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Social Life Collection (#4)

"Stepping back in time to the vibrant social scenes of yesteryears, where gas lamps illuminated elegant dinner parties in the 1800s

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Young women talking, early 1900s

Young women talking, early 1900s
Young women sharing secrets, circa 1900. Printed color halftone of an illustration by Alonzo Kimball

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Winter fun in Victorian England

Winter fun in Victorian England
Christmas-Eve snowball fight in an English town, 1860. Color lithograph reproduction of an illustration

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Brennan Society picnic, New York City, 1800s

Brennan Society picnic, New York City, 1800s
Ox-roasting at the Brennan Societys picnic, Lion Park, New York City, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Sharing an umbrella, England, 1800s

Sharing an umbrella, England, 1800s
Couple walking in the rain on an English city street, 1800s. Printed color lithograph reproduction of an illustration

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Typical Country Store Virginia Social Life Customer

Typical Country Store Virginia Social Life Customer
A typical country store in Virginia, USA in the 19th century. From America Revisited: From The Bay of New York to The Gulf of Mexico, published 1886

Background imageSocial Life Collection: New York Drinking Bar Alcohol Drinker Drinkers

New York Drinking Bar Alcohol Drinker Drinkers
A New York drinking bar, 19th century. From America Revisited: From The Bay of New York to The Gulf of Mexico, published 1886

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Dining Hall Asylum Lambeth Lambeth Asylum Social Help

Dining Hall Asylum Lambeth Lambeth Asylum Social Help
Dining Hall, Asylum. The asylum in Lambeth. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Court Of Kings Bench Westminster Hall Legal Courts

Court Of Kings Bench Westminster Hall Legal Courts
Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Hall Stair Case British Museum Stairs Stairway

Hall Stair Case British Museum Stairs Stairway
The hall and stair case, British Museum. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Astley's Amphitheatre Westminster Bridge Road

Astley's Amphitheatre Westminster Bridge Road
Astley's Amphitheatre. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Mounting Guard Guard Mounting Changing The Guard

Mounting Guard Guard Mounting Changing The Guard
Mounting Guard, St. James's Park. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Kings Bench Prison Jail Gaol Penitentiary Thomas Rowlandson

Kings Bench Prison Jail Gaol Penitentiary Thomas Rowlandson
Kings Bench Prison. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Fleet Prison Racquet Ground Jail Gaol Penitentiary

Fleet Prison Racquet Ground Jail Gaol Penitentiary
Fleet Prison. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Covent Garden Market Westminster Election Westminster Election Day

Covent Garden Market Westminster Election Westminster Election Day
Covent Garden Market, Westminster Election (Day). Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Roman Catholic Chapel Lincoln's Inn Fields Religious Life

Roman Catholic Chapel Lincoln's Inn Fields Religious Life
The Roman Catholic Chapel, Lincoln's Inn Fields. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Christie's Auction Room Auction Auctions Auctioneer

Christie's Auction Room Auction Auctions Auctioneer
Christie's Auction Room. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Philanthropic Society The Chapel Religious Life

Philanthropic Society The Chapel Religious Life
Philanthropic Society, the Chapel. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Egyptian Hall Mansion House Dining Dinner Formal

Egyptian Hall Mansion House Dining Dinner Formal
Egyptian Hall, Mansion House. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Common Council Chamber Guildhall Thomas Rowlandson

Common Council Chamber Guildhall Thomas Rowlandson
Common Council Chamber, Guildhall. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Doctors Commons Court Session Knightrider Street

Doctors Commons Court Session Knightrider Street
Doctors Commons. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: House Of Commons Political Life Politics Government

House Of Commons Political Life Politics Government
House of Commons. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Bow Street Office Magistrates Court Law And Order

Bow Street Office Magistrates Court Law And Order
Bow Street Office. Bow Street Magistrates Court. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Drawing From Life Royal Academy Somerset House

Drawing From Life Royal Academy Somerset House
Drawing from life at the Royal Academy, Somerset House. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Pantheon Masquerade Pantheon Oxford Street Entertainment

Pantheon Masquerade Pantheon Oxford Street Entertainment
Pantheon Masquerade. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Guildhall Thomas Rowlandson Augustus Pugin Rudolph Ackermann

Guildhall Thomas Rowlandson Augustus Pugin Rudolph Ackermann
Guildhall. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Guildhall Examination Bankrupt Before His Creditors

Guildhall Examination Bankrupt Before His Creditors
Guildhall. Examination of a bankrupt before his creditors. Court of Kings Bench. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Exhibition Room Somerset House Great Room Royal Academy

Exhibition Room Somerset House Great Room Royal Academy
Exhibition room, Somerset House. Circa 1808. The Great Room of the Royal Academy. (This room is now part of the Courtauld Gallery)

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Great Subscription Room Brooks's St. James's Street

Great Subscription Room Brooks's St. James's Street
Great Subscription Room at Brooks's, St. James's Street. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Newgate Jail Gaol Prison Chapel Interior Reigious Life

Newgate Jail Gaol Prison Chapel Interior Reigious Life
Newgate Chapel. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Billingsgate Market Fish Market Markets Trade

Billingsgate Market Fish Market Markets Trade
Billingsgate Market. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: The Post Office Mail Sorting Letters Communication

The Post Office Mail Sorting Letters Communication
The Post Office. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Heralds College The Hall Heraldry Thomas Rowlandson

Heralds College The Hall Heraldry Thomas Rowlandson
Heralds College. The Hall. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Old Bailey Law Court Courts Law Order Legal Life

Old Bailey Law Court Courts Law Order Legal Life
Old Bailey. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Leaden Hall Market Leadenhall Market Markets

Leaden Hall Market Leadenhall Market Markets
Leaden Hall Market, Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Drury Lane Theatre Arts Theater Thomas Rowlandson

Drury Lane Theatre Arts Theater Thomas Rowlandson
Drury Lane Theatre. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Hospital Middlesex Lying In Hospital Pregnancy

Hospital Middlesex Lying In Hospital Pregnancy
Hospital, Middlesex. Lying in hospital. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Debating Society Piccadilly Athenian Lyceum Thomas Rowlandson

Debating Society Piccadilly Athenian Lyceum Thomas Rowlandson
Debating Society, Piccadilly. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: India House Sale Room East India Company Leadenhall Street

India House Sale Room East India Company Leadenhall Street
India House. The Sale Room. Circa 1808. This is the sale room of the headquarters of the East India company in Leadenhall Street

Background imageSocial Life Collection: The Hall Carlton House Mansion Westminister Architecture

The Hall Carlton House Mansion Westminister Architecture
The Hall, Carlton House. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: College Of Physicians Royal College Of Physicians

College Of Physicians Royal College Of Physicians
The College of Physicians. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Royal Cock Pit Cock Fighting Blood Sport Blood Sports

Royal Cock Pit Cock Fighting Blood Sport Blood Sports
Royal Cock Pit. Circa 1808. The Royal Cock Pit stood in Dartmouth Street near Whitehall. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Lambeth Palace Architecture Thomas Rowlandson

Lambeth Palace Architecture Thomas Rowlandson
Lambeth Palace. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: The Hall Blue Coat School Christ's Hospital Charity School

The Hall Blue Coat School Christ's Hospital Charity School
The Hall, Blue Coat School. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Quakers Meeting Quaker Religious Society Of Friends

Quakers Meeting Quaker Religious Society Of Friends
Quakers meeting. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Covent Garden Theatre Theater Art Arts Performance

Covent Garden Theatre Theater Art Arts Performance
Covent Garden Theatre. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Corn Exchange Mark Lane Trade Trading Commerce

Corn Exchange Mark Lane Trade Trading Commerce
Corn Exchange, Mark Lane. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Coal Exchange Trade Trading Thomas Rowlandson

Coal Exchange Trade Trading Thomas Rowlandson
Coal Exchange. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Court Of Common Pleas Westminster Hall Law Order

Court Of Common Pleas Westminster Hall Law Order
Court of Common Pleas, Westminster Hall. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London




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