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Transvaal Collection (#6)

"Transvaal: A Tapestry of History and Conflict" Step into the intricate world of Transvaal, a region that witnessed both triumphs and turmoil throughout its rich history

Background imageTransvaal Collection: President Kruger of Transvaal sailing into exile on board the Dutch ship Gelderland (colour litho)

President Kruger of Transvaal sailing into exile on board the Dutch ship Gelderland (colour litho)
2807862 President Kruger of Transvaal sailing into exile on board the Dutch ship Gelderland (colour litho) by French School

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Lieutenant-General J C Smuts (chromolitho)

Lieutenant-General J C Smuts (chromolitho)
2780060 Lieutenant-General J C Smuts (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant-General J C Smuts)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Prime Minister Louis Botha presenting the new flag of the Colony of Transvaal to British

Prime Minister Louis Botha presenting the new flag of the Colony of Transvaal to British Colonial... (colour litho)
2779313 Prime Minister Louis Botha presenting the new flag of the Colony of Transvaal to British Colonial... (colour litho) by French School

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Mail coach in the Transvaal (chromolitho)

Mail coach in the Transvaal (chromolitho)
2782607 Mail coach in the Transvaal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mail coach in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Signing of the peace treaty ending the Boer War (colour litho)

Signing of the peace treaty ending the Boer War (colour litho)
2782296 Signing of the peace treaty ending the Boer War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing of the peace treaty ending the Boer War)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Floreat Etona!, 1882 (oil on canvas)

Floreat Etona!, 1882 (oil on canvas)
CH422653 Floreat Etona!, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Butler, Lady (Elizabeth Southerden Thompson) (1846-1933); 84.4x78.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Drunk in the Transvaal being taken home by a giraffe (litho)

Drunk in the Transvaal being taken home by a giraffe (litho)
6000185 Drunk in the Transvaal being taken home by a giraffe (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drunk in the Transvaal being taken home by a giraffe)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The War in the Transvaal, Volunteers crossing the Val River (engraving)

The War in the Transvaal, Volunteers crossing the Val River (engraving)
1590503 The War in the Transvaal, Volunteers crossing the Val River (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The War in the Transvaal (engraving)

The War in the Transvaal (engraving)
1590243 The War in the Transvaal (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal, how the Boers become Good Marksmen)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The War in the Transvaal, a Boer Outpost (engraving)

The War in the Transvaal, a Boer Outpost (engraving)
1590273 The War in the Transvaal, a Boer Outpost (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal, a Boer Outpost)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Revolt in the Transvaal, the Market-Square, Potchefstroom (engraving)

The Revolt in the Transvaal, the Market-Square, Potchefstroom (engraving)
1590219 The Revolt in the Transvaal, the Market-Square, Potchefstroom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolt in the Transvaal, the Market-Square)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Troops for the Transvaal (b / w photo)

Troops for the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599204 Troops for the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troops for the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The War in the Transvaal (litho)

The War in the Transvaal (litho)
1599244 The War in the Transvaal (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)

The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599151 The War in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: 'Dingaans Day'in the Transvaal (b / w photo)

"Dingaans Day"in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1597071 " Dingaans Day" in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Dingaans Day" in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)

The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599873 The War in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Fighting Boers of the Transvaal (engraving)

Fighting Boers of the Transvaal (engraving)
1605465 Fighting Boers of the Transvaal (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fighting Boers of the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Advertisement, The Transvaal, Some More Secretes revealed (engraving)

Advertisement, The Transvaal, Some More Secretes revealed (engraving)
1605354 Advertisement, The Transvaal, Some More Secretes revealed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, The Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving)

The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving)
1605079 The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: How Rivers are crossed in the Transvaal (b / w photo)

How Rivers are crossed in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
5222119 How Rivers are crossed in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Rivers are crossed in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Christian Dewet, General, 1861 (b / w photo)

Christian Dewet, General, 1861 (b / w photo)
5201459 Christian Dewet, General, 1861 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Dewet, General, 1861)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Etienne-Jean-Paul Kruger, Ancien President Du Transvaal, 1825-1904 (b / w photo)

Etienne-Jean-Paul Kruger, Ancien President Du Transvaal, 1825-1904 (b / w photo)
5201350 Etienne-Jean-Paul Kruger, Ancien President Du Transvaal, 1825-1904 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etienne-Jean-Paul Kruger)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Transvaal, the Peace Negotiations between General Sir Evelyn Wood and General Joubert

The Transvaal, the Peace Negotiations between General Sir Evelyn Wood and General Joubert (engraving)
1037719 The Transvaal, the Peace Negotiations between General Sir Evelyn Wood and General Joubert (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Revolt in the Transvaal (engraving)

The Revolt in the Transvaal (engraving)
1037657 The Revolt in the Transvaal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolt in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Rebellion in the Transvaal, Tugela Ferry on the Road to the Biggarsberg (engraving)

The Rebellion in the Transvaal, Tugela Ferry on the Road to the Biggarsberg (engraving)
1037634 The Rebellion in the Transvaal, Tugela Ferry on the Road to the Biggarsberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Rebellion in the Transvaal (engraving)

The Rebellion in the Transvaal (engraving)
1037630 The Rebellion in the Transvaal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Reinforcements for the Transvaal, Notes on Board a Troop-Ship (engraving)

The Reinforcements for the Transvaal, Notes on Board a Troop-Ship (engraving)
1037612 The Reinforcements for the Transvaal, Notes on Board a Troop-Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reinforcements for the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Rebellion in the Transvaal and Basuto-Land (engraving)

The Rebellion in the Transvaal and Basuto-Land (engraving)
1037606 The Rebellion in the Transvaal and Basuto-Land (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Transvaal and Basuto-Land)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Transvaal (colour litho)

Transvaal (colour litho)
3656562 Transvaal (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transvaal. Illustration for childrens game.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The formal surrender of Bloefontein to Lord Roberts by Mr, Pappenfus, Mr, Kellner and Mr

The formal surrender of Bloefontein to Lord Roberts by Mr, Pappenfus, Mr, Kellner and Mr
3713975 The formal surrender of Bloefontein to Lord Roberts by Mr, Pappenfus, Mr, Kellner and Mr, Collins on March 14th, 1900, from the book South Africa and the Transvaal War by Louis Creswicke

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Commandeering in the Transvaal, a Protest from a Burgher (litho)

Commandeering in the Transvaal, a Protest from a Burgher (litho)
1042045 Commandeering in the Transvaal, a Protest from a Burgher (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commandeering in the Transvaal, a Protest from a Burgher)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Crisis in the Transvaal, a Street Scene in Johannesburg (litho)

The Crisis in the Transvaal, a Street Scene in Johannesburg (litho)
1043474 The Crisis in the Transvaal, a Street Scene in Johannesburg (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Huguenot Seminary, Wellington (b / w photo)

Huguenot Seminary, Wellington (b / w photo)
3092459 Huguenot Seminary, Wellington (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huguenot Seminary, Wellington)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Main Street, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)

Main Street, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)
3092376 Main Street, Port Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main Street, Port Elizabeth)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Waterfall at Crocodile Poort, Transvaal (b / w photo)

Waterfall at Crocodile Poort, Transvaal (b / w photo)
3092345 Waterfall at Crocodile Poort, Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterfall at Crocodile Poort, Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Recent Discoveries of Gold in the Transvaal, South Africa (engraving)

The Recent Discoveries of Gold in the Transvaal, South Africa (engraving)
1050330 The Recent Discoveries of Gold in the Transvaal, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Discoveries of Gold in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Crisis in the Transvaal, a Daily Scene at the Park Railway Station, Johannesburg (litho)

The Crisis in the Transvaal, a Daily Scene at the Park Railway Station, Johannesburg (litho)
1042786 The Crisis in the Transvaal, a Daily Scene at the Park Railway Station, Johannesburg (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Opening up of South Africa, the First Railway in the Transvaal (litho)

The Opening up of South Africa, the First Railway in the Transvaal (litho)
1047710 The Opening up of South Africa, the First Railway in the Transvaal (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening up of South Africa)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: President Paul Kruger, General Piet Joubert and a map of the Transvaal and Orange Free State

President Paul Kruger, General Piet Joubert and a map of the Transvaal and Orange Free State (colour litho)
980291 President Paul Kruger, General Piet Joubert and a map of the Transvaal and Orange Free State (colour litho) by German School

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Transvaal Postman

Transvaal Postman
A postman rides his horse urgently across the veldt, uncertain whether strangers are friend or foe. Date: circa 1900

Background imageTransvaal Collection: General Bruce Hamilton, 1902. Creator: Russell & Sons

General Bruce Hamilton, 1902. Creator: Russell & Sons
General Bruce Hamilton, 1902. Bruce Meade Hamilton (1857-1936) British Army General during the Second Boer War and World War I. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Officer of the Victoria Mounted Rifles, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co

Officer of the Victoria Mounted Rifles, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Officer of the Victoria Mounted Rifles, 1901. The Victoria Mounted Rifles were a regiment of Australian forces who served in the Second Boer War. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Background imageTransvaal Collection: De Wets Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Creator: Unknown

De Wets Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Creator: Unknown
De Wets Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. De Wets troops attempt to cross a railway line in Orange River Colony under fire from British troops in a blockhouse

Background imageTransvaal Collection: No Surrender! The Defence of Fort Italia on September 26, 1901, 1902

No Surrender! The Defence of Fort Italia on September 26, 1901, 1902
" No Surrender!" The Defence of Fort Italia on September 26, 1901, 1902. British forces defend a garrison at Fort Itala, from Boer attack on 26 September 1901

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Battlefields of Pretoria. (From a personal survey). 1901. Creator: Unknown

The Battlefields of Pretoria. (From a personal survey). 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Battlefields of Pretoria. (From a personal survey). 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Prinsloos Last Stand in the Valley of the Little Caledon: The Boers Position on the Heights

Prinsloos Last Stand in the Valley of the Little Caledon: The Boers Position on the Heights, 1901. Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1861-1900)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Prinsloos Commando Retreating to the Brandwater Basin after the Fight at Retiefs Nek, 1901

Prinsloos Commando Retreating to the Brandwater Basin after the Fight at Retiefs Nek, 1901. Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1861-1900)




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"Transvaal: A Tapestry of History and Conflict" Step into the intricate world of Transvaal, a region that witnessed both triumphs and turmoil throughout its rich history. From the depths of Egyptian waters to the decks of luxurious cruise ships, Transvaal's story unfolds. In 1882, an American cartoon depicted John Bull as an octopus of imperialism, symbolizing England's relentless land grabbing across continents. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters serves as a reminder of the power struggles that shaped Transvaal. Amidst this backdrop, the poster advertising the Transvaal Castle cruise ship emerges as a beacon of luxury and adventure. Passengers embarked on unforgettable journeys, exploring distant lands while indulging in opulence. A young Winston Churchill graces our narrative with his presence. His early years spent in Transvaal would later shape his political career and influence British policies during times of conflict. The Household Cavalry-Captain from 1900 showcases bravery amidst chaos. These valiant soldiers stood tall against adversity, defending their homeland with unwavering loyalty. The discovery of Mrs. Ples skull unveils ancient mysteries hidden within Transvaal's rugged landscapes. This archaeological marvel sheds light on our shared human origins and connects us to our past. RMS Transvaal Castle by G. H. Davis stands proudly as a testament to engineering prowess and maritime grandeur—an embodiment of progress amidst changing times. Paul Kruger, State President portrayed as an ogre reveals opposing perspectives on leadership during turbulent periods—a reminder that history is often painted through multiple lenses. The Cape Town Highlanders from 1900 exemplify unity and resilience in times when division threatened harmony. Their unwavering spirit echoes through generations, inspiring future warriors for justice. Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch captures a pivotal moment where determination triumphed over defeat—a testament to human resilience and the indomitable spirit of Transvaal.