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1875 Collection (#73)

In the year 1875, amidst a backdrop of significant events and notable figures, various industries thrived with their innovative tools and artistic creations

Background image1875 Collection: Elves Reposing

Elves Reposing
Reposing

Background image1875 Collection: Thomas Mann / Grossmann

Thomas Mann / Grossmann
THOMAS MANN German writer

Background image1875 Collection: Palermo Cathedral 1875

Palermo Cathedral 1875
Palermo Cathedral

Background image1875 Collection: The Grotto in 1875

The Grotto in 1875
Pilgrims at the grotto - the Spanish caption refers to the Lourdes devotion as a popular superstition

Background image1875 Collection: Reading the Log - 2

Reading the Log - 2
Aboard a ship on the way to India a log line is used to measure her speed in knots, an operation known as reading or heaving the log

Background image1875 Collection: Girl and Kittens C1875

Girl and Kittens C1875
A girls knitting is not made any easier by the playfulness of four kittens who find her ball of wool an entertaining plaything

Background image1875 Collection: American Country School

American Country School
Reading lesson in an American country school

Background image1875 Collection: New York Poorhouse

New York Poorhouse
New York : men waiting for admission to the poor-house on Blackwells Island

Background image1875 Collection: Constant [Levi]

Constant [Levi]
ALPHONSE LOUIS CONSTANT known as ELIPHAS LEVI French occultist

Background image1875 Collection: FLIRTING

FLIRTING
Fairies flirting

Background image1875 Collection: Asleep in Moonlight

Asleep in Moonlight
Fairies asleep in the moonlight

Background image1875 Collection: Verne / Mysterious Island

Verne / Mysterious Island
DROPPED FROM THE CLOUDS [The mysterious island-part 1] The travellers balloon lands on the island

Background image1875 Collection: Easter Island Figures

Easter Island Figures
Somewhat to the displeasure of the people of the island, men of the French navy destroy some of the monumental figures so that they may be more conveniently taken to France

Background image1875 Collection: Georges Bizet / Cig. Card

Georges Bizet / Cig. Card
GEORGES BIZET Portrait of the French composer

Background image1875 Collection: Georges Bizet

Georges Bizet
GEORGES BIZET French composer

Background image1875 Collection: Bloomsbury / Slums / 1875

Bloomsbury / Slums / 1875
Street scene in Church Lane, Bloomsbury, London - mothers and children

Background image1875 Collection: John Gardner Wilkinson

John Gardner Wilkinson
sir JOHN GARDNER WILKINSON Archeologist & Egyptologist

Background image1875 Collection: Jg Wilkinson / Stereo Cdv

Jg Wilkinson / Stereo Cdv
SIR JOHN GARDNER WILKINSON Archaeologist and Egyptologist

Background image1875 Collection: Lloyds Entrance

Lloyds Entrance
Lloyds : The Entrance

Background image1875 Collection: Social Scenes / C19 Slums

Social Scenes / C19 Slums
Sunday morning in a working mans home, Leather Lane, London

Background image1875 Collection: Street Scene / Slum / 1875

Street Scene / Slum / 1875
Street scene at Fogartys Barracks, Church Lane, Bloomsbury, London

Background image1875 Collection: Church Lane / Slum / 1875

Church Lane / Slum / 1875
Street scene in Church Lane, Bloomsbury, London - mothers and children

Background image1875 Collection: Tz u-Hsi, Chinese Royal

Tz u-Hsi, Chinese Royal
TZU-HSI, aka Hsiao-ch in &c, Empress Dowager, concubine of emperor I-chu, mother of Tsai- ch un, regent for nephew Tsai-t ien, virtual dictator from 1875 to 1900

Background image1875 Collection: Little Folk / Elves

Little Folk / Elves
Mischievous elves pull a grasshoppers leg

Background image1875 Collection: Sir Henry Cole, English civil servant and administrator

Sir Henry Cole, English civil servant and administrator
Sir Henry Cole, English civil servant and inventor. He used a pseudonym, Felix Summerly, for design work and childrens books

Background image1875 Collection: Ambroise Thomas / 1875

Ambroise Thomas / 1875
AMBROISE THOMAS French musician

Background image1875 Collection: RAVEL (1875 - 1937)

RAVEL (1875 - 1937)
MAURICE RAVEL French musician

Background image1875 Collection: Marie Delna / Singer

Marie Delna / Singer
Marie Ledan known as Delna French singer

Background image1875 Collection: A large conservatory containing an aquarium

A large conservatory containing an aquarium and a fountain




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In the year 1875, amidst a backdrop of significant events and notable figures, various industries thrived with their innovative tools and artistic creations. Carpentry and joinery craftsmen meticulously crafted intricate designs using their trusted tools, ensuring precision in every piece they created. Meanwhile, at Middle Temple Hall in London, barristers were called to the bar, marking a milestone in their legal careers. Amidst these developments, a visionary named Carl Gustav Jung was born in Switzerland's Reichenbach. Little did the world know that this brilliant mind would later revolutionize psychology with his theories on the collective unconscious and archetypes. Artists like Gustave Caillebotte captured scenes from everyday life through their masterful brushstrokes. In his painting "The Floor Planers, " he immortalized workers using planers - essential tools for smoothing surfaces during carpentry projects. Bookbinding also flourished during this era as skilled artisans utilized specialized tools to create beautifully bound volumes that would stand the test of time. These books became vessels of knowledge and imagination for generations to come. Meanwhile, Aleister Crowley made his mark on history as an influential occultist and writer. His enigmatic persona intrigued many while challenging societal norms. Shoemakers diligently employed various tools to fashion footwear that combined both style and comfort. Each tool had its purpose - stitching needles ensured durability while leather cutters shaped materials into elegant forms. In the realm of artistry, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's masterpiece "Ville-d Avray" showcased nature's serene beauty through delicate brushwork on canvas. This French artist left an indelible mark on the art world before his passing in 1875. Even forensic science witnessed advancements during this period as fingerprint types from centuries past were studied further for identification purposes – paving the way for modern criminal investigations.