1880s Collection (#80)

MARGHERITA OF SAVOY (1851-1926). Queen consort to Umberto I of the Kingdom of Italy, 1878-1900. Photograph, late 19th century

ISaC G. PERRY (1822-1904). New York State architect and builder. Photograph, late 19th century

HENRY PONSONBY (1825- 1895). British soldier and royal court official. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1890

JOHN MORLEY (1838-1923). British statesman and newspaper editor. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1890

FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE (1844-1900). German philosopher and poet. Photograph, c1880

ELIZA LYNN LINTON (1822-1898). British writer. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1890

JESSE JAMES (1847-1882). American outlaw. Wood engraving, 1882

JORGE ISaCS (1837-1895). Colombian writer. Pen-and-ink drawing, 1890, after a photograph

HARRIGAN AND HART, c1880. Vaudeville actors Ned Harrigan and Tony Hart (Anthony Cannon). Engraving, c1880

FARRER HERSCHELL (1837-1899). Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, 1886 and 1892-1895. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1890

HUGH PRICE HUGHES (1847-1902). Welsh theologian. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1890

HENRY ALLON (1818-1892). British Nonconformist theologian. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1890

FREDERICK AUGUSTUS ABEL (1827-1902). English chemist. Photographed in the 1880s

GABRIEL DUMONT (1837-1906). Canadian insurgent leader

MARIA ALEXANDROVNA (1824-1880). Wife of Czar Alexander II of Russia. Carte de visite, c1880

NANTUCKET: FISHERMEN. Fishermen of Siasconset, Nantucket, Massachusetts, Stereograph by Kilburn Brothers, 1880s

CHOY, MEXICO: CAVE. A spring inside the cave is the source of the Rio Choy. Photographed by William Henry Jackson, late 19th century

CHOY, MEXICO: CAVE. Interior of a cave in Choy, Mexico. A spring inside the cave is the source of the Rio Choy. Photographed by William Henry Jackson, late 19th century

EL ABRA, MEXICO: CAVE. The interior of a cave in El Abra, Mexico. Photographed by William Henry Jackson, late 19th century

EL ABRA, MEXICO: CAVE. A cave in El Abra, Mexico. Photographed by William Henry Jackson, late 19th century

VACCINATION CARTOON. The Debate over Obligatory Vaccination. " Gentlemen, if the sight of my face is not enough, I will show you." French cartoon by Henri Maigrot, c1890

MINERS HOMES, COLO. c1880. On Eagle Rim Canyon in Redcliff, north of Leadville; a miners wife is visible outside her front door at center right

MEN, 19th CENTURY. Two men photographed at a studio in Chicago, Illinois, 1880s or 1890s

MENs FASHION, c1880. Phototograph of an unidentified man, possibly Jacob Berger, taken in New York, c1880

MENs FASHION, 1880s. Original cabinet photograph, 1880s, by Napoleon Sarony of an unidentified man, possibly an actor

MENs FASHION, c1895. Original cabinet photograph

MENs FASHION, c1885. Photograph, American, c1885

SILHOUETTE, c1900. Silhouette of a couple in a carriage. Cut paper by Blecke, c1900

TURKEY: WOMAN, c1890. Portrait of a Turkish woman. Photograph by the Abdullah freres, c1890

WOMENs FASHION, 1880s. Original carte-de-visite photograph of an American woman, either Ohio or West Virginia, 1880s

DENMARK: FAMILY, c1886. Four generations of a prosperous Danish farm family, c1886

PARENTS AND CHILD, 1890s. Original cabinet photograph, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, 1890s

AMERICAN COUPLE, 1880s. Original cabinet photograph, New York, 1880s

AMERICAN FAMILY, c1880-85. Original cabinet photograph, American, c1880-85

ELEPHANT ACTS, 1880s. Pencil drawing by E. Roe, 1880s

GENTEEL EXCURSION, 1880s. A group of fashionable and playful young ladies and gentlemen posing for the photographer, possibly in Florida, 1880s

ILLINOIS STATE PENITENTIARY. Today known as the Joliet Correctional Center or Joliet Prison. Located in Joliet, Illinois, the facility operated from 1858-2002. Photograph, c1890

PAUL PHILIPPOTEAUX (1846-1923). French artist, painter of the Battle of Gettysburg cyclorama. Engraving, American, c1885

GETTYSBURG CYCLORAMA, c1885. Engraved advertisement for the Gettysburg cylclorama painting by Paul Philippoteaux, shown by the Union Square Panorama Company in New York City, c1885

GETTYSBURG CYCLORAMA, c1885. Advertisement for the Battle of Gettysburg cylclorama painting by Paul Philippoteaux, shown by the Union Square Panorama Company in New York City, c1885

MONTANA: SMELTING, 1880s. A view of the smelting works of the Anaconda Copper Mining Company in Butte, Montana, 1880s. Illustration, American, c1890

CARD PLAYERS, c1870. Three gunslingers in the American West playing cards. Tintype, 19th century

IMMIGRANTS: IRISH, c1885. The immigrant proprietor of an Irish pub in New York City delivering a stump speech after winning election as alderman. American cartoon, c1885

IMMIGRANTS: IRISH, c1885. An Irish immigrant patrolling a street in New York City following his appointment as a police officer. American cartoon, c1885

IMMIGRANTS: IRISH, c1885. A newly arrived immigrant from Ireland (second from right) learning the workings of the urban political machine at a Democratic Party meeting in New York City

KANSAS: PIONEERS. A group of emigrants posing for the photographer on the Kansas prairie, late 19th century

COLORADO: EMIGRANTS. A group of emigrants posing at their wagons near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, late 19th century

AD: TOBACCO, c1890. Advertisement for Duke of Durham tobacco. Published by Donaldson Brothers, Five Points, New York, c1890

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Step back in time to the vibrant and diverse 1880s, a decade filled with fascinating moments and captivating images. Explore the rich history of this era through snapshots that showcase different aspects of life around the world. Travel to Vancouver Island in the 1870s, where a detailed map reveals the evolving landscape of this beautiful Canadian destination. Witness its transformation as new settlements emerge and nature intertwines with human progress. In another corner of the globe, catch a glimpse of a Buffalo soldier quenching his thirst from his canteen. This powerful image captures both strength and vulnerability, reminding us of the challenges faced by African American soldiers during this period. Delve into phrenology, an intriguing field that sought to understand personality traits through cranial measurements. A phrenological model takes center stage, inviting contemplation on how people perceived themselves and others during this time. Transport yourself to Scotland's Dalnotter Hill as you gaze upon The River Clyde. Marvel at its serene beauty captured in exquisite detail by an artist from the 19th century. Let your imagination wander along its banks while pondering life in those distant days. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" offers an intimate portrayal of motherhood in 1888. Reflect on timeless themes such as love, sacrifice, and nurturing that transcend generations. Venture further into Scotland's enchantment with Glen Sannox on Isle of Arran. Lose yourself amidst rolling hills and rugged landscapes frozen in time by photographers who aimed to capture their grandeur for future generations to admire. Take a detour across continents to London's Bethnal Green district where The Old George stands tall at number 379. Imagine stepping inside this historic pub bustling with patrons seeking respite from daily life or sharing stories over pints after long workdays. Discover artistry even within miniature realms as you marvel at a bonsai dwarf pine meticulously cultivated in 1889.