1880 Collection (#5)

Transfusing Blood, 1880
TRANSFUSION - a doctor takes blood from the husband to give to the wife

A Man and his Tub C1880
A man and his tub

Bermuda Yacht
BERMUDA YACHT

Grevy at Cherbourg
Cherbourg is festooned with lights when president Grevy visits the town

Irish Hooker
Hooker used by Irish fishermen

Sri Lanka Catamaran
Catamarans used by the fishermen of Ceylon

Itchen Ferry Fishingboat
Fishing boat of Itchen Ferry, Hampshire

English Setter and Nest
A white English setter discovers a birds nest

My Voice Text
My voice shalt thou hear... text with floral ornament and a rustic scene

Drury Lane / Snow 1880
ELEANOR ( NELL ) GWYN Lodging (right) in Drury Lane of the Mistress of Charles II: the building was destroyed in 1890

Mother & Daughter Read
Mother reads a large book while her daughter hangs over her shoulders

Nicolas Ii / Costume / 1890
ELIZABETH FEODOROVNA - Russian Grand Duchess with the future Czar, Nicholas II in theatrical costume (for the play Eugenie Onegin)

Verne / Steam House 4
LA MAISON A VAPEUR A menacing group of native fanatics are terrified by the mighty machine

Girl has Fairy Dreams
A small girl sleeping by the fire with her dolly dreams of the joys of Christmas Day

Girl with Rhubarb C1880
A young girl carrying a large bunch of rhubarb under her arm

Brighton Hogboat
Hogboat used by the fishermen of Brighton, Sussex

Using Larynggoscope
Examing a patients throat with the aid of a laryngoscope

Measles Compared
The left boy has MEASLES (rougeole), the middle one SCARLET FEVER (scarlatine), the right SMALLPOX (petite verole volante) Can you spot the difference ?

Kronheim / Giraffe
A giraffe uses its dextrous tongue to pick off the leaves from a very tall tree

George Eliot / Chilvers Ch
GEORGE ELIOT Chilvers Coton Church, where she was baptised on 29 November 1819: it became a model for Shepperton Church in Scenes of Clerical Life

Isaac Pereire
ISaC PEREIRE French financier, economist, statesman

Women Lobbying Mp / 1880
Women lobbying an MP on the subject of Womens Rights during the general election

Trinity College Dublin
Dublin: Trinity College

To Bed by Candlelight
A nurse takes a small child to bed by candlelight

Various Bats / Fullarton
Various species of bat : 1 Cayenne 2 Notch-eared 3 + 4 Slender 5 + 6 Rufous bat

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 9
Plate 9 features pictures of deer, felling trees and butterfies

Penny Farthing Colour
Riding a penny-farthing

German Horse Tram C1880
Two horses draw a tram along a German street, while a bicyclist waves his cap and a balloon soars overhead

Reading a Will / C19
A sombre family gathers for the reading of a will

Boy & Girl Kissing C1880
A boy and girl kissing through a gap in a chair

Fashions December 1880
Dress fitting tightly to below the hips, reverse collar, buttons down the back. Girl: coat body with tails pinned up behind. Blue jacket body: tartan collar & basque

Humming Birds - 4
(Trochilidae) Five kinds of humming bird

Wine Press, Circa 1880
A wine press

PIANO-TYPE FIRE ENGINE
Piano type manual fire-engine, named after a resemblance of the shape of the bodywork to that instrument. Nozzles and branch-pipes were carried on brackets on the main frame

Steam Fire Engine
Canterburys steam fire- engine, built be Messrs Merryweather & sons, of Greenwich

Portrait of a Pug
Portrait of a pug wearing a collar with bells on

Rocking Horses Mouth
A brother and sister look it in the mouth

Smoking Fish
Smoking fish, in France. The fish are hung inside the chimney over the fire

Girl Daydreams 1880
A girl pauses from her reading and daydreams of faries for a while. She sits in a hammock with her doll disgarded below

STAG
Stag

Trial: Boycott Incident
The trial of those who threatened the landowner Captain Boycott is heard before a packed courtroom

CAPYBARAS
(hydrochaerus hydrochaeris) Also known as the carpincho : he heaviest of all rodents, resident in South America

South Africans
(L) Natives of Senegambia : (centre) Zulu in visiting dress, Zulu dancing girl, Zulu warrior in dancing costume : (R) Bechuana woman

Rocking Horse Policeman
Little Margaret rides through the streets on her rocking horse, and meets a policeman

Bee Pollinating
A bee pollinates a flower

Festiniog Railway 4
FESTINIOG RAILWAY - Fairlie engine pulls train

Boys with Fireworks
Five boys celebrate Guy Fawkes Day with sparklers - but one, more careless than his companions, has got a spark in his eye

Specimens of evolution at a grand dinner
The survival of the fittest -- specimens of evolution take part in a grand dinner. The handsome and the clever walk arm in arm, watched by many servants

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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.