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1889 Collection (page 9)

In the year 1889, a myriad of remarkable events and creations unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history

Background image1889 Collection: Madison Square Garden, 1898-1900 (oil on canvas)

Madison Square Garden, 1898-1900 (oil on canvas)
822706 Madison Square Garden, 1898-1900 (oil on canvas) by Smillie, James David (1807-85); 101.7x61.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madison Square Garden. James Smillie (1807-1885)

Background image1889 Collection: Pick a Hand, 1889 (oil on canvas)

Pick a Hand, 1889 (oil on canvas)
822672 Pick a Hand, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 66.2x50.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pick a Hand. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1889

Background image1889 Collection: The young Emperor Tungchih granting an audience (litho)

The young Emperor Tungchih granting an audience (litho)
6004964 The young Emperor Tungchih granting an audience (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Emperor Tungchih granting an audience)

Background image1889 Collection: Paris: Exhibition Buildings of 1889 (b / w photo)

Paris: Exhibition Buildings of 1889 (b / w photo)
6007882 Paris: Exhibition Buildings of 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition Buildings of 1889)

Background image1889 Collection: Reverend F F Robertson of Scotland

Reverend F F Robertson of Scotland. 1889

Background image1889 Collection: Liverpool 1889 (engraving)

Liverpool 1889 (engraving)
5235961 Liverpool 1889 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liverpool 1889. Illustration for Old Liverpool written in manuscript by Rev R Postance with)

Background image1889 Collection: The Chetwynd and Durham turf libel case, 1889 The Chetwynd

The Chetwynd and Durham turf libel case, 1889 The Chetwynd
The Chetwynd and Durham turf libel case, sketches in court. Sir George Chetwynd; Earl of Durham; James Lowther, Prince Soltykoff and Earl of March, arbitrators; C

Background image1889 Collection: Chief members of the Shah of Persias suite

Chief members of the Shah of Persias suite
The visit of the Shah of Persia to England in 1889. Senior members of the Shahs suite. 1889

Background image1889 Collection: Music cover, The Gondoliers Waltz, P Bucalossi

Music cover, The Gondoliers Waltz, P Bucalossi
Music cover, The Gondoliers Waltz, by P Bucalossi, based on music from the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, The Gondoliers. 1889

Background image1889 Collection: Group photo, men in Liverpool

Group photo, men in Liverpool
Group photo of men in Liverpool. 1889

Background image1889 Collection: A pousse-pousse driver at the entrance to Tonkin Village, Paris Exhibition

A pousse-pousse driver at the entrance to Tonkin Village, Paris Exhibition
872393 A pousse-pousse driver at the entrance to Tonkin Village, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background image1889 Collection: Stone Age people making flint instruments, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b / w photo)

Stone Age people making flint instruments, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b / w photo)
872389 Stone Age people making flint instruments, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1889 Collection: Pavillion of Monaco, with base of the Eiffel Tower in the background, Paris Exhibition

Pavillion of Monaco, with base of the Eiffel Tower in the background, Paris Exhibition
872386 Pavillion of Monaco, with base of the Eiffel Tower in the background, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background image1889 Collection: The Gas Pavilion seen through the base of the Eiffel Tower, Paris Exhibition

The Gas Pavilion seen through the base of the Eiffel Tower, Paris Exhibition
872383 The Gas Pavilion seen through the base of the Eiffel Tower, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background image1889 Collection: Birmingham welcome to Mr and Mrs Chamberlain 1899

Birmingham welcome to Mr and Mrs Chamberlain 1899
The Birmingham welcome to Mr and Mrs Joseph Chamberlain on the occasion of Chamberlain returning to his home city with his American wife Mary Crowninshield Endicott

Background image1889 Collection: The Duchess of Westminsters Ball at Grosvenor House

The Duchess of Westminsters Ball at Grosvenor House
Scenes from The Duchess of Westminsters Ball at Grosvenor House, London. 1889

Background image1889 Collection: Advert, Walker & Sons, Bunhill Row, London

Advert, Walker & Sons, Bunhill Row, London
Advert for Walker & Sons, Bunhill Row, London EC, depicting The Colossal Dining Room. 1889

Background image1889 Collection: Advert, Piggott Bros & Co, Garden Tents

Advert, Piggott Bros & Co, Garden Tents
Advert for Piggott Bros & Co, new registered designs of Garden Tents, Season 1889, showing a Crusader Tent (marquee). 1889

Background image1889 Collection: Advert, London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company

Advert, London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
Advert for the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company Limited, Regent Street and Cheapside, London. 1889

Background image1889 Collection: Cover design, The Queen magazine, August 1889

Cover design, The Queen magazine, August 1889. 1889

Background image1889 Collection: Advert, A Stephens & Co, Artistic Costumes

Advert, A Stephens & Co, Artistic Costumes
Advert for A Stephens & Co, Art Fabrics and Artistic Costumes, Regent Street, London. 1889

Background image1889 Collection: Flower fairies

Flower fairies
Poppy fairies from the Masque of Flowers. Artist: Walter Crane Date: 1889

Background image1889 Collection: Illustration from 'The human race'by Louis Figuier, 1872

Illustration from "The human race"by Louis Figuier, 1872
2914663 Illustration from " The human race" by Louis Figuier, 1872 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Luigi Figueeir, human races book); eMark Edward Smith; out of copyright

Background image1889 Collection: Charlotte (Lottie) Dod, tennis tournament, Manchester

Charlotte (Lottie) Dod, tennis tournament, Manchester
Charlotte (Lottie) Dod (1871-1960), English tennis player, taking part in the Northern Tournament, Manchester, 22 June 1889, in a match against Blanche Bingley, which she won

Background image1889 Collection: View from the bridge at Llangollen, North Wales

View from the bridge at Llangollen, North Wales. Date: 1889

Background image1889 Collection: Stagecoach near the beach at Llandudno, North Wales

Stagecoach near the beach at Llandudno, North Wales. Date: 1889

Background image1889 Collection: Exposition retrospective du Travail, reconstitution d un groupe de travailleurs de l age du bronze

Exposition retrospective du Travail, reconstitution d un groupe de travailleurs de l age du bronze (engraving)
3640385 Exposition retrospective du Travail, reconstitution d un groupe de travailleurs de l age du bronze (engraving) by French School

Background image1889 Collection: Beaux-Arts, Sardanapale, tableau d Eugene Delacroix (engraving)

Beaux-Arts, Sardanapale, tableau d Eugene Delacroix (engraving)
3640383 Beaux-Arts, Sardanapale, tableau d Eugene Delacroix (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaux-Arts, Sardanapale, tableau d Eugene Delacroix)

Background image1889 Collection: La Facade du Japon donnant sur la Rue du Caire (engraving)

La Facade du Japon donnant sur la Rue du Caire (engraving)
3640374 La Facade du Japon donnant sur la Rue du Caire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Facade du Japon donnant sur la Rue du Caire)

Background image1889 Collection: Beaux-Arts, La Mort de Guillaume le Conquerant, tableau de M Albert Maignan (engraving)

Beaux-Arts, La Mort de Guillaume le Conquerant, tableau de M Albert Maignan (engraving)
3640365 Beaux-Arts, La Mort de Guillaume le Conquerant, tableau de M Albert Maignan (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaux-Arts)

Background image1889 Collection: Disposition des projecteurs electriques eclairant les jets horizontaux (engraving)

Disposition des projecteurs electriques eclairant les jets horizontaux (engraving)
3640361 Disposition des projecteurs electriques eclairant les jets horizontaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1889 Collection: Le Phare electrique de la Tour Eiffel (engraving)

Le Phare electrique de la Tour Eiffel (engraving)
3640358 Le Phare electrique de la Tour Eiffel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Phare electrique de la Tour Eiffel)

Background image1889 Collection: Au Sommet de la Tour Eiffel, La Descente des Ouvriers (engraving)

Au Sommet de la Tour Eiffel, La Descente des Ouvriers (engraving)
3640349 Au Sommet de la Tour Eiffel, La Descente des Ouvriers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Sommet de la Tour Eiffel, La Descente des Ouvriers)

Background image1889 Collection: Coupe d un Caisson a Beton pour les Assises des Fondations de la Tour Eiffel (engraving)

Coupe d un Caisson a Beton pour les Assises des Fondations de la Tour Eiffel (engraving)
3640346 Coupe d un Caisson a Beton pour les Assises des Fondations de la Tour Eiffel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1889 Collection: M Bouvard, Architecte du Dome central et du Palais des Industries diverses (engraving)

M Bouvard, Architecte du Dome central et du Palais des Industries diverses (engraving)
3640341 M Bouvard, Architecte du Dome central et du Palais des Industries diverses (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Bouvard)

Background image1889 Collection: La Representation de L Ode Triomphale a la Republique, le choeur des Soldats et des Marins

La Representation de L Ode Triomphale a la Republique, le choeur des Soldats et des Marins (engraving)
3640446 La Representation de L Ode Triomphale a la Republique, le choeur des Soldats et des Marins (engraving) by French School

Background image1889 Collection: La Verrerie, Pieces Diverses de L Exposition de M Emile Galle, de Nancy (engraving)

La Verrerie, Pieces Diverses de L Exposition de M Emile Galle, de Nancy (engraving)
3640436 La Verrerie, Pieces Diverses de L Exposition de M Emile Galle, de Nancy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Verrerie)

Background image1889 Collection: Vue Interieure du Dome Central du Palais des Industries Diverses (engraving)

Vue Interieure du Dome Central du Palais des Industries Diverses (engraving)
3640425 Vue Interieure du Dome Central du Palais des Industries Diverses (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1889 Collection: Le Dome Central du Palais de L Exposition (engraving)

Le Dome Central du Palais de L Exposition (engraving)
3640424 Le Dome Central du Palais de L Exposition (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Dome Central du Palais de L Exposition)

Background image1889 Collection: Vue D Ensemble de la Galerie des Machines, d apres la photographie de M H-C Godefroy (engraving)

Vue D Ensemble de la Galerie des Machines, d apres la photographie de M H-C Godefroy (engraving)
3640418 Vue D Ensemble de la Galerie des Machines, d apres la photographie de M H-C Godefroy (engraving) by French School

Background image1889 Collection: Porte d entree de la Section des Laines et Tissus (engraving)

Porte d entree de la Section des Laines et Tissus (engraving)
3640407 Porte d entree de la Section des Laines et Tissus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte d entree de la Section des Laines et Tissus)

Background image1889 Collection: Les petits ballons de la Tour Eiffel (engraving)

Les petits ballons de la Tour Eiffel (engraving)
3640399 Les petits ballons de la Tour Eiffel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les petits ballons de la Tour Eiffel)

Background image1889 Collection: Le nouvel aerostat dirigeable de MM Renard et Krebs, expose a l Esplanade des Invalides (engraving)

Le nouvel aerostat dirigeable de MM Renard et Krebs, expose a l Esplanade des Invalides (engraving)
3640396 Le nouvel aerostat dirigeable de MM Renard et Krebs, expose a l Esplanade des Invalides (engraving) by French School

Background image1889 Collection: Facade du Pavillon chinois du Champ de Mars (engraving)

Facade du Pavillon chinois du Champ de Mars (engraving)
3640391 Facade du Pavillon chinois du Champ de Mars (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facade du Pavillon chinois du Champ de Mars)

Background image1889 Collection: La Galerie des Machines vue du Haut des Echafaudages (engraving)

La Galerie des Machines vue du Haut des Echafaudages (engraving)
3640345 La Galerie des Machines vue du Haut des Echafaudages (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Galerie des Machines vue du Haut des Echafaudages)




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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.