1890s Collection (#11)

Student using an Edison phonograph to learn a language, 1893
3478800 Student using an Edison phonograph to learn a language, 1893; (add.info.: Student using an Edison phonograph to learn a language)

Chicago school children, recording their lessons on an Edison phonograph, 1893
3478799 Chicago school children, recording their lessons on an Edison phonograph, 1893; (add.info.: Chicago school children, recording their lessons on an Edison phonograph)

Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom with her grandchildren, 1897
3329601 Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom with her grandchildren, 1897; (add.info.: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom with her grandchildren, 1897.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Four Prospectors, 1897
1574296 Four Prospectors, 1897; (add.info.: Photographic prints of four prospectors posed on a trail, Alaska. Dated 1897); Universal History Archive/UIG

The visit of the Ambassador of China, 1896
1574822 The visit of the Ambassador of China, 1896; (add.info.: The visit of the Ambassador of China, 1896 by T. Dart Walker)

President Cleveland as a railroad conductor collecting fares from William McKinley, 1893
1577282 President Cleveland as a railroad conductor collecting fares from William McKinley, 1893; (add.info.: An old imposition)

The old colonial dames, 1899
1577311 The old colonial dames, 1899; (add.info.: The old colonial dames by Samuel Ehrhart, approximately 1862-1937, artist. Published 1899)

George Bancroft, 1890
1577093 George Bancroft, 1890; (add.info.: Portrait of George Bancroft (1800-1891) American historian and statesman who was prominent in promoting secondary education both in his home state

President Cleveland pulling on a rope labelled "Cleveland's letter to the Citizens of Chicago", 1895
1577302 President Cleveland pulling on a rope labelled "Cleveland's letter to the Citizens of Chicago", 1895; (add.info.: Sounding the tocsin 1895)

President Cleveland ringing a bell labelled Sound Money Alarm, 1895
1576829 President Cleveland ringing a bell labelled Sound Money Alarm, 1895; (add.info.: Sounding the tocsin President Cleveland pulling on a rope labelled "Cleveland's letter to)

President Cleveland holding an axe labelled Political Wisdom, 1896
1576826 President Cleveland holding an axe labelled Political Wisdom, 1896; (add.info.: Pioneer Cleveland President Cleveland standing on the right)

President McKinley in a sailboat labelled Prosperity, 1897
1576794 President McKinley in a sailboat labelled Prosperity, 1897; (add.info.: His foolish effort to raise the wind President McKinley sitting in a sailboat labelled "Prosperity")

Benjamin Harrison on the deck of a ship labelled Republican Party, 1894
1576792 Benjamin Harrison on the deck of a ship labelled Republican Party, 1894; (add.info.: The bounty jumper of 1894 Benjamin Harrison standing on the deck of a ship labelled "Republican)

President Cleveland sculpting a statue, 1894
1576790 President Cleveland sculpting a statue, 1894; (add.info.: Doing their little best to spoil his work President Cleveland sculpting a statue labelled "Purity in Politics")

Farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at a gate labelled "Dingley Tariff", 1897
1576156 Farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at a gate labelled "Dingley Tariff", 1897; (add.info.: The keepers at the gate A farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at a)

President McKinley dressed in a long cape, 1897
1576830 President McKinley dressed in a long cape, 1897; (add.info.: Wrapped up in his pet idea President McKinley wearing a long cape labelled "Protection Monomania")

Mark Hanna about to carve a large turkey labelled Presidency, 1896
1576781 Mark Hanna about to carve a large turkey labelled Presidency, 1896; (add.info.: Thanksgiving Mark Hanna about to carve a large turkey labelled "Presidency" resting on a gold platter)

President McKinley riding an elephant, 1899 (engraving)
1576768 President McKinley riding an elephant, 1899 (engraving); (add.info.: The bugaboo of the anti-expansionist President William McKinley riding on an elephant driven by Marcus A)

George Hoar as a modern-day Cassandra, 1899
1576767 George Hoar as a modern-day Cassandra, 1899; (add.info.: The modern Cassandra George F. Hoar as a modern-day Cassandra prophesizing doom)

American miners working, 1899
1579880 American miners working, 1899; (add.info.: Illustration depicting American miners working. Created by Kurz and Alison Art Studio. Dated 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Johan Hendrik Caspar Kern, 1890
1577739 Johan Hendrik Caspar Kern, 1890; (add.info.: Johan Hendrik Caspar Kern (April 6, 1833 - July 4, 1917) was a Dutch linguist and Orientalist. In the literature, he is usually referred to as H

Emperor Meiji of Japan, 1895
1580747 Emperor Meiji of Japan, 1895; (add.info.: Emperor Meiji (1852 -1912), or Meiji the Great, Emperor of Japan 1867 until his death

Engraving of Konigsberg Castle, 1895 (engraving)
1579982 Engraving of Konigsberg Castle, 1895 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Konigsberg Castle in present day Kaliningrad)

Vietnamese woman in smart traditional dress, Colonial era photograph, 1890 (b/w photo)
5672115 Vietnamese woman in smart traditional dress, Colonial era photograph, 1890 (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration depicting a dog which is an annuitant (legatee entitled to receive benefits from a will). 1890 (engraving)
5669287 Illustration depicting a dog which is an annuitant (legatee entitled to receive benefits from a will). 1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A medieval old woman behind a stained glass window, 1895 (illustration)
5669261 A medieval old woman behind a stained glass window, 1895 (illustration); Universal History Archive/UIG

Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain, c.1890 (hand coloured photograph)
1766823 Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain, c.1890 (hand coloured photograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain)

A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from, c.1890 (diamond)
1766502 A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from, c.1890 (diamond); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from circa 1890)

A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art Nouveau plique-a-jour
1766488 A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art Nouveau plique-a-jour enamel brooch; a French Art Nouveau brooch pendant

Horsedrawn Bus, 1899 (pastel on paper)
985023 Horsedrawn Bus, 1899 (pastel on paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 55.3x75.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Horsedrawn Bus. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on paper. Painted in 1899

children in game of pretending to be kings, 19th century (chromolithograph)
5669651 children in game of pretending to be kings, 19th century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of The Tsarina of Russia, Alexandra of Russia. (painting)
5672105 Portrait of The Tsarina of Russia, Alexandra of Russia. (painting); (add.info.: Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-17 July 1918) was Empress of Russia as the spouse of Nicholas II

A stylish french lady descending from a vintage automobile. 1898 (engraving)
5669467 A stylish french lady descending from a vintage automobile. 1898 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Singed portrait of the future Tsarina of Russia, Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-17 July 1918). 1894 (photo)
5669452 Singed portrait of the future Tsarina of Russia, Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-17 July 1918). 1894 (photo); (add.info)

Group of Spanish army officers in dress uniforms
2622694 Group of Spanish army officers in dress uniforms; (add.info.: Group of Spanish army officers in dress uniforms, circa 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Telephone cables being spliced, 1890
3479176 Telephone cables being spliced, 1890; (add.info.: Sectional view of manhole in New York street, showing telephone cables being spliced)

Setting up the telegraph cable linking Ireland and Scotland, 1893
3479169 Setting up the telegraph cable linking Ireland and Scotland, 1893; (add.info.: Setting up the telegraph cable linking Ireland and Scotland, 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A man reading poetry while his wife sews, 1891
3479119 A man reading poetry while his wife sews, 1891; (add.info.: Punch illustration 1891, depicting a man reading poetry while his wife sews.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Omnia sewing machine, 1890
3480648 Omnia sewing machine, 1890; (add.info.: Omnia sewing machine; advert, France, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Panhard Levassir Phaeton motorcar driven by a woman, 1894
3480644 Panhard Levassir Phaeton motorcar driven by a woman, 1894; (add.info.: 1894 Panhard Levassir Phaeton motorcar driven by a woman.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An 1899 Decauville Voiturelle motorcar driven by a woman, 1899
3480643 An 1899 Decauville Voiturelle motorcar driven by a woman, 1899; (add.info.: An 1899 Decauville Voiturelle motorcar driven by a woman.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French Foreign Legion soldier, 1895
3480231 French Foreign Legion soldier, 1895; (add.info.: Illustration depicting French Foreign Legion soldier in 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Grocers on strike as police hold back crowds in Paris, 1899
3480893 Grocers on strike as police hold back crowds in Paris, 1899; (add.info.: Grocers on strike as police hold back crowds in Paris, France, 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French cavalry in training, 1899
3480891 French cavalry in training, 1899; (add.info.: French cavalry in training, Ecole Militaire, Paris, 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Angel guarding child from evil, 1892
3479404 Angel guarding child from evil, 1892; (add.info.: Angel guarding child from evil, Tailpiece (Final illustration of a book). London, dated 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Edison telephone, 1890
3479399 Edison telephone, 1890; (add.info.: Edison telephone in a wall-mounted box. From George Bartless Prescott the electric telephone, New York, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Phelp's Duplex telephone, 1879
3479333 Phelp's Duplex telephone, 1879; (add.info.: Wall form of Phelp's Duplex telephone used by the American Telephone Company. From George B. Prescott)

Ader's telephone, 1890
3479322 Ader's telephone, 1890; (add.info.: Ader's telephone: the receiver. From R. Wormell Electricity in the Service of Man, London 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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Step back in time to the enchanting 1890s, where history unfolds through antique maps and captivating snapshots of life. Explore Liverpool and Birkenhead, two bustling cities in England's vibrant landscape during the 19th century. Immerse yourself in the allure of Guernsey & Jersey as they beckon travelers via a Weymouth poster from around 1891. Delve into Scotland's picturesque beauty with an exquisite antique map showcasing Jura, Mull, Argyll, and Islay - a testament to the country's timeless charm. Wander down Eastgate Street in Chester, transported to the cobbled streets of this historic city captured perfectly in a photograph from the late 1800s. Marvel at Ivybridge Station and Viaduct nestled amidst Devon's breathtaking scenery circa 1890. Witness Chicago come alive through its iconic Union Stockyards entrance - a gateway to America's booming livestock industry during the exhilarating 1890s. Experience wonder like never before at the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 as you gaze upon the marvel that is the first Ferris wheel. Feel your heart race alongside Roosevelt and his Rough Riders as they conquer San Juan Hill in their quest for glory during one fateful year: 1898. Discover peculiar remedies for brain salt headaches or indigestion with quirky UK medical humor prevalent throughout this era. Be transported once again to Chicago World's Fair, where innovation meets grandeur against an awe-inspiring backdrop of progress. Uncover mysteries within phrenological models that sought to decipher personality traits based on cranial features - a fascinating glimpse into psychology during this transformative decade. Finally, witness Dropping The Pilot by John Tenniel; an artwork capturing political turmoil gripping Europe at its core during this pivotal year: 1890. The enchantment of these hints from various aspects of life paints a vivid picture of what it was like living amidst such historical moments within the remarkable 1890s.