Carriage Collection (#100)

Courtiers and hunting dogs accompanying the arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonsuch
KDC384159 Courtiers and hunting dogs accompanying the arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonsuch Palace, 1598 (hand coloured copper engraving) (detail of 324184) by Hoefnagel

Paris Street Scene, 1890 (oil on panel)
474820 Paris Street Scene, 1890 (oil on panel) by Garat, Francis (fl.1898); 33.1x23.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The entry of the Emperor and Empress to the Tuileries Gardens on the day of their wedding
XIR429069 The entry of the Emperor and Empress to the Tuileries Gardens on the day of their wedding (colour engraving) by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine

Lights at Night, 1889 (pastel on board)
CH99140 Lights at Night, 1889 (pastel on board) by Ury, Lesser (1861-1931); 51.1x35.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

The Misalliance, 1866 (oil on canvas)
SRM92427 The Misalliance, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Karneev, Akim Egorovich (1833-96); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Madison Square Garden, New York, 1895 (w / c on paper)
MNY90531 Madison Square Garden, New York, 1895 (w/c on paper) by Sonntag, William Louis Jnr. (1869-98); 44.4x61.5 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The Bank of France from Rue Croix-Petits-Champs, engraved by Eugene Dubois
CHT207099 The Bank of France from Rue Croix-Petits-Champs, engraved by Eugene Dubois, 1800 (coloured engraving) by Courvoisier-Voisin

The King of Siam Addresses Courtiers in his Pavilion, plate 69 from
STC222084 The King of Siam Addresses Courtiers in his Pavilion, plate 69 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario

A camel drawn carriage outside Government House, Lahore, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
PNP315916 A camel drawn carriage outside Government House, Lahore, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising Singers Midgets, c. 1915 (colour litho)
PNP312792 Poster advertising Singers Midgets, c.1915 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pall Mall from the National Gallery, with a view of the Royal College of Physicians
CW219496 Pall Mall from the National Gallery, with a view of the Royal College of Physicians, 1911 (w/c over pencil on paper) by Addey

The Barriere Saint Denis, c. 1815-20 (colour engraving)
CHT220460 The Barriere Saint Denis, c.1815-20 (colour engraving) by Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Passengers boarding a first class Pullman car of the Chicago
PNP246339 Passengers boarding a first class Pullman car of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad in 1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) being driven through central London during her Golden Jubilee
STC247582 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) being driven through central London during her Golden Jubilee celebrations, 1887 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) being driven through central London during her Golden Jubilee
STC247578 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) being driven through central London during her Golden Jubilee celebrations, 1887 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Advert for Pullman Luxury Cars, c. 1875 (engraving)
PNP246932 Advert for Pullman Luxury Cars, c.1875 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tourists taking scenic photographs from the rear observation platform of a Union Pacific
PNP246772 Tourists taking scenic photographs from the rear observation platform of a Union Pacific train, 1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

The Great Central Route Advertisement, 1876 (colour litho)
PNP246671 The Great Central Route Advertisement, 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago and Alton Rail Road poster, c. 1885 (colour litho)
PNP246656 Chicago and Alton Rail Road poster, c.1885 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal Horse Artillery and Lancers waiting to move off, 1898 (oil on canvas)
NAM237653 Royal Horse Artillery and Lancers waiting to move off, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Hale, Edward Matthew (1852-1924); 30.5x45.7 cm; National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

The Town of St. Denis, engraved by Frederic Martens (1809-75) 1832 (colour engraving)
PER267242 The Town of St. Denis, engraved by Frederic Martens (1809-75) 1832 (colour engraving) by Martens, Frederic (1809-75); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Winter, Impeded Travellers in a Pine Forest, from Harvey
XYC266785 Winter, Impeded Travellers in a Pine Forest, from Harveys Scenes of the Primitive Forest of America, 1841 (hand coloured aquatint) by Harvey

Open Coach of American Train (engraving)
PNP269404 Open Coach of American Train (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: showing a variety of passengers in the 1870s;)

The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City (b / w photo)
NYH258334 The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City (b/w photo) by Hall, G.P. & Son (1876-1914); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Place de la Concorde, Paris, 1832 (colour engraving)
PER267240 The Place de la Concorde, Paris, 1832 (colour engraving) by Schmidt, Bernhard (1820-70) (after); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

The Gymnase Dramatique theatre, Paris, 1832 (colour engraving)
PER267239 The Gymnase Dramatique theatre, Paris, 1832 (colour engraving) by Schmidt, Bernhard (1820-70) (after); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Shooting, plate 4, engraved by R. G. Reeve, 1806 (colour litho)
BSA266467 Shooting, plate 4, engraved by R.G. Reeve, 1806 (colour litho) by Wolstenholme, Dean Snr. (1757-1837) (after); 69x78.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Stage Coach and Opposition Coach in Sight (coloured litho)
BSA266128 Stage Coach and Opposition Coach in Sight (coloured litho) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); 45.5x57 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Royal Mail Preparing to Start (coloured litho)
BSA266127 Royal Mail Preparing to Start (coloured litho) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); 53.5x65 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Milsom Street & Bond Street with Portraits of Bath Swells, from The English Spy
STC255133 Milsom Street & Bond Street with Portraits of Bath Swells, from The English Spy, by Charles Molloy Westmacott (1788-1868) published London, 1825 (colour litho) by Cruikshank

The "Experiment"Railway Coach (engraving)
3653512 The " Experiment" Railway Coach (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Experiment" Railway Coach)

An Afternoon in the Ring, Hyde Park (engraving)
1052849 An Afternoon in the Ring, Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Afternoon in the Ring, Hyde Park)

The Spanish mail, Toledo (engraving)
966941 The Spanish mail, Toledo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish mail, Toledo)

Polish village (engraving)
966876 Polish village (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polish village. Illustration for The World its Cities and Peoples by Edwin Hopper (Cassell)

Bismarck accompanying the carriage of Napoleon III to the Castle of Wilhelmshohe (engraving)
970914 Bismarck accompanying the carriage of Napoleon III to the Castle of Wilhelmshohe (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Insolence of Office, illustration from Fashionable Bores or Coolers in High
939115 The Insolence of Office, illustration from Fashionable Bores or Coolers in High Life by Peter Quiz, pub. Thomas McLean, London 1824 (hand-coloured engraving) by Egerton

Part of the West Side of Regent Street, from London and it
931612 Part of the West Side of Regent Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Part of the East Side of Regent Street, from London and it
931603 Part of the East Side of Regent Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth
931582 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

The Old Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martins le Grand, from London and it
931557 The Old Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martins le Grand, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

Upper Malostranske (Little Quarter) Square, Prague, c. 1810 (coloured etching)
930140 Upper Malostranske(Little Quarter) Square, Prague, c.1810 (coloured etching) by Gustav, A. (fl.1810) & Berka, Johann (1758-1815); 113x165 cm; Museum of the City of Prague

High Street, Exeter, Devon (b / w photo)
982568 High Street, Exeter, Devon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street, Exeter, Devon.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Lord Byron goes out for a ride (litho)
976585 Lord Byron goes out for a ride (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Byron goes out for a ride. Byon with his pet geese)

Modes of travel by the Anglo-Saxons and Danes (engraving)
976413 Modes of travel by the Anglo-Saxons and Danes (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modes of travel by the Anglo-Saxons and Danes)

Napoleon at the retreat from Moscow AD 1812
931037 Napoleon at the retreat from Moscow AD 1812 by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newnes Pictorial Knowledge published by George Newnes Limited); English

Fleet Street, from Holborn Bridge, from London and it
931517 Fleet Street, from Holborn Bridge, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Ludgate Hill, from Fleet Street, from London and it
931516 Ludgate Hill, from Fleet Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, from London and it
931507 South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

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"Journeying through time and art: A glimpse into the world of carriages" Step back in time to the early 1920s, where the Pendolino tilting train revolutionized transportation. Its sleek design and innovative technology allowed for a smoother ride, making travel a true delight. In Truro, Cornwall, Back Quay and Lemon Quay were bustling with activity during this era. The streets painted by Cecil Aldin in "In the Days of Dickens" capture the essence of life in that vibrant period. But it's not just people who enjoyed carriage rides; even cats found themselves whisked away on adventures. Louis Wain's whimsical depiction of felines in a dog cart brings a touch of humor to our imagination. Kay Nielsen's masterpiece "The Chariot" transports us to an ethereal realm where mythical creatures pull magnificent carriages through enchanted landscapes. It reminds us that they are not merely modes of transport but vessels for dreams and fantasies. Carriage history takes us beyond borders as British guns dash through French towns – an emblematic image representing both power and conflict intertwined within these elegant vehicles. Closer to home, St. Paul's Cathedral stands tall amidst Ludgate Hill in London circa 1887. This oil painting captures the grandeur and majesty associated with horse-drawn carriages traversing cobbled streets beneath its imposing presence. From Campbeltown, Scotland's Main Street to Blackheath Village, these picturesque locations witnessed countless journeys made by horse-drawn carriages. They serve as reminders of simpler times when leisurely strolls or important errands were carried out at a slower pace. Outside their forge, blacksmiths skillfully crafted intricate carriage parts – wheels turning under their skilled hands while sparks danced around them like fireflies illuminating their craftmanship. Across continents lies Chicago's Historic Water Tower on North Michigan Avenue - an architectural marvel that has stood witness to the evolution of carriages.