1893 Collection (#6)

Advert for Jay's mourning clothing 1893
Large and well-assorted stock of mourning costumes, mantles and millinery for immediate wear. 1893

Illustration, A Song of the English, Calcutta
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine). Calcutta -- Me the Sea-captain loved, the River built

Ronald MacKenzie Scobie, British Army officer
Lieutenant-General Sir Ronald MacKenzie Scobie (1893-1969), British Army officer. He served with the Royal Engineers during the First World War

Lord Salisbury (5th Marquess), Conservative politician
Robert Arthur James Gascoyne-Cecil, 5th Marquess of Salisbury (1893-1972), known as Viscount Cranborne from 1903 to 1947, served during the First World War

Jacquetta Hawkes, Bertrand Russell and Stephen King-Hall
Jacquetta Hawkes (1910-1996), British writer and archaeologist, Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician

Mao Zedong, Chinese Communist leader, with visitors
Chinese Communist leader, Mao Zedong (1893-1976), also known as Chairman Mao. Seen here sharing a meal with two visitors, and two Chinese interpreters seated behind. Date: circa 1960s

Mao Zedong meeting Che Guevara
Chinese Communist leader, Mao Zedong (1893-1976), also known as Chairman Mao. Seen here meeting and greeting Ernesto "Che" Guevara (1928-1967), the Argentinian Marxist revolutionary

Mao Tse Tung Chinese China Communism Communist
mao, tse, tung, chinese, china, communism, communist, leader, zedong, 1893, 1976, chairman, meeting, greeting, western, visitors, shaking, hands, smiling, diplomacy, 1960s, east, west, history

Mao Zedong, Chinese Communist leader
Chinese Communist leader, Mao Zedong (1893-1976), also known as Chairman Mao, around the age of 40. Date: 1930s

Nikita Khrushchev with Mao Zedong
Russian premier Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971) and Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong (1893-1976) greet each other warmly. The USSR was giving substantial aid to China at the time. Date: 1950s

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

The Marquis of Salisbury at the Guildhall, Londonderry, 1893
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil (1830 - 1903), 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, English Conservative Statesman, addressing a meeting in the Guildhall, Londonderry, 1893

The Marquis of Salisbury addressing the Ulster Hall, 1893
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil (1830 - 1903), 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, English Conservative Statesman, addressing a meeting at the Ulster Hall, Belfast

John Hunter (1728 - 1893), Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He assisted his brother

The House of Lords during the HOme Rule debate, Lord Chancellor (Lord Herschell) about to put the question. Date: 9th September 1893

Elevated train to take visitors around the exhibition. Date: May - October 1893

Diagram of the original design for the Great Wheel. Columbian Exposition's tallest attraction, designed and built by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr

Attraction at the Chicago's World's Fair, designed and built by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. The ferris wheel named the Chicago Wheel, had thirty-six pendulum cars

Exterior of the Daly's Theatre, located in Cranbourn Street, just off Leicester Square, London. Date: 1893

The last sacrifice of the women of the Otomie. Date: First published: 1893

A crowd at a fair in Epping Forest. This ride is now known as the death slide which seems rather over dramatic looking at this Victorian lady taking a turn. Date: 1893

Vaccinating against smallpox in a street in Paris Date: 1893

CHOLERA/USA/1893
"A Prophetic Picture": the World's Fair will be closed by the Cholera Date: 1893

MATABELE/LAAGER DEFENDED
The Matabele attack a laager of wagons. Date: 1893

JULES FERRY ON DEATHBED
Jules Ferry, French statesman, on his deathbed Date: 1893

Merlin takes the child Arthur into his keeping Date: 1893 - 1894

IVY CARTER BEAUMONT known as Rosemary medium who recalled past life in Ancient Egypt Date: 1893 - 1961

Watching a firework display to celebrate the Franco-Russian festivities, from the summit of the Tower Date: 1893

Children's promenade in the Luxembourg Gardens in 1893, 1898 (litho)
5913117 Children's promenade in the Luxembourg Gardens in 1893, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Children's promenade in the Luxembourg Gardens, 1893)

Chicago Exhibition, 1893: US government pavilion
537685 Chicago Exhibition, 1893: US government pavilion. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal Paris 20 May 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
864891 Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of the Final Problem')

Bala Krishna, 1893 (oil on paper)
1196645 Bala Krishna, 1893 (oil on paper) by Naidu, R. Regunatha (fl.1893); 49x 37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Naidu, R. Regunatha (fl.1893)); Photo © Christie's Images

Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
864889 Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of the Final Problem')

Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
864892 Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of the Final Problem')

Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Final Problem Strand Magazine, London, 1893. Illustrated by Sidney E
534779 Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Final Problem Strand Magazine, London, 1893. Illustrated by Sidney E. Paget (1860-1908), first artist to draw Holmes

Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
864890 Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of the Final Problem')

Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Final Problem Strand Magazine, London, 1893. Illustrated by Sidney E
534781 Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Final Problem Strand Magazine, London, 1893. Illustrated by Sidney E. Paget (1860-1908), the first artist to draw Sherlock Holmes

Artist Executing Designs for the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, 1894 (oil on canvas)
1767431 Artist Executing Designs for the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Turner, Charles Yardley (1850-1918)

The Charge, c. 1893-1931 (woodcut)
1196621 The Charge, c. 1893-1931 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 20x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Larkspurs and Lillies, 1893 (watercolour and gouache on paper)
985129 Larkspurs and Lillies, 1893 (watercolour and gouache on paper) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 48.2x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Larkspurs and Lillies)

Playing School, 1893 (oil on canvas)
658274 Playing School, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Brooker, Harry (1848-1940); 70.8x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing School. Harry Brooker (1848-1940). Oil on canvas. Dated 1893

Men o War: The Blake and The Boston, 1893 (oil on canvas)
1767570 Men o War: The Blake and The Boston, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 45.7x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Men o War: The Blake and The Boston)

Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal (photo)
3433048 Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal (photo) by Perscheid, Nicola (1864-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugo Laurenz August Hofmann von Hofmannsthal (1874 - 1929)

Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal, 1910 (photo)
3433056 Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal, 1910 (photo) by Perscheid, Nicola (1864-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugo Laurenz August Hofmann von Hofmannsthal (1874 - 1929)

Torchlight retreat on Place de l Hotel de Ville. Franco-Russian celebrations, October 1893, 1893. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Banquet of Russian naval officers at the Town Hall, 1893
Banquet of Russian naval officers at the Town Hall. Franco-Russian celebrations in Paris, October 19, 1893, 1893. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Thomas Carlyle, 1867, printed c. 1893. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Thomas Carlyle, 1867, printed c. 1893. A work made of photogravure, plate 8 from the album " Lord Tennyson and his friends" (1893); edition 138/140

Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1866, printed c. 1893. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1866, printed c. 1893. A work made of photogravure, plate 4 from the album " Lord Tennyson and his friends" (1893); edition 138/140

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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.