1899 Collection (#82)

Boer / Armoured Train / Begg
TROOP MOVEMENTS Soldiers travel in an armoured train along a rocky embankment near Ladysmith

Paris-Londres - 7
By rail and sea from Paris to Brighton or London, featuring a flower-seller and Westminster 7 of 8

Paris-Londres - 5
By rail and sea from Paris to Brighton or London, featuring a London policeman helping a lady sightseer 5 of 8

Paris-Londres - 4
By rail and sea from Paris to Brighton or London, featuring the Thames and Tower Bridge at night 4 of 8

Paris-Londres - 3
By rail and sea from Paris to Brighton or London, featuring a sailor pointing out sights to a passenger 3 of 8

Paris-Londres - 2
By rail and sea from Paris to Brighton or London featuring a hansom cabbie near St Pauls cathedral 2 of 8

Siege of Ladysmith 1899
THE SIEGE OF LADYSMITH A " Long Tom" gun in use during the siege of Ladysmith

Rose Dress 1899
Low cut dress composed of vertical panels of pleated blue fabric & white lace adorned with artificial roses. The skirt fits tight over the hips and flares from the knee

Matterhorn / M. Kunst / 1899
THE MATTERHORN On the Matterhorn

Spirit of Katie King
The spirit of Katie King is evoked by medium Florence Cook, (whom ehs closely resembles) who persuades her to materialise at the home of Sir William Crookes

Naphtha Fire Near Baku
Naphtha on fire near Baku : at this date, the term is used to define any naturally occurring hydrocarbons

Learning to Drive, Paris
Paris traffic presents problems, even in 1899, so cabbies and bus-drivers learn to avoid jaywalkers, cyclists, dogs, nurses with prams and other hazards of the streets

Rescue Breeches Buoy
The crew of a sailing ship which has wrecked on a rocky shore are carried to dry land by a breeches buoy slung between the vessel and the beach where rescuers wait

Transvaal Gold Mining
A gold mining scene on the Rand

Transvaal Travellers
Travellers on their way to the goldfields of the Transvaal

Krugers Home, Transvaal
The home of President Kruger, in the Transvaal; at this time there is great sympathy for the Boers in Europe, the British being seen, for some reason, as greedy oppressors

Transvaal Boer Farm
A Boer farm in the Transvaal

Transvaal Native Village
Natives of the Transvaal in their village

Transvaal Mail Coach
A horse-drawn mail coach in the Transvaal, driven across the veldt by native Africans and drawn by eight horses

Cromwell Statue London
OLIVER CROMWELL His statue outside Westminster Hall, beside the Houses of Parliament, which was sculpted by William Hamo Thornycroft in 1899

Old Lady Lost Shoe 1899
An old lady who has lost her shoe -- her dog appears to have stolen it!

Princess Ka-Iulani
PRINCESS KA-IULANI Educated in Britain, the Princess lost her Royal birthright when American interests overthrew the Hawaiian Monarchy in 1893

Prize Winners Bookplate
A prizewinners bookplate issued by Wellington school to R Ls Mansel for winning the mathematics prize. Alas, we shall never which book it was once attached to

List of School Fees
A memorandum to pupils of the Haberdashers Askes Hatcham Girls School listing tuition fees and term start dates & details of entrance examinations

Dortmund-Ems Canal
Opened in 1899, this canal links Dortmund and Emden. The remarkable Hanrichenburg raises ships 14 metres : it will be replaced in 1962 and become a museum

J Strauss (Ygr)(Old)
JOHANN STRAUSS (YOUNGER) Austrian musician towards the end of his life

J Strauss (Ygr) Mo. Il
JOHANN STRAUSS (YOUNGER) Austrian musician

J Strauss (Ygr) Photo
JOHANN STRAUSS (YOUNGER) Austrian musician

J Strauss / Younger / Cdv
JOHANN STRAUSS (YOUNGER) Austrian musician and composer

Charles Lamoureux
CHARLES LAMOUREUX French musician

Giovanni Segantini / Self
GIOVANNI SEGANTINI Italian artist

Street Scene / London / 1899
Tottenham Court Road

Savoy Hotel Waiter 1899
A waiter at the Savoy Hotel, London

Housemaid & Hot Water
A housemaid hurries with cans of hot water for a guests morning toilet

Estrade Portrait
JEAN-BAPTISTE ESTRADE French tax collector, witness to many of the events at Lourdes and author of one of the first and most important books on the subject

L opera-Comique, Paris
L Opera-Comique, Paris

Futuristic recorded message
In the year 2000, people will send messages one to another in the form of wax cylinders, recorded on the senders gramophone, delivered by messenger, then played by the recipient

Customs / Etiquette
A polite lady drinking tea

Afternoon Tea / 1899
A group of ladies taking tea

Baden-Powell at Mafeking
LORD ROBERT STEPHENSON SMYTH BADEN-POWELL English army and Chief scout rejects Boer embassy calling on him to surrender Mafeking

M R Bonheur / Pantheon
MARIE ROSALIE BONHEUR French painter, mainly of animals

Arabian Nights / Ali Baba
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves The thieves hide in jars

Dwight L Moody (Sketch)
DWIGHT LYMAN MOODY - American evangelist and businessman

Bedfords Book Shop
Browsers in a book shop

Travel / Emigration
LEAVING EUROPE These emigrants have got as far as Paris and wait at the Gare Saint-Lazare for the boat train to take them to Le Havre for the ship to America

Too Garlicky for Lady
A lady complains to a waiter that her food has too much garlic in it

Female Type / Parisiennes
A pair of matching Parisiennes

William Gillette / Actor
William Gillette: American actor; best known for his dramatisation & portrayal of Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes, as seen here in the 1899 stage version

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"1899: A Year of Art, Science, and Captivating Stories" Step back in time to the year 1899, where a myriad of captivating events unfolded. In the world of art, Louis Wain delighted audiences with his whimsical masterpiece "A Happy Pair, " showcasing his unique talent for anthropomorphizing feline companions. Meanwhile, science was abuzz with Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking experiments that would shape the future. Literature enthusiasts were treated to an intriguing encounter between Ernest Hemingway and Fidel Castro in this very year. Little did they know that these two iconic figures would leave an indelible mark on history in their respective fields. Nature lovers reveled in the discovery of Iris xiphioides and Anglica species - vibrant blooms that added splashes of color to gardens worldwide. Anton Chekhov found solace amidst the Moscow Art Theatre group, immersing himself in creative pursuits while leaving an enduring legacy through his literary works. In Yorkshire's picturesque landscape stood proudly Victoria Tower on Castle Hill - a testament to architectural marvels from yesteryears. The Twins by Louis Wain captured hearts as it showcased adorable pairs who mirrored each other's every move. Across oceans, Barry Docks witnessed bustling activity as ships arrived and departed tirelessly - connecting nations and fostering trade relationships. Amidst global conflicts like the Boer War, Winston Churchill faced capture but emerged stronger than ever before – foreshadowing his remarkable leadership during World War II. The enigmatic genius Nikola Tesla continued pushing boundaries with Himmel Erde (Heaven Earth) experiments – unraveling secrets hidden within nature itself. Annie Oakley mesmerized audiences with her unparalleled skill as she effortlessly hit targets dead center – proving that gender knows no bounds when it comes to talent. Amidst all this excitement bloomed Lesser Periwinkle flowers – delicate yet resilient symbols of hope and perseverance throughout history.