1874 Collection (page 9)

HOSPITAL SATURDAY
In the streets of London passers-by contribute to Hospital Saturday, putting their guineas in the collection box. Date: 1874

ST GOTHARD TUNNEL CONST
Early stages of the construct- -ion of the Saint Gothard tunnel : a countrywoman is not too pleased at the prospect of international express trains rushing past her door... Date: 1874

INSPIRED BY RUSKIN 1874
Inspired by their professor John Ruskin, Oxford students blister their hands making a road on a farm at Hinkney, thereby learning that work is a form of art. Or something. Date: 1874

COACH IN VIRGINIA 1874
A stagecoach negotiates a bumpy route in the hills of Virginia. Date: 1874

ROLLANDS BAKERS OVEN
A section view of Rollands bakers oven. Date: circa 1874

AMERICAN WINDMILL
Advertisement for a windmill from the Eclipse Wind Mill Company Date: 1874

Refilling chests at a tea warehouse 1874
Workers refill tea chests in a warehouse. Date: 1874

Bulking at a tea warehouse 1874
Workers shovel (or bulk) tea into tea chests in a warehouse. Date: 1874

Japanese tea cultivation 1874
Series of tea cultivation in Japan. Date: 1874

Advertisement - Railway Station
A large number of posters at Charing Cross Station Date: 1874

JOHN ROEBUCK
JOHN ARTHUR ROEBUCK (1801 - 1879), English politician. Date: 1874

CHURCHILL / GULBRANSSON 15
WINSTON CHURCHILL German satirical comment on the failure of Churchills Dardanelles expedition - he is kicked out of the War Office Date: 1874 - 1965

GRANDFATHER SEAMAN 1874
The North-West Passage -- an old seadog and his granddaughter, with the sea visible through the window on the left. Date: 1874

GEORGE JOACHIM GOSCHEN 1st VISCOUNT GOSCHEN (1831 - 1907), British politician

PANTO / RED RIDING HOOD
A scene from Red Riding Hood and her sister Little Bo- Peep, at the Covent Garden Theatre. Date: 1874

Roller skating in Brompton 1874
Men, women and children roller-skating at Princes Cricket Ground, Brompton. Date: 1874

FRENCH STRAYS DESTROYED
Stray dogs brought in from the streets of Paris are destroyed at the Prefeture de police. Date: 1874

LADY EMBROIDERING 1874
A lady embroidering Date: circa 1874

SPANISH COAL SELLER
A Spanish coal seller of Valencia Date: 1874

PANTOMIME / JACK IN BOX
Jack in the Box at Drury Lane Date: 1874

ROSETTA STONE
THE ROSETTA STONE inspected by delegates to the International Congress of Orientalists, at the British Museum, London Date: 1874

WILLIAM PATRICK ADAM (1823 - 1881), Colonial governor Date: 1874

Comtesse de Segur, French writer
Comtesse de Segur, nee Sophie Rostopchine, French writer, born in Russia, best known for Les Malheurs de Sophie, first published 1859. Date: 1799 - 1874

Tobacco Plantation
Virginia, USA : clearing ground preparatory to planting tobacco on a plantation Date: 1874

Hogshead of Tobacco
Virginia, USA : getting a hogshead of tobacco ready for market Date: 1874

The new Post Office
The new general Post Office in St Martins-le-Grand opened in 1874

Merchant Taylors School
Engaving depicting the entrance to Merchant Taylors School, Suffolk Lane, in the City of London. 1874. Date: 1874

St Antholins church
St Antholins was a church in Watling Street in the City of London. Of medieval origin, it was rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren

Reclining Nude Study naked woman lying sofa bed
Reclining Nude, Study of a naked woman lying on a sofa or bed, seen from the back. Henri Fantin-Latour, 1874, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 22.9 cm × w 29.4 cm × t 2.2 cm d 4 cm

Chasse aux papillons (The Butterfly Hunt), 1874. Creator: Morisot, Berthe (1841-1895)
Chasse aux papillons (The Butterfly Hunt), 1874. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

The croquet game, 1874. Creator: Gavarni, Pierre (1846-1932)
The croquet game, 1874. Private Collection

The Marriage of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh to Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, 23 January 1874, 1874. Found in the Collection of Royal Collection, London

Two Dancers on a Stage, 1874. Creator: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Two Dancers on a Stage, 1874. Found in the Collection of Courtauld Institute of Art, London

Engraving of Vincent de Groof (A Belgian) Ornithopter De?
Engraving of Vincent de Groof (A Belgian) Ornithopter Design, Released from a Free Balloon after Ascending from Gemorne Gardens, London, UK. He Plunged to His Death. Date: 1874

Regent;s Canal, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The reconstructed Macclesfield Bridge, also known as Blow-up-Bridge due to the igniting of a barrel of gunpowder of the barge Tilbury sailing under it in 1874

Gelee Blanche. Ete de la Saint Martin, 1874
Gele e Blanche. E te de la Saint Martin, 1874. Found in the Collection of Museum Barberini, Potsdam

Monk with a Cello, 1874. Found in the Collection of Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Sous le pont de Hampton Court (Under the Bridge at Hampton Court), 1874. Found in the Collection of Kunstmuseum Winterthur

Route de Louveciennes, effet de neige, 1874. Found in the Collection of Museum Barberini, Potsdam

View of the Thames: Charing Cross Bridge, 1874. Found in the Collection of National Gallery, London

Train blocked by snow in the Guadarrama pass in winter 1874, engraving of the time

Liberation of Bilbao during the Third Carlist War in 1874, colored engraving in La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana

Sacking of the city of Cuenca, and entry of the Carlist troops commanded by Infante D. Alfonso, during the Third Carlist War in 1874, colored engraving in La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana

Entry of the troops of General Pavia in the meeting room of Congress on January 3, 1874, colored engraving of La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana

Proclamation of Alphonse XII as king of Spain on 29 December 1874 in Sagunto

Life of Martin Luther and Heroes of the Reformation!, pub. 1874 (colour lithograph). Martin Luther (1483 - 1546); shows Luther burning a Papal Bull (Exsurge Domine) issued by Pope Leo X

Treason of Arnold, pub. 1874 (engraving). Benedict Arnold (1741 - 1801); John Andre (1750 – 1780); shows Arnold persuading Andre to conceal papers in his boot;

La Dame en bleu, 1874. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

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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.