1880 1889 Collection (page 3)

Dynamo machine, General Electricity Company
Antique illustration of a Dynamo machine, General Electricity Company

Dynamo machine, Edison-Hopkinson, 1883
Antique illustration of a dynamo machine, Edison-Hopkinson, 1883

Maternal Education, by Eugene Delaplanche
Illustration of a maternal Education, by Eugene Delaplanche

Leadville District, Colorado
Illustration of Leadville District, a busy mining town in Colorado, circa 1886. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Engraving Of Brown University Campus Buildings
Engraving of buildings on the Brown University campus, Providence, Rhode Island, 1880s. Clockwise from top left: the presidents house, the laboratory, the colleges, the Old Well, and the library

Buffalo Soldiers on mountain pass
An engraving depicts the Buffalo Soldiers marching with mules down a narrow mountain pass, c. 1880. (Engraving by by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Male And Female Swimmer On Pier
A young woman in an old-fashioned swimsuit practices her diving form as a young man looks on, sitting on a wooden pier, in an illustration from the 1880s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Female Swimmers Dry Off 0n Beach
A woman wearing an old-fashioned swimsuit dries off with a towel as another woman stands beside her on the beach in an illustration, 1880s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Swimmers Cavorting In Surf
Illustration depicting a man and three women in old-fashioned swimwear holding hands and cavorting in the surf at the beach, 1880s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Dr. Jekyll Transforms
An engraving of a scene from chapter IX of the novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson (1886) showing Dr. Jekyll transforming into the monster Mr. Hyde in Dr. Lanyons office

New York Elevated Railroad Train
Illustration of a Forney locomotive for suburban traffic on the New York and Harlem railroad built by the Schenectady Locomotive Works circa 1880. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Illustration of the interior of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange circa 1880. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Irish In America
Illustration of the Irish emigrants in America circa late 19th century. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette painting by Vincent van Gogh, 1886

Sunderland Slum
1889: A group of women and children sitting around the steps to a shop in the slum area of Sunderland. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Pioneer Family
A family of pioneer settlers pose next to their covered wagon, 1886. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

Racing study
A series of photographs showing a horse galloping. This series of action studies of a horse galloping established that horses do, at one point in this pace

Statue Of Liberty In Paris
View of the Statue of Liberty enclosed by scaffolding, while under construction, seen from the Rue de Chazelles, Paris, France, circa 1884

Iles De La Cite
A view southwards across the River Seine in Paris, circa 1880. The Ile Saint-Louis is on the left and the Ile de la Cite on the right, with the cathedral of Notre Dame amidst its buildings

Quince Fruit Tree, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Quince Fruit Tree, Pirus Cydonia: Plate 49

Illicium or Star Anise Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Illicium or Star Anise Plant: Plate 53

Dianthus or Carnation Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Dianthus or Carnation Plant: Plate 54

Paenoia or Peony Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Paenoia or Peony Plant: Plate 54, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 56

Birch Tree or Betula, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Maple Tree or Acer: Plate 43, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Ornamental Trees in the Forest, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Ornamental Trees in the Forest: Plate 43

The Cockfight
Painting entitled The Cockfight, by Remy Cogghe (1854-1935), circa 1889. The painting depicts a crowd of men urging on two cockerels fighting in a ring. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Standard Passenger Locomotive
Illustration of a standard passenger locomotive of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad in 1885. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Brand New Tower
A view of the newly-built Eiffel Tower, seen from the grounds of the Exposition Universelle or World Fair on the Champ de Mars in Paris. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Birth Of A Monument
Construction begins on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, 1st September 1887. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Melbourne Post Office
The Melbourne General Post Office on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1880. Designed by A.E.Johnson in the Renaissance Revival style

King William Street
A view down King William Street, Adelaide, Australia, circa 1880. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Scots Church Melbourne
The Presbyterian Scots Church, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1880. Designed by Joseph Reed, the church was built between 1871 and 1874

Melbourne Town Hall on the corner of Swanston and Collins Streets, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1880. The building was designed by architect Joseph Reed in the Second Empire style

Ruins of Palmyra, Syria
Illustration of a Palmyra Ruins

Lucius Cornelius Cinna Killed by His Own Soldiers
illustration of a Cinna Killed by His Own Soldiers

John the Fearless Stabbed
Illustration of a John the Fearless Stabbed

Red-Breasted Flycatcher - Muscicapa parva and Brown Flycatcher - Muscicapa collaris
Illustration of a Red-Breasted Flycatcher - Muscicapa parva and Brown Flycatcher - Muscicapa collaris

Antquie Map of London, 1895
illustration of Antquie Map of London, 1895

White swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum hirundinaria)
Illustration of a white swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum hirundinaria)

Engraved Chart of United States Time Zones, Circa 1883
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of an Engraved Chart of United States Time Zones and Standard Railway Time, Circa 1883. Original edition from my own archives

Map of Global Distribution of Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Map of Global Distribution of Plants: Plate 60

Antique Map of Europe 1880s

Antique Map of England and Wales 1880s
Vintage 19th Century map of England and Wales

Antique Map of the World
Vintage map of the World from 1884

Map of Chicago 1895
Map of the city of Chicago, USA

Berkshire pig
Engraving of a pig, a Berkshire sow

snake
Section of snake head showing poison glands and fangs, vintage illustration

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"Exploring the Botanical Wonders: A Glimpse into 1880-1889" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Victorian botanical illustrations. Delicate Campanula or Bellflower plants grace the pages, their elegant blooms capturing hearts with their ethereal beauty. Alongside them, Aster or Star plants twinkle like celestial wonders, captivating admirers with their vibrant colors. In a surprising turn of events, even cricket faced its demise during this era. The Sporting Times' mock obituary in 1882 mourned the "Death of Cricket, " leaving sports enthusiasts shocked and amused by this unexpected twist. Venturing into gardens adorned with exotic red flowers transports us to a realm where nature's marvels reign supreme. These stunning blossoms, depicted meticulously in Victorian botanical illustrations, add a touch of opulence to any landscape. Embark on a journey through history as we explore maps that unveil the charm of Hull and take us down Flinders Lane in Melbourne circa 1880. These snapshots offer glimpses into bustling cities thriving amidst an ever-changing world. From Portsmouth to Southampton, coastal towns beckon travelers seeking solace by the sea. Their picturesque landscapes provide respite from daily life while offering breathtaking views that soothe weary souls. Discover an abundance of nut and fruit trees flourishing within Victorian gardens—a testament to nature's generosity and man's ingenuity. Through intricate botanical illustrations, these bountiful treasures come alive on paper. Exotic flowers steal our breath away once more as they grace garden beds across continents—each petal telling tales of distant lands and untamed wilderness. Victorian artists skillfully capture their allure on canvas for all to admire. Pulmonaria or Lungwort plants emerge from these pages like delicate whispers against lush greenery—an ode to resilience amidst changing seasons. Such exquisite portrayals remind us of nature's ability to adapt and thrive through adversity.