Year Collection (#81)

Seaside Costumes 1896
The year that signalled the demise of big sleeves? Puffed & gigot sleeves, wide square revers, epaulettes, high collars, pleated blouse, open bodice fastened with bands

W G Grace (Men & Women)
English cricketer. Played for England in Test matches against Australia in 1880 and 1882 and amassed a mighty 54, 896 runs in first class cricket over a 43 year career

Thiers and Napoleon
Satire on Thiers and Napoleon, fierce rivals : Thiers considers Napoleon un cretin but he underestimates his opponent, who will stage his coup before the year is out

Note from the President
The President of the Republic sends a message to the Assemblee Nationale : they are more and more at odds as the year progresses, leading to the December coup d etat

Carlton Club Banquet: Drinking Lord Beaconsfields health
The Carlton Club Banquet at the Riding-School, Knightsbridge, London showing a toast to Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), Lord Beaconsfield

The King and Queen at the Windsor festivities
George III (1738-1820)and Queen Charlotte observing the roasting of an ox at Windsor, part of celebrations to mark the kings Diamond Jubilee in 1810

Pius IX Acclaimed
Pius IX is acclaimed as a liberal when first appointed; but despite initial reforms, he will find himself in exile by the end of the year

Making History
In February 1931, for the first time a " baby" car achieved the speed of over 100mph. The MG Midget exceeded 103mph for 5km winning the international double 12 hour race

Prince of Wales visiting the Great Eastern steam-ship
Engraving showing the Edward, Prince of Wales, visiting Isambard Kingdom Brunels Great Eastern steam-ship in 1865, prior to its voyage to lay the transatlantic cable

Roasting fifty six geese at once for the inmates of the old
Man turning the handle of a large roasting spit holding fifty six geese for the Old Mens Hospital, Norwich. The spit is composed of 10 rods, each having six geese on each

Testing the recovered Atlantic telegraph cable
Group of engineers testing the recovered 1865 Atlantic cable. The first attempt at laying a transatlantic cable had been in 1858

Shipping the Atlantic Telegraph onboard the Great Eastern
Engraving showing Isambard Kingdom Brunels steam-ship Great Eastern receiving the Atlantic cable from a smaller vessel. The cable was manufactured at Messrs

The Ulster T. T. Race
Photograph of the start of the Ulster T.T. Race, one of the greatest road-races of the motoring year, showing the lighter cars off to a frenzied start in August 1929

Edward Viii / Poincare 14
EDWARD VIII as Prince of Wales welcomes President Poincare of France at Portsmouth, a year before the two countries find themselves allies in the war against Germany

Triton's spear - Crane - Kniphofia
That, reddening on the Triton's spear, foretells the waning of the year. (The flower resembles Kniphofia or Red-hot Poker')

Cetewayo / Zulu / Iln 1879
CETEWAYO or CETSHWAYO Zulu king (1873-79) in 1877, the year he began to oppose the British annexation of the Transvaal

Cetewayo / Zulu / Vf 1882
CETEWAYO or CETSHWAYO Zulu king (1873-79) in 1882, the year he was taken to England

150th Year of Dynasty
King Prajadhipkop of Siam celebrates the 150th year of his dynasty

1906 / TSAR / HOW TALL
Tsar Nicholas II greets the Russian people - How tall you ve grown in one year!

Leon Trotsky / Jan 1918
LEON TROTSKY or LEV DAVIDOVICH BRONSTEIN Russian Communist leader in the year he became the Peoples Commissar for War

Homage to Louis 2
When 11-year old Louis returns to Paris, people stand in line to tell him what a splendid chap he is : but will so much praise go to his head ?

Almanack 1883
A cover design for a 1883 Almanack featuring a small cherub hiking through some floral undergrowth!

Louis XVI Crowned
The 20-year old Louis XVI takes his coronation oath

Lit De Justice
13-year old Louis holds a lit de justice in the Grand Chambre du Parlement de Paris

Almanack 1885
An attractive arrangment of blue iris herald in the New Year on the 1885 edition of the Illustrated Almanack

Louis XVI Consecrated
20-year old Louis is consecrated at Reims

Louis XIV Consecrated
16-year old Louis XIV is consecrated at Reims

Louis XIV and Regency
Five-year old Louis declares his mother, Anne d Autriche, to be regent during his minority

Almanack 1882
A cover design for an 1882 Almanack featuring a young boy sat symbolically on a milestone, carved with the year

Almanack 1884
A cover design featuring a floral arrangment

Homage to Louis
When 11-year old Louis returns to Paris, a splendid trosne is built for him at the Porte Saint-Antoine, where people queue to pay him homage. It will all go to his head

New Year Geraniums C1880
A bunch of colourful geraniums to wish you a Happy New Year

Greenaway Card - 1 of 2
A boy wishes you a Very Happy New Year

Speech House
The " Speech House", Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, built during the reign of Charles II of the Forest Courts, held here ten times a year. One of the countrys strangest inns

Portrait of Wilhelm II
WILHELM II Profile portrait of the ex-Kaiser of Germany, painted towards the end of his 22 year exile in the Netherlands

French Xmas Banquet
A noble family - French or Dutch - celebrate Christmas or New Year in their decorated hall : family at the head of the table, lesser mortals at the lower end

Wealthy Canine Family
Two smartly dressed ladies receive the new year wishes of a well dressed bulldog and his children

Squirrel New Year Card
A squirrel wishes you the compliments of the season

Holy Year Starts 1899
Leo XIII initiates the Holy Year in St Peter s, Rome

Ethiopia Magdala
The palace of king Theodore at Magdala : in this year 1868 he will be defeated by the British close by here

Isabela & Espartero
Baldomero Espartero, statesman and general who brought the Carlist wars to a successful finale, presents the 12-year old Isabela to the Cortes

Omai from Tahiti
OMAI is brought from Tahiti to London by Cook, 1774, and is a huge sensation, embodying the noble savage concept, disp- laying natural grace and good manners during 2- year stay

Village Choir, New Year
Celebrating New Year in an English village : the village choir perform at the Squires house, and are rewarded with a glass of punch

Customs / Leap Year / Card
The chance of love and money on a card celebrating a leap year

Christmas Dancers
Dancers on Christmas Night are punished for their impiety, and condemned to dance for a whole year - a legend of the 15th century

Exchanging Greetings
A Telephone Party - exchanging New Year greetings on-line

Costume / French / Nat Guard
A member of the French National Guard in the revolutionary year of 1848: he wears a dark coat and holds a combined rifle and bayonet

Artificial Sunlight
The use of artificial sunlight will make it possible to have three crops every year

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"Reflecting on a Year of Triumphs and Trials: From the Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont to New Year Fireworks" As the clock strikes midnight, fireworks illuminate Funchal harbour in Madeira, Portugal. The vibrant display marks not only the beginning of a new year but also serves as a reminder of the battles fought throughout history. One such battle was the epic Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont during the Battle of Waterloo, where brave soldiers valiantly defended their post against overwhelming odds. In 1877, amidst political tensions, a serio-comic war map emerged, shedding light on global conflicts. This artistic portrayal captured both humor and tragedy that defined that year's events. Meanwhile, Tsai Shen Yeh - The Chinese God of wealth - watched over fortunes being made and lost across nations. The launch of R. M. S Queen Mary in Clydebank marked an era-defining moment in September 1934. This magnificent ship symbolized progress and innovation as it set sail into uncharted waters. Similarly timeless is the tradition of singing Auld Lang Syne—a heartfelt melody that bridges past and present—reminding us to cherish old friendships. Inspired by Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we find ourselves immersed in tales from centuries ago—an enduring testament to human imagination and storytelling prowess. And yet, even ancient practices like Voodoo continue to intrigue us with its mysticism personified by Marie Laveau. Sports unite communities across time; thus did Yorkshire County Cricket Team captivate hearts in 1912 with their skillful play on green fields under clear skies. Likewise, Franklin D. Roosevelt's iconic image alongside his trusted companion Ilz reminds us how leaders can shape destinies through perseverance during challenging times.