1739 Collection

Medical / Amputation / Arm
Sawing off an arm

East Prospect of the Giants Causeway (c.1739). Drury, Susanna fl.1733 - 1770. Date: 1739 (circa)

Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted
The Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted. The Hospital was founded in 1739 by Captain Thomas Coram and in 1741 began construction of premises at Bloomsbury Fields, London

Medical / Amputation / Leg
Sawing off a leg

ALLAN RAMSAY (1713-1784). Scottish portrait painter. Self-portrait, c1739

Richard (Dick) Turpin
The daring highwayman who made a dash from London to York, riding his mare, Black Bess

War of Jenkins Ear
Vernon takes Porto Bello (now in Panama) from the Spanish during the War of Jenkins Ear

Johann Freylinghausen
JOHANN ANASTASIUS FREYLINGHAUSEN German churchman, educator, writer and theologian Date: 167- - 1739

Surgical Instruments / C18
Variety of surgical instruments

Medical / Instruments / 1739
Diagram to show the various methods used for opening veins and performing blood transfusions

4th Duke of Marlborough
GEORGE SPENCER 4th Duke of Marlborough

Forceps and Bandages
A selection of medical appliances, including forceps and a hook to extract bullets (fig 8). Also bandage application diagrams

View Pont Neuf Left Bank 1739 Plan de Paris commence l annee
View of the Pont Neuf and Left Bank, 1739, Plan de Paris: commence l annee 1734, dessine et grave sous les ordres de messire Michel Etienne Turgot, Marquis de Sousmons

Illustration of Joseph Boruwalski and giant Patrick Cotter O'Brien 1805
5311566 Illustration of Joseph Boruwalski and giant Patrick Cotter O'Brien 1805. Patrick O'Brien (1760-1806), born Patrick Cotter in Kinsale, Ireland in 1760

John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739, 1868 (engraving)
535685 John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739, 1868 (engraving); (add.info)

Drawing a State Lottery in Guildhall, London 1739. From English and Scottish History, published 1882
2915286 Drawing a State Lottery in Guildhall, London 1739. From English and Scottish History, published 1882.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Portrait of Frederick Christian, Elector of Saxony (1722-1763), 1739. Creator: Ceccarini, Sebastiano (1703-1783)
Portrait of Frederick Christian, Elector of Saxony (1722-1763), 1739. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

The Peach Tree (Perfica malus), 1739 (hand coloured engraving)
985782 The Peach Tree (Perfica malus), 1739 (hand coloured engraving) by Blackwell, Elizabeth (1707-1758); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peach Tree (Perfica malus). From A Curious Herbal

The Piazza San Marco, Venice, from the Torre dell Orologio, c. 1737-9 (oil on canvas)
827746 The Piazza San Marco, Venice, from the Torre dell Orologio, c.1737-9 (oil on canvas) by Marieschi, Michele (1696-1743); 57.5x85.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Piazza San Marco)

The Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, 1738-9 (oil on canvas)
991415 The Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, 1738-9 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 47x77.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The "Ashburnham"Cup by Paul Lamerie (1739) at Clare College, Cambridge (engraving)
6006877 The " Ashburnham" Cup by Paul Lamerie (1739) at Clare College, Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A view of the Mansion House, appointed for the residence of the Lord Mayor of London (engraving)
602608 A view of the Mansion House, appointed for the residence of the Lord Mayor of London (engraving) by Bowles, Thomas (c.1712-53); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of the Mansion House)

Margaret Patten, now living in the work house of St Margarets, Westminster, aged 138 (engraving)
585936 Margaret Patten, now living in the work house of St Margarets, Westminster, aged 138 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret Patten)

The reduction of Porto Bello
LLM456449 The reduction of Porto Bello by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reduction of Porto Bello)

The European Race: An Allegorical Caricature on the State of Political Europe in 1738-9
651788 The European Race: An Allegorical Caricature on the State of Political Europe in 1738-9, (pencil, pen and brown ink, brown chalk, brown wash) by Mosley

Fishmongers Hall in 1739 (engraving)
2788434 Fishmongers Hall in 1739 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishmongers Hall in 1739)

Goldsmiths Hall in 1739 (engraving)
2788431 Goldsmiths Hall in 1739 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldsmiths Hall in 1739)

Drawing a lottery in Guidhall, London, 1739 (engraving)
607175 Drawing a lottery in Guidhall, London, 1739 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing a lottery in Guidhall, London)

Louvre sous Louis XV, 1739 (colour litho)
962809 Louvre sous Louis XV, 1739 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louvre sous Louis XV, 1739)

Quartier du Palais-Royal en 1739, d apres le plan dit de Turgot (engraving)
963305 Quartier du Palais-Royal en 1739, d apres le plan dit de Turgot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quartier du Palais-Royal en 1739)

Fountain in the Neuer Markt, Vienna, Austria (b / w photo)
6016672 Fountain in the Neuer Markt, Vienna, Austria (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountain in the Neuer Markt, Vienna, Austria)

Frontispiece from A Natural History of Uncommon Birds
986234 Frontispiece from A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, and of some other rare and undescribed Animals, .. 1739-1751 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Edwards

Johns Wesleys Chapel and Statue in Broadmead, old Britol, Gloucestershire, England, the first Wesleyan (Methodist) chapel in the world. Date: built 1739

ENTERTAINMENT / FAIRS
BARTHOLOMEW FAIR. Date: 1739

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In the year 1739, medical advancements and historical events shaped the world. The field of medicine witnessed significant progress in amputation procedures for both arms and legs. Surgeons honed their skills to provide better care and improve patients' lives. Meanwhile, at Foundling Hospital Schools in Berkhamsted, children found hope and education under compassionate guidance. This institution became a beacon of light for those less fortunate, offering them a chance at a brighter future. During this time, Scottish portrait painter Allan Ramsay captured his own image in a self-portrait that showcased his talent and artistic prowess. His work would go on to inspire generations of artists to come. Johann Freylinghausen made notable contributions to religious literature during this period. His writings touched the hearts of many, providing spiritual solace in uncertain times. The infamous Richard (Dick) Turpin also left his mark on history during 1739. Known as a notorious highwayman, he terrorized travelers with daring robberies that captivated public imagination. On an international scale, tensions rose with the outbreak of the War of Jenkins Ear. This conflict between Britain and Spain over trade disputes highlighted political complexities and power struggles prevalent during this era. Nature's wonders were not forgotten either as people marveled at the East Prospect of the Giants Causeway—a breathtaking natural formation that left visitors awestruck by its beauty. Advancements in surgical instruments continued throughout 1739 as new tools emerged to aid doctors in their life-saving endeavors. These innovations paved the way for more precise surgeries and improved patient outcomes. Amidst all these developments, it is worth mentioning that Forceps and Bandages played crucial roles in medical interventions during this time—tools essential for successful operations conducted by skilled surgeons like those employed by the esteemed 4th Duke of Marlborough himself.