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Visite Collection (#4)

"Stepping back in time with 'visite': Exploring the Victorian era through captivating snapshots" A glimpse into the past

Background imageVisite Collection: Sakutaro Fukuda, Japanese diplomat, Europe, 1862

Sakutaro Fukuda, Japanese diplomat, Europe, 1862
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sakutaro Fukuda, part of the first Japanese embassy, diplomatic delegation to Europe, 1862

Background imageVisite Collection: Field Marshal Sir Charles York, British Army officer

Field Marshal Sir Charles York, British Army officer
Vintage 19th century photograph: Field Marshal Sir Charles Yorke GCB was a senior British Army officer. He fought in many of the battles of the Peninsular War and of the Hundred Days

Background imageVisite Collection: Japanese embassy, ambassadors, to the UK 1862

Japanese embassy, ambassadors, to the UK 1862
Vintage 19th century photograph: first Japanese embassy, ambassadors, diplomatic mission to the UK from Japan, 1862

Background imageVisite Collection: Alexandre Ferdinand Parseval-Deschenes, French

Alexandre Ferdinand Parseval-Deschenes, French
Vintage 19th century photograph: Alexandre Ferdinand Parseval-Deschenes (27 November 1790 - 10 June 1860) was a French admiral and senator

Background imageVisite Collection: Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi, soldier politician, Italy

Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi, soldier politician, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi was an Italian general, patriot and republican. He contributed to the Italian unification and the creation of the Kingdom of Italy

Background imageVisite Collection: Field Marshal John Colborne, 1st Baron Seaton

Field Marshal John Colborne, 1st Baron Seaton
Vintage 19th century photograph: Field Marshal John Colborne, 1st Baron Seaton, GCB, GCMG, GCH, PC (Ire) (16 February 1778 - 17 April 1863) was a British Army officer and colonial governor

Background imageVisite Collection: Gyorgy Klapka, Georg Klapka, Hungarian general

Gyorgy Klapka, Georg Klapka, Hungarian general
Vintage 19th century photograph: Gyorgy Klapka, also known in German as Georg Klapka was a Hungarian general. He was one of the most important Hungarian generals of the Hungarian War of Independence

Background imageVisite Collection: Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet, British soldier

Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet, British soldier
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet (1803 - 9 May 1874) was a distinguished soldier in the British Indian Army, who fought at the siege of Bharatpur in 1825-6

Background imageVisite Collection: Sir Charles Hastings Doyle, KCMG

Sir Charles Hastings Doyle, KCMG
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sir Charles Hastings Doyle, KCMG (10 April 1803 - 19 March 1883) was a British military officer

Background imageVisite Collection: Lajos Kossuth de Udvard et Kossuthfalva, Hungarian

Lajos Kossuth de Udvard et Kossuthfalva, Hungarian
Vintage 19th century photograph: Lajos Kossuth de Udvard et Kossuthfalva was a Hungarian nobleman, lawyer, journalist, politician

Background imageVisite Collection: Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi, Italian general, politician

Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi, Italian general, politician
Vintage 19th century photograph: Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi was an Italian general, patriot and republican. He contributed to the Italian unification and the creation of the Kingdom of Italy

Background imageVisite Collection: Lieutenant-General Charles Nicolas Victor, French officer

Lieutenant-General Charles Nicolas Victor, French officer
Vintage 19th century photograph: Lieutenant-General Charles Nicolas Victor Oudinot, 2nd Duc de Reggio (3 November 1791 in Bar-le-Duc - 7 June 1863 in Bar-le-Duc)

Background imageVisite Collection: General Sir George Brown, a British soldier

General Sir George Brown, a British soldier
Vintage 19th century photograph: General Sir George Brown, GCB, KH, PC (Ire) (3 July 1790 - 27 August 1865) was a British soldier notable for commands in the Peninsular War and the Crimean War

Background imageVisite Collection: General Sir Charles Ash Windham British Army

General Sir Charles Ash Windham British Army
Vintage 19th century photograph: General Sir Charles Ash Windham (10 October 1810 - 2 February 1870) was a British Army officer and Liberal Party politician

Background imageVisite Collection: General Sir William John Codrington (?) army officer

General Sir William John Codrington (?) army officer
Vintage 19th century photograph: captioned on the back as General Sir William John Codrington, GCB (26 November 1804 - 6 August 1884)

Background imageVisite Collection: The terrace at Tortoni s, 1847

The terrace at Tortoni s, 1847. Fashionable women in crinolines, large cashmere shawls and bonnets. The Cafe Tortoni Italan icecream parlor, 22 Bouleverd des Italiens, was popular with dandies

Background imageVisite Collection: Woman in long coat of grey fox fur

Woman in long coat of grey fox fur. Manteau de taupe-parure de renard gris. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Armand Vallee from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et

Background imageVisite Collection: Woman in dress trimmed with zibeline and ermine, 1913

Woman in dress trimmed with zibeline and ermine, 1913
Woman in dress trimmed with zibeline and ermine, ermine waistcoat, ermine muff, and clergyman slippers, with pet dog in coat

Background imageVisite Collection: Soothsayers (Les devineresses) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)

Soothsayers (Les devineresses) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214730 Soothsayers (Les devineresses) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVisite Collection: Visit of the Shah of Persia in France, 1873: Nasser al Din (Nasser-al-Din)

Visit of the Shah of Persia in France, 1873: Nasser al Din (Nasser-al-Din)
XEE4166471 Visit of the Shah of Persia in France, 1873: Nasser al Din (Nasser-al-Din). in front of the statue of the Venus de Milo at the Musee des Antiques du Louvre

Background imageVisite Collection: Street scene in Swindon, Wiltshire

Street scene in Swindon, Wiltshire. circa 1860

Background imageVisite Collection: St Pancras Church, Chichester, West Sussex

St Pancras Church, Chichester, West Sussex, prior to its 1869 rebuild. circa early 1860s

Background imageVisite Collection: Bedford County High School, England

Bedford County High School, England. circa 1860

Background imageVisite Collection: John Bright (b / w photo)

John Bright (b / w photo)
811112 John Bright (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bright, liberal statesman.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Henry Irving, actor (photo)

Henry Irving, actor (photo)
611498 Henry Irving, actor (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Irving, actor); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Helen Howard (photo)

Helen Howard (photo)
611496 Helen Howard (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helen Howard); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Garibaldi (photo)

Garibaldi (photo)
611490 Garibaldi (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garibaldi); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Susan Galton, actress (photo)

Susan Galton, actress (photo)
611487 Susan Galton, actress (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susan Galton, actress); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageVisite Collection: Charles Albert Fletcher, actor (photo)

Charles Albert Fletcher, actor (photo)
611486 Charles Albert Fletcher, actor (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Albert Fletcher)

Background imageVisite Collection: Wilkie Collins (photo)

Wilkie Collins (photo)
611468 Wilkie Collins (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilkie Collins); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageVisite Collection: Nicholas Changarnier (photo)

Nicholas Changarnier (photo)
611463 Nicholas Changarnier (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholas Changarnier); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Lord Carlisle (photo)

Lord Carlisle (photo)
611454 Lord Carlisle (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Carlisle); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Sir D Brewster (photo)

Sir D Brewster (photo)
611440 Sir D Brewster (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir D Brewster); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Baron Bramwell (photo)

Baron Bramwell (photo)
611438 Baron Bramwell (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron Bramwell); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Garibaldi (photo)

Garibaldi (photo)
611488 Garibaldi (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garibaldi); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Lord Elcho, Promoter of National Rifle Association (photo)

Lord Elcho, Promoter of National Rifle Association (photo)
611480 Lord Elcho, Promoter of National Rifle Association (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Elcho)

Background imageVisite Collection: Benjamin Disraeli (photo)

Benjamin Disraeli (photo)
611476 Benjamin Disraeli (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Disraeli); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Miss Collinson (photo)

Miss Collinson (photo)
611469 Miss Collinson (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Collinson); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Earl of Zetland (photo)

Earl of Zetland (photo)
611586 Earl of Zetland (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl of Zetland); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Anthony Trollope, novelist (photo)

Anthony Trollope, novelist (photo)
611579 Anthony Trollope, novelist (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthony Trollope, novelist); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageVisite Collection: Charles Haddon Spurgeon (photo)

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (photo)
611559 Charles Haddon Spurgeon (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Haddon Spurgeon); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageVisite Collection: Rogers, actor (photo)

Rogers, actor (photo)
611548 Rogers, actor (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rogers, actor); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Lord Palmerston (photo)

Lord Palmerston (photo)
611546 Lord Palmerston (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Palmerston); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Florence Nightingale (photo)

Florence Nightingale (photo)
611542 Florence Nightingale (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Florence Nightingale); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageVisite Collection: Christine Nielson (photo)

Christine Nielson (photo)
611541 Christine Nielson (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christine Nielson); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: Captain Matthew Fontaine Maury, American hydrographer (photo)

Captain Matthew Fontaine Maury, American hydrographer (photo)
611526 Captain Matthew Fontaine Maury, American hydrographer (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Matthew Fontaine Maury)

Background imageVisite Collection: Charles Matthews (photo)

Charles Matthews (photo)
611525 Charles Matthews (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Matthews); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVisite Collection: James Murray Mason, American Senator (photo)

James Murray Mason, American Senator (photo)
611524 James Murray Mason, American Senator (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Murray Mason)




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"Stepping back in time with 'visite': Exploring the Victorian era through captivating snapshots" A glimpse into the past: A Victorian gardener gracefully tends to his plants with a watering can in hand, Chelmsford. Royal romance captured: Princess Alice of Great Britain and Grand Duke Louis of Hesse pose elegantly in a studio portrait. Love knows no boundaries: Captain and Mrs Crabtree's studio portrait reflects their deep affection for each other. Courageous youth: A Boys Brigade Member strikes a powerful pose with a rifle, showcasing strength and determination. Harmonious melodies frozen in time: Moody & Sankey's photo immortalizes their musical partnership that touched hearts worldwide. Literary legends unite: Eliz Gaskell and C De Visite come together in this intriguing studio photograph, leaving us curious about their connection. Whimsical love on wheels: Lovers ride Penny Farthing Bicycles, capturing the spirit of adventure during 1870s. Timeless beauty against painted backdrops: A seated woman exudes grace as she poses for a studio photo amidst an artful scenery behind her. Love takes flight on two wheels: Witness the enchanting sight of couples embracing while riding bicycles - true romance on wheels. From cadet to officerhood: The journey begins as we catch a glimpse of a young Turkish Military Cadet who would later become an esteemed officer. Engineering marvel turned tragedy: The Tay Bridge stands tall before its fateful collapse, forever etching its name into Scotland's history books. Witnessing maritime grandeur : White Star Line proudly presents Oceanic and Britannic - three magnificent vessels that symbolize opulence at sea. Step into these vintage photographs and let 'visite' transport you to bygone eras filled with love, courage, royalty, music, engineering feats, and timeless beauty.