1891 Collection (page 5)

White Star Line, Liverpool to New York poster
White Star Line, rare late nineteenth century promotional poster from Liverpool to New York dated 1891, for Baltic, Celtic, Britannic, Adriatic and Germanic, framed and glazed. 9ins. 15ins. Date: 1891

Two P&O books by W W Llloyd and Harry Furniss
P&O BOOKS: P&O Pencillings by W. W. Lloyd 1891 and P&O in Sketches by Harry Furniss 1900. Date: 1891-1900

Advert, Blue Cross Pekoe Souchong Tea from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Date: 1891

Advert, Mazawattee Tea Co, 49-51 Eastcheap, London Date: 1891

Cartoon, Women's Suffrage - John Bull and Mrs Bull
Political cartoon, Women's Suffrage - John Bull and Mrs Bull in conflict over the franchise Date: 1891

Cartoon, Unmanageable, Europe and China
Political cartoon, Unmanageable, Europe and China discuss the Chinese dragon Date: 1891

Cartoon, The Sleeping Palace (of Westminster)
Political cartoon, The Sleeping Palace (of Westminster), at the end of a long and weary House of Commons session - a parody of a painting by Burne-Jones, The Garden Court Date: 1891

Cartoon, The Derby, Joseph Chamberlain wins the race
Political cartoon, The Derby, Joseph Chamberlain wins the race on Insurance against Old Age on Pauperism Date: 1891

Cartoon, The Census, John Bull on a weighing machine - Try Your Weight Date: 1891

Cartoon, The Census - April 1891
Cartoon, The Census - Census Taker prompts woman to put her age, ten years older than last time. Date: 1891

Cartoon, The Boat Race, Anti-Parnellites in their new boat
Political cartoon, The Boat Race, Irish Home Rule - The Anti-Parnellites in their new boat (Irish National Federation) Date: 1891

Cartoon, Strike while the Iron's Hot! Women's Suffrage
Political cartoon, Strike while the Iron's Hot! Women's Suffrage Date: 1891

Cartoon, Song and Dance at the Savoy, Gilbert and Sullivan
Cartoon, I wonder what they think of it? Song and Dance at the Savoy, Gilbert and Sullivan. Date: 1891

Cartoon, Socialism Below Stairs
Political cartoon, Socialism Below Stairs - servants in a kitchen Date: 1891

Cartoon, Out of Her Census, Another decayed - decade! Ah, me! A woman contemplates the passing of time. Date: 1891

Cartoon, Out in the Cold, Gladstone and Harcourt
Political cartoon, Out in the Cold, Gladstone and Harcourt Date: 1891

Cartoon, Nearly Out This Time! Irish Home Rule
Political cartoon, Nearly Out This Time! Gladstone and Harcourt, Irish Home Rule Date: 1891

Cartoon, Lent - A Recantation, Gladstone
Political cartoon, Lent - A Recantation, Consistent Inconsistency, William Ewart Gladstone standing on a barrel Date: 1891

Cartoon, Something Wrong - number of Irish MPs
Political cartoon, Something Wrong - John Bull considering the number of Irish MPs Date: 1891

Cartoon, His Valentine, W E Gladstone at his desk
Political cartoon, His Valentine, William Ewart Gladstone at his desk, holding a portrait of Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish politician Date: 1891

Cartoon, On the Line - Captious Critics
Political cartoon, On the Line - Captious Critics - Free Education Budget, George Goschen (then Chancellor of the Exchequer) depicted as an artist, William Ewart Gladstone and William Harcourt

Cartoon, Britannia and Kaiser Wilhelm II
Political cartoon, Britannia and Kaiser Wilhelm II, Cousins German, with jealous Marianne (France) looking on Date: 1891

Cartoon, Britannia, a Presentiment
Political cartoon, Britannia, a Presentiment - with all these rumours about I'd better look to my weapons Date: 1891

Cartoon, The Situation, Britain in Egypt from a papyrus
Political cartoon, The Situation, Britain in Egypt from a papyrus never before published - satirical depiction of William Harcourt MP Date: 1891

Cartoon, Bad Business! Irish Home Rule
Political cartoon, Bad Business! A satirical comment on William Ewart Gladstone and Irish Home Rule, with William Harcourt (R) depicted as an elderly woman Date: 1891

Cartoons, Conscientious Charles, A Story of the Census - trying to complete the census form accurately, he tries to discover his mother-in-law's true age Date: 1891

Music cover, Iola, The New Dance, Iolanthe
Music cover, Iola, The New Dance Iolanthe, by Popplewell Royle, inspired by the comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan Date: 1891

Sir Alymer Hunter-Weston
A portrait oil painting of Lieutenant General Sir Alymer Gould Hunter-Weston, M.P. K.C.B. D.S.O. 1864-1940, who was a British Army officer serving in the Miranzai Expeditions of 1891

Cover design, P&O Pencillings, illustrated by W W Lloyd, rare hardbound volume, published by Day and Son, London with lithography by Emrik and Binger

RMS Titanic - letter and envelope from W T Stead
RMS Titanic - a one page typed letter, with envelope, from W T Stead to his friend and biographer Edith K Harper, on The Review of Reviews headed notepaper, dated 13 November 1891

Portrait of the Hon W F D Smith
Portrait of the HON. W. F. D. SMITH, (12 August 1868 ?? 16 June 1928), known as Frederick Smith. He was an English business man and politician

Douglas BTD-1 Destroyer 04959 (MSN 1891), on display at Florence Air and Missile Museum. Date: circa 1985

Robert Scarlett, Sexton
Robert Scarlett, also known as Old Scarlett, the Sexton, who died in 1591 aged 98 Date: 16th century

Agricultural labourers, The End of a Long Day Date: 1891

Advert, Page Woodcock's Wind Pills Date: 1891

Royal Sovereign-class British battleship
A Royal Sovereign-class British battleship, possibly HMS Empress of India Date: 1891

Death cap mushroom, Amanita phalloides, and false death cap, Amanita citrina.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufour's Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Princess Louise, Duchess of Fife and her daughters
Louise, Princess Royal of Great Britain, Duchess of Fife (1867-1931), third child and eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, pictured with her two daughters, Alexandra

Prince Arthur of Connaught with his family
Prince Arthur of Connaught (1883-1938)with his wife Alexandra, Duchess of Fife (1891-1959) and their only son, Alastair Arthur, Earl of Macduff, 2nd Duke of Connaught (1914-1943)

Royal Baccarat Scandal 1891
Sketches in the court case of the Royal Baccarat Scandal. British gambling scandal, known as the Tranby Croft affair of the late 19th century

Barricade in the Rue de la Mortellerie, by Meissonier
MEISSONIER, Ernest (1815-1891). Barricade in the Rue de la Mortellerie, June 1848 (Memory of Civil War). Oil on canvas

The Newfoundland cod fleet leaves Saint-Malo in Brittany. Launched in the middle of the 16th century, cod fishing was at its peak in the 19th century

SWITCHBACK FATALITY
Antoine Friley is flung from a switchback car at Saint-Cloud, on the outskirts of Paris : the poor fellow dies instantaneously 1891

Tennyson and nurse
Alfred lord Tennyson (1809 - 1892) the Poet Laureate walking with his nurse on Freshwater Downs in 1891, shortly before his death Date:

CONCEPTS/ANGELS
A mother dreams that her dead child is brought to her by an angel

Millennium predictions
Those who support Antichrist will get their comeuppance early in the 20th century when the Angel of the First Vial pours liquid death on them Date: 1891

Subscribers leaving the opera, 1891. Gentleman in top hat and white-tie assisting a woman with her fur-lined cape
5913115 Subscribers leaving the opera, 1891. Gentleman in top hat and white-tie assisting a woman with her fur-lined cape on the stairs of the Opera de Paris. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Death of the French aviators Godard and Panis when their balloon was struck by lightning over Chicago, 1891 (print)
545200 Death of the French aviators Godard and Panis when their balloon was struck by lightning over Chicago, 1891 (print) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal)

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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.