C1840 Collection (#2)

Paving a road with granite setts. Wood engraving c1840

Suspension bridge over the Menai Straits, Wales, built by Thomas Telford (1757-1834), Scottish civil engineer, between 1820 and 1826

A young goatherd in the French Pyrenees, accompanied by his dog, keeps an eye on his flock as they browse on a hillside. Tinted lithograph from Nouvelles Suite de Costumes des Pyrenees (Paris, c1840)

Epidemic Typhus or Gaol Fever, caused by the organism Rickettsia prowazeki, is spread by lice. Here a peasant woman in the Spanish Pyrenees is removing lice, the vector for the disease

Spanish gipsy muleteer in the Pyrenees wearing a wide brimmed hat and a blanket slung across his shoulders. Trains of mules were a usual means of transporting loads

Women firewood sellers from Bareges, French Pyrenees, riding their horses home having sold all their wood. The wood was carried in the crooks on the sides of the horses

Woman and child in traditional dress riding on a cart full of sacks. The cart is being pulled by two cows who are being gently prodded by the carter. Near Tarbes in the French Pyrenees

Man and woman from the Luz valley, French Pyrenees, riding a horse home at the end of the day. Tinted lithograph from Nouvelles Suite de Costumes des Pyrenees (Paris, c1840)

Family from Bareges, French Pryenees, in traditional dress. The woman is knitting as she walks. The barefoot child is on its fathers shoulders

Gypsy family from the Spanish Pyrenees. The small child is carried in a sling on the mothers back. Tinted lithograph from Nouvelles Suite de Costumes des Pyrenees (Paris, c1840)

Man and woman from the Vallee d Ossau, French Pyrenees, in traditional regional dress. The woman is spinning yarn using a distaff

Man, woman and child from the Vallee d Ossau, French Pyrenees, in traditional regional dress. The woman is carrying a distaff as it was customary for women to spin yarn as they walked

Two men meeting on the road near Tarbes in the French Pyrenees and stopping to talk. Both wear fitted cap-sleeved jackets, knee length breeches and leggings

Cottage at Wrington in north Somerset near Bristol, England, the birthplace of John Locke (1632-1704) English philosopher and scientist, one of the founders of the Enlightenment

Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, England on 15 September 1830. The engineer for the work was George Stephenson (1781-1848)

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Playing a Psaltery. Woodcut c1840

USA / Washington / C. 1840
A view toward the original Capitol building from the roof of the White House. Date: mid 19th century

Syria / Damascus C1840
General view of the city and the banks of the Barada river Date: circa 1840

London Dining Room C1840
A scene in a London dining room. Date: circa 1840

St Georges Hall, C1840
St Georges Hall, and the Assize Courts. Date: circa 1840

Dormouse / Stewart C1840
The dormouse. Date: circa 1840

Alleyns Almshouses, Southwark, London, c. 1840
Engraving showing the exterior of Alleyns Almshouses in Southwark, London, sketched in 1840

The Fortune Theatre, Cripplegate, London, c. 1840
Engraving showing the exterior of the Fortune Theatre, in St. Giles, Cripplegate, London, sketched in 1840

Queen Dowager Adelaide (1792-1849)
Engraved portrait of Queen Dowager Adelaide (1792-1849), the consort of King William IV, pictured c.1840

Hackney, London, c. 1840
Engraving showing Hackney, looking towards the church, c.1840

Geneva / Across Lake C1840
The city seen across the lake

Cape Town / Harbour C1840
Cape Town, South Africa: the harbour and Table Mountain

ROME /s AGNESE C1840
SANT AGNESE, in the Piazza Navona

Sheffield / Warren C1840
Sheffield, Yorkshire: general view from a hill outside the city

Oxford / All Souls / C1840
Oxford: All Souls College the south front

Rome / Pantheon Int C1840
Interior view of the Pantheon

The Model Actress
The model actress tries to read her script and stir a cup of tea at the same time

A Parting Kiss C1840
When your friend bids an over- affectionate farewell to your wife, you begin to wonder - and suddenly hes not so much of a friend as before

Giants Causeway C1840
Looking towards the mainland : a local explains the formation of the Giants Causeway to a group of visitors

Shops / Jeweller C1840
Young couple buy ring from attentive jeweler

Elephants Bathing C1840
Regents Park, London : an elephant in his bath

IRAN / KURDS C. 1840
Two Kurds in traditional dress

Racial / Iran / Mullah C1840
A mullah (scholar)

Racial / India / Rajah C1840
Indian Rajah sitting cross- legged, smoking a hookah

Racial / Arabs / Girl C1840
Arab girl

Racial / Arabs / Druse C1840
Druse woman of Lebanon

Racial / Gipsies C1840
Russian gipsies in their camp

Racial / Bulgarian C1840
A Bulgarian man

India / Calcutta C1840
Calcutta: view of the harbour, with ships and boats

USA / Cumberland Gap C1840
Cumberland Gap, now a National Historical Park, Kentucky and Tennessee

Turkish Bath C1840
The outer cooling room of a Turkish bath in Constantinople

Game / Tchonka C1840
Chinese ladies of Macassar, Celebes, playing the traditional game of Tchonka

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"C1840: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the year 1840, where history unfolds through captivating snapshots. In Sussex Vs. Kent C. 1840, witness a thrilling cricket match that ignited fierce rivalries and showcased sporting prowess. Travel to Warwick Castle C1840, an architectural marvel standing tall against the test of time. Marvel at its grandeur and imagine the stories hidden within its ancient walls. Peek into a scene of innocence as Children Drinking C1840 captures carefree moments of youth, reminding us of simpler times filled with laughter and joy. Embark on a journey to India's bustling city Bombay C1840, where vibrant colors and exotic cultures intertwine. Immerse yourself in its rich tapestry of life, brimming with diversity and enchantment. Delve into the intriguing world below stairs with Rebellion below stairs - servants too snug to answer house bells at first ring. George Cruikshank's illustration for The Brothers Mayhew offers a humorous glimpse into domestic chaos during this era. Witness cultural diversity through A Persian woman in her chador and veil Date: circa 1840 and A Greek man in national costume Date: circa 1840. These images encapsulate the beauty of different traditions flourishing side by side. Experience Australia's indigenous heritage with Cranky Tom and Dilburree, members of the Yarra-Hapinni tribe Date: circa 1840. Their presence serves as a reminder of ancestral wisdom passed down through generations. Explore RATS & TRAP C1840 as it transports you to an era when pest control was both necessary yet challenging – showcasing ingenuity amidst adversity. Uncover tales from aristocratic circles with FOX / STEWART C1840 capturing elegant soirées where high society mingled beneath glittering chandeliers – elegance personified.