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Colonials Collection

"Colonials: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of History" Step back in time and witness the remarkable stories of colonials

Background imageColonials Collection: American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777

American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777
536749 American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777; (add.info.: American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777)

Background imageColonials Collection: Soldiers of the Queen, a Jubilee group of Colonials

Soldiers of the Queen, a Jubilee group of Colonials Date: circa late 19th century

Background imageColonials Collection: Inspection at the Yenan Young Oil Fields, Burma

Inspection at the Yenan Young Oil Fields, Burma
British colonials inspecting the Yenan Young (Yenangyaung) Oil Fields, Burma (Myanmar). Date: circa 1916

Background imageColonials Collection: British colonials inspecting the Yenan Young (Yenangyaung) Oil Fields, Burma (Myanmar)

British colonials inspecting the Yenan Young (Yenangyaung) Oil Fields, Burma (Myanmar). Date: circa 1916

Background imageColonials Collection: The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort

The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort (colour litho)
2777596 The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageColonials Collection: Colonial Gallantry in South Africa, the New Zealanders Brilliant Defence near Holspruit

Colonial Gallantry in South Africa, the New Zealanders Brilliant Defence near Holspruit, 25 February (litho)
1629879 Colonial Gallantry in South Africa, the New Zealanders Brilliant Defence near Holspruit, 25 February (litho) by Stewart

Background imageColonials Collection: Grandstand full of People, Shanghai, c. 1870s (b / w photo)

Grandstand full of People, Shanghai, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498362 Grandstand full of People, Shanghai, c.1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageColonials Collection: Colonials campaigning in China, an Australian Bluejacket bringing Supplies to his Camp (engraving)

Colonials campaigning in China, an Australian Bluejacket bringing Supplies to his Camp (engraving)
1040512 Colonials campaigning in China, an Australian Bluejacket bringing Supplies to his Camp (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonials campaigning in China)

Background imageColonials Collection: A flesh idol? (colour litho)

A flesh idol? (colour litho)
2777860 A flesh idol? (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A flesh idol? The capture of a devil-fish)

Background imageColonials Collection: Hawkeye took a swift aim, 1910 (colour litho)

Hawkeye took a swift aim, 1910 (colour litho)
2920262 Hawkeye took a swift aim, 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonials Collection: Harrison Street, Johannesburg (b / w photo)

Harrison Street, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3104531 Harrison Street, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrison Street, Johannesburg)

Background imageColonials Collection: Manhattan Purchase (colour litho)

Manhattan Purchase (colour litho)
3095817 Manhattan Purchase (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manhattan Purchase. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageColonials Collection: Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, Maharaja of Mysore (colour photo)

Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, Maharaja of Mysore (colour photo)
3095815 Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, Maharaja of Mysore (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, Maharaja of Mysore)

Background imageColonials Collection: Peepul Tree in the Palace of Delhi, 1863 (chromolitho)

Peepul Tree in the Palace of Delhi, 1863 (chromolitho)
STC108691 Peepul Tree in the Palace of Delhi, 1863 (chromolitho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageColonials Collection: English Cricketers at Breakfast, Willow Grove, Johannesburg, c. 1895 (b / w photo)

English Cricketers at Breakfast, Willow Grove, Johannesburg, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701578 English Cricketers at Breakfast, Willow Grove, Johannesburg, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; South African, out of copyright

Background imageColonials Collection: 'Who comes?', 1910 (colour litho)

"Who comes?", 1910 (colour litho)
2920258 " Who comes?", 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonials Collection: Front cover, 1910 (colour litho)

Front cover, 1910 (colour litho)
2920257 Front cover, 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last of the Mohicans published by Collins 1910 J Schonberg (20th century)

Background imageColonials Collection: He leaped over the childrens heads, 1910 (colour litho)

He leaped over the childrens heads, 1910 (colour litho)
2920263 He leaped over the childrens heads, 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonials Collection: One hand of the Huron lost its hold, 1910 (colour litho)

One hand of the Huron lost its hold, 1910 (colour litho)
2920259 One hand of the Huron lost its hold, 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonials Collection: A group of valiant Dubat, the black shooters of Somalia, guarding an advanced post in

A group of valiant Dubat, the black shooters of Somalia, guarding an advanced post in the... (colour litho)
2778332 A group of valiant Dubat, the black shooters of Somalia, guarding an advanced post in the... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageColonials Collection: Northgate Pavillion, Brighton (colour photo)

Northgate Pavillion, Brighton (colour photo)
3093684 Northgate Pavillion, Brighton (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Northgate Pavillion, Brighton)

Background imageColonials Collection: 'Three Cheers for the Colonials!'a Sketch at Spithead (litho)

"Three Cheers for the Colonials!"a Sketch at Spithead (litho)
1042340 " Three Cheers for the Colonials!" a Sketch at Spithead (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Three Cheers for the Colonials)

Background imageColonials Collection: African Mode of Travelling

African Mode of Travelling for white colonials. 1837

Background imageColonials Collection: The baptism of the air of a group of Cocincina dancers who came to Europe to... (colour litho)

The baptism of the air of a group of Cocincina dancers who came to Europe to... (colour litho)
2778081 The baptism of the air of a group of Cocincina dancers who came to Europe to... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonials Collection: In the Vicariate of Nan-Yang-Fu, in the center of China, institutes, churches

In the Vicariate of Nan-Yang-Fu, in the center of China, institutes, churches, hospitals and orphanages
2777979 In the Vicariate of Nan-Yang-Fu, in the center of China, institutes, churches, hospitals and orphanages... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageColonials Collection: The Prince of Wales in the heart of tropical Africa (colour litho)

The Prince of Wales in the heart of tropical Africa (colour litho)
2777641 The Prince of Wales in the heart of tropical Africa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in the heart of tropical Africa)

Background imageColonials Collection: Colonial Valour in South Africa, Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders upon the Boer Guns

Colonial Valour in South Africa, Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders upon the Boer Guns during the Attack
1593892 Colonial Valour in South Africa, Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders upon the Boer Guns during the Attack on Babingtons Convoy near Klerksdorp, 24 March (litho) by Woodville

Background imageColonials Collection: Cora regarded him not, 1910 (colour litho)

Cora regarded him not, 1910 (colour litho)
2920265 Cora regarded him not, 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonials Collection: His companions crowded about him, 1910 (colour litho)

His companions crowded about him, 1910 (colour litho)
2920264 His companions crowded about him, 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonials Collection: During the Battle of Ganale Doria (colour litho)

During the Battle of Ganale Doria (colour litho)
2778430 During the Battle of Ganale Doria (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the battle of Ganale Doria)

Background imageColonials Collection: Duncan saw the knife gleaming, 1910 (colour litho)

Duncan saw the knife gleaming, 1910 (colour litho)
2920260 Duncan saw the knife gleaming, 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonials Collection: Spine design, 1910 (colour litho)

Spine design, 1910 (colour litho)
2920256 Spine design, 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last of the Mohicans published by Collins 1910 J Schonberg (20th century)

Background imageColonials Collection: Soldiers of the Queen, a Jubilee Group of Colonials (b / w photo)

Soldiers of the Queen, a Jubilee Group of Colonials (b / w photo)
1599120 Soldiers of the Queen, a Jubilee Group of Colonials (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers of the Queen, a Jubilee Group of Colonials)

Background imageColonials Collection: Collecting Forage in South Africa, how the Colonials manage a Refractory Mule Team (litho)

Collecting Forage in South Africa, how the Colonials manage a Refractory Mule Team (litho)
1040083 Collecting Forage in South Africa, how the Colonials manage a Refractory Mule Team (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonials Collection: Queen Victoria inspecting invalided Colonials in St Georges Hall, Windsor

Queen Victoria inspecting invalided Colonials in St Georges Hall, Windsor
3037631 Queen Victoria inspecting invalided Colonials in St Georges Hall, Windsor, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Haenen

Background imageColonials Collection: Roman Africa (colour litho)

Roman Africa (colour litho)
2778240 Roman Africa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Africa. The eighth Tripoli Trade Fair, inaugurated by Marshal Balbo and Undersecretary Hon)

Background imageColonials Collection: Salt March started by Gnadhi to obtain the independence of India

Salt March started by Gnadhi to obtain the independence of India, illustration from "Courier Sunday", 1930
2777934 Salt March started by Gnadhi to obtain the independence of India, illustration from " Courier Sunday", 1930 by Beltrame

Background imageColonials Collection: Bains Drift, Colony of Natal, c. 1895 (b / w photo)

Bains Drift, Colony of Natal, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701577 Bains Drift, Colony of Natal, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Now the Province of KwaZulu-Natal)

Background imageColonials Collection: The Colonials First Great Chance, Colonel Pilchers Clever Attack on Sunnyside Kopje (litho)

The Colonials First Great Chance, Colonel Pilchers Clever Attack on Sunnyside Kopje (litho)
1599881 The Colonials First Great Chance, Colonel Pilchers Clever Attack on Sunnyside Kopje (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonials Collection: COLONIALISM / LORD CURZON

COLONIALISM / LORD CURZON
Lord Curzon of Kedleston with the Maharaja of Rewa and Captain Wigram in the jungle with his bag of tigers. Date: 1903

Background imageColonials Collection: Surrender of General Cornwallis

Surrender of General Cornwallis; forces of British Major General Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805) (who was not himself present at the surrender)

Background imageColonials Collection: painter Isaac Israels Amsterdam 1865 - Den Haag 1934

painter Isaac Israels Amsterdam 1865 - Den Haag 1934
painter: Isaac Israels (Amsterdam 1865 - Den Haag 1934), The transport of colonials from Rotterdam, cityscape painting wood painting oil painting

Background imageColonials Collection: Maalek Hachamisha 2 kilometers W Anavim Group

Maalek Hachamisha 2 kilometers W Anavim Group
Maalek Hachamisha (2 kilometers W. of Anavim) Group of colonials, immigrants. 1939, Israel, Ma╩╗aleh ha-ß©ñamishah, Ma╩╗Aleh Ha-ß©ñamishah

Background imageColonials Collection: Colonial type in India

Colonial type in India. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageColonials Collection: Ball at Singapore, 1854

Ball at Singapore, 1854
A ball at Singapore, in celebration of the anniversary of the settlement, is given by the Governor, Colonel William Butterworth, 1854. Date: 1854

Background imageColonials Collection: British colonials enjoying an excursion by elepant, India

British colonials enjoying an excursion by elepant, India
British colonials enjoying an excursion by elephant in India. Date: circa 1918




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"Colonials: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of History" Step back in time and witness the remarkable stories of colonials, brave soldiers who served under the banner of the Queen. In a jubilee celebration, these valiant individuals formed a group that honored their service to crown and country. Transport yourself to Burma (Myanmar) circa 1916, where British colonials meticulously inspected the Yenan Young Oil Fields. Their expertise and dedication ensured smooth operations in this vital industry. History comes alive as we delve into significant moments such as General Cornwallis' surrender. Witnessing this pivotal event showcases the triumphs and defeats faced by colonial forces throughout history. The French coup at Verdun reveals another chapter in colonial troops' valorous exploits. With unwavering determination, they assaulted Douaumont fort, leaving an indelible mark on military history. Travel across continents to Brazil during a period of revolt captured through vibrant color lithographs. The scenes depict passionate struggles for freedom, highlighting both turmoil and resilience within colonial territories. Journey further east to Ethiopian territory near French Somalia, where two Abyssinian tribes stand united against external forces. This captivating color lithograph portrays their strength amidst challenging circumstances. Experience pastoral beauty along rivers in southern China with an Italian Bishop's visit depicted in vivid colors. This enchanting scene invites us to appreciate cultural exchanges between colonizers and locals during peaceful times. Intrigue awaits as we uncover snippets from 1910 when explorers paused to listen intently amidst unknown lands. Through this captivating color lithograph, we glimpse their curiosity about new frontiers yet unexplored. Witness dramatic phases of conflict along the Great Wall during Sino-Japanese clashes portrayed through striking color lithographs. These images encapsulate both bravery and sacrifice displayed by colonial troops defending Beijing's path against invaders. Finally, embark on a New Zealand excursion with two adventurous ladies immortalized through engravings capturing their spirit of exploration.