Cape Colony Collection (#3)

Le Trafic Des Armes Chez Les Cafres Du Cap (engraving)
2789253 Le Trafic Des Armes Chez Les Cafres Du Cap (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Trafic Des Armes Chez Les Cafres Du Cap)

Views in the Cape Colony (engraving)
1624735 Views in the Cape Colony (engraving) by Warry (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in the Cape Colony. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 October 1886)

The Volunteer lying inside the Bar of Kowie River, Port Alfred, near Grahams Town, Cape Colony (engraving)
1620156 The Volunteer lying inside the Bar of Kowie River, Port Alfred, near Grahams Town, Cape Colony (engraving) by English School

Scenes in Griquatown (b / w photo)
1593087 Scenes in Griquatown (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Griquatown. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 December 1899)

The Transvaal Crisis (engraving)
1592699 The Transvaal Crisis (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

Colonial Premiers and their Wives in England for the Queens Diamond Jubilee (b / w photo)
1597563 Colonial Premiers and their Wives in England for the Queens Diamond Jubilee (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Political Crisis in Cape Colony, Prominent Parliamentarians (b / w photo)
1599794 The Political Crisis in Cape Colony, Prominent Parliamentarians (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Political Crisis in Cape Colony)

New Years Honours (engraving)
1627766 New Years Honours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years Honours. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 January 1895)

The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa (litho)
1628820 The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa)

The house where Cecil Rhodes died, Muizenberg, Cape Colony (colour photo)
3093764 The house where Cecil Rhodes died, Muizenberg, Cape Colony (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The house where Cecil Rhodes died)

Colonial Wimbledons, First Prize Meeting of the South African Wimbledon Association at Durban, Cape Colony (engraving)
1060128 Colonial Wimbledons, First Prize Meeting of the South African Wimbledon Association at Durban, Cape Colony (engraving) by English School

Cecil J. Rhodes at Groote Schuur. A Memory. 1902. Creator: Unknown
Cecil J. Rhodes at Groote Schuur. A Memory. 1902. Cecil John Rhodes (1853 -1902) British businessman, mining magnate and politician in south Africa who served as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony

Simons Town, Cape Colony, 1901. Creator: Wilson
Simons Town, Cape Colony, 1901.Simons Town on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula named after Simon van der Stel

Major-General A. Fitzroy Hart, C. B. 1900. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Major-General A. Fitzroy Hart, C.B. 1900. Major-General Arthur Fitzroy Hart (1844-1910) served in the First Boer War from 1881-82

The Relief of Ladysmith - The Last Rush at Hlangwane Hill, 1900. Creator: Rene Bull
The Relief of Ladysmith - The Last Rush at Hlangwane Hill, 1900. The Boers, under heavy bombardment abandoned Hlangwane and withdrew north of the Tugela

The Blockhouse System, 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Blockhouse System, 1902. During the Second Boer War, British forces built a large number of fortifications in South Africa which played a vital role in the protection of the railway lines

Sleepless Mafeking - Hot Work in the Trenches, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Sleepless Mafeking - Hot Work in the Trenches, 1900. The Siege of Mafeking took place from 14th October 1899 to 16th May 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Shell from the Naval Brigade Dispersing Boers from Behind the Seven Sisters Kopjes, 1900
Shell from the Naval Brigade Dispersing Boers from Behind the Seven Sisters Kopjes, During the Action of 7th March at Le Gallais Kopje, near Osfontein, 1900

The Formal Surrender of Bloemfontein, 1900. Creator: Joseph Finnemore
The Formal Surrender of Bloemfontein, 1900. Bloemfontein, founded as a British outpost by Major Henry Douglas Warden and capital of the Orange Free State surrendered to the British on 13 March 1900

Sergeant of the Inniskilling Dragoons, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Sergeant of the Inniskilling Dragoons, 1900. The 6th or Inniskilling Dragoons was a cavalry regiment in the British Army sent to South Africa after the outbreak of the Second Boer War in October

West Yorkshire Regiment (Colour-Sergeant) and Yorkshire Regiment (Sergeant), 1900. The 2nd battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment or Prince of Waless Own infantry

The Market Square, Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The Market Square, Mafeking, 1900. The Siege of Mafeking took place from October 1899 to May 1900 during the Second Boer War

Capture of a Boer Convoy by General Frenchs Troops near Kimberley, 1900. Creator
Capture of a Boer Convoy by General Frenchs Troops near Kimberley, 1900. During the Relief of Kimberle, a convoy of Boer wagons reached the crossing of the Modder at Paardeberg Drift when British

The Last Stand Made By The Boers Before Kimberley-Charge of British Cavalry, 1900
The Last Stand Made By The Boers Before Kimberley-Charge of British Cavalry in the Engagement at Klip Drift, 1900. Major-General John French charged his cavalry at Klip Drift during the Relief of

The Siege of Kimberley: Typical Splinter-Proof Shelter of Sand-Bags and Iron Plates, 1900. The Siege of Kimberley took place during the Second Boer War at Kimberley, Cape Colony, South Africa

The Dash for Kimberley - The 10th Hussars Crossing Klip Drift, 1900. Creator: John Charlton
The Dash for Kimberley - The 10th Hussars Crossing Klip Drift, 1900. The regiment sailed for South Africa in November 1899 and after fighting at Colesberg

Plan of Kimberley and Environs, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Plan of Kimberley and Environs, 1900. The Siege of Kimberley took place during the Second Boer War at Kimberley, Cape Colony From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Lieut. -General Forestier Walker, K. C. B. 1900. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Lieut.-General Forestier Walker, K.C.B. 1900. Frederick Forestier-Walker (1844 -1910) British senior military officer promoted to Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)

Stormberg Pass - The Scene of General Gatacres Operations, 1900. Creator: HC Seppings Wright
Stormberg Pass - The Scene of General Gatacres Operations, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Movements of Gatacre and French, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Movements of Gatacre and French, 1900. William Forbes Gatacre commanded the British Army at the Battle of Omdurman and the 3rd Division during the first months of the Second Boer War

Map of the Boer Republics, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Boer Republics, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Hon. W. P. Schreiner, C. M. G. Premier of the Cape Parliament, 1898-1900, 1900. Creator
Hon. W. P. Schreiner, C.M.G. Premier of the Cape Parliament, 1898-1900, 1900. William Philip Schreiner (1857-1919) barrister, politician

Map of the Seat of War, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Seat of War, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Map of the Seat of War in South Africa, 1901. Creator: John Bartholomew
Map of the Seat of War in South Africa, 1901. Map showing Bechuanaland, Transvaal Colony, Orange River Colony, Natal, Basutoland and Cape Colony, the theatre of war during the Boer Wars (1880-1902)

The Braemar Castle off to the Cape, with Troops, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The " Braemar Castle" off to the Cape, with Troops, c1900. Union Castle Line ship Braemar castle was built in 1898

Gordon Sprigg, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Gordon Sprigg, c1900. Sir John Gordon Sprigg, (1830- 1913) was a British administrator, politician and four-time prime minister of the Cape Colony

Loop Street, Middelburg, Cape Colony, 1901-1910. Creator: Unknown
Loop Street, Middelburg, Cape Colony, 1901-1910. Empty, unpaved street with a row of trees. The Cape Colony government established the town of Middelburg in 1852

Map of South Africa, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Map of South Africa, 1902. Showing the Cape Colony, Transvaal, Orange River Colony, and other colonial possessions including the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland, German South West Africa

Cape Of Good Hope South Africa South African
The Cape of Good Hope. South Africa. From a print by an unidentified artist dated 1754. After a drawing by Johannes van Ryne

Cape Of Good Hope South Africa South African
The Cape of Good Hope. South Africa. From a print by an unidentified artist dated 1754. After a drawing by Johannes van Ryne

Portrait Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens Governor
Portrait of Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens, Governor of the Cape Colony and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens (1762-1838)

Cecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907. Artist: Alexander Bassano
Cecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907. Rhodes made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888

The Voor-Trekkers, 1909. Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
The Voor-Trekkers, 1909. The Voortrekkers mainly consisted of Trekboer pastoralists and Cape Dutch citizens from the Eastern frontier of the Cape Colony who during the 1830s

Simon van der Stel and the Rhinoceros, 1909. Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
Simon van der Stel and the Rhinoceros, 1909. Simon van der Stel (1639-1712) was the last Commander and first Governor of the Cape Colony

Portrait of Mr. Cecil Rhodes, c1901. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Portrait of Mr. Cecil Rhodes, c1901. Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902) made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888

Cape Colony map 1883
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition New York Samuel L. Hall 1883 Vol V

1818, Pinkerton Map of Southern Africa, Congo, Monomotapa, Cape Colony, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

South Africa, an Ascent of the lions Head, Cape Colony
South Africa, an Ascent of the " lions Head, " Cape Colony

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Cape Colony: A Land of Rich History and Struggles Step into the captivating world of Cape Colony, South Africa, as we explore its diverse landscapes and turbulent past. This vintage map reveals the vastness of this region, showcasing Cape Town, Transvaal, Orange Free State in the 19th century. Intriguingly depicted in an American cartoon from 1882 is John Bull personified as an octopus of imperialism. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters portrays England's relentless pursuit to grab land across continents, including Cape Colony. It sheds light on the colonial struggles faced by this region. A color lithograph titled "An Orderlys Journey" takes us on a visual voyage from Fort Gordon in Basutoland to Kingwilliamstown within Cape Colony. This artwork offers a glimpse into the daily life and challenges encountered during those times. The political crisis that engulfed Cape Colony is vividly captured in an engraving featuring the High Commissioner. This image serves as a reminder of the complex governance issues faced by this territory throughout history. Amidst these trials and tribulations, there were moments of celebration too. An unknown artist immortalized the unveiling ceremony for Queen Victoria's statue at Capetown in 1890. A symbol of loyalty and admiration towards British rule can be seen through this grand event. The Battle of Magersfontein left its mark on history with "All That Was Left Of Them. " In this poignant photograph from 1900, we witness remnants of The Black Watch after their valiant fight against adversity during war times. Exploring beyond politics and conflicts lies another facet - agriculture. Engravings like "Harvest-Time in an Orange-Grove" depict vibrant scenes where nature meets human labor to yield bountiful harvests within Cape Colony's fertile lands. Transportation played a crucial role too; coolies diligently transported elephant tusks to coastal regions for trade purposes.