1880 Collection (#3)

China c. 1880s - Great Wall of China top of the Nankow Pass
Vintage 19th century photograph China c.1880s - Great Wall of China at the top of the Nankow Pass

St. James Street Montreal, Canada
19th century vintage photograph: St. James Street Montreal, Canada, pedestrian and horse drawn traffic

Little Women - The March family under a tree
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - The March family under a tree, enjoying a picnic on Mrs Marchs 60th birthday. 1880

HAND IN HAND
Her hand in his, his hand in hers Date: circa 1880

Head of the Holy Loch, Clyde (1880). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1880

Cartoon, The Church and Stage Guild -- Playful Kittens! The Church and Stage Guild was formed in May 1879, with a view to breaking down prejudice against the theatre and its performers

COVERED WAGON, c1880. Drawing, American, 20th century

RENOIR: MLLE D ANVERS, 1880. Pierre Auguste Renoir: Mlle Irene Cahen d Anvers. Oil on canvas, 1880

Prince of Wales laying Truro Cathedral foundation stone
During the Royal visit to Truro, the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII), lays the corner-stone of Truro Cathedral in a ceremony

Randan Skiff
A RANDAN SKIFF, used on the Thames. Remarkably, it has three oars, which you might think would result in one side of the boat moving faster than the other

c. 1880s India- Lauries hotel Agra
c. 1880s India - image from an album of Indian types and trades designed to illustrate India to a British viewer - Lauries hotel Agra

Large ships on the Hooghly River, Calcutta, India
19th century vintage photograph: Large ships on the Hooghly River, Calcutta, India

CHILDREN / SEASIDE / GIRL
A little girl sitting on a rock by the sea on a windy day. Date: circa 1880

USA, Georgia, Athens, The Murmur Trestle, 1880 railraod trestle featured on rock group REMs debut album Murmur

Statue of Sir William Peel, Eden Gardens, Calcutta, India, circa 1880. Date: circa 1880

Caricature of John Corlett of The Sporting Times
Caricature of John Corlett (1841-1915), founder, proprietor and editor of The Sporting Times. Real Jam! He is annoyed that the cabman charges eighteen pence to drive someone one mile and 1700 yards

CUTTY SARK AT SYDNEY
The Cutty Sark at Sydney, waiting for the wool clip Date: circa 1880

Albert Bridge London
Connecting Chelsea and Battersea : built 1871-3 by R M Ordish using a hybrid cantilever and suspension technique. Date: circa 1880

Diving apparatus patent, 1880 C024 / 3604
Diving apparatus patent, 1880. Artwork of a metal diving suit designed by Stephen M. Tasker. It was designed to withstand the pressure of diving in water while articulated joints allowed the wearer

The Blackville Medical Man. Yes, dis is a clear case of Difflomania. Wood engraving, American, c1880
SOUTH: ROOT DOCTOR. The Blackville Medical Man. " Yes, dis is a clear case of Difflomania. " Wood engraving, American, c1880

NEWSPAPER EDITOR, 1880. Wood engraving, English, 1880

SLEEPWALKING, 1880. A sleep-walker in Newark. How a new policeman was frightened. Wood engraving, American, 1880

NORWAY: VIKING SHIP. Medieval viking ship discovered at Sandefjord, Norway. Line engraving, 1880

The Renshaw Twins
Champion tennis playing twins ERNEST (left, 1861 - 1899) and WILLIAM RENSHAW (1861 - 1904). William won Wimbledon 1881 - 1886 & 1889, Ernest in 1888. They won many doubles matches. Date: circa 1880

Advertisement for clothing and bedding disinfector
An 1880 trade advertisement for a disinfector by made by Nelson and Sons of Leeds. The device, used by workhouses, hospitals and prisons

HERRMANN: POSTER c1880. American or English poster of magician Alexander Herrmann (1844-1896), featuring his wife and assistant, Adelaide, as Mlle Addie

Henry Heaths hard felts
A selection of hard felt hats made by Henry Heath of Oxford Street, London

Llangwm village, near Haverfordwest, South Wales
Street scene in the picturesque village of Llangwm, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The village is located on the western bank of the Cleddau Estuary

19th Century Whaling
French whalers

Girl on Stile / Spring
A little girl in a blue dress stands on a stile: spring is well under way, with blossom on the trees and birds flying

Deal Lugger
Lugger of Deal, Kent

Islamic Contortions
Some Moslems choose to twist and contort their bodies while praying, bending backwards to a remarkable degree

Maud Allan Salome
Maud Allan dancing during a performance at the Varietes, Paris

TEASEL Cardere sauvage

Samuel Spencer Bill 1880
Samuel Spencer, draper, of Chester

Beethoven / Vienna Statue
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Inauguration of the monument to the German composer at Vienna on 1 May 1880

Lady Jumps Fence
A lady and her horse jump a wall, proving that even riding side-saddle a woman can match a man

Girl & Grandfather Clock
Is it Christmas yet ? - an impatient girl inspects the grandfather clock with her candle

Thames at Hammersmith
Pleasure boats and commercial vessels on the banks of the river, seen from Hammersmith Bridge

English Coble Boat
Coble, fishing-boat of north- east England : though shown here with sails, it is often rowed

C. Pankhurst as Baby
Emmeline with baby daughter Christabel (born 22 September 1880), taken in Manchester

A Cricketing Hero
A young cricketing hero is acclaimed by his teammates

Reynaud Praxinoscope
A young girl is fascinated by the illusion of movement given by Reynauds praxinoscope

Butchers to the Queen
J G Randall, butcher by appointment to Queen Victoria, and the Prince of Wales : presumably in central London, with branches in Highgate and Finchley

HANSENs TYPEWRITER / 1880
The remarkable typewriter invented by Rasmus Hans Malling Johan Hansen (1835 - 1890) in 1865, using a completely novel writing ball system

Egypt / Port Said / Docks
Ships load and unload at docks in Port Said, at the Northern entrance to the Suez Canal

Middlebrough Cricket
The Middlesbrough cricket team pose for a photograph on their ground; players wear a variety of check and striped shirts, caps and hats, and carry bats or balls

TARSIER
(tarsius bancanus) This is probably the Western Tarsier, which lives in the East. It is classified as a prosimian

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Step back in time to the year 1880, a fascinating era filled with remarkable events and cultural milestones. Ned Kelly's Last Stand marked an infamous moment in Australian history, as this notorious bushranger faced his final battle. Meanwhile, cricket enthusiasts gathered at the iconic Oval stadium to witness thrilling matches that showcased the spirit of sportsmanship. The British Empire Map depicted the vast territories under its rule, showcasing its global influence. In Old Fishguard Harbour, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, bustling maritime activities painted a picture of trade and exploration. Blackheath Village exuded charm and elegance with its quaint streets and historic buildings. Ned Kelly's presence loomed large as he became synonymous with Australia's C19 bushrangers. An orrery from the 19th century transported viewers into the wonders of astronomy while exploring celestial movements. A map displaying the Arctic Circle in 1880 captured imaginations by highlighting uncharted lands waiting to be discovered. England boasted architectural marvels like Blenheim Palace and Edinburgh Castle that stood as testaments to their rich heritage. Dante Gabriel Rossetti's masterpiece 'The Day Dream' captivated art lovers with its ethereal beauty. James A. McNeill Whistler etched his talent onto wine glasses through intricate designs that celebrated both craftsmanship and indulgence during this period. As we delve into these fragments from 1880, we uncover stories of bravery, innovation, artistic brilliance, and exploration – all contributing to shaping our world today.