1889 Collection (page 3)

Telephone bureau exchange, 1889
Telephone bureau exchange. 19th-century artwork of woman operating the exchange at a telephone bureau. They are using receivers to listen to incoming calls and using the wires

Damaged locomotive, 1889

General view of Johnstown looking towards Kernville, Johnstown Flood, May 31st, 1889. Date c1889

PABLO de SARASATE (1844-1908). Spanish violinist and composer. English caricature lithograph by Ape (Carlo Pellegrini)
PABLO de SARASATE (1844-1908). Spanish violinist and composer. English caricature lithograph by " Ape" (Carlo Pellegrini), 1889

Celtic cross, Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A Celtic cross in the grounds of Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The castle dates from the 13th century. The cross is a memorial to Mareddud ap Edwin

French wedding fashion plate
Le Moniteur de la Mode

Conservative Ladies
A Meeting of Primrose Dames - leading conservative ladies in Lady Salisburys drawing room. Few if any of them favour the emancipation of woman

Children Feed Ducks 1889
Three children on a riverbank watch ducks and their ducklings

An early typing pool
From the start, typing was perceived as the archetypal employment opportunity for women : this is the Typing Office of the Society for the Employment of Women

TOOLS / SAWS / 1889
Various types of saw

Chaplin / Champion
CHARLIE CHAPLIN (Sir Charles Spencer) English comedian and actor with a bulldog in the film Champion Charlie

John Bright / Mayall Cdv
John Bright Liberal Mp

Jg Wood / Elliott & F Cdv
JOHN GEORGE WOOD English clergyman and writer on natural history

Coaching Meet in Hyde Pk
The Coaching Revival : Sir Henry Meysey Thompson, General Dickson and Lord Hothfield with their four-in-hand coaches in Hyde Park - a fashionable social event

Children Watch Robin
Two children watch a robin the barn who is standing on one leg

FOULIS GAS FIRE / 1889
Foulis Patent Regenerative Gas fire, supplied by the Carron Company. Universally admitted to be the most efficient gas fires by the trade both at home and abroad

She Reads a Letter 1889
She reads a letter at her dressing table

Christmas, Slovenia
Sanct Nikolaus, accompanied by an angel, goes from house to house in a Slovenian village, blessing each family in turn

Photographers Advert
Advert for William Parker, Pharmaceutical Chemist and dealer in all kinds of Photographic Materials

Country Postman
An English country postman with a letter for the daughter of the house which she d rather Mama didn t see

Stanelys Relief Party
H.M.STANLEY & EMIN PASHA with Stanleys staff, including Dr Parke, Vizitelli, Pere Girard & Cassati

Frog in the Middle Game
Children playing Frog in the Middle - they form a ring around one child

Science / Claude Bernard
Claude Bernard, French physiologist, with a group of colleagues, discussing the anatomy of a rabbit

Saint Eustache No 54 Edouard Baldus French born Germany
Saint Eustache (No. 54); Edouard Baldus (French, born Germany, 1813 - 1889); Paris, France; 1860s; Albumen silver print

The Completion of Union Chapel, Islington, London, Uk, 1889

Hydrogen balloon airship above the clouds
Digital restored 19th century engraving from the literary magazine Le Voleur Illustre 1889-90 Paris, France

Van Gogh Irises
The Art Concept

Van Gogh Landscape From Saint Remy 1889
The Art Concept

19th century illustration, showing an ice making machine; England; 1889
5311116 19th century illustration, showing an ice making machine; England; 1889; (add.info.: Date: 1889); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cremation taking place at the Cremation Society of England, St John's, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey. Engraving, 1889
530644 Cremation taking place at the Cremation Society of England, St John's, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey. Engraving, 1889.; Universal History Archive/UIG

The battle of Toski (Tushkah), Egypt, August 3rd, 1889 between Anglo-Egyptian forces and Mahdist Sudanese
3083260 The battle of Toski (Tushkah), Egypt, August 3rd, 1889 between Anglo-Egyptian forces and Mahdist Sudanese.; Private Collection; (add.info)

A cartoon depicting Father Time summoning up the new year for 1889, while the figure of old 1888 creeps away in
5311044 A cartoon depicting Father Time summoning up the new year for 1889, while the figure of old 1888 creeps away in the background

President Benjamin Harrison Inauguration reception, 1889 (engraving)
2600357 President Benjamin Harrison Inauguration reception, 1889 (engraving); (add.info.: President Benjamin Harrison Inauguration reception); Universal History Archive/UIG

Young girl being given a piano lesson. Wood engraving, Paris, 1889
530241 Young girl being given a piano lesson. Wood engraving, Paris, 1889; Universal History Archive/UIG

Daylight at Last! Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904)
864782 Daylight at Last! Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904); (add.info.: Daylight at Last! Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904) born John Rowlands at Denbigh, Wales

North America : Indian native encampment, 1889 (engraving)
2604128 North America : Indian native encampment, 1889 (engraving); (add.info.: North America Indian encampment in Oklahoma Indian territory. Wood engraving published Paris 1889)

Artist's reconstruction of casting weapons in the Iron Age. Left background, heating metal in furnace
531503 Artist's reconstruction of casting weapons in the Iron Age. Left background, heating metal in furnace. Right, pouring molten metal into mould. Centre, Mould opened and cast object removed

Elevators (lifts) by Leon Edoux for carrying passengers to the second and third levels of the Eiffel Tower
530830 Elevators (lifts) by Leon Edoux for carrying passengers to the second and third levels of the Eiffel Tower. Engraving, Paris, 1889; Universal History Archive/UIG

London Board School, Denmark Terrace, Islington: Junior children writing on their slates after their free dinner
527871 London Board School, Denmark Terrace, Islington: Junior children writing on their slates after their free dinner. From The Graphic, London, 7 December 1889.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Electrically powered submarine, designed by Goubet, adopted by the Russian government
530681 Electrically powered submarine, designed by Goubet, adopted by the Russian government. In trials at Cherbourg in 1889 it was submerged for 8 hours at a depth of 33 ft

Tecumseh's War 1811-1813: Battle of Tippecanoe, 7 November 1811, fought on Indian Territory between US forces under
528601 Tecumseh's War 1811-1813: Battle of Tippecanoe, 7 November 1811, fought on Indian Territory between US forces under Governor William Harrison

Menelik II defeated Italy, 1896 (print)
529321 Menelik II defeated Italy, 1896 (print); (add.info.: Menelik II (1844-1913) King (Negus) of Ethiopia from 1889. Le Petit Journal, Paris, 10 November 1898

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer.(1880)
541112 Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer.(1880).; (add.info.: His most historic and best-known work is the Eiffel Tower built for the Paris Exposition of 1889)

Picture of Koto, Game, and Painting, published in 1889. Creator: Mizuno Toshikata
Picture of Koto, Game, and Painting, published in 1889

N. Lanine. Moscou. Eaux de fruits, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
N. Lanine. Moscou. Eaux de fruits, 1889. Private Collection

Les drames de la mer, 1889. Creator: Gauguin, Paul Eugéne Henri (1848-1903)
Les drames de la mer, 1889. Private Collection

Exposition universelle, Paris 1889. La Plate Forme du 2me Etage de La Tour Eiffel, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Exposition universelle, Paris 1889. La Plate Forme du 2me Etage de La Tour Eiffel, 1889. Private Collection

Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Private Collection

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In the year 1889, a myriad of remarkable events and creations unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. Vincent Van Gogh's masterpiece "Starry Night, " painted with meticulous strokes of oil on canvas, captivated the world with its ethereal beauty. Giovanni Bottesini's enchanting melodies resonated through concert halls, stirring emotions within every listener. Middlesbrough Town Hall stood tall as a testament to architectural grandeur, while Brockwell Park offered solace amidst nature's embrace. Highclere Castle, famously known as Downton Abbey, exuded elegance and charm in the English countryside. Gerard Manley Hopkins crafted poetic verses that illuminated the human experience with profound insight and introspection. Joseph Keppler's satirical cartoon "The Bosses of the Senate" shed light on America's anti-trust sentiments during this era. Amidst these artistic triumphs and social commentaries emerged a delicate bonsai dwarf pine in 1889 C013 / 8769—a symbol of patience and resilience nurtured over time. The Landore Viaduct construction near Swansea showcased mankind's engineering prowess while Menelik II ruled Ethiopia with wisdom and strength. Van Gogh once again graced our souls with his vibrant masterpiece "Sunflowers, " where twelve radiant blooms danced upon a canvas filled with life itself. And who could forget Charlie Chaplin as the little tramp—his iconic character brought laughter to hearts worldwide. Thus, in 1889, creativity flourished across various realms—artistic masterpieces mesmerized us; music stirred our souls; architecture left us awestruck; cartoons sparked conversations; nature reminded us of our place in this vast universe; progress pushed boundaries; leaders shaped nations—and all these threads wove together into the rich tapestry that defines this extraordinary year forevermore.