Nineteenth Century Collection (#5)

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Nineteenth Century Collection: Psittacula krameri manillensis, Indian ringneck parakeet (Lu

Psittacula krameri manillensis, Indian ringneck parakeet (Lu
Plate 33 from Edward Lears Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae or Parrots (1832). Hand coloured lithograph

Nineteenth Century Collection: Cygnus columbianus, tundra swan

Cygnus columbianus, tundra swan
Plate 10 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Nineteenth Century Collection: Plate 127 from the John Reeves Collection

Plate 127 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Agapanthus, lily of the Nile

Nineteenth Century Collection: Scene in New Zealand, with some of its remarkable birds

Scene in New Zealand, with some of its remarkable birds
Plate 13 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Nineteenth Century Collection: Thomas Richard Archer Briggs (1836-1891)

Thomas Richard Archer Briggs (1836-1891)
Portrait of Thomas Richard Archer Briggs, an English botanist specialising in Spermatophytes

Nineteenth Century Collection: Semioptera wallacei, standardwing

Semioptera wallacei, standardwing
Plate 52, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Supplementary volume, (1840-1848)

Nineteenth Century Collection: Nathaniel Wallich (1786-1854)

Nathaniel Wallich (1786-1854)
Portrait of Nathaniel Wallich, a Danish botanist

Nineteenth Century Collection: African elephant in Central Hall, February 1910

African elephant in Central Hall, February 1910
Photographed in 1910 just three years after his arrival, the African elephant later nicknamed George, was obtained from the taxidermists Rowland Ward Ltd

Nineteenth Century Collection: Gentiana sp. purple gentian

Gentiana sp. purple gentian
Illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Nineteenth Century Collection: Plate 13 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier

Plate 13 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier
Illustration of dragonflies. Plate 13 from Libellulinae Europaeae illustrated and described by Toussaint von Charpentier (1780-1847). 1840

Nineteenth Century Collection: Sula capensis, Cape Gannet

Sula capensis, Cape Gannet
Plate 2 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Nineteenth Century Collection: Geranium phaeum, mourning widow geranium

Geranium phaeum, mourning widow geranium
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1909. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Illustration by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937)

Nineteenth Century Collection: The Natural History Museum at Tring

The Natural History Museum at Tring
Gallery 3 at the Natural History Museum at Tring, the sister museum of the Natural History Museum, London

Jeyes 1890s UK nurses disinfectant medical medicine

Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ, 1844 - 1889. English poet and Jesuit priest. After a contemporary print

Nineteenth Century Collection: Postcard circa 1900, Victorian / Edwardian Social History. North Shields Fish Quay on river Tyne

Postcard circa 1900, Victorian / Edwardian Social History. North Shields Fish Quay on river Tyne in 1890
Postcard circa 1900, Victorian/Edwardian Social History. North Shields Fish Quay on river Tyne in 1890. Fishing boats, people and work on the river; North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson, 1830 - 1886. American poet. After a contemporary print

Nineteenth Century Collection: A battle flag, the Union Jack is held by a horseman on top of a mound in a London News illustration

A battle flag, the Union Jack is held by a horseman on top of a mound in a London News illustration
Illustrated London News record of Transvall War 1899-1900. The achievements of the home and colonial forces in the great conflict with the Boer Republics. Spencer Wilkinson record. Sons of the Blood

Nineteenth Century Collection: Scorpaena volitans (Pterois volitans)

Scorpaena volitans (Pterois volitans)
Plate 184 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤 ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Nineteenth Century Collection: Design Magic Flute Hall Stars Palace Queen Night

Design Magic Flute Hall Stars Palace Queen Night
Artokoloro

Pyrus torminalis; Wild Service-tree

Coriandrum sativum; Common Coriander

David Copperfield, I am hospitably received by Mr. Peggotty

David Copperfield, Mr. Micawber delivers some valedictory remarks

Map of European Railway Lines

Map of Arles and Cette, France

Map of Basses-Pyrenees, France

Nineteenth Century Collection: Barton-upon-Humber or Barton is a town and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England

Barton-upon-Humber or Barton is a town and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the south bank of the Humber Estuary, and at the end of the Humber Bridge. UK

Nineteenth Century Collection: Yarm is a small town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Stockton-on-Tees

Yarm is a small town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Stockton-on-Tees in north east England. It is on the south bank of the River Tees

Nineteenth Century Collection: MAP OF THE COURSE OF THE TEES. The River Tees is in northern England

MAP OF THE COURSE OF THE TEES. The River Tees is in northern England. It rises on the eastern slope of Cross Fell in the North Pennines

Nineteenth Century Collection: THE SHIRE HALL, CHELMSFORD, UK. Chelmsford is the principal settlement of the City of Chelmsford

THE SHIRE HALL, CHELMSFORD, UK. Chelmsford is the principal settlement of the City of Chelmsford and the county town of Essex, in the East of England

Nineteenth Century Collection: HALTWHISTLE (LEFT), HAYDON BRIDGE (RIGHT), UK. Haltwhistle is a small town and civil

HALTWHISTLE (LEFT), HAYDON BRIDGE (RIGHT), UK. Haltwhistle is a small town and civil parish in Northumberland, England. Haydon Bridge is a village in Northumberland, England

Leeds, Roundhay Park, the Waterloo Lake, Uk

Nineteenth Century Collection: Common dormouse, sketch C016 / 5883

Common dormouse, sketch C016 / 5883
Common dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius). Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals circa 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Nineteenth Century Collection: Primula sinensis

Primula sinensis
Plate 660 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nineteenth Century Collection: Cymbidium aloifolium, orchid

Cymbidium aloifolium, orchid
Plate 869 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Bulimina
Plate 53 from Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873-1876. Zoology Vol. 9. Foraminifera Plates, 1884 by C. Wyville Thomson

Nineteenth Century Collection: Sus moupinensis, wild hog

Sus moupinensis, wild hog
Plate 80 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Nineteenth Century Collection: LS Plate 2 from the John Reeves Collection

LS Plate 2 from the John Reeves Collection
Large Series plate 2, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Nineteenth Century Collection: Phalacrocorax carbo, great cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo, great cormorant
Plate 52 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Nineteenth Century Collection: Tringa glareola, wood sandpiper

Tringa glareola, wood sandpiper
Plate 57 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Nineteenth Century Collection: Calycanthus floridus, Eastern sweetshrub

Calycanthus floridus, Eastern sweetshrub
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nineteenth Century Collection: Aquilegia sp. columbine

Aquilegia sp. columbine
Drawing 1/5 by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 018

Lieutenant Fanshawe and Family, (1873)

Nineteenth Century Collection: Panoramic: Bahia, Brazil, South America 1873

Panoramic: Bahia, Brazil, South America 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Nineteenth Century Collection: Sextus Otto Lindbert (1835-1889)

Sextus Otto Lindbert (1835-1889)
Original photograph held within the Botany Library of The Natural History Museum, London

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"Exploring the Nineteenth Century: Unveiling Fossils, Maps, and Curiosities" Step back in time to the fascinating nineteenth century, where remarkable discoveries and peculiarities abound. Meet Mary Anning (1799-1847), a pioneering paleontologist who unearthed prehistoric creatures like Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus from ancient English cliffs. Delve into the world of Strigops habroptilus, better known as kakapo - a rare flightless parrot that captivated naturalists with its unique characteristics. Navigate through an old map of the majestic Alps, tracing the footsteps of adventurous explorers who braved their treacherous peaks. Witness the birth of modern transportation with Stephensons Rocket in 1829, revolutionizing locomotion forever. Amidst all this excitement lies a touch of humor; chuckle at "Awful Changes, " a satirical cartoon depicting societal transformations during this era. Discover medicinal remedies for brain salt headaches or indigestion prevalent in 1890s UK - intriguing concoctions designed to alleviate discomfort. Marvel at an antique map showcasing London's evolution throughout history - witness how it transformed from medieval streets to bustling metropolis over centuries. Admire Strelitzea sp. , commonly known as bird-of-paradise flower, which enchanted botanists with its vibrant hues and exotic allure. Indulge your senses with Gullivers Scotch whiskey advertisement from 1899; savoring its rich aroma while exploring expressions used by drunks in 1890s UK adds another layer of intrigue. Lastly, encounter Durio zibethinus - durian fruit's scientific name - infamous for its pungent smell yet beloved by many for its delectable taste. The nineteenth century was an era filled with exploration, innovation, satire, and unexpected delights. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we unravel the mysteries and marvels of this remarkable period.