1811 Collection

The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank
CARTOON: SURGEONS, 1811. The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank

Saartje Baartman, also known as The Hottentot Venus
Saartje ( Sarah ) Baartman (1789-1815), also known as The Hottentot Venus - an African servant girl from South Africas Eastern Cape of the Khoisan tribe brought to London in 1810 & exhibited at freak

E. FREEMAN (1742-1829). Elizabeth Freeman (Mum Bett). American abolitionist. Watercolor, 1811, by Susan Sedgwick

Bell Rock Lighthouse, near Arbroath, Scotland
View of Bell Rock Lighthouse, near Arbroath, Scotland. Bell Rock is also known as the Inchcape Rock (made famous by a poem by Robert Southey)

Steady the Drums and Fifes, 1811. Colour photolithograph after Lady Butler, published 1960 (c). Associated with 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot, Battle of Albuera, 1811

Papaver Rhoeas (Common Poppy), 1811-1818 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986407 Papaver Rhoeas (Common Poppy), 1811-1818 (hand-coloured lithograph) by German School, (19th century); 48x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Papaver Rhoeas (Common Poppy)

Sophie Blanchard in balloon ascent, Milan
Sophie Blanchard (1778-1819), famous French aeronaut, in a night-time balloon ascent performed in Milan, Italy, in the presence of Napoleon, to mark his 42nd birthday. 15 August 1811

Haiti Royal Palace
Citadelle Laferrire, the palace of Henri Christophe, ruler from 1807, king 1811-1818, committed suicide 1820

Austen / Brandon & Dashwoo
Colonel Brandon visits Marianne Dashwood

Photo, Liszt in Old Age
Hungarian composer and musician, photographed in old age

CARTOON: EMBARGO, 1811. Ograbme, or the American Snapping-Turtle: American cartoon, 1811, by Alexander Anderson on the Embargo of trade with England that year

Manus Mcfadden of Dooey, Rossguill (Born 1811) - a photo of an old man sitting on a rock with a walking stick, in a field beside a young boy

Wordsworth / Old Rectory
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH English poets home from 1811 to 1813, The Old Rectory, which was demolished in the 1890s Date: 1770 - 1850

Poster advertising Blandy Freres madeira wine. The company was founded in 1811 by John Blandy

Austen / S&s / Mrs. Ferrars
Mrs. Ferrars instructs her lawyer

Sense & Sensibility
Colonel Brandon has some explaining to do with Elinor

Ichthyosaurus fossil C013 / 7904
Ichthyosaurus fossil

Nebulae drawn by William Herschel, 1811 C002 / 5044
Nebulae drawn by the British astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society in 1811

Copper Works
The Bristol Company copper works, near Swansea, Wales

LISZT (1811-1886) PHOTO
FRANZ LISZT in old age, at the keyboard

Label, Grande Champagne Sazerac, de Forge & Fils
Label, Grande Champagne, Sazerac de Forge & Fils. 1811

Winchester Comet of 1811
A comet of 1811 as seen at daybreak on October 15th from Otterbourne Hill, Winchester Date: 1811

Curlew, Scolopax arquata, Numenius arquata.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Engraving of Newshams fire engine, patented in 1725. Date: 1725

Ruins of the Naurattan, Sasaram, Bihar Signed and dated, lower right: T Daniell
Ruins of the Naurattan, Sasaram, Bihar Signed and dated, lower right: " T Daniell | 1811", Thomas Daniell, 1749-1840, British

Marianne Dashwood / Austen
Marianne Dashwood blushes. Date: First published: 1811

Austen / S&s / Palmers
Mr. & Mrs. Palmer. Date: First published: 1811

Willoughby / Dashwoods / S&s
Willoughby takes leave of the Dashwoods. Date: First published: 1811

Austen / Sense & Sensibilt
Lucy Steele shows the portrait of Edward Ferrars to Elinor. Date: First published: 1811

Private - 83rd Regiment of Foot. The regiment became the Royal Irish Rifles in 1881

Arthur Henry Hallam
ARTHUR HENRY HALLAM Friend of Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Liszt / Barabas Miklos
FRANZ LISZT Hungarian musician and composer

Liszt Postcard
Hungarian composer and performer

Orson Pratt
ORSON PRATT Mormon churchman Date: 1811 - 1881

Balloon descending into Bristol Channel
A balloon descending into the water of the Bristol Channel, near Watermouth. The passengers were Sadler and Clayfield, who ascended from Bristol. 24 September 1810

Women of Hampshire vs. Women of Surrey Cricket Match, Newing
Engraving of a cricket match between the Hamshire and Surrey Lasses for 500 guineas, played at Newington Green, near Balls Pond, Middlesex, 2nd October 1811. The Hampshire team won by 14 notches

Robert William Bunsen 2
ROBERT WILHELM BUNSEN German scientist, famed for his invention of the Bunsen burner

Robert Blair
ROBERT BLAIR Edinburgh advocate, depicted making a point in court

John Bright / Mayall Cdv
John Bright Liberal Mp

BULLOCKs MUSEUM 1811
Housed in the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, William Bullocks miscellaneous collection is a popular attraction at a period when official museums hardly exist

CATTLE / YAK 1911
Yak

Theophile Gautier
THEOPHILE GAUTIER French writer, advocate of art for arts sake

Luddites smash weaving machinery in a Nottingham textile factory. The Luddites were a movement of radical group of English textile workers

Glorious Gallantry of the Middlesex Regiment at Albuhera
The Glorious Gallantry of the Middlesex Regiment, the Die Hards, at the Battle of Albuhera, Peninsular War, 16 May 1811 Date: 1811

Peninsular War, six French drums, spoils of war
Peninsular War, six French drums and a silver-mounted drum major's staff, spoils of war taken by the 2nd Battalion of the 34th Regiment (Border Regiment)

The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand
Knight in ceremonial dress and wearing the Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand, also known as the Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand

Sheriffs of London, Samuel Birch and William Heygate, in the Court of the Exchequer on Michaelmas Day. Date: 1811

WARWICK HOUSE 1811
The house facing us is Warwick House, residence of the ill- fated Princess Charlotte of Wales, who will sadly die in childbirth in a few years time. Date: 1811

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In the year 1811, a multitude of events unfolded, each leaving its mark on history. E. Freeman, also known as Elizabeth Freeman or Mum Bett, emerged as an influential American abolitionist during this time. Her unwavering determination and resilience paved the way for future generations fighting against slavery. Meanwhile, the steady beats of drums and fifes echoed through the air, symbolizing both celebration and struggle. Saartje Baartman, famously known as The Hottentot Venus, faced exploitation and objectification due to her unique physical features. Her story serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against racism and discrimination. Across distant shores in Scotland stood the magnificent Bell Rock Lighthouse near Arbroath—a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in conquering nature's challenges. Similarly defying gravity was Sophie Blanchard in her daring balloon ascent over Milan—an awe-inspiring display of courage that pushed boundaries. In Haiti's Royal Palace resided tales of revolution and resilience; it stood not only as a symbol of power but also witnessed countless struggles for freedom from oppression. Meanwhile, Liszt captured hearts with his timeless music even in old age—his photo serving as a glimpse into his extraordinary life filled with passion. The world of literature introduced us to Austen's beloved characters such as Brandon & Dashwood—a tale woven with love, heartbreaks, and societal expectations that still resonate today. On another note entirely was the satirical cartoon "Embargo" depicting Ograbme—the American Snapping-Turtle—a humorous take on political tensions during those times. Closer to home in Rossguill was Manus Mcfadden born in 1811—an ordinary person whose existence reminds us that history is shaped by individuals from all walks of life. And speaking of individuals making their mark were young surgeons undergoing scrutiny through George Cruikshank's satirical etching—highlighting society's fascination with medicine while poking fun at its quirks.