Morton Collection (#8)

HENRY MORTON STANLEY (1841-1904). English journalist and explorer

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, 1876. The Political Farce of 1876. Lithograph poster alleging fraud in the 1876 presidential election between Republican Rutherford B

WILLIAM T. G. MORTON (1819-1868). American dentist. Diorama of Morton demonstrating the use of ether anesthesia in
WILLIAM T.G. MORTON (1819-1868). American dentist. Diorama of Morton demonstrating the use of ether anesthesia in the operating room of the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, 16 October 1846

STANLEY ON THE CONGO RIVER. Battle between Henry Morton Stanleys expedition party and Bangala warriors, 14 February 1877. Contemporary line engraving

HENRY MORTON STANLEY (1840-1904). English journalist and explorer. Stanley on his way to the coast after having found David Livingstone. Wood engraving, 1872, after a sketch by Stanley

JAMES DOUGLAS (1525-1581). 4th Earl of Morton. Scottish statesman. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

SIR HENRY MORTON STANLEY (1841-1904). English journalist and explorer; wood engraving, 1880

LEVI PARSONS MORTON (1824-1920). American banker and politician. Wood engraving, 19th century

WILLIAM MORTON. American explorer. Wood engraving, American, 1873

STANLEY AND LIVINGSTONE. Henry M. Stanley (center, left) and David Livingstone at Ujiji, Lake Tanganyika, on 10 November 1871

HENRY MORTON STANLEY (1841-1904) and Sidi Mubarak Bombay (1820-1885) on the 1871 expedition into central Africa to search for David Livingstone. Wood engraving, 1890, after Godefroy Durand

THOMAS MORTON (1590-1647). English adventurer in America. John Endicott, colonial governor of Massachusetts, in 1627 cutting down the May Pole established by Morton at Merry Mount

STANLEY AND LIVINGSTON. Henry M. Stanley (center, left) and David Livingstone at Ujiji, Lake Tanganyika, on 10 November 1871. Engraving, 1872

HENRY STANLEY IN MANYEMA. Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) greeted by the chief of the African village of Manyema. Engraving from an English newspaper of 1878 after an original sketch by Stanley

DAVID LIVINGSTONE (1813-1873). Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa. The meeting of Henry Morton Stanley and David Livingstone at Ujiji, Lake Tanganyika, 10 November 1871

OLIVER MORTON (1823-1877). Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton. American politician and Governor of Indiana. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

Levi P. Morton

Vice-president Morton and wife. Date c1889 Dec. 9

Levi P. Morton, Republican candidate for vice-president. Date c1888

Discovery of the Sage of Chappaqua by H. M. Stanely. The Sage
Discovery of the Sage of Chappaqua by H.M. Stanely. The Sage disappears mysteriously Nov. 5th 1872. His discovery, after protracted search of the wilderness by Mr. Stanley, the intrepid explorer

Jacob Litts production of Caleb West a dramatization of F. Hopkinson Smiths beautiful story of New England sea-folk by Michael Morton. Date c1900

Geo. W. Lederers Belle of New York the rage of two continents : book by Hugh Morton; music by Gustav Kerker. Date c1900

Smith, Waldron, Morton & Martins Original Big Four Minstrels. Date c1879

Livingstone and Stanley
Doctor Livingstone I presume? David Livingstone (1813-73) meet Sir Henry Morton Stanley. Date: 10 November 1871

Morton, North Yorkshire - The Aegir - a tidal surge on the River Trent. It takes its name from Aegir, the Norse god of the ocean

England / Morton
The village street and church at Morton, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1950s

Burton workhouse 1886. tif
Bird s-eye view of the proposed new workhouse building erected in 1886 on Belvedere Road, Burton-on-Trent. The scheme - a pavilion block layout - was designed by J.H. Morton. Date: 1886

JELLY ROLL MORTON (1885-1941). Ferdinand Joseph La Menthe, commonly known as Jelly Roll Morton. American musician

MORTON: SHEET MUSIC. Songsheet cover, 1915, of The Jelly Roll Blues, first published work of Ferdinand Jelly Roll Morton

Union Workhouse, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
In 1884, the Burton-upon-Trent Union opened a new workhouse on Belvedere Road at Outwoods. The building was designed by JH Morton of South Shields and built by the Messrs Walker and Slater of Derby

Fashions by Michael and Digby Morton, 1954
Two designer outfits for 1954. On the left, a tan dress and bolero lined with coral. On the right, a black Spanish style alpaca coat and dress from Digby Morton, the coat having a wide turn back

Beafeater on book serialisation poster
The stern and unmisstakeable profile of a Beefeater Guard from the Tower of London used as the main illustration on a poster advertsing the serialisation of the book Ghosts of London by H V Morton in

Sir Charles Morton Forbes
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Morton Forbes (1880-1960) he was Commander in Chief of the home fleet from 1938-1940

Sir Henry Morton Stanley
SIR HENRY MORTON STANLEY British-US explorer and journalist, pictured in 1890. In October 1869, Stanley was sent by James Gordon Bennett (the owner of the New York Herald) to find Dr

Roman Villa on the Isle of Wight
A discovery by Captain Thorpe of Yarbridge at Morton Farm, near Brading, Isle of Wight. The area was fully explored, exposing several chambers and decorative Roman tiles

H. M. Stanley and his officers leaving Mombasa aboard the ste
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on left, raising cap) and his officers returning from the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition aboard the steam-ship Katoria, 1889

H. M. Stanleys meeting with Forest Pygmies, Central Africa
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the Anglo-America explorer and journalist, meeting with some forest pygmies, during one of his expeditions to Central Africa

Travelling by hammock; H. M. Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expe
Photograph showing one of the members of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition being carried by hammock, Central Africa, 1888

H. M. Stanleys Anglo-American Expedition to Central Africa
Engraving showing a scene, during Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Anglo-American expedition of 1874-1877, in the Central African forest

H. M. Stanleys Expedition fighting the Bangala, Central Afri
Engraving showing a battle between Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Anglo-American expedition of 1874-1877 and the war-canoes of the Bangala or Mangala tribe; Congo River, February 1877

A Member of H. M. Stanleys expedition threatening a baggage
Engraving showing a member of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys expedition to find Dr. David Livingstone threatening a baggage porter, Central Africa, 1871

H. M. Stanleys Expedition crossing the Makata Swamp, Central
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanleys expedition crossing the Makata swamp in Central Africa, 1871. In October 1869

Artefacts collected by H. M. Stanleys Anglo-American Expedit
Engraving showing a number of artefacts collected by Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Anglo-American expedition of 1874-1877. The native African items depicted include knives, pipes, shields, spears

Stanley and Tippoo Tib leaving Matadi, 1887
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (centre right on horse) and Tippoo Tib (1837-1905) (right of Stanley, with sword) leaving Matadi, on the Congo river, 1887

Meeting of Emin Pasha and Sir Henry Morton Stanley, Kavalli
Emin Pasha (1840-1892) and Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) at Kavalli, Central Africa, April 1888. Emin Pasha, the German doctor, explorer

Sir Henry Morton Stanley and Dr. David Livingstone Reading N
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on left, seated) and David Livingstone (1813-1873) (on right, seated) reading newspapers at Ujiji, Tanganyika, 1871

Sir Henry Morton Stanley leaving Yambuya Camp during the Emi
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on right, wearing dark jacket) setting out from Yambuya Camp on the 28th June 1887 during the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition

Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his followers hauling canoes up
Engraving showing the local followers of Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) hauling their canoes up the slopes around the Inkisi Falls, during his 1874 expedition to Central Africa

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"Morton: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Exploration" Step into the captivating world of Morton, where history intertwines with art and exploration. From Cappielow Park Stadium Fine Art to the iconic Greenock Morton Football Club, this town is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. As you wander through its streets, you may stumble upon The Imperial State Crown, a symbol of grandeur and power that leaves visitors in awe. Or perhaps you'll come across an intriguing Hm Stanley / Cdv Photo, transporting you back to a time when expeditions were filled with wonder and discovery. But Morton's allure doesn't stop there. Delve into the pages of history as you gaze at the First page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence – a testament to freedom and revolution. And let us not forget Charles Morton, whose name echoes through time as an influential figure in shaping this town's identity. Intriguing advertisements like the 1953 Morton Salt Advert add another layer to this vibrant tapestry. Meanwhile, Edward Morton's masterpiece "The Merry Widow" invites us into a world filled with romance and intrigue. It also boasts architectural marvels such as the Proposed new Union workhouse in Gateshead – a testament to progress and social change. And for those seeking tales of bravery and adventure, immerse yourself in The Rescue of Zaidi; H. M. Stanley's Anglo-American Expedition – an epic journey that captivated hearts around the globe. Art enthusiasts will appreciate Sydney Smith/Morton Lith creations that bring beauty onto canvas while Sir Henry Morton Stanley stands tall as an English journalist and explorer who left an indelible mark on our understanding of distant lands. Lastly but certainly not least is Dr. Morton himself - American dentist extraordinaire who forever changed medical practices by successfully performing tooth extractions under ether anesthesia in Boston back in 1846.