1880s Collection (page 86)

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

REMINGTON: COWBOY, 1888. Dance Higher - Dance Faster. Drawing by Frederic Remington, 1888

STATUE OF LIBERTY. Lithograph, c1886

APACHE GIRL, 1886. A Chiricahua Apache girl, the granddaughter of Cochise, photographed in traditional costume, 1886

Guthrie, Oklahoma, opened to settlers, 1889
Settlers claiming lots in Guthrie, Oklahoma, 20 minutes after the first train arrived, 1889. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Charleston, South Carolina, 1880s
Charleston harbor, seen from St Michaels Church belfry, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ships on Puget Sound near Seattle, Washington, 1880s
Cascade Range on the Pacific coast of Puget Sound, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Fashionable young women driving a carriage on the beach, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Railroad blocked by snow in the Rockies
Digging out a railroad snowed under in Colorado, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Sheep near a cottage in West Rutland, Vermont, 1880s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Steel industry workers at the coke furnaces of Pennsylvania, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Yellowstone National Park visitors on horseback, 1880s
Tourists visiting Great Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone Park, 1880s
Visitors exploring Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mission Dolores, California, 1800s
Mission Dolores in San Francisco, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Dories racing for a school of fish, Atlantic Ocean, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Loading lumber onto ships in Puget Sound, Washington State, 1880s. Hand-colored lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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Fishermen in a dory on the Grand Banks off Newfoundland, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Alexander Graham Bell and associate using induction to locate the bullet in President Garfield, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Bessemer steel converter in a Pittsburgh steel mill, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Grover Clevelands birthplace
Birthplace of Grover Cleveland: " The Manse, " in Caldwell, New Jersey. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

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President Cleveland at work in the White House, 1888. Hand-colored woodcut from a sketch from life

President Arthur in Newport
President Chester A. Arthur on vacation in Newport, Rhode Island, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

President-elect James A. Garfield
James A. Garfield as President-elect, 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Grover Cleveland at a banquet, 1889
Former president Grover Cleveland speaking at a banquet, 1889. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Grover Clevelands inaugural celebration, 1885
Celebration of Grover Clevelands first inauguration as President, 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Customs inspectors checking steamship passenger luggage
First-class passengers baggage inspected on arrival of a steamship in New York harbor, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Central Park in New York City, 1880s
Spring day on the Mall in Central Park, New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Traveling photographer taking a picture of farmers in their field, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century A.B. Frost illustration

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Apache family in front of their wickiup, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century photograph

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Mescalero Apache Chief San Juan, Medicine-man Gorgonio, and War Chief Nantzili, 1880s Hand-colored woodcut

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Geronimo and Natchez on horseback during the Apache Wars, 1886. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century photograph

Lake Superior fishing boats, 1800s
Fishing with nets in Munesing harbor, Lake Superior, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Santa Claus speaking to a child on the telephone, " Hello Little One!" 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Thomas Nast

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Festooning a Civil War memorial statue on Decoration Day in New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Electric brush for hair restoration, 1880s
Advertisement for Dr. Scotts Electric Brush promoting hair regrowth, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Eiffel Tower and other buildings of the 1889 Paris Exposition. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Cabaret du Chat Noir, Paris, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Herbert Spencer. Hand colored woodcut of an 19th century illustration

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Native women carrying coal onto a steamship at Kingston, Jamaica, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Elderly Russian sentenced to hard labor, 1880s
Russian convict sentenced to hard labor in Siberia at age 65, 1880s. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a photograph

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Harvesting wheat on a Dakota bonanza farm, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Toboggan slide in a park in Montreal, Canada, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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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.