1879 Collection (#78)

Jackals Playing 1879
Three jackals playing together

Aske Hall, Yorkshire, a notable stately home

Ken Wood, Highgate
Ken Wood Tower, Highgate

Wilton House, Wiltshire, seen from the lake

Thames Frozen 1879
Floating ice on the Thames off the Custom House Quay

Normanhurst, Sussex, an impressive 19th century erection featuring French touches to the roofs

Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire

Melbury House, Dorset

Mamhead, Devon, with sheep grazing in the foreground to keep the lawns cropped

Girl Rescued from Ship
Rescued! A small girl is carried ashore from a sinking ship by one of the rescue team

Sail & Steam Ships
The Abraham Rydberg in Millwall Docks, London. Built in 1879 in Sweden as a training ship for the Abraham Rydberg Foundation. Here alongside steamship Saltersgate

Girl Rock Pooling
A pretty young day-tripper, in a bathing costume paddles amongst the rock pools and shallows looking for starfish & shells equipped with a net on a long pole

Viollet-Le-Duc Photo
EUGENE VIOLLET-LE-DUC French architect known for his drastic restorations of old buildings

Viollet-Le-Duc
EUGENE VIOLLET-LE-DUC French architect known for his drastic restorations of old buildings

RESPIGHI (1879-1936)
OTTORINO RESPIGHI Italian musician

Goteborg Street Scene
Street scene at Stigbergsliden

Child Artist at Work
A young girl lies on the floor making a portrait with chalk on a slate

Domestic Order
Papa returns home from his office to find his home a hive of activity, most of it noisy

Ways of Reading
Ways of reading : young read assiduously, older they will be distracted; older still they will need spectacles or magnifiers; yet older, they will doze over their books

Creusot Steam Hammer
Visitors to the Paris Exposition admire the massive Creusot steam hammer, a fitting symbol of French engineering

Gondola at Venice
A moonlit excursion by gondola in the lagoon, Venice

Longstrom Swimmer
Swedish swimmer Carl Fredrik Longstrom wears swimming trunks rather than a full- bodied bathing suit, which would shock public opinion in less open-minded countries

Visby Street Scene
Street scene in the port of Visby

EGG DANCE
Blindfolded, she must regulate her steps precisely so as not to crush the eggs

Swedish Betrothal
A Swedish couple from Skane in southern Sweden plight their troth wearing traditional dress, while relatives and friends watch in approval

Lapps Preached At
Gudstjenst i ett lappkapell - divine service in a Lapp chapel, seemingly in a private home, cleared for the purpose. Presumably Lutheran

John Lawrence / Vfair 1871
JOHN LAIRD MAIR LAWRENCE 1st BARON LAWRENCE Governor-General of India

Charles Landseer
CHARLES LANDSEER Artist (brother of Sir Edwin)

Picnic / Caldecott / Graphic
A group of young ladies and gentlemen on a picnic by a river

Knowsley Hall / Lancs 1879
Knowsley Hall, Lancashire

Empire Bonnet / 1879
EMPIRE BONNET Frondeuse hat of gathered black satin, ornamented with black ostrich feathers

Silver Mining / Peru 1879
Bringing silver ore above ground by rail at Cerro de Pasco, Peru

Lionel Nathan Rothschild
LIONEL NATHAN ROTHSCHILD Banker, elected MP but not allowed to take seat, succeeded in removing ban on Jewish MPs

Fechter (Hornet)
Charles Albert Fechter Actor

Childs Costume Party / 79
Children going downstairs to a Christmas costume party

Child Mother Reads 1879
The children listen while Mama reads to them

Cotton Harvest, Savannah
Harvesting cotton at Savannah, Georgia [from a photograph]

Dogs and Xmas Pudding
Three dogs - watched by the cat - help themselves to Christmas Pudding, while in the dining room the party are still at the turkey stage, unaware of the crime

Bring home the Goose
Its Christmas Eve, and these five children are returning home with the Christmas goose and other victuals

Cards with Devil
A Norwegian countryman plays a game of cards with Mr Splitfoot, with his soul at stake; being a crafty peasant, he wins the game...and keeps his soul

Children Carolling
Four children sing carols by moonlight, accompanying themselves on music instruments

Erastus Brigham Bigelow
ERASTUS BRIGHAM BIGELOW American inventor who invented power looms for use in manufacturing

Victoria &granddaughters
Queen Victoria with three granddaughters, left to right: Victoria of Hesse; Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra of Russia; and Elizabeth, later Grand Duchess of Russia

Childrens Xmas Supper
The childrens Christmas supper

Charles Rudolf Friml
CHARLES RUDOLF FRIML - Czech-American pianist and composer

Forster Circa 1922
EDWARD MORGAN FORSTER English novelist and critic

DAUMIER (1808 - 1879)
HONORE DAUMIER French caricaturist

People by the Serpentine, Hyde Park, Central London
A group of people, adults and children, passing the time by the Serpentine, Hyde Park, Central London, on an autumn afternoon

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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.