1880 Collection (#6)

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

STRING TELEPHONE 1880
Two boys talk to each other by using cans connected by a piece of string. Date: 1880

Farm, George Hendrik Breitner, c. 1880 - c. 1923

Grand Arabesque, Second Time, modeled c1880s, cast 1919-21. Creator: Edgar Degas
Grand Arabesque, Second Time, modeled c1880s, cast 1919-21.

Grand Arabesque, First Time, modeled c1880s, cast 1919-21. Creator: Edgar Degas
Grand Arabesque, First Time, modeled c1880s, cast 1919-21.

Fourth Position Front, On The Left Leg, modeled c1880s, cast 1919-21. Creator: Edgar Degas
Fourth Position Front, On The Left Leg, modeled c1880s, cast 1919-21.

Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, modeled 1879-81, cast 1919-21. Creator: Edgar Degas
Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, modeled 1879-81, cast 1919-21.

Sleeping Girl, 1880. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Sleeping Girl, 1880. A young woman dozes in a chair, her striped stockings and plain skirt suggesting her humble background

Peonies, c1880. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Peonies, c1880.

A Box At The Theater (At The Concert), 1880. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
A Box At The Theater (At The Concert), 1880.

Allegory for the 14th July 1880, Bastille Day Celebrations in Paris
5304923 Allegory for the 14th July 1880, Bastille Day Celebrations in Paris; (add.info.: Allegory for the 14th July 1880, Bastille Day Celebrations in Paris); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century advertisement, for Wilcox & Gibbs, sewing machine 1880
5311104 19th century advertisement, for Wilcox & Gibbs, sewing machine 1880; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG

Elderly Maori chief, New Zealand 1880
3522593 Elderly Maori chief, New Zealand 1880; (add.info.: Elderly Maori chief, New Zealand 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG

Young Maori Woman, New Zealand, 1880
3522594 Young Maori Woman, New Zealand, 1880.; (add.info.: Young Maori Woman, New Zealand, 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Galilei Galileo recanting, 1880 (engraving)
533639 Galilei Galileo recanting, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Galilei Galileo (1564-1642) Italian astronomer and mathematician.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Three men, one with camel, on paw of the Sphinx, two pyramids in background. 1880 (photo)
684279 Three men, one with camel, on paw of the Sphinx, two pyramids in background. 1880 (photo); (add.info.: Three men, one with camel, on paw of the Sphinx)

the Sphinx 1880 (photo)
684276 the Sphinx 1880 (photo); (add.info.: Head of the Sphinx); Universal History Archive/UIG

Count Julius Andrassy (1823-1890)
865220 Count Julius Andrassy (1823-1890); (add.info.: Count Julius Andrassy (1823-1890) Hungarian statesman, supporter of Kossuth and the struggle for independence (1848-1849)

British overland Arctic expedition, 1880 (engraving)
864697 British overland Arctic expedition, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: British overland Arctic expedition led by Sir John Franklin (1786-1847) 1819-1822

Rippling flax to remove seeds, 1880 (engraving)
864021 Rippling flax to remove seeds, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Rippling flax to remove the seeds and remains of flower heads. In the background the flax plants are being pulled (harvested)

Woollen rags in grinding machine called Devil, 1880 (engraving)
863956 Woollen rags in grinding machine called Devil, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Placing sorted woollen rags in a grinding machine called a Devil)

John Walter the Younger (1818-1894)
863455 John Walter the Younger (1818-1894); (add.info.: John Walter the Younger (1818-1894) English newspaper proprietor and politician. Chief proprietor of "The Times", London

Isaac Merritt Singer (1811-1875) American inventor and manufacturer. Cover of booklet on the Singer sewing machine
530595 Isaac Merritt Singer (1811-1875) American inventor and manufacturer. Cover of booklet on the Singer sewing machine published New York c.1880

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): British troops reconnoitring in mountains between Cabul valley
530485 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): British troops reconnoitring in mountains between Cabul valley and plain of Jellalabad. Wood engraving February 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Cut-away view of Garini's cremation furnace used in Milan. Wood engraving, Paris, 1880
530790 Cut-away view of Garini's cremation furnace used in Milan. Wood engraving, Paris, 1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Drawing of a money changer money lender in Paris, France circa 1880
5304848 Drawing of a money changer money lender in Paris, France circa 1880; (add.info.: Drawing of a money changer money lender in Paris, France circa 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ruins of Temple, Baalbek, Lebanon, by Felix Bonfils, 1880 (b/w photo)
3964086 Ruins of Temple, Baalbek, Lebanon, by Felix Bonfils, 1880 (b/w photo); Private Collection

19th century illustration showing two electrically powered gyroscopes, 1880
5311569 19th century illustration showing two electrically powered gyroscopes, 1880. A gyroscope is a device used for measuring or maintaining orientation and angular velocity

Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807 - 1882)
2603971 Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807 - 1882); (add.info.: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807 - 1882) Italian patriot. In 1860, at the head of his l, 000 Red Shirts, he conquered Sicily and Naples

Home and family transformed into models of comfort and smartness by the housewife's industry with the help of
530590 Home and family transformed into models of comfort and smartness by the housewife's industry with the help of the Singer sewing machine (engraving); (add.info)

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul)
530488 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul). Gatling gun bastion making ready to repel attack by the Ghazis, 23 December 1879

Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman, 1878 (Woodburytype)
527827 Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman, 1878 (Woodburytype); (add.info.: In 1868 appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Gladstone)

Temple of Ten Thousand Idols, Japan. Engraving 1880
530824 Temple of Ten Thousand Idols, Japan. Engraving 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Cotama Buddha, Sri Lanka. Engraving 1880
530822 Cotama Buddha, Sri Lanka. Engraving 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Henry Bessemer, 1880 (engraving)
863908 Portrait of Henry Bessemer, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Henry Bessemer (1813-1893) English engineer, inventor and industrialist

Portrait of Thomas Bazeley, 1880 (engraving)
863907 Portrait of Thomas Bazeley, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Thomas Bazeley (1797-1885) English cotton manufacturer, merchant and politician. A member of the Anti-Cornlaw League

John Richardson reading from his prayer book, 1880 (engraving)
864709 John Richardson reading from his prayer book, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: British overland Arctic expedition led by Sir John Franklin (1786-1847) 1819-1822

Oil wells at Oil Creek, Pennsylvania, USA, 1880 (engraving)
864415 Oil wells at Oil Creek, Pennsylvania, USA, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Oil wells at Oil Creek, 150 miles up the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA)

Hackling Flax by hand, 1880 (engraving)
864020 Hackling Flax by hand, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Hackling Flax by hand. The stalks were broken apart by beating down on a metal comb)

Forest during Carboniferous period
863939 Forest during Carboniferous period; (add.info.: Artist's reconstruction of a forest during the Carboniferous period. From "Science for All" by Robert Brown (London, c1880)

Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822-1893)
863473 Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822-1893); (add.info.: Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822-1893) American Republican statesman, 19th President of the USA (1877-1881)

Alexander Mackenzie (1822-1892)
863467 Alexander Mackenzie (1822-1892); (add.info.: Alexander Mackenzie (1822-1892) Canadian politician. Born in Logieraith, Perthshire, Scotland, he emigrated to Canada in 1842

Richard Monckton Milnes, first Baron Houghton
863462 Richard Monckton Milnes, first Baron Houghton; (add.info.: Richard Monckton Milnes, first Baron Houghton (1809-1885), English poet and Conservative politician

Pyramids of Cheops and Cheffreu, the Sphinx and the temples of Cheffreu. 1880 (photo)
684274 Pyramids of Cheops and Cheffreu, the Sphinx and the temples of Cheffreu. 1880 (photo); (add.info.: Pyramids of Cheops and Cheffreu)

Illustration showing a Mance Heliograph, a wireless solar telegraph that signals by flashes of sunlight
5311590 Illustration showing a Mance Heliograph, a wireless solar telegraph that signals by flashes of sunlight (generally using Morse code) reflected by a mirror

Engraving of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
2604000 Engraving of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva; (add.info.: The Hindu Trinity: left to right; Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Engraving circa 1880)

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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.