1880s Collection (#85)

DIAMOND MINING, c1880. A diamond mine at Kimberley, Griqualand West, northern Cape Province, South Africa: wood engraving, c1880

HORSESHOE CRAB. The underside of a king, or horseshoe, crab (Xiphosurus sowerbyi). Line engraving, c1882

U. S. CAPITOL. East view of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. Wood engraving, American, c1890
U.S. CAPITOL. East view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, American, c1890

IMMIGRANTS: CHINESE, 1879. Scene in a theater in San Franciscos Chinatown. Wood engraving, American, 1879

John The Master 1882 1880s UK mens bowler hats canes

COTTON THREAD TRADE CARD. American advertising trade card for Testing Clarks O. N. T. Spool Cotton, c1880
COTTON THREAD TRADE CARD. American advertising trade card for Testing Clarks O.N.T. Spool Cotton, c1880

WATCH TRADE CARD, c1880. American merchant trade card, c1880, for the Waterbury Watch

MERCHANT TRADE CARD, c1880. American merchants trade card, c1880, for H. H. & T. W. Fowler
MERCHANT TRADE CARD, c1880. American merchants trade card, c1880, for H.H. & T.W. Fowler

SEWING MACHINE TRADE CARD. American merchants trade card, c1880, for New Home Sewing Machine

STOVE POLISH TRADE CARD. American merchants trade card, c1880, for Dixons Stove Polish

IVORINE TRADE CARD, c1880. American merchants trade card, c1880, for Ivorine
IVORINE TRADE CARD, c1880. American merchants trade card, c1880, for " Ivorine"

THREAD TRADE CARD, 1880. American merchants trade card, c1880

SEWING MACHINE AD, c1880. American merchant trade card, c1880, for the New Remington Sewing Machine

THREAD TRADE CARD, c1880. American merchants trade card, c1880, for Merricks Best Six-Cord Thread

RAILROAD POSTER, c1890. American lithograph poster, c1890, promoting the Pacific Express service of the Missouri-Pacific Railway

Optical telegraphy, 19th century
Optical telegraphy. Historical artwork of a light- signalling device used in optical telegraphy. This is a Mangin projector, invented by colonel Mangin in the early 1880s

Early electric tram. Historical artwork of an early electric tram used in France. This tram is using overhead wires as its source of electrical power

A. Mozhayskiy, Russian aviation pioneer
Alexander Fedorovich Mozhayskiy (1825-1890), Russian aviation pioneer and naval officer. Mozhayskiy pioneered heavier-then-air flight in the 1880s

Alexander Butlerov, Russian chemist
Alexander Mikhailovich Butlerov (1828-1886), Russian chemist. From 1857, Butlerov worked on the newly proposed model of chemical structure

Aders flying machine, 19th century
Aders flying machine. Clement Ader (1841-1926) was a French engineer and aviation pioneer who invented numerous electrical and mechanical devices

Gaulard transformer, 19th century
Gaulard transformer. Transformers change the voltage of an electric power supply, enabling it to be used in different devices (such as the bulb at top)

Martian canals, historical artwork
Giovanni Schiaparellis sketches of planet Mars in 1883 and 1884. The dark triangle was called Syrtis Mayor, white appears the polar cap of the south

Schiaparellis map of Mars, 1877-1888
Schiaparellis map of Mars. This drawing of the two hemispheres of Mars was made by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910) between the years 1877 and 1888

Schiaparellis map of Mars, 1882-1888
Schiaparellis map of Mars. This drawing of the two hemispheres of Mars was made by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910) between the years 1882 and 1888

Gun electromagnet, 19th century
Gun electromagnet. Demonstration of the powerful gun magnet developed by Colonel William R. King (1839-1898) in the 1880s at Willetts Point, near New York City, USA

Schiaparellis observations of Mercury. This drawing was made by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910). In the 1880s he mapped the planet more accurately

Schiaparellis observations of Mars. This drawing was made by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910). His most detailed observations were made between 1877 and 1888

PIANO TRADE CARD, c1880. American merchants trade card, c1880, for Vose & Sons Pianos

BICYCLE ADVERTISEMENT, 1888. American newspaper advertisement, 1888

AMERICAN BICYCLIST, 1880s. With his high-wheeler. Original cabinet photograph of the 1880s

CAILLEBOTTE: ARGENTEUIL. Square in Argenteuil. Oil on canvas by Gustave Caillebotte, c1880s

BICYLE RIDERS, c1880s. A group of Florida bicycle riders posing with their high-wheelers, c1880s

STACK OF SILVER INGOTS. Leadville, Colorado, c1880

FANTIN-LATOUR: ROSES, 1884. Oil on canvas by Henri Fantin-Latour, 1884

GOTTLIEB DAIMLER (1834-1900). German engineer and pioneer automobile manufacturer. Gottlieb Daimler, at left, enjoying a ride in the first automobile he manufactured

RAILROAD WORKERS, c1880s. American railroad workers, one of them possibly Chinese, posing for the photographer, c1880s, probably in Washington State. No further informaation

Daimler Automobile, 1889

BICYCLING, c1885. Original cabinet photograph

RENOIR: GRAPE PICKERS. Grape Pickers at Lunch. Oil on canvas by Pierre Auguste Renoir, c1880s

LIMITED EXPRESS, 1884. A Limited Express, Five Seconds for Refreshments! Lithograph cartoon, 1884, by Currier & Ives

COWBOY, 1880s. An unidentified cowboy photographed in New York City in the 1880s, probably a member of Buffalo Bills Wild West troupe

BICYCLING, 1880s. Photographed on the plaza near Trinity Church, Boston, Massachusetts, in the 1880s

HASSAM: RAINY BOSTON, 1885. Childe Hassam: Rainy Day in Boston. Oil on canvas, 1885

NEW YORK HARBOR, c1882. From the Brooklyn Bridge Tower: lithograph by Currier & Ives

GILBERT & SULLIVAN, 1880. Sheet music cover for Gilbert and Sullivans comic opera The Pirates of Penzance, 1880
GILBERT & SULLIVAN, 1880. Sheet music cover for Gilbert and Sullivans comic opera " The Pirates of Penzance, " 1880

COWBOY, 1880. An unidentified American cowboy, c1880

GROUP OF THLINKET NATIVE AMERICANS photographed in Alaska in 1887

MARRIAGE FOR TITLES, 1884. An 1884 American cartoon by Bernard Gillam on the marriages of American heiresses to impoverished European title-holders

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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.