1893 Collection (#9)

The Government Building (b / w photo)
958632 The Government Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Government Building)

Donkey Boys in the Street of Cairo (b / w photo)
958631 Donkey Boys in the Street of Cairo (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkey Boys in the Street of Cairo)

The Persian Swordsman and Dancer (b / w photo)
958630 The Persian Swordsman and Dancer (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Persian Swordsman and Dancer)

The Egyptian Tom-Tom (b / w photo)
958619 The Egyptian Tom-Tom (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Egyptian Tom-Tom)

Chinese Female Impersonator (b / w photo)
958615 Chinese Female Impersonator (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Female Impersonator)

A Performer of the Danse du Ventre (b / w photo)
958612 A Performer of the Danse du Ventre (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Performer of the Danse du Ventre)

Venezuelas Building (b / w photo)
958604 Venezuelas Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezuelas Building)

Ceylon Tea Room, Womans Building (b / w photo)
958598 Ceylon Tea Room, Womans Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceylon Tea Room, Womans Building)

The Persian Palace (b / w photo)
958591 The Persian Palace (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Persian Palace)

United States Submarine Diving Exhibit (b / w photo)
958590 United States Submarine Diving Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Submarine Diving Exhibit)

Arab Spearmen of the Wild East Show (b / w photo)
958586 Arab Spearmen of the Wild East Show (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab Spearmen of the Wild East Show)

The Volcano of Kilauea (b / w photo)
958585 The Volcano of Kilauea (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volcano of Kilauea)

The Temple of Luxor (b / w photo)
958580 The Temple of Luxor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of Luxor)

In Cairo Street (b / w photo)
958579 In Cairo Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Cairo Street)

Canada in the Agricultural (b / w photo)
958575 Canada in the Agricultural (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada in the Agricultural)

Centre of the Wooded Island (b / w photo)
958571 Centre of the Wooded Island (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centre of the Wooded Island)

The Ornamental German Gates (b / w photo)
958563 The Ornamental German Gates (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ornamental German Gates)

The Silver Queen (b / w photo)
958560 The Silver Queen (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silver Queen)

The Cliff-Dwellers (b / w photo)
958557 The Cliff-Dwellers (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cliff-Dwellers)

The Boat Parade on Transportation Day (b / w photo)
958556 The Boat Parade on Transportation Day (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boat Parade on Transportation Day)

Swedens Building (b / w photo)
958546 Swedens Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swedens Building)

French Sculpture in the Art Palace (b / w photo)
958536 French Sculpture in the Art Palace (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Sculpture in the Art Palace)

Gallery 57, Art Palace (b / w photo)
958534 Gallery 57, Art Palace (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallery 57, Art Palace)

A Display of French Furniture (b / w photo)
958530 A Display of French Furniture (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Display of French Furniture)

The Silver Column of Atlas (b / w photo)
958527 The Silver Column of Atlas (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silver Column of Atlas)

"Lord of the Isles"(b / w photo)
958522 " Lord of the Isles" (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Lord of the Isles")

Under the Administration Dome (b / w photo)
958517 Under the Administration Dome (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Administration Dome)

The German Building (b / w photo)
958516 The German Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Building)

The Albert Memorial (b / w photo)
958515 The Albert Memorial (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Albert Memorial)

Victoria House (b / w photo)
958514 Victoria House (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria House)

The German Castle (b / w photo)
958508 The German Castle (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Castle)

An African Bimba (b / w photo)
958496 An African Bimba (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An African Bimba)

Interior of the Horticultural Dome (b / w photo)
958492 Interior of the Horticultural Dome (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Horticultural Dome)

Making the Angels (b / w photo)
958489 Making the Angels (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making the Angels)

Burning of the Cold-Storage Warehouse (b / w photo)
958488 Burning of the Cold-Storage Warehouse (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the Cold-Storage Warehouse)

Ohios Temple in the Agricultural Building (b / w photo)
958484 Ohios Temple in the Agricultural Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ohios Temple in the Agricultural Building)

The Electricity Building (b / w photo)
958481 The Electricity Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electricity Building)

The Transportation Building (b / w photo)
958460 The Transportation Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transportation Building)

The Womans Building (b / w photo)
958459 The Womans Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Womans Building)

The Administration Building (b / w photo)
958458 The Administration Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Administration Building)

The President of the Association and the Presidents of the Various Sections, British Association, 1893 (engraving)
1062980 The President of the Association and the Presidents of the Various Sections, British Association, 1893 (engraving) by English School

Looking South from Wooded Island (chromolitho)
1092902 Looking South from Wooded Island (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking South from Wooded Island)

Old Vienna (chromolitho)
1092895 Old Vienna (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Vienna. Illustration of The Columbian Exposition, 1893. Signed C Graham)

Midway Character Types (chromolitho)
1092888 Midway Character Types (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Midway Character Types. Illustration of The Columbian Exposition, 1893)

The Viking (chromolitho)
1092887 The Viking (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Viking. Illustration of The Columbian Exposition, 1893. Signed C Graham)

Dahomeans Attack the Dogba Camp (chromolitho)
667692 Dahomeans Attack the Dogba Camp (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dahomeans Attack the Dogba Camp)

No 10 Great St Helen s, and Entrance of St Helens Church, 1893 (colour litho)
2793985 No 10 Great St Helen s, and Entrance of St Helens Church, 1893 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 10 Great St Helen 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.