Consul General Collection

Landing of Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B., at Yokohama, Japan, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Landing of Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B., at Yokohama, Japan, 1864. Engraving of '...a sketch by Mr. Wirgman, our Special Artist, which...represents the landing of Sir Rutherford Alcock

Photographic portrait of Sir Harry Smith Parkes
3522094 Photographic portrait of Sir Harry Smith Parkes; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Sir Harry Smith Parkes (1828-1885)

Sir Rutherford Alcock K.C.B. our Envoy Plenipotentiary in Japan... 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sir Rutherford Alcock K.C.B. our Envoy Plenipotentiary in Japan, from a photograph by F. Beato, of Yokohama, 1864. The opening of Japan to English commerce is a most beneficial achievement of

Portrait of J C de Brunett, Consul-General of Russia to Amsterdam, c.1850. Creator: Anon
Portrait of J C de Brunett, Consul-General of Russia to Amsterdam, c.1850

The late Sir Anthony Rothschild, Bart. 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Sir Anthony Rothschild, Bart. 1876....a Baron of the Austrian Empire, J.P. and D L. for Bucks, whose death is just announced, was born in May, 1810

First audience of a British minister with the Tycoon of Japan at Jeddo... 1860. Creator: Unknown
First audience of a British minister with the Tycoon of Japan at Jeddo [ie Eddo] - from a sketch by S. J. Gower, 1860. Mr

The Graphic Stanley Number; Colonel C.B. Euan-Smith, C.B. C.S.I. Her Majesty's Consul General at Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Colonel C.B. Euan-Smith, C.B. C.S.I. Her Majesty's Consul General at Zanzibar who received Mr. Stanley on his arrival at Zanzibar, 1890. From "The Graphic

Le voyage, de Salonique a Toulon, des consuls arretes le 30 decembre; Au premier plan... 1915
Le voyage, de Salonique a Toulon, des consuls arretes le 30 decembre; Au premier plan, les enfants du consul general d'Allemagne, don't le pere est tout en haut, a droite; derriere eux

John Chalfant New, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
New, Hon. John C. Treasury Dept. between 1865 and 1880. [Banker, lawyer, editor, politician: Treasurer of the United States; consul general in London]

John Alexander Anderson, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
John Alexander Anderson, 1865-1880. Anderson, Hon. M.C. [Member of Congress?], between 1865 and 1880. [Politician and Presbyterian minister

Mark Spencer Brewer of Michigan, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Mark Spencer Brewer of Michigan, 1865-1880. Brewer, Hon. M.S. of Mich. between 1865 and 1880. [Politician and lawyer: consul general to Berlin]

Guilford Wiley Wells of Mississippi, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Guilford Wiley Wells of Mississippi, 1865-1880. Wells, Hon. Rep. Guilford Wiley of Miss. between 1865 and 1880. Private in 27th N.Y. Inf. Capt. in 19th N.Y. Cav

General Edward S. Bragg, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
General Edward S. Bragg, 1865-1880. Bragg, Gen. Edward S. (not in uniform), between 1865 and 1880. [Politician, lawyer, soldier

Admiral Robert Wilson Shufeldt, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Schufeldt, 1865-1880. Schufeldt, Adm. U.S.N. [US Navy], between 1865 and 1880. [Known for his negotiation of the 1882 Shufeldt Treaty with Korea

"Good Bye!", the Ill-fated Expedition to Benin leaving Sapele (engraving)
1036781 " Good Bye!", the Ill-fated Expedition to Benin leaving Sapele (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Good Bye)

Mr H H Johnston, Commissioner and Consul-General in British Central Africa, now on a visit to England (engraving)
1064555 Mr H H Johnston, Commissioner and Consul-General in British Central Africa, now on a visit to England (engraving) by Wirgman

Portrait of Sir Rutherford Alcock (b / w photo)
984200 Portrait of Sir Rutherford Alcock (b/w photo) by Lock and Whitfield (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rutherford Alcock)

Henry Salt, 1827 (engraving)
6041541 Henry Salt, 1827 (engraving) by Halls, John James (1776-1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salt (1780-1827) English artist, traveller, collector of antiquities, diplomat

The Fighting in Zanzibar, the British Camp at Gonjora during the Attack (litho)
1056412 The Fighting in Zanzibar, the British Camp at Gonjora during the Attack (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting in Zanzibar)

The Arbiters of Egypts Destiny (b / w photo)
1063730 The Arbiters of Egypts Destiny (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arbiters of Egypts Destiny)

The explorer Nachtigal with Sheik Omar of Bornu, 5 June 1870, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The explorer Nachtigal with Sheik Omar of Bornu, 5 June 1870, (1936). Der Forscher Nachtigal Bei Scheich Omar Von Bornu, 5 Juni 1870

Allan Osterlind John Ljunggren 1863-1926 Director
Allan Osterlind, John Ljunggren, John Ljunggren (1863-1926), Director, Consul General in Paris, Painting, Watercolor, Height, 115 cm (45.2 inches), Width, 89 cm (35 inches), Inscription

Portrait JC de Brunett Consul-General Russia
Portrait of JC de Brunett, Consul-General of Russia to Amsterdam, Portrait of J.C. de Brunett, consul general of Russia in Amsterdam. Halfway, sitting in a chair, to the left

J C de Brunett Consul General Russia Amsterdam
J C de Brunett. Consul General of Russia in Amsterdam, Portrait of J.C. the Brunett. Consul General of Russia in Amsterdam. Bust to the right. anonymous, Holland, c

American consulate group Consul General Oscar
American consulate, group. Consul General Oscar S. Heizer (fourth from left) with others, standing near the American Consulate building, Jerusalem. 1923, Israel

Group front consulate Oscars Heizer American Consul
Group in front of consulate. Oscar S. Heizer, American Consul, fourth from left. Consul General Oscar S. Heizer (fourth from left) with others, standing near the American Consulate building

Benoit de Maillet Description de l Egypte Jeaurat
Benoit de Maillet, Description de l Egypte, Jeaurat, Edme, 1688-1738, Maillet, Benoit de, 1656-1738, Engraving, 1735, E. Jeaurat sculp. 1735 Gentilhomme Lorrain, Consul General du Roi

Gustav Nachtigal 1834-1885, 1934. Gustav Nachtigal (1834-1885), German explorer of Central and West Africa. He is further known as the German Empires consul-general for Tunisia

Portrait of P Born, Cornelis van Noorde, 1764

CHINA: PALANQUIN, 1902. Palanquin bearers in Canton, China, carrying U.S. Consul General Robert McWade and his wife. Stereograph, 1902

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"Exploring the Legacy: Consul Generals of the 19th Century" Step back in time and discover the influential figures who served as Consul Generals during the years 1865-1880. Among them, John Chalfant New, John Alexander Anderson, Mark Spencer Brewer of Michigan, Guilford Wiley Wells of Mississippi, General Edward S. Bragg, and Admiral Robert Wilson Shufeldt stand out as enigmatic individuals whose stories remain shrouded in mystery. Their portraits captured by unknown artists transport us to a bygone era where these diplomats played crucial roles in shaping international relations. The engraving titled "Good Bye. " immortalizes an ill-fated expedition to Benin departing from Sapele, leaving us pondering over their fate and untold tales. Amidst this historical backdrop lies Egypt's political crisis depicted both through black-and-white photography and intricate engravings. These images serve as poignant reminders of a tumultuous period that gripped the nation during those years. Intriguingly, Mr H H Johnston emerges as a central figure in British Central Africa. As Commissioner and Consul-General, his engraved portrait captures him during his visit to England—a testament to his dedication towards fostering diplomatic ties between nations. Sir Rutherford Alcock's monochrome photograph presents another captivating personality who left an indelible mark on history. His distinguished presence symbolizes an era defined by diplomacy and statesmanship. Lastly, we encounter Henry Salt—an individual whose engraving dates back even further to 1827—yet remains relevant within this narrative due to his contributions as a consul general. As we delve into these captivating glimpses from the past—portraits frozen in time—we are reminded of the significance held by consul generals throughout history. Their tireless efforts paved the way for diplomacy amidst challenging circumstances while forging connections across borders that continue to shape our world today.