1879 Collection (page 9)

Memories of a Walking Tour (engraving)
1054094 Memories of a Walking Tour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memories of a Walking Tour)

Spring (The Four Seasons); Le Printemps (Les Quatre Saisons), 1879 (pastel on paper)
826562 Spring (The Four Seasons); Le Printemps (Les Quatre Saisons), 1879 (pastel on paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 44x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Trouville, Beach Scene; Trouville Scene de Plage, 1879 (oil on cradled panel)
825547 Trouville, Beach Scene; Trouville Scene de Plage, 1879 (oil on cradled panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 15.9x35.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Trouville)

Sur La Scene, 1879-1881 (pastel on paper)
825242 Sur La Scene, 1879-1881 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 58.5x44.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sur La Scene. Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Pastel on paper. Painted 1879-1881

1879, J T Hartley (b / w photo)
3644088 1879, J T Hartley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1879, J T Hartley)

Camp in the Main Wood No, 1879 (oil on canvas)
651000 Camp in the Main Wood No, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 36.9x58.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Camp in the Main Wood No. 3. John George Brown (1831-1913)

The Afternoon Stroll, 1879 (oil on canvas)
651306 The Afternoon Stroll, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Firmin-Girard, Marie Francois (1838-1921); 56x45.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afternoon Stroll)

"Sweet Little Buttercup;"Or, Art-Embroidery, 1879 (engraving)
2777042 " Sweet Little Buttercup; " Or, Art-Embroidery, 1879 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Sweet Little Buttercup; " Or)

The Louvre (Foreign Visitors at the Louvre); Au Louvre (Visiteurs etrangers au Louvre), c
659779 The Louvre (Foreign Visitors at the Louvre); Au Louvre (Visiteurs etrangers au Louvre), c.1879-80 (pencil and watercolour) by Tissot

Henry Irving (photo)
583417 Henry Irving (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Irving, photograph from The Theatre)

Path Near Sevres, 1879 (oil on canvas)
1196056 Path Near Sevres, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 38.1x54.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A calligraphic scroll, c. 1878-9 (manuscript with illumination on paper)
1196727 A calligraphic scroll, c.1878-9 (manuscript with illumination on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 9x196 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Dancer at Rest; Danseuse au repos, 1879 (pastel and charcoal on paper)
1196331 Dancer at Rest; Danseuse au repos, 1879 (pastel and charcoal on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 30.7x47.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Road in Pontoise, 1879 (oil on canvas)
989047 Road in Pontoise, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 37.8x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Road in Pontoise; Route a Pontoise. Camille Pissarro (1830-1903)

Ballet Scene, c. 1879 (pastel over monotype on paper)
987394 Ballet Scene, c.1879 (pastel over monotype on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 20.3x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballet Scene; Scene de Ballet. Edgar Degas (1834-1917)

Path at the entrance of the forest, c. 1879 (oil and pencil on canvas)
987391 Path at the entrance of the forest, c.1879 (oil and pencil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 55.6x46.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Still Life with Open Drawer, c. 1879-1882 (oil on canvas)
988642 Still Life with Open Drawer, c.1879-1882 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 30.5x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still Life with Open Drawer; Nature Morte au Tiroir Ouvert)

Along the Seine, 1879 (oil on canvas)
985122 Along the Seine, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 49.8x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Along the Seine. Henry Bacon (1839-1912). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1879

A Hukin & Heath electroplated Tantalus with ebonised bar handle, 1879
1764769 A Hukin & Heath electroplated Tantalus with ebonised bar handle, 1879 by Dresser, Christopher (1834-1904); 28 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Old House in Waters Close, 1879 (engraving)
5203303 Old House in Waters Close, 1879 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old House in Waters Close, 1879)

Malville And Coghill (colour litho)
3651567 Malville And Coghill (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malville And Coghill. " And the flag they died to save)

Some English Lawn-Tennis Players (engraving)
1045673 Some English Lawn-Tennis Players (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some English Lawn-Tennis Players)

Portrait of the Actress Jeanne Samary, 1879. Creator: Abbema, Louise (1853-1927)
Portrait of the Actress Jeanne Samary, 1879. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of the Opera singer Bianca Bianchi (1855-1947), 1879. Private Collection

Writer Fanny Lewald (1811-1889), 1879. Creator: Schubert, August (1844-1903)
Writer Fanny Lewald (1811-1889), 1879. Private Collection

Writer Wanda von Sacher-Masoch, nee Angelika Aurora Rümelin, 1879
Writer Wanda von Sacher-Masoch, nee Angelika Aurora Rumelin, 1879. Private Collection

Weather Vane, c. 1937. Creator: Vincent P Rosel
Weather Vane, c. 1937

A widows weeds in in 1879

Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) in Exmoor, England. 1879

DYTCHLEY HOUSE Date: 1879

English man in the fashion of August 1803.. English man in the fashion of August 1803. He wears a rabbit-ear cravat, green jacket, and Casimir breeches, and boots. He carries a stick and top hat

English woman in the fashion of May 1796.. English woman in the fashion of May 1796. She wears a tiara with ostrich feathers, blue ball gown with lace at the neckline, white sleeves and front panel

St Johns Childrens Home, Ipswich
Boys pose in the garden of the St Johns Childrens Home on Bloomfield Street in Ipswich. The home was opened in 1879 by the Ipswich Poor Law Union to house pauper children away from the workhouse

John James Hugh Henry Stewart-Murray
JOHN JAMES HUGH HENRY STEWART-MURRAY, 7th Duke of ATHOLL (1840 - 1917) Caption: The Seventh Duke Date: 1879

Distribution of Plants to Poor Londoners, Victoria Park
A series of scenes during a distribution of plants to Londons poor, held in Victoria Park, London, in the autumn of 1879. The images show (clockwise from top left)

First arrivals, Kate Greenaway 1879
Seven women sitting in a row drinking tea out of cups and saucers. Date: 1879

BARMAID AND CUSTOMER
A monocled gentleman leans over the bar and banters with a barmaid. Date: 1879

STIRRUP CUP DRINK 1879
Lady on horseback takes a stirrup cup. Date: 1879

KINGS BENCH PRISON / 1812
This prison came under that authority of The Marshal of the Kings Bench. It opened in 1370 and closed in 1879, having moved once in 1758. Date: 1812

Visiting an Aquarium
Visiting an aquarium at a Spanish seaside resort (though it could be anywhere !) Date: 1879

TOURISTS ON THE RIGI
A party of tourists ascend the Rigi mountains near Lucerne, the ladies and children ride, while papa admires the wild flowers and porters carry the baggage. Date: 1879

SOCIAL / SPAIN / PROSPECTS
Two provocatively dressed women size up the men... Date: 1879

FOUR AND A DOG ON RIVER
Two gentlemen take two ladies for a row on the river : the dog comes too... Date: 1879

TWO AMONG THE REEDS 1879
A couple moor among the reeds, with only a donkey to chaperone them - but if he becomes too pressing, she can hold him at bay with her parasol... Date: 1879

A THIRST-MAKING HAUL 1879
A thirst-making haul... How far to The Jolly Anglers ? Date: 1879

EDISONS TELEPHONE 1879
Edisons loud-speaking telephone. Date: 1879

ELECTRO-CHEMICAL PHONE
Edisons Electro-chemical telephone. Date: 1879

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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.