Old Fashioned Collection (#9)

Gifford Pinchot, first professional forester in the US
NWI4949386 Gifford Pinchot, first professional forester in the US.; (add.info.: Gifford Pinchot, first professional forester in the US.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Grove Karl Gilbert, Chief of US Geologic Survey in the late 1800s
NWI4949315 Grove Karl Gilbert, Chief of US Geologic Survey in the late 1800s.; (add.info.: Grove Karl Gilbert, Chief of US Geologic Survey in the late 1800s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel
NWI4948552 Physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel; (add.info.: Physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Eli Whitney, with autograph
NWI4948308 Eli Whitney, with autograph.; (add.info.: Eli Whitney, with autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany
NWI4948258 Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany.; (add.info.: Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Edison and his assistants leaving Washington for North Carolina to investigate cobalt, 1906
NWI4947870 Edison and his assistants leaving Washington for North Carolina to investigate cobalt, 1906.; (add.info.: Edison)

Tycho Brahe's equatorial rings, from " Astronomiae Implatiae Mechanica."
NWI4947704 Tycho Brahe's equatorial rings, from " Astronomiae Implatiae Mechanica."; (add.info.: Tycho Brahe's equatorial rings)

English scientist John Dalton
NWI4947477 English scientist John Dalton.; (add.info.: English scientist John Dalton.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Geologist Charles Lyell
NWI4947411 Geologist Charles Lyell.; (add.info.: Geologist Charles Lyell.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Illustration to the poem Spring from the book Childhood by Millicent and Githa Sowerby, published 1907
2638411 Illustration to the poem Spring from the book Childhood by Millicent and Githa Sowerby, published 1907; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Portrait of George III (1738-1820), King of Great Britain and King of Ireland
NWI4945751 Portrait of George III (1738-1820), King of Great Britain and King of Ireland, in officer's uniform - King George III in British officer's uniform

Portrait of Isabelle Iere the Catholic. Isabella Iere of Castile, Queen of Spain (1451-1504)
NWI4945677 Portrait of Isabelle Iere the Catholic. Isabella Iere of Castile, Queen of Spain (1451-1504), with her signature - Isabella I, Queen of Castile, with her signature

Anne Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1665-1714) - Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, 1700s
NWI4945587 Anne Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1665-1714) - Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, 1700s. Hand-colored engraving; (add.info)

Henry I of Saxony (or Germania) called the Oiseleur (876-936) meets Charles III called the Simple (879-929)
NWI4944028 Henry I of Saxony (or Germania) called the Oiseleur (876-936) meets Charles III called the Simple (879-929) - Henry I (the Fowler) meeting with Charles III (the Simple)

Portrait of Louis XIV King of France - Louis XIV, King of France Hand-colored engraving
NWI4943977 Portrait of Louis XIV King of France - Louis XIV, King of France Hand-colored engraving; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis XIV King of France - Louis XIV)

Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813
NWI4943934 Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.; (add.info.: Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England and his wife Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)
NWI4943705 Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England and his wife Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), receiving a book by John Talbot (circa 1384-1453) Earl of Shrewsbury - Henry VI and his queen

Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century - Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century
NWI4957380 Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century - Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century.; (add.info.: Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight)

Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century)
NWI4957296 Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century) - Nobleman and noblewoman in fashions of the high Middle Ages

European ladies in the fashions of 1819 - European ladies in the fashions of 1819. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957219 European ladies in the fashions of 1819 - European ladies in the fashions of 1819. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info)

Fashion Young Women of 1814 - Ladies in fashions of 1814 Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957185 Fashion Young Women of 1814 - Ladies in fashions of 1814 Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Fashion Young Women of 1814 - Ladies in fashions of 1814 Antique hand-colored print)

Lady in a ballgown, 1805 and lady with a top hat and walk suit - Lady in a ballgown, 1805
NWI4957073 Lady in a ballgown, 1805 and lady with a top hat and walk suit - Lady in a ballgown, 1805, and a lady in a top hat in street clothes

European Women in Fashion 1818 - European women's fashion of 1818. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4956869 European Women in Fashion 1818 - European women's fashion of 1818. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: European Women in Fashion 1818 - European women's fashion of 1818)

European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790
NWI4956814 European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790.; (add.info.: European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Couple of the German nobility, around 1500 - Man and woman of German nobility, mid-1500s
NWI4956653 Couple of the German nobility, around 1500 - Man and woman of German nobility, mid-1500s. Antique hand-colored print, English; (add.info.: Couple of the German nobility)

Parisians in the early 1790s, period revolutionaire - Parisians of the early 1790s, French Revolution period
NWI4956590 Parisians in the early 1790s, period revolutionaire - Parisians of the early 1790s, French Revolution period. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Parisians in the early 1790s)

Noble ladies around 1400 - Noble ladies of the 1400s Antique hand-colored print
NWI4956476 Noble ladies around 1400 - Noble ladies of the 1400s Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Noble ladies around 1400 - Noble ladies of the 1400s Antique hand-colored print)

Performing bear, Russia - Russian villagers entertained by a performing bear, 1800s
NWI4956437 Performing bear, Russia - Russian villagers entertained by a performing bear, 1800s.; (add.info.: Performing bear, Russia - Russian villagers entertained by a performing bear)

Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s
NWI4956323 Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown)

Godey's ladies fashions, 1891
NWI4956193 Godey's ladies fashions, 1891.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies fashions, 1891.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Young European women in fashion beginning 19th century - Fashionable European ladies of the early 19th century
NWI4957066 Young European women in fashion beginning 19th century - Fashionable European ladies of the early 19th century

Couple de la nobility francaise, fin 1500 - French couple of the nobility, late 1500s. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957027 Couple de la nobility francaise, fin 1500 - French couple of the nobility, late 1500s. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Couple de la nobility francaise)

Levi P. Morton, with his autograph
NWI4952466 Levi P. Morton, with his autograph.; (add.info.: Levi P. Morton, with his autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Lighthouse-keeper Ida Lewis rescuing two soldiers from drowning
NWI4951671 Lighthouse-keeper Ida Lewis rescuing two soldiers from drowning.; (add.info.: Lighthouse-keeper Ida Lewis rescuing two soldiers from drowning.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Thomas West, 12th Baron De La Warr (Lord Delaware), with autograph
NWI4951637 Thomas West, 12th Baron De La Warr (Lord Delaware), with autograph.; (add.info.: Thomas West, 12th Baron De La Warr (Lord Delaware), with autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Jean-Vincent, Baron de Saint-Castin, 1600s
NWI4951537 Jean-Vincent, Baron de Saint-Castin, 1600s.; (add.info.: Jean-Vincent, Baron de Saint-Castin, 1600s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Sanford Dole, President of Hawaii, 1896
NWI4951277 Sanford Dole, President of Hawaii, 1896.; (add.info.: Sanford Dole, President of Hawaii, 1896.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Daniel Webster portrait, with autograph
NWI4951159 Daniel Webster portrait, with autograph.; (add.info.: Daniel Webster portrait, with autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Reaping wheat by machine in the 1850s near Syracuse NY
NWI4695033 Reaping wheat by machine in the 1850s near Syracuse NY.; (add.info.: Reaping wheat by machine in the 1850s near Syracuse NY.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer and statesman, circa 1890
NWI4923570 Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer and statesman, circa 1890.; (add.info.: Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer and statesman, circa 1890.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Mary Magdalene in prayer. Engraving 19th century - Mary Magdalene praying
NWI4917390 Mary Magdalene in prayer. Engraving 19th century - Mary Magdalene praying. Digitally colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration; (add.info.: Mary Magdalene in prayer)

Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility - Statue of Ceres, ancient Roman goddess of agriculture
NWI4931111 Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility - Statue of Ceres, ancient Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility

Portrait of Mark Twain (1835-1910), American writer, essayist and comedian - Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), 1890
NWI4927594 Portrait of Mark Twain (1835-1910), American writer, essayist and comedian - Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), 1890. Digitally colored woodcut of a painting by J

Union Army Major-General Edward Sprigg Canby
NWI4919865 Union Army Major-General Edward Sprigg Canby.; (add.info.: Union Army Major-General Edward Sprigg Canby.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Map of Japan and Korea, c.1900 (engraving)
533031 Map of Japan and Korea, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Japan and Korea, with insets of Kurile Islands, Liu-Kiu Islands and Formosa, circa 1902)

Map of southern India with Bombay, c.1900 (engraving)
533019 Map of southern India with Bombay, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing historical boundaries of Southern India with inset map of Bombay (now Mumbai) and the Malay Peninsula

Map of Italy, c.1900 (engraving)
532983 Map of Italy, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Italy, with insets of Rome and Venice, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of the Empire of Austria-Hungary, c.1900 (engraving)
532977 Map of the Empire of Austria-Hungary, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Empire of Austria-Hungary and inset of Budapest and Vicinity, circa 1902)

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Journey back in time with these old-fashioned treasures. The iconic Flying Scotsman steams into Goathland station, taking us on a nostalgic ride through the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Marvel at an antique map of the Roman Empire, tracing the ancient paths that shaped history. Explore Britain under the Anglo Saxons as you uncover secrets from centuries past. Step into a magical realm with Hobbit Houses in Hobbiton, New Zealand - a slice of Middle-earth brought to life. Admire the charming front door of a Hobbit House, inviting you to embark on an enchanting adventure. Delve into the rich history of the Byzantine Empire with a captivating 9th-century map. Immerse yourself in Liverpool and Birkenhead's past through an exquisite antique map from the 19th century. Discover Burnsall's picturesque beauty nestled within Yorkshire Dales National Park - where time seems to stand still. Travel northwards and explore Scotland's stunning islands - Jura, Mull, Argyll, and Islay - through an intricate antique map that captures their allure. Experience nostalgia by strolling along Saltburn by the Sea's Cliff Tramway and Pier; witness how this coastal gem has retained its old-world charm. Transport yourself to colonial times with an intriguing 19th-century map showcasing New Zealand's evolution over time. Finally, bask in awe-inspiring sunsets over Portsmouth's historic Hard and HMS Warrior - reminding us of our enduring maritime heritage. These snapshots from yesteryears remind us that even amidst modernity, there is something truly special about embracing our old-fashioned roots.