1874 Collection (#45)

LONDON: STREET-WASHER. New hydrostatic van for street-washing, London, England. Wood engraving, 1874

BRITANNIC, 1874. The first of White Star Lines three passenger ships named Britannic, launched in 1874. Contemporary wood engraving

LEON GAMBETTA (1838-1882). French politician. Gambetta assaulted by Sainte-Croix at the Sainte Lazare Station, Paris. Wood engraving, 1874

AN OLD WHALER. A late 18th century or early 19th century whaling ship. Wood engraving, American, 1874

UTAH: MORMONS, 1874. Mormons at the communion table. Wood engraving, American, 1874

THERE SHE BLOWS. The lookout in the rig of an American whaling schooner cries out after sighting a whale. Wood engraving, American, 1874

ABANDONED WHALING SHIP. An abandoned whaler rotting at the wharf of an old whaling port on the eastern seabord of the United States. Wood engraving, American, 1874

BUFFALO HUNT, 1874. Native Americans hunting buffalo on the Missouri River. Wood engraving, American, 1874, after William de la Montagne Cary

NAST: PAPAL INFALLIBILITY. American cartoon by Thomas Nast depicting John Bull (who references William Gladstone) sending a heavy from the Anglican Church to fight a Catholic bishop over the Vaticans

FRANCE: YACHT RACE, 1874. International yacht race from Le Havre, France. Line engraving, 1874

SWEETHEARTS, 1874. Scene from W. S. Gilberts romantic comedy Sweethearts at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London
SWEETHEARTS, 1874. Scene from W.S. Gilberts romantic comedy Sweethearts at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London, 1874. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

IRELAND: HAND MILL, 1874. Irish peasant women using a hand mill to grind cereal grain into flour. Wood engraving, English, 1874

SEAL HUNTING, 1874. Hunters killing seals in the Arctic regions. Wood engraving, American, 1874

MONACO, 1874. The Princes Palace of Monaco on a rock overlooking the Mediterranean. The Railway station and the new neighborhood of Monte Carlo are on the left. ILN, 2 May 1874

RUSSIA: FRUIT SHOP, 1874. A Fruit-Sellers Shop, St. Petersburg. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1874

AEROPHORE, 1874. The aerophore, used for exploring dangerous mines. Wood engraving, English, 1874

NEW YORK: BLACKWELL S. Concert for the inmates of the charity hospital on Blackwells Island, New York Harbor. Wood engraving, 1874

MONACO: BALCONY, 1875. A balcony overlooking the Mediterranean at Monaco. Wood engraving, English, 1874

WINNEBRENARIAN CHURCH. Winnebrenarian service at a church on Townsend Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, 1874

ICE MANUFACTURE, 1874. Making ice in summer. Wood engraving, English, 1874

PRAIRIE FIRE, 1874. Farmers fighting a fire on the American prairie. Wood engraving, American, 1874

FLOOD: CLARKSVILLE, 1874. Front Street at Clarksville, Tennessee, following a flood of 1874. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

SOUTHPORT PAVILION, 1874. Visitors at the aquarium at the Southport Pavilion. English engraving, 1874

FLOOD: CLARKSVILLE, 1874. Railroad bridge at Clarksville, Tennessee, following a flood of 1874. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

FLOOD: CLARKSVILLE, 1874. View of the Cumberland River at Clarksville, Tennessee, following a flood of 1874. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

FISH VENDOR, 1874. A vendor selling fish for Lent. Wood engraving, American, 1874

SPAIN: SECOND CARLIST WAR. The War in Spain: Third and last attack of the Republicans upon Andoain (near Tolosa). Line engraving, English, 1874

RECONSTRUCTION: CARTOON. Lex Africanus. A southern senator is forced to share his hotel bed with a black legislator. Cartoon from a northern American newspaper of 1874

BASEBALL: ENGLAND, 1874. Match between the Boston Red Stockings, visiting from America, and the Athletics at Princes Ground, Brompton, England. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1874

VIGILANTE COURT, 1874. Vigilance court in session in the American West. Line engraving, American, 1874

TICHBORNE TRIAL, 1874. The end of one of the longest running trials in history. The Lord Chief Justice summing up the case against Arthur Orton, the Tichborne claimant

THE LAST APPLE, 1874. Wood engraving, American, 1874

MARIPOSA GROVE, 1874. The Mariposa Grove of Big Trees in the Yosemite Valley, California. Wood engraving, American, 1874

WILLAIM EWART GLADSTONE (1809-1898). English satesman. The General Election: Mr. Gladstone Addressing the Electors of Greenwich on Blackheath. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1874

ENGLAND: PRISON, 1874. Prisoners at the Clerkenwell House of Correction in London preparing oakum, a tarred fibre used in shipbuilding for caulking. Wood engraving, English, 1874

SPAIN: CIVIL WAR, 1874. Trenches to the Left of San Candido Redoubt (Las Carreras), near Bilbao. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1874

ROLLER SKATING, 1874. Roller skating at Princes Ground, Brompton, England

HUNGARIAN GYPSIES, 1874. Hungarian Gypsies on the Tramp. Line engraving, English, 1874

SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, 1874. Three horses killed during a bullfight in Madrid, Spain. Wood engraving, 1874

KANSAS LAND OFFICE, 1874. Contemporary American wood engraving

JAPAN: GEISHA DANCER, 1874. A Japanese geisha girl practising her dance. Wood engraving, English, 1874

NATIVE AMERICAN HUNTING BUFFALOES. Indians Killing Buffaloes in the Missouri River. Wood engraving, American, 1874, after William de la Montagne Cary

TURKEY SHOOT, 1874. A turkey shoot in the countryside. Wood engraving, American, 1874

BUFFALO SKINNERS, 1874. Slaughtered for the Hide. Buffalo skinners on the Great Plains. Wood engraving, American, 1874

EMIGRANTS IN KANSAS, 1874. A resting stop for emigrants near Wichita, Kansas. Wood engraving, 1874

RURAL MAIL CARRIER, 1874. A youthful mail carrier in the mountains of western North Carolina. Wood engraving, 1874

MAUCH CHUNK, PENNSYLVANIA. The town of Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, by the Lehigh River. Wood engraving, American, c1874

CRAB. Common crab of Europe (Cancer pagurus). Line engraving, American, 1874

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"1874: A Year of Icons and Exploration" In 1874, the world witnessed a myriad of remarkable events and individuals that left an indelible mark on history. From the picturesque Isle of Wight captured in a stunning map to Winston Churchill defiantly flashing the V sign, this year was filled with captivating moments. One such moment was the iconic portrait of Charles Darwin by Leonard, showcasing the brilliant mind behind evolutionary theory. Meanwhile, another future leader emerged as young Winston Churchill embarked on his journey towards shaping the world. The realm of arts flourished too, with Gustav Holst's mesmerizing composition "Lambert" enchanting audiences worldwide. Simultaneously, Richard Wagner's masterpiece "Götterdämmerung" captivated hearts and minds with its grandeur and emotional depth. Across oceans, Claude Monet skillfully immortalized a sailboat at Petit-Gennevilliers through his masterful brushstrokes in oil on canvas – a testament to his artistic genius. Amidst these cultural milestones stood Thomas Baines' awe-inspiring depiction of The Black Rhinoceros Charging - an image that both fascinated and instilled respect for nature's power. Exploration took center stage as Ernest Shackleton ventured into uncharted territories. His graphic portrayal showcased not only his bravery but also humanity's insatiable thirst for discovery. Traveling further eastward brought us face-to-face with The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi in 1874 – a glimpse into African heritage and regal splendor that continues to fascinate even today. As time marched forward, Winston Churchill resurfaced once more in May 1915 during World War I – reminding us all of his unwavering determination amidst adversity. Indeed, 1874 was an extraordinary year where maps unfolded secrets waiting to be discovered; where great minds like Darwin challenged our understanding; where art transcended boundaries; where nature's majesty and human resilience intertwined.