1893 Collection (#3)

VAN BIBBER CIGARETTES 1893. American magazine advertisement, 1893

LAURA ORMISTON CHANT (1848-1923). English reformer, suffragist and writer. Original cabinet photograph, Boston, 1893

CASSATT: BOATING, 1893-4. The Boating Party. Canvas by Mary Cassatt

Alexander I / Bulgaria
ALEXANDER I Prince Alexander of Battenberg, who was briefly Alexander I of Bulgaria (First Prince) from 1879-86. Known as Sandro

Scots Guards Pipe Major
Pipe Major of the Scots Guards

Sher. Holmes in Disguise
THE FINAL PROBLEM Holmes travels disguised as a Catholic priest. Date: First published: 1893

American Politician Hamilton Fish
Hamilton Fish- United States politician. Date: circa 1860s

Poster for l Electricine, Lucien Lefevre 1850 France, exhibited in the Salon des Independents in Paris in 1872 and 1873. A pupil of Jules Cheret

Chepstow Castle, Wales - Viewed from the Bridge
Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire, Wales - Viewed from the Bridge Date: 1893

Notebook and wig of Justice Hawkins
A notebook and wig once belonging to the English Judge, Justice Hawkins (Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton), given to Horatio William Bottomley, Liberal MP

Victoria / Camperdown 4
Error and obstinacy on Admiral Tryons part lead to his flagship Victoria and the Camperdown colliding : Victoria sinks, Camperdown is damaged, 300+ drown

Mrs Patrick Campbell
Beatrice Stella Campbell (nee Tanner), 1865-1940, stage name Mrs Patrick Campbell, posing for a photograph while acting in the melodrama The Black Domino at the Adelphi Theatre

Mayakovsky (3 / 4)
VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY - Russian poet and supporter of the Communist party in Russia (this photograph is dated 1927)

Biscuit Tins for Xmas
A selection of biscuit tins for Christmas, offered by Huntley and Palmers of Reading, England

Tchaikovsky / Eichhorn
PYOTR ILICH TCHAIKOVSKY Russian composer

Tchaikovsky / Cig Card
PYOTR ILICH TCHAIKOVSKY Russian composer

Victoria / Camperdown 2
Owing to error and obstinacy on Admiral Tryons part, the battleships Victoria and Camperdown collide : the flagship Victoria sinks, Camperdown is damaged

Whist Party at Athenaeum
Anthony Trollope, Abraham Hayward, W E Forster and Sir George Jessel play whist at the Athenaeum Club, London

Boytons Water Show / Suit
Captain Paul Boyton demonstrates his life-saving suit at the Worlds Water Show at Earls Court, London

Boytons Water Show / Race
A race between Wallace Ross and George Bubear, American and British sculling champions, at Captain Boytons World Water Show at Earls Court, London

Lab at Pratt Institute
The Department of Domestic Science (Chemistry) at the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

FENNEC
Canis zerda. Fox-like creature from Africa, notable for its very long ears. All the better to hear you with

Stephen King-Hall
STEPHEN KING-HALL Writer and commentator

Birmingham Ironworks
Ironworks at Birmingham - tapping a furnace and running the molten metal into pigs

Fattening Geese, France
Battery farming in 19th century France - keeping geese in mues to fatten them up to provide foie gras

Holmes & Watson / 1893
THE FINAL PROBLEM Holmes shows Watson his bleeding knuckles, incurred in the fight against Moriartys evil network

Andrew Ernest Stoddart, 1863-1915
5614259 Andrew Ernest Stoddart, 1863-1915; (add.info.: Andrew Ernest Stoddart, 1863-1915. Sportsman who played international cricket and rugby union for England)

Portrait of Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett
865102 Portrait of Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett; (add.info.: Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett (1849-1902) English Conservative politician born in America

Portrait of Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett
865101 Portrait of Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett; (add.info.: Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett (1849-1902) English Conservative politician born in America

19th-century illustration of Chicago school children recording a lesson on an Edison Phonograph. 1893
5311565 19th-century illustration of Chicago school children recording a lesson on an Edison Phonograph. 1893; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG

Andrew Ernest Stoddart, 1863-1915
5614260 Andrew Ernest Stoddart, 1863-1915; (add.info.: Andrew Ernest Stoddart, 1863-1915. Sportsman who played international cricket and rugby union for England)

George Moore's steam man
2604085 George Moore's steam man; (add.info.: George Moore's steam man. Petrol - fired boiler operated a 1/2 hp engine. Exhaust escaped through helmet, steam exhaust through cigar)

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
3499705 Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901); (add.info.: Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Italian composer. Engraving, 1893.); PHAS/UIG

International Exhibition, Chicago, USA, 1893. The giant Ferris wheel. Illustration 1893
530588 International Exhibition, Chicago, USA, 1893. The giant Ferris wheel. Illustration 1893.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk, London, England, late 19th century
541920 Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk, London, England, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Meadowsweet, 1893 (engraving)
543440 Meadowsweet, 1893 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria or Filipendula ulmaria) perennial herb native of Europe and Western Asia

19th century illustration of a wind-powered butter churn; 1893
5311561 19th century illustration of a wind-powered butter churn; 1893; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Upper basin, Obelisk, Machinery Hall and MacMonnies Fountain, Chicago 1893, Columbian Exhibition
NWI4759766 The Upper basin, Obelisk, Machinery Hall and MacMonnies Fountain, Chicago 1893, Columbian Exhibition.; (add.info.: The Upper basin, Obelisk, Machinery Hall and MacMonnies Fountain)

George Moore's steam man
2604086 George Moore's steam man; (add.info.: George Moore's steam man. Petrol - fired boiler operated a 1/2 hp engine. Exhaustexhaust through helmet, steam exhaust through cigar)

John Sutherland (left) and Robert Rawlinson
865049 John Sutherland (left) and Robert Rawlinson; (add.info.: In the Crimea'. John Sutherland (1808-1891) British physician and sanitary reformer, left

Abdor Rahman Khan (1844-1901) grandson of Dost Mohammad Khan the founder of Barakzai dynasty
530492 Abdor Rahman Khan (1844-1901) grandson of Dost Mohammad Khan the founder of Barakzai dynasty. Ruler of Afghanistan 1880-1901

Escalator at the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's Cortland Street Station, New York
530617 Escalator at the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's Cortland Street Station, New York. Reno-Cail system: electrically powered: length 13m: elevation 6m

Tibetan Wild Ass or Kiang. Engraving published London 1893
529961 Tibetan Wild Ass or Kiang. Engraving published London 1893.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Christopher Columbus (c1451-1506) Genoese navigator and explorer on his deathbed at Valladolid
528373 Christopher Columbus (c1451-1506) Genoese navigator and explorer on his deathbed at Valladolid. Religion Christian Priest America. Chromolithograph 1893.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration of an Edison Phonograph used to learn languages. Left: Recording the voice
5311589 Illustration of an Edison Phonograph used to learn languages. Left: Recording the voice. Right: listening to the recording. 1893; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advert for Madame Fox's hair preparation, 1893
5311126 Advert for Madame Fox's hair preparation, 1893; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG

Quagga (Equus quagga): Extinct South African mammal of the horse family. Engraving published London 1893
529958 Quagga (Equus quagga): Extinct South African mammal of the horse family. Engraving published London 1893.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century
541919 Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

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"Exploring the Uncharted: A Glimpse into 1893" Step back in time to the intriguing year of 1893, where a myriad of captivating events unfolded. As we delve into this remarkable era, let's embark on a journey that will take us from mind-boggling discoveries to gripping struggles and royal encounters. Imagine gazing at a Flat Earth map, which challenges conventional wisdom by presenting our world as a plane rather than spherical. This audacious perspective surely ignited heated debates among scholars and thinkers alike. In the same year, an innovative invention called the Carbolic Smoke Ball emerged, promising miraculous health benefits. Its peculiar design captured public attention and left many curious souls wondering about its true potential. Meanwhile, Sherlock Holmes found himself entangled in an intense struggle with his arch-nemesis Moriarty. The legendary detective's wit was put to the ultimate test as he fought against evil forces determined to outsmart him at every turn. Across continents, British cartographer Colin Liddell meticulously crafted a detailed map of Jamaica in 1893. This masterpiece not only showcased geographical wonders but also shed light on Britain's colonial influence during that era. On another side of the globe, Chicago hosted the World's Fair featuring groundbreaking marvels like the first-ever Ferris wheel. Towering above all else, this colossal structure offered breathtaking views while symbolizing human ingenuity and progress. Traveling further eastward brings us to Siam (now Thailand), depicted on maps from 1893. These intricate illustrations provide glimpses into an exotic land brimming with rich culture and history waiting to be explored. Back in America once more, literary genius Dorothy Parker made her mark with witty contributions to publications such as Iln in 1930. Her sharp tongue and clever observations captivated readers worldwide while challenging societal norms through her wordsmithery. Returning again to Chicago's World Fair reveals yet another spectacle: a meeting between Queen Victoria, King George, and Queen Mary.