS CHALLENGER, 1872-76. Officers of the British survey ship HMS Challenger bartering with natives of the Admiralty Islands during the voyage of 1872-76. Wood engraving, late 19th century

AMERICAN STEAMBOAT, c1870. Wooding up. Wood engraving, American, c1870

MINING IN CALIFORNIA, c1880. Hydraulic mining in California. Wood engraving, c1880

RAILROAD: DINER, c1870. Interior of a dining car on the Union Pacific Railroad, Wood engraving, c1870

HMS CHALLENGER SCIENTISTS. Scientists at work during the cruise (1872-76) of the British survey ship HMS Challenger. Wood engraving, 1895

VICTORIA CLAFLIN WOODHULL (1838-1927). American reformer. George Francis Train (with pistol) visiting Victoria Claflin Woodhull and her sister, Tennessee Claflin

DIAMOND MINING, c1870. Miners recovering diamonds from gravels on the banks of the Vaal River, South Africa, c1870. Contemporary wood engraving

PLOUGHING, c1870. American bank note engraving, c1870

U. S. CAPITOL. Steel engraving, c1875
U.S. CAPITOL. Steel engraving, c1875

TOURISTS CARRIAGE, c1875. A carriage ride through the French countryside for British and American tourists, organized by Herv

HAWAII, c1875. Lahaina in Maui, Sandwich Islands (Hawaii). Wood engraving, c1875

HAWAIIAN COURT, c1875. A garden party at the Hawaiian court

DIAMOND MINING, c1880. A diamond mine at Kimberley, Griqualand West, northern Cape Province, South Africa: wood engraving, c1880

U. S. CAPITOL. Wood engraving, c1876
U.S. CAPITOL. Wood engraving, c1876

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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.