1891 Collection (page 2)

The Bull in the China Shop Date: 1891

The Winter Palace (coloured engraving)
960271 The Winter Palace (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winter Palace, residence of the Emperor of Russia in St Petersburg)

Jumbo the elephant giving a ride at the zoo
Jumbo the elephant giving children a ride at the zoo. 1891

Houston, Texas (looking south) 1891. Date c1892

Homo erectus skull. Artwork, from 1931, showing a reconstruction of the skull of Java Man, based on the fossil skull fragments (dark grey) discovered by Dubois in Java in 1891

GAUGUIN: PANDANUS, 1891. Paul Gauguin: Under the Pandanus. Oil on canvas, 1891

SIOUX ENCAMPMENT, 1891. Group of Minionjou Sioux Native Americans in a tipi camp, probably on or near the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Photographed in 1891 by John C. H. Grabill

Princesses of Schleswig-Holstein
Princess Marie-Louise and Princess Helena Victoria (Thora) of Schleswig-Holstein, the daughters of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein

44th Gurkha Light Infantry leaving Shillong, Assam, 1891
Engraving showing the troops of the 44th Gurkha Light Infantry, of the British Army, leaving Shillong, Assam Frontier, for an expedition to Manipur, 1891

George Parr, English cricketer, circa 1845
Illustration of George Parr (1826-1891), the cricketer who represented Nottinghamshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and the MCC between 1844 and 1870

Landing in a Surf-boat at Accra, Ghana, 1891
Engraving of a native surf boat heading through the breakers, to bring its cargo of two European officers to land at Accra, Ghana

Wt Sherman / Ritchie Eng
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN American army commander

Joseph & Louisa Rhine
Joseph Banks Rhine and his wife Louisa, prominent American parapsychologists; he is known for clinical experiments with ESP, she studied spontaneous cases

Peru / Lima / Cathedral 1891
Lima: street scene near the Cathedral

Science / Evolution / Ascent
A Victorian representation of the ascent of man from ape

Queen Alexandra / Downey
ALEXANDRA QUEEN TO EDWARD VII Photographed in 1891

First Car in Paris
The first automobile in the streets of Paris is Leon Serpollets Voiture Miracle, authorised by the police to drive in public

The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado (b / w photo)
6018194 The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado)

My Hats A Brown un, by E W Rogers
Promotional music sheet for My Hats A Brown Un music hall song of 1891 by E. W. Rogers, sung by George Robey. The song suggests that the singers brown hat makes him famous

MOZART, COSI POSTER
Poster for a performance of Cosi fan tutte at the Koenigliches Hoftheater, Dresden-Altstadt on the 10 December 1891 Date: 1891

Hwfa Williams
HWFA WILLIAMS sportsman, clerk of the course at Sandown Park Date: circa 1891

Devonshire / 7Th / V Fair 74
SIR WILLIAM CAVENDISH 7th DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Statesman and benefactor Date: 1808 - 1891

Meissonier on Location
ERNEST MEISSONIER French artist, famous for his military scenes, sketched at work in the open air, while his dog sleeps. Date: 1815-1891

Croatia Zadar
The place of the Seigneurie

Macintosh advertisement, 1891
An advertisement for Macintosh waterproofs designed for men and women

Chelsea Pensioner and young boy
Chelsea Pensioner recounting tales to a young boy. 1891

Palace Pier, Brighton
The Palace Pier, Brighton, East Sussex, England, which was built between 1891 and 1899 and is one of Britains top tourist attractions. Date: late 1950s

Switchback at Blackpool
People riding the switchback, which opened in 1891, at Blackpool Amusement Park, Lancashire, England. Date: 1950s

FOXHALL KEENE (1867-1941). American polo player. Engraving, 1891

HOLLAND: SKATING, 1891. Dutch woman and girl skating on a frozen canal on their way to market. Wood engraving, English, 1891

Perspective map of Newport News, Va. County seat of Warwick County 1891 population: 8000. Date c1892 Jan. 8

Royal Wedding 1891 - Cliveden
Cliveden, the seat of the Duke of Westminster near Taplow in Buckinghamshire, lent to Prince and Princess Aribert of Anhalt (the latter formerly Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein)

Ironmongers advert
An ironmongers advert for Trevithick and Mabbot ironmongers, offering delights such as coarse fishery salt and bone crushers

NIKOLA, AUSTRIA
NIKOLA - a man dressed as Saint Nicolas, or Santa Claus, goes from house to house in an Austrian village to see whether the children have been behaving themselves

Louisa Mss Waterford
LOUISA STUART, marchioness of WATERFORD wife of Henry, third marquess looking at a picture-book

Prokofiev - Photo 1
SERGEI SERGEYEVICH PROKOFIEV Russian musician

USA / Grand Canyon / 1891
The Grand Canyon viewed from point Sublime

Haussmann / Pantheon
GEORGES-EUGENE HAUSSMANN Baron; French administrator and town planner

Bandit / Shot / France / 1891
Ex-con Boissin, resists arrest & is shot by the gendarmes

Boy / Girl Gather Apples
A boy and a girl gathering apples in an orchard

Austrian Bell Foundry
The bell-foundry at Laibach, Austria

Zermatt Mountain Rly
The Brig-Visp-Zermatt mountain railway operates on the rack and pinion system of Roman Abt

Indian Sweeper
A sweeper, Punjab

Indian Dirzi 1891
A dirzi (tailor) Punjab

Indian Grass Cutter
Grass cutter Punjab

Barhams Servant
Mr C N BARHAM hypnotises his servant who manifests clairvoyance when in the hypnotic state

Dickens Manuscript / 1891
An extract from a manuscript of Dickens

Landscape At Saint-Charles, Near Gisors, Sunset, 1891. Creator: Camille Pissarro
Landscape At Saint-Charles, Near Gisors, Sunset, 1891.

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"1891: A Year of Art, History, and Exploration" In 1891, the majestic Pipe Organ of St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne echoed through the halls, filling hearts with awe and reverence. Meanwhile, across the globe, Florence Nightingale continued to shine as "The Lady With The Lamp, " tirelessly caring for those in need. Artists like Margaret Morris pushed boundaries with their innovative works. In 1931, she captivated audiences with her artistic prowess. On a different note (quite literally), Sherlock Holmes puffed on his iconic smoking pipe while solving mysteries that kept readers on the edge of their seats. Paul Gauguin transported us to exotic Tahiti in 1891 through his masterpiece "Women of Tahiti. " His vibrant oil painting captured the essence and allure of this faraway paradise. Meanwhile, history unfolded as Kurz & Allison depicted the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Civil War. Their lithograph from 1891 immortalized this pivotal moment in American history. Agatha Christie emerged onto the literary scene during this year. From 1891 until her passing in 1976, she enchanted readers with her gripping tales filled with suspense and intrigue. Nature also played its part in shaping events; Atropa Belladonna plants grew wild yet dangerous throughout landscapes worldwide. These captivating flowers held both beauty and toxicity within their delicate petals. Mary Cassatt showcased her talent through her oil painting "The Bath" created between 1891-2. Her brushstrokes delicately portrayed intimate moments shared between mother and child—a timeless bond cherished by all generations. On another frontier altogether, Oklahoma Territory opened its doors to settlers seeking new opportunities and adventures—ushering forth a wave of hope and dreams for those who dared to venture westward. In literature circles, Herman Melville's legacy lived on even after his passing—a testament to his profound impact on storytelling throughout centuries past—and still resonates with readers today.