1879 Collection (#67)

ICE YACHTING, 1879. Ice yachting on the Hudson River near the Palisades. Wood engraving, American, 1879

ROAD TRAVEL, 19th CENTURY. An old government tollgate, with westward bound express, on the Old National Pike. Wood engraving, American, 1879, after Howard Pyle

ANCIENT ROME, c170 A. D. Restoration of the city of Rome at the time of the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180)
ANCIENT ROME, c170 A.D. Restoration of the city of Rome at the time of the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180). Line engraving, 1879

ALGER: TELEGRAPH BOY. An illustration from The Telegraph Boy, 1879, one of the enormously popular books for boys written by Horatio Alger in the late 19th century

NORDENSKJ├ûLD: VEGA, 1880. The steamship Vega on which Baron Niels (Adolf Erik) Nordenskj├Âld navigated the Northeast Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, 1879-1880. Wood engraving, 1880

GYPSY WAGON, 1879. Children in a Gypsy wagon at an encampment near Latimer Road in Notting Hill, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1879

GYPSY ENCAMPMENT, 1879. A gypsy encampment near Latimer Road in Notting Hill, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1879

AVERY INSTITUTE, 1879. The Avery Normal Institute, built in 1868 in Charleston, South Carolina. The private school was Charlestons first secondary school for African Americans. Wood engravings, 1879

HARVESTING, 1879. Wood engraving, American, 1879, after a drawing by William de la Montagne Cary

GERMAN STREET BAND, 1879. A German street band performing in New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1879, after a painting by John George Brown

MORMON DEMONSTRATION, 1879. Mormon women demonstrating in favor of polygamy during a parade in honor of Daniel H. Wells in Salt Lake City, Utah, 6 May 1879. Wood engraving, American, 1879

NEW YORK: HARLEM RIVER. Saturday Afternoon on the Harlem River. Wood engraving, American, after C. A. Keetels, 1879
NEW YORK: HARLEM RIVER. Saturday Afternoon on the Harlem River. Wood engraving, American, after C.A. Keetels, 1879

HONEYMOON AT VENICE, 1879. An English newlywed couple in a gondola on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Wood engraving, English, 1879

TOURISTS AND GYPSIES, 1879. Tourists in Spain Visiting the Gipsy Caves at Granada. Wood engraving, English, 1879

PARIS: SIDEWALK CAFE, 1879. Summer evening at a cafe on a Parisian boulevard. Wood engraving, English, 1879

RAINY DAY AT RESORT, 1879. Bored vacationers in the parlor of a seaside hotel in Wales, Great Britain. Wood engraving, English, 1879

MOHAMMED YAKUB KHAN (1849-1923). Amir of Afghanistan, 1879-1880. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1879

WOMAN WITH PISTOL, 1879. A woman repulses a thieving tramp with a pistol at Mayville, Illinois. Wood engraving, American, 1879

ILLEGAL PROSPECTING, 1879. A prospector caught illegally searching for gold on a Ute Native American reservation in the Utah Territory. Wood engraving, American, 1879, after a drawing by W.A. Rogers

ADELINA PATTI (1843-1919). Italian coloratura soprano. Madame Adelina Patti as Aida, at the Royal Italian Opera. Line engraving, English, 1879

GATLING GUN, 1879. English sailors at Gatling gun practice at Fort Pearson on the Tugela River during the Zulu War in South Africa. Wood engraving, 1879

ARKANSAS, 1879. Scene at Pine Bluff Station, Arkansas. Wood engraving, 1879

ALPHABET, 1879. Initial letters by Daniel T. Ames, 1879

BEACH SCENE, 1879. On the Beach. Wood engraving

CONEY ISLAND PIER, 1879. The new Iron Pier at West Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1879

FREIGHT ELEVATOR, 1879. Line engraving, American, 1879

CHINESE IMMIGRANTS, 1879. A school for Chinese immigrants in New York City: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1879

ELISHA GRAY (1835-1901). American inventor. Wood engraving, American, 1879

NEW YORK POOR IN SUMMER. Poor people in New York City sleeping in the street outside their homes on a hot summer night. Wood engraving, American, 1879

COAL MINING, 1879. The rescue of seven men from a coal mine that had caved in near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 1879: contemporary wood engraving

ARAB CARAVANSARY, 1879. A caravansary in North Africa. Wood engraving, American, after Samuel Colman, 1879

TOBACCO LEAF, 1879. Unloading tobacco leaf in the American South. Line engraving, 1879

SIGISMUND THALBERG (1812-1871). German pianist and composer. Wood engraving, American, 1879

ZULU WAR: MEMORIAL, 1879. The memorial stone on the spot where the Imperial Prince Napoleon Eugene of France was killed. Contemporary wood engraving

ZULU WAR, 1879. Zulu warriors attack an escort of the 80th Regiment at the Intombi River: wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

FREDERICK LEIGHTON (1830-1896). Baron Leighton of Stretton. English painter. Wood engraving, English, 1879

WAR OF THE PACIFIC, 1879-1884. The Peruvian ironclad Independencia, which ran ashore
WAR OF THE PACIFIC, 1879-1884. The Peruvian ironclad " Independencia, " which ran ashore and was wrecked during the naval battle with a Chilean squadron off Iquique, Chile, May 21

SARAH BERNHARDT (1844-1923). French actress. Line engraving, English, 1879

NEW YORK: EL TRAIN, 1879. The elevated railway at Third Avenue, New York City. Wood engraving from an English newspaper, 1879

TENEMENT LIFE, 1879. Rag-Pickers Court off Mulberry Street in New York City. American wood engraving after W. A
TENEMENT LIFE, 1879. Rag-Pickers Court off Mulberry Street in New York City. American wood engraving after W.A. Rogers, 1879

MULBERRY STREET, NYC, 1879. Rag-Pickers Court off Mulberry Street: wood engraving, 1879, after William A. Rogers
MULBERRY STREET, NYC, 1879. " Rag-Pickers Court" off Mulberry Street: wood engraving, 1879, after William A. Rogers

JOHN BLACKWOOD (1818-1879). English publisher. Wood engraving, 1879

HUMBOLDTs PENGUIN. Wood engraving, 1879

UTE WAR, 1879. U. S. infantry and cavalry under the command of Major Thomas Tipton Thornburgh engaged in battle with
UTE WAR, 1879. U.S. infantry and cavalry under the command of Major Thomas Tipton Thornburgh engaged in battle with Ute Native Americans in the Utah Territory, 1879

TEXTILE MANUFACTURE, 1879. A weaver at Jellalabad, India. Wood engraving, English

JACOB ABBOTT (1803-1879). American clergyman and author. Wood engraving, American, 1879

ZULU WARFARE, 1879. Zulu Method of Advancing to the Attack: wood engraving, 1879, from an English newspaper

YACHTING, 1879. Lady Burnett-Coutts yacht Walrus. Line engraving

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"1879: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1879, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history. From political upheavals to architectural marvels, this year was truly one for the books. One notable figure who emerged during this time was Leon Trotsky. In 1920, he rose to prominence as a key leader in the Russian Revolution, shaping the course of history with his revolutionary ideals. Meanwhile, in the realm of sports, Aston Villa FC made its debut. This iconic football club would go on to become one of England's most successful teams and etch their name into sporting folklore. Amidst these triumphs stood four majestic structures - the Eddystone Lighthouses. These beacons guided countless ships through treacherous waters and symbolized mankind's unwavering determination to conquer nature's challenges. On a more spiritual note, Bernadette experienced an apparition captured anonymously in a photograph. This ethereal encounter sparked awe and wonder among believers worldwide. Across continents, Wall Street became synonymous with financial prowess as bulls and bears battled it out in William H. Beard's allegorical painting titled "Bulls and Bears in the Market. " This artwork depicted both hope and despair within America's bustling economic landscape. The Zulu War at Rorke’s Drift showcased bravery against all odds as British soldiers defended their position against overwhelming enemy forces – a testament to human resilience even amidst chaos. Closer to home shores stood Lumley Castle – an architectural gem that has stood tall since 1879 – reminding us of our rich heritage preserved through time. In Ireland’s County Mayo came another mystical occurrence known as the Apparition at Knock. The faithful flocked there seeking solace from divine intervention while witnessing something beyond comprehension. Not forgetting technological advancements; Eddystone Lighthouse underwent significant development from its humble wooden structure in 1696 to its modern form in 1879.