1874 Collection (#55)

Cortes Dissolved
In the face of turmoil between contending parties, general Pavia, captain-general of Madrid, sends in his troops to forcibly dissolve the Cortes : Serrano will be president

Hernani Bombarded
Government forces bombard Carlist-held Hernani. [Unless its the other way about !]

DON CARLOS
Don Carlos, chief contender for the throne, claims to be legitimate heir. Reactionary, opposing reform, staunchly Catholic, he is seen returning from mass at Estella

John Bull & Bismarck
Bismarck itches to interfere in Spanish affairs, but John Bull discourages him, advocating a non- interventionist policy by the great powers

Fighting Near Bilbao
Fierce fighting between government troops and Carlists at Carreras, near Bilbao : federalists make a sortie from their entrenchment

Brawl at Madrid
All Spain is divided as to which of the contending regimes should prevail : this brawl in the Cafe de Paris, Madrid, is characteristic of things throughout the country

Snapdragon, 1874
Children and grown-ups play at snapdragon

Marconi / Full Face / 1930
GUGLIELMO MARCONI Italian inventor

Marconi and Apparatus
GUGLIELMO MARCONI Italian inventor, depicted with some of his apparatus

The Eastern Monarch, an emigrant ship bound for New Zealand sets off from England

Duke at Royal Wedding
Victorias son, the duke of Edinburgh, arrives at St Petersburg to represent her at the wedding of the tsars son Vladimir to Maria von Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Drunk in Pub
- Throw this lot out. - He says he has fourpence - Then ask the gentleman what he ll have

Disraeli (Photo)
Benjamin Disraeli, earl of Beaconsfield Statesman and writer, prime minister in 1868, and 1874 - 1880

Cockatoo (Kronheim)
(Cacatuidae family) Five white cockatoos

Herbert Hoover / Ilz
HERBERT HOOVER 31st US President (1929-33)

Kitchen Chef at Work
Chef at work

Vesta Victoria / Variety
VESTA VICTORIA Music hall comedienne and singer, singing Its all right in the summer-time

Eugene Osty - 2
French investigator of psychical phenomena, director of the Institut Metapsychique in Paris

Kluski Spirit Glove 2
Cast made from a spirit glove created at Warsaw by Franek Kluski (pseudonym) (1874 - ?) in the presence of Richet, Geley and others

Kluski Spirit Glove 3
Wax glove of a materialised hand created at Warsaw by Franek Kluski (pseudonym) (1874 - ?) in the presence of Richet, Geley and others

Lambert Quetelet
LAMBERT ADOLPHE QUETELET Belgian astronomer and statistician

Social / Moscow Winter
Wintertime scene in Moscow by a fountain. Includes a troika and is set on the day after the Festival of Illuminations

Spirit Photo - Buguet
Reverse of a carte-de-visite spirit photograph by Edouard Buguet

August Krogh
AUGUST KROGH Danish physiologist Date: 1874 - 1949

Vaudeville Theatre / Paris
Vaudeville Theatre, Paris An interior view showing the audience enjoying a performance

Houdini Chained to L dr
Harry Houdini chained by the neck, hands and feet to a ladder which would later be submerged in water

Houdini Portrait of 1921
A signed photograph of Harry Houdini in 1921 dedicated to " my friend Harry Price"

Research Ship Challenger
The Challenger off the Needles

Challenger in Snowstorm
H.M.S. Challenger in a snowstorm

Challenger Chemical Lab
The chemical laboratory on board the Challenger

Mayer a De Rothschild
baron MAYER AMSCHEL DE ROTHSCHILD Sportsman and art collector, member of English branch of international banking family

Giant Stocking
Children find a giant stocking - and its full to the brim with presents !

Servant Snowballed
A servant boy, whose hat has already been knocked off, defends himself against his attackers

HOFMANNSTHAL (1874-1929)
HUGO VON HOFMANNSTHAL Austrian writer & librettist, notably with Richard Strauss

ANGSTROM (1814 - 1874)
ANDERS JOHAN ANGSTROM Swedish astronomer & physicist, gave his name to a unit of length one hundred millionth of a centimetre

Drink Temperance
The good ladies of Logan, Ohio, sing psalms outside a bar, hoping to put the drinkers off their tipple

Picnic on the Pyramids
British tourists picnic on the summit of the Great Pyramid, to the astonishment of the locals

Observations on the transit of Venus. Cover of Henry Chamberlain Russells book Observations on the transit of Venus, 9 December 1874: made at stations in New South Wales

Payer / Tegetthoff / 1874
Payer abandons the ice-crushed Tegetthoff and the crew set out for Novaya Zemlya with sledges and three boats

Psalm Cxlv: 9
PSALM CXLV: 9 The Lord is good to all; And his tender mercies are over all his works

Brighton Aquarium
Elegant lady visitors at the Brighton Aquarium

Crystal Palace Aquarium
The Aquarium at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham

USA Locomotive / Baldwin
Baldwin locomotoive constructed by Burnham, Parry, Williams & co, Philadelphia

New Zealand War Dance
A solo war dance

Challenger Boat Party
The Challenger boat party dredging on the Paramatta River, Sydney, Australia

Challenger / Zoo Lab
The zoological laboratory on board the Challenger

Challenger / Lab Work
Working in the zoological laboratory on board the research ship Challenger

Challenger / Specimens
Collecting specimens on board the research ship Challenger

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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.