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"Exploring the Historical Demographic Landscape

Background imageDemographic Collection: Map of Paris in 1908 with geographic and demographical data

Map of Paris in 1908 with geographic and demographical data
Map of Paris in 1908 with geographic and demographic data featured (as well as the location of all of the major sites in the city centre). Date: 1908

Background imageDemographic Collection: View of Cuenca - BERUETE Y MORET, Aureliano de (1845-1912). View of Cuenca. 1910. (65 x 100 cm)

View of Cuenca - BERUETE Y MORET, Aureliano de (1845-1912). View of Cuenca. 1910. (65 x 100 cm). Impressionism
CUL4874777 View of Cuenca - BERUETE Y MORET, Aureliano de (1845-1912). View of Cuenca. 1910. (65 x 100 cm). Impressionism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. GUIPUZCOA. Donostia

Background imageDemographic Collection: Badajoz (1812). Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUtonomous community). Madrid. National Library

Badajoz (1812). Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUtonomous community). Madrid. National Library
CUL4871319 Badajoz (1812). Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUtonomous community). Madrid. National Library; Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Badajoz (1812). Litography. SPAIN

Background imageDemographic Collection: NETHERLANDS. The Hague. Departure of emigrants to America from harbour in The Hague; after an oil

NETHERLANDS. The Hague. Departure of emigrants to America from harbour in The Hague; after an oil by Albert Pierre
CUL4863109 NETHERLANDS. The Hague. Departure of emigrants to America from harbour in The Hague; after an oil by Albert Pierre Darwant. Engraving.; (add.info.: NETHERLANDS. The Hague)

Background imageDemographic Collection: Alejandro MALASPINA

Alejandro MALASPINA
CUL4862791 Alejandro MALASPINA by Ravenet, Juan (Giovanni) (1766-1821); (add.info.: MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; RAVENET, Juan (1766). America

Background imageDemographic Collection: SPAIN. Sitges. Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)

SPAIN. Sitges. Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Children summer camp in Sitges (1st May 1938). SPAIN. Madrid. Fundacion de Estudios Libertarios Anselmo Lorenzo (FAL)

Background imageDemographic Collection: Graph showing foreign-born population in the USA in 1920 (litho)

Graph showing foreign-born population in the USA in 1920 (litho)
PNP256604 Graph showing foreign-born population in the USA in 1920 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageDemographic Collection: Density of distribution of the natives of Ireland and their proportion to the aggregate

Density of distribution of the natives of Ireland and their proportion to the aggregate
5848264 Density of distribution of the natives of Ireland and their proportion to the aggregate population, 1898 (print) by American School

Background imageDemographic Collection: Physik Atlas, 1848 (colour litho)

Physik Atlas, 1848 (colour litho)
1265898 Physik Atlas, 1848 (colour litho) by Berghaus, Heinrich (1797-1884); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; eNewberry Library; German, out of copyright

Background imageDemographic Collection: Map of Palestine, 1926 (colour litho)

Map of Palestine, 1926 (colour litho)
3482908 Map of Palestine, 1926 (colour litho) by Trietsch, Davis (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: PalAastina-Wirtschafts-Atlas. Berlin: Orient-Verlag, [1926])

Background imageDemographic Collection: Broadside published in German by the Des Moines Navigation Company to attract immigrants

Broadside published in German by the Des Moines Navigation Company to attract immigrants
PNP256617 Broadside published in German by the Des Moines Navigation Company to attract immigrants to Iowa, c.1880 (litho) by American School

Background imageDemographic Collection: ENGLAND (19 century). London. India Company. Engraving

ENGLAND (19 century). London. India Company. Engraving
ENGLAND (19 century). London. East India Company. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Background imageDemographic Collection: VILANOVA i PIERA, Joan (1821-1893). Agronomic map

VILANOVA i PIERA, Joan (1821-1893). Agronomic map of Madrid municipal area. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Instituto Geol󧩣 o y Minero de Espa

Background imageDemographic Collection: Peru. Lima. Engraving

Peru. Lima. Engraving
Lima in 1850. Engraving

Background imageDemographic Collection: BOBERG, Ferdinand. S�District

BOBERG, Ferdinand. S�District
BOBERG, Ferdinand (1860-1946). S� District. 1927. Watercolour. SWEDEN. Stockholm. The Nacional Museum of Fine Arts

Background imageDemographic Collection: Barcelona. Citadel tower. Engraving

Barcelona. Citadel tower. Engraving
Tower of the Citadel of Barcelona in 19th c. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Barcelona City History Museum

Background imageDemographic Collection: Stockholm in 17th c. with a portrait of Queen

Stockholm in 17th c. with a portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden. Engraving

Background imageDemographic Collection: Prague in 18th c. Drawing. CZECH Rep Prague

Prague in 18th c. Drawing. CZECH Rep Prague
Prague in 18th c. Drawing. CZECH Rep.. Prague

Background imageDemographic Collection: Alps. Ruins of fort Mirabouc in Pelice valley

Alps. Ruins of fort Mirabouc in Pelice valley, by William Brockedon. Engraving

Background imageDemographic Collection: Venice (17th c. ). Detail of Saint Marks Square

Venice (17th c. ). Detail of Saint Marks Square
Venice (17th c.). Detail of Saint Marks Square

Background imageDemographic Collection: Map of Freiburg im Breisgau (17th c. ). Engraving

Map of Freiburg im Breisgau (17th c. ). Engraving
Map of Freiburg im Breisgau (17th c.). Engraving

Background imageDemographic Collection: Badajoz (1812). Litography. SPAIN. Madrid. National

Badajoz (1812). Litography. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Background imageDemographic Collection: The city and port of Barcelona (18th c. ). Engraving

The city and port of Barcelona (18th c. ). Engraving
The city and port of Barcelona (18th c.). Engraving

Background imageDemographic Collection: Overpopulation, conceptual image

Overpopulation, conceptual image. Artwork of a crowd of human couples representing overpopulation of the Earth. The Earths population grew rapidly in the 20th century due to increased healthcare



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"Exploring the Historical Demographic Landscape: Tracing Identities and Migrations" Step back in time with this captivating collection of historical artifacts that offer a glimpse into the demographic tapestry of various regions. Starting with a map of Paris in 1908, we uncover geographic and demographical data that reveals how populations were distributed across the city during that era. Moving on to Spain, we delve into Sitges during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Through thought-provoking visuals, we witness the impact of war on demographics and communities as they navigate through challenging times. Shifting our focus to America, an intriguing graph showcases the foreign-born population in 1920. This lithograph provides insights into immigration patterns and highlights how diverse cultures contributed to shaping American society at that time. Next, we explore Ireland's native distribution density and their proportion within the overall population. With vivid colors illustrating this phenomenon from an atlas dating back to 1848, it offers a fascinating perspective on regional demographics. Traveling further eastward, a colorful lithograph presents Palestine in 1926. This visual feast not only displays its geographical features but also sheds light on its diverse demographic makeup during that period. Venturing across continents, we encounter a German broadside published by Des Moines Navigation Company aimed at attracting immigrants. It serves as a testament to how different countries actively sought individuals from various backgrounds for economic growth or cultural enrichment. In England's bustling capital city during the 19th century, London's India Company left an indelible mark. An engraving captures their influence while showcasing demographic interactions between British colonizers and Indian communities residing there. Zooming closer to home again is Vilanova i Piera's agronomic map created by Joan Vilanova i Piera himself (1821-1893). This masterpiece illustrates land usage patterns influenced by agricultural practices intertwined with local demographics. Further south lies Peru's vibrant capital Lima, immortalized in an engraving.