Cape Colony Collection (#4)

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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A Day with a District Surgeon, Cape Colony

Cape of Good Hope (engraving)
XJF439207 Cape of Good Hope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of Cape Town from Table Bay)

Kaffir Women, Cape Colony, South Africa

Utrecht, Zulu Border, Cape Colony, South Africa

View of Barkly, or Klipdrift, a Town in Griqualand West
VIEW OF BARKLY, OR KLIPDRIFT, A TOWN IN GRIQUALAND WEST. Griqualand West is an area of central South Africa with an area of 40, 000 km that now forms part of the Northern Cape Province

Portrait of Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens, Governor of the Cape Colony and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Jan Willem Pieneman, 1815 - 1838

SOUTH AFRICA: PARLIAMENT. Opening of the new Houses of Parliament, Capetown - Reception in the vestibule. Engraving, 1885

PERRY AT CAPETOWN, 1853. Commodore Matthew Perrys flotilla, en route to Japan, stops at Cape Town, South Africa, late 1852 or early 1853. Contemporary American lithograph by William Heine

BOER WAR, 1899. Canadian troops marching through the streets of Cape Town, South Africa, 1899

Utrecht, Zulu Border, Cape Colony, South Africa

Kaffir Women, Cape Colony, South Africa

View of Barkly, or Klipdrift, a Town in Griqualand West. Griqualand West is an Area
VIEW OF BARKLY, OR KLIPDRIFT, A TOWN IN GRIQUALAND WEST. Griqualand West is an area of central South Africa with an area of 40, 000 kmA

Harry Bolus, South African botanist C016 / 5045
Harry Bolus (1834-1911), South African botanist. Bolus arrived in the Cape Colony (now South Africa) from Nottingham, England, in 1950 to assist with botanical collecting

SOUTH AFRICA: CAPE TOWN. Steel engraving, 19th century

SOUTH AFRICA: CAPE TOWN. Great meeting at Cape Town, to oppose the introduction of convicts into the colony. Wood engraving, English, 1849

CECIL JOHN RHODES (1853-1902). British administrator and financier in South Africa. Line engraving from an English newspaper of 1897

SOUTH AFRICA: BOERS, 1864. An old Dutch house at Cape Town, South Africa. Wood engraving, English, 1864

SOUTH AFRICA: BOERS. Dutch Boers in Cape Town Colony. Wood engraving, 19th century

SOUTH AFRICA: BOERS. South African travelling wagon. Boers migrating to Natal during the Great Trek. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

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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.