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A Geographical Present Collection

"Journey through Time: Exploring the Geographical Present of 1818" Step into a time machine and travel back to the year 1818

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of the Land of Fire or Tierra del Fugo, 1818

Man and woman of the Land of Fire or Tierra del Fugo, 1818
6338301 Man and woman of the Land of Fire or Tierra del Fugo, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of the Land of Fire or Tierra del Fugo, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Nuku Hiva (St)

Man and woman of Nuku Hiva (St)
6338279 Man and woman of Nuku Hiva (St by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Nuku Hiva (St. Christian), Marquesas Islands, Polynesia, 1818

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Khoikhoi man and woman, South Africa, 1818

Khoikhoi man and woman, South Africa, 1818
6338261 Khoikhoi man and woman, South Africa, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Khoikhoi man and woman, South Africa, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Jagga, from the kingdoms of Monoemugi and Caffraria, Africa, 1818

Man and woman of Jagga, from the kingdoms of Monoemugi and Caffraria, Africa, 1818
6338258 Man and woman of Jagga, from the kingdoms of Monoemugi and Caffraria, Africa, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Jagga)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Issinia, Guinea, West Africa, 1818

Man and woman of Issinia, Guinea, West Africa, 1818
6338249 Man and woman of Issinia, Guinea, West Africa, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Issinia, Guinea, West Africa, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Bijogos man and woman of Cazegut (Bissagos Islands, Guinea Bissau, West Africa), 1818

Bijogos man and woman of Cazegut (Bissagos Islands, Guinea Bissau, West Africa), 1818
6338245 Bijogos man and woman of Cazegut (Bissagos Islands, Guinea Bissau, West Africa), 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Bijogos man and woman of Cazegut (Bissagos Islands)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Japan, 1818

Man and woman of Japan, 1818
6338227 Man and woman of Japan, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Japan, 1818. The woman dressed in long robes walking under a parasol held by a servant)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Persia, 1818

Man and woman of Persia, 1818
6338202 Man and woman of Persia, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Persia, 1818. The man wears a turban, cloack, tunic, harem pants and scimitar)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Murcia, Spain, 1818

Man and woman of Murcia, Spain, 1818
6338134 Man and woman of Murcia, Spain, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Murcia, Spain, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Strasbourg, Alsace, France, 1818

Man and woman of Strasbourg, Alsace, France, 1818
6338119 Man and woman of Strasbourg, Alsace, France, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Strasbourg, Alsace, France, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Palestine, 1818

Man and woman of Palestine, 1818
6338196 Man and woman of Palestine, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Palestine, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of the Black Forest, Germany, 1818

Man and woman of the Black Forest, Germany, 1818
6338164 Man and woman of the Black Forest, Germany, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of the Black Forest, Germany, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Friesland, Holland, 1818

Man and woman of Friesland, Holland, 1818
6338158 Man and woman of Friesland, Holland, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Friesland, Holland, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Styrian peasants with donkey, 1818

Styrian peasants with donkey, 1818
6338152 Styrian peasants with donkey, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Styrian peasants with donkey, 1818. The woman carries a basket and milkpale)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Catalonia dancing the fandango, 1818

Man and woman of Catalonia dancing the fandango, 1818
6338139 Man and woman of Catalonia dancing the fandango, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Catalonia dancing the fandango, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Women of Normandy, France, in a kitchen, 1818

Women of Normandy, France, in a kitchen, 1818
6338122 Women of Normandy, France, in a kitchen, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Women of Normandy, France, in a kitchen, 1818. They wear elaborate tall lace headdresses)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of the Isle of Tanna, Vanuatu, 1818

Man and woman of the Isle of Tanna, Vanuatu, 1818
6338298 Man and woman of the Isle of Tanna, Vanuatu, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of the Isle of Tanna, Vanuatu, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Women of Martinique, Antilles, West Indies, 1818

Women of Martinique, Antilles, West Indies, 1818
6338285 Women of Martinique, Antilles, West Indies, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Women of Martinique, Antilles, West Indies, 1818. Carib people in skirts, bandanas)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Cacongo, on the coast of Loango, 1818

Man and woman of Cacongo, on the coast of Loango, 1818
6338251 Man and woman of Cacongo, on the coast of Loango, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Cacongo, on the coast of Loango, 1818. (Angola, West Africa)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Iroquois Indians of Canada, 1818

Iroquois Indians of Canada, 1818
6338267 Iroquois Indians of Canada, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Iroquois Indians of Canada, 1818. The man carries a musket, bow and quiver of arrows)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of the Land of Natal, South Africa, 1818

Man and woman of the Land of Natal, South Africa, 1818
6338264 Man and woman of the Land of Natal, South Africa, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of the Land of Natal, South Africa, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Congo or Lower Guinea, Africa, 1818

Man and woman of Congo or Lower Guinea, Africa, 1818
6338255 Man and woman of Congo or Lower Guinea, Africa, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Congo or Lower Guinea, Africa, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man, woman and baby of Corea, Korea, 1818

Man, woman and baby of Corea, Korea, 1818
6338224 Man, woman and baby of Corea, Korea, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man, woman and baby of Corea, Korea, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Armenia, 1818

Man and woman of Armenia, 1818
6338193 Man and woman of Armenia, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Armenia, 1818. The man wears a turban, coat, tunic and breeches)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of the Isle of Santorini, Greece, 1818

Man and woman of the Isle of Santorini, Greece, 1818
6338187 Man and woman of the Isle of Santorini, Greece, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of the Isle of Santorini, Greece, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Lisbon, Portugal, 1818

Man and woman of Lisbon, Portugal, 1818
6338155 Man and woman of Lisbon, Portugal, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Lisbon, Portugal, 1818. The woman wears black veil and mourning dress)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Vienna, Austria, 1818

Man and woman of Vienna, Austria, 1818
6338132 Man and woman of Vienna, Austria, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Vienna, Austria, 1818. She carries a basket of wares to sell)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Citizens of London, with Westminster Bridge and Nelsons Column in the background

Citizens of London, with Westminster Bridge and Nelsons Column in the background
6338116 Citizens of London, with Westminster Bridge and Nelsons Column in the background by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Citizens of London)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818

Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818
6338291 Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of the Isle of Paques or Easter Island, 1818

Man and woman of the Isle of Paques or Easter Island, 1818
6338288 Man and woman of the Isle of Paques or Easter Island, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of the Isle of Paques or Easter Island, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Natives of Virginia, America, 1818

Natives of Virginia, America, 1818
6338270 Natives of Virginia, America, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Natives of Virginia, America, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Senegal, 1818

Man and woman of Senegal, 1818
6338242 Man and woman of Senegal, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Senegal, 1818. The man carries a bow and quiver of arrows)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of the Molucco Isles (Maluku Islands), 1818

Man and woman of the Molucco Isles (Maluku Islands), 1818
6338218 Man and woman of the Molucco Isles (Maluku Islands), 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of the Molucco Isles (Maluku Islands), 1818

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Cochin China (Vietnam) 1818

Man and woman of Cochin China (Vietnam) 1818
6338215 Man and woman of Cochin China (Vietnam) 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Cochin China (Vietnam) 1818

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1818

Man and woman of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1818
6338212 Man and woman of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1818

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Hindostan or Hindustan, 1818

Man and woman of Hindostan or Hindustan, 1818
6338205 Man and woman of Hindostan or Hindustan, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Hindostan or Hindustan, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Women of the Isle of Nio or Ios, Greece, 1818

Women of the Isle of Nio or Ios, Greece, 1818
6338190 Women of the Isle of Nio or Ios, Greece, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Women of the Isle of Nio or Ios, Greece, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of St

Man and woman of St
6338178 Man and woman of St by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of St. Petersburg, Russia. The man has a tray of bottles on his head and the woman carries a basket of eggs)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Peasamt women of the environs of Baden, Germany, 1818

Peasamt women of the environs of Baden, Germany, 1818
6338173 Peasamt women of the environs of Baden, Germany, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Peasamt women of the environs of Baden, Germany, 1818. One holds a round shield)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Naples, Italy, 1818

Man and woman of Naples, Italy, 1818
6338170 Man and woman of Naples, Italy, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Naples, Italy, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Hungarian Hussar with woman wearing a veil, 1818

Hungarian Hussar with woman wearing a veil, 1818
6338149 Hungarian Hussar with woman wearing a veil, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Hungarian Hussar with woman wearing a veil, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Peasants of the isle of Zakynthos or Zante in the Ionian Sea, 1818

Peasants of the isle of Zakynthos or Zante in the Ionian Sea, 1818
6338141 Peasants of the isle of Zakynthos or Zante in the Ionian Sea, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Peasants of the isle of Zakynthos or Zante in the Ionian Sea, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Peasants of Bohemia drinking wine in a tavern, 1818

Peasants of Bohemia drinking wine in a tavern, 1818
6338128 Peasants of Bohemia drinking wine in a tavern, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Peasants of Bohemia drinking wine in a tavern, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Otaheiteans or natives of Tahiti, Polynesia, 1818

Otaheiteans or natives of Tahiti, Polynesia, 1818
6338295 Otaheiteans or natives of Tahiti, Polynesia, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Otaheiteans or natives of Tahiti, Polynesia, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Peruvians or Inca people of Peru, 1818

Peruvians or Inca people of Peru, 1818
6338282 Peruvians or Inca people of Peru, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Peruvians or Inca people of Peru, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Inhabitants of California, America, 1818

Inhabitants of California, America, 1818
6338276 Inhabitants of California, America, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Inhabitants of California, America, 1818)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: Man and woman of Mexico, 1818

Man and woman of Mexico, 1818
6338273 Man and woman of Mexico, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Mexico, 1818. Aztec man, woman and child carrying basket of clothes)

Background imageA Geographical Present Collection: A Copt man and woman of Egypt, 1818

A Copt man and woman of Egypt, 1818
6338236 A Copt man and woman of Egypt, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: A Copt man and woman of Egypt, 1818. Coptic Christian people of Egypt in front of the pyramids)




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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Geographical Present of 1818" Step into a time machine and travel back to the year 1818, where we encounter fascinating individuals from various corners of the world. Meet a man and woman hailing from the Land of Fire, also known as Tierra del Fuego, an archipelago located at the southernmost tip of South America. Their resilient spirits reflect their harsh environment. Next, we encounter a captivating duo from Nuku Hiva in French Polynesia. These islanders embody the beauty and tranquility found amidst turquoise waters and lush green landscapes. Traveling to South Africa, we come across a Khoikhoi man and woman. Their vibrant culture is deeply rooted in their connection with nature and their rich heritage. Continuing our journey across Africa, we meet representatives from Jagga - kingdoms that once thrived in Monoemugi and Caffraria regions. They showcase diversity within this vast continent. Venturing further west to Guinea in West Africa, we are introduced to people from Issinia who exude warmth through their traditions and customs. Our exploration takes us to Guinea Bissau's Bissagos Islands where Bijogos men and women reside harmoniously with nature on these picturesque shores. Japan beckons us next – its inhabitants captivate with gracefulness steeped in ancient traditions that have stood the test of time for centuries. Persia enchants us with its enchanting allure as we meet men and women adorned in exquisite garments reflecting their rich cultural tapestry. The Arabian Peninsula reveals its mystique through individuals whose attire reflects both tradition and adaptation to life amidst desert sands. We then arrive at Murcia, Spain where locals embrace Mediterranean charm while celebrating Spanish culture infused with Moorish influences dating back centuries ago. Strasbourg welcomes us into Alsace region's heartland – here dwell residents who proudly preserve Alsatian heritage while embracing their French identity.