1817 Collection

The Blind Men and the Elephant. Japanese woodblock print from the Manga of Katsushika Hokusai, 1817
HOKUSAI: ELEPHANT. The Blind Men and the Elephant. Japanese woodblock print from the Manga of Katsushika Hokusai, 1817

Jane Austen
JANE AUSTEN English novelist

Forth Bridge Construct
The Forth Bridge during construction. Designed by Sir John Fowler (1817- 1898) and Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) and constructed by Sir William Arrol (1839-1913)

Jane Austens Home
Jane Austens home at Chawton

AUSTEN: PERSUASION. Looking on her with a face as pallid as her own. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1898 edition of Jane Austens Persuasion, first published in 1817

Gooseberry varieties. Illustration from George Brookshaw, Pomona Britannica. Plate IV. Date: 1817

Map / Britain / Scotland
A map of Scotland 1817

A View of Armadale Castle, by William Daniell
A View of Armadale Castle, Island of Sky[e], from the Sound of Slate, by William Daniell RA (1769-1837). (1 of 2) Date: 1817

Camera Obscura 1817
CAMERA OBSCURA the various components of an observation hut or kiosk housing the device

AUSTEN: PERSUASION, 1898. Looking on her with a face as pallid as her own. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1898 edition of Jane Austens Persuasion, first published in 1817

Fair / Roller Coaster 1817
An early form of roller coaster ( the Aerial Walk ) in the Beaujon Gardens, Paris

Botanical Print by Walter Hood Fitch 1817 a 1892, W. H. Fitch was an botanical illustrator
Botanical Print by Walter Hood Fitch 1817 a 1892, W.H. Fitch was an botanical illustrator and artist, born in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, colour lithograph

Colonel James Skinner holding a Regimental Durbar, 1827.Watercolour with gouache on European paper by Ghulam Ali Khan (fl 1817-1855), 1827.Inscribed in Nastaliq script lower left

Sir Francis Crossley, businessman, philanthropist and MP
Sir Francis Crossley (1817-1872), 1st Baronet of Halifax, British carpet manufacturer, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician. Date: 1860s

Cmt Mommsen / Nobel 1902
CHRISTIAN MATTHIAS THEODOR MOMMSEN German classical scholar and historian

Jane Austen Memorial
Bust and tablet to English author JANE AUSTEN at Lyme Regis, Dorset, marking the former location of a house called Wings, where she lodged in 1804. Date: 1775 - 1817

BARON LYNEDOCH (1748-1843). Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch. British soldier. Oil on canvas, c1817, by Sir Thomas Lawrence

Rosa gallica regalis, 19th century C016 / 5305
Royal Highness provins rose (Rosa gallica regalis), 19th-century artwork. This artwork is from volume 1 (1817) of Les Roses by Belgian botanist Pierre-Joseph Redoute (1759-1840)

Six samurai; the upper three at court, practicing their archery; the lower three in traditional hunting attire
HOKUSAI: SIX SAMURAI, 1817. Six samurai; the upper three at court, practicing their archery; the lower three in traditional hunting attire. Woodblock print, 1817, from the Manga of Katsushika Hokusai

Dentistry, satirical artwork
Dentistry. Satirical artwork titled Without Effort, showing a dentist and his assistant removing a patients tooth in a public display area

Costume / Diabolo 1817
Man: blue coat with gold buttons, lapels & split cuffs; light coloured pantaloons (trousers). Woman: white muslin dress with ruff, hem decorated with lace & rouleaux

Glasgow / Kelly 1817
General view of the city, with a wagon approaching on a rough-surfaced road, a carrier and his donkey, factory smoke polluting the air

John Thomas Duckworth 1
Sir JOHN THOMAS DUCKWORTH British naval commander Date: 1748 - 1817

Thadeus Kosciusko
TADEUS ANDRZEI BONAWENTURA KOSCIUSKO Polish patriot leader

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

Botanical Print by Walter Hood Fitch 1817 a 1892, W. H. Fitch was an botanical illustrator
Botanical Print by Walter Hood Fitch 1817 a 1892, W.H. Fitch was an botanical illustrator and artist, born in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, colour lithograph

Wild tobacco plant with green flowers and leaves, Nicotiana rustica
5856596 Wild tobacco plant with green flowers and leaves, Nicotiana rustica; (add.info.: Wild tobacco plant with green flowers and leaves, Nicotiana rustica)

Coffee plant with beans and flowers, Coffea arabica
5856592 Coffee plant with beans and flowers, Coffea arabica; (add.info.: Coffee plant with beans and flowers, Coffea arabica. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J)

"The Sacred Theory of Earth" by Thomas Burnet, 1817
2603685 "The Sacred Theory of Earth" by Thomas Burnet, 1817; (add.info.: Ideas of different stages in the formation of the Earth)

Pink-flowered true indigo plant, Indigofera tinctoria
5856602 Pink-flowered true indigo plant, Indigofera tinctoria; (add.info.: Pink-flowered true indigo plant, Indigofera tinctoria. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J)

Sago palm tree, Metroxylon sagu
5856586 Sago palm tree, Metroxylon sagu; (add.info.: Sago palm tree, Metroxylon sagu. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Alfalfa, Medicago sativa, black medic Medicago lupulina, and corn spurry Spergula arvensis
5856580 Alfalfa, Medicago sativa, black medic Medicago lupulina, and corn spurry Spergula arvensis; (add.info.: Alfalfa Medicago sativa, black medic Medicago lupulina)

John Moore (1761-1809) Scottish-born British soldier: Lieut-General, c.1885 (engraving)
536575 John Moore (1761-1809) Scottish-born British soldier: Lieut-General, c.1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Defeated Soult at Corunna (La Coruna) 16 January 1809 but fatally wounded

Portrait of Francis II of Holy Roman Empire, 1817 (engraving)
863530 Portrait of Francis II of Holy Roman Empire, 1817 (engraving); (add.info.: Francis II (1768-1835) of Holy Roman Empire and I of Austria from 1792. Son of Empress Maria Theresa

Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Wales, 1817 (engraving)
863528 Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Wales, 1817 (engraving); (add.info.: Princess Charlotte of Wales (1796-1817) only child of George IV of Great Britain and Caroline of Brunswick

Blue Spanish iris, Iris xiphium, in half bloom and full bloom
5856609 Blue Spanish iris, Iris xiphium, in half bloom and full bloom; (add.info.: Blue Spanish iris, Iris xiphium, in half bloom and full bloom)

Yellow flowered dyer's madder, hairy root and fruit, Rubia tinctorum
5856604 Yellow flowered dyer's madder, hairy root and fruit, Rubia tinctorum; (add.info.: Yellow flowered dyer's madder, hairy root and fruit, Rubia tinctorum)

White flowered Sansevieria, leaf and root, Aletris guineensis
5856599 White flowered Sansevieria, leaf and root, Aletris guineensis; (add.info.: White flowered Sansevieria, leaf and root, Aletris guineensis)

Virginia tobacco with pink flowers and leaves, Nicotiana tabacum
5856595 Virginia tobacco with pink flowers and leaves, Nicotiana tabacum; (add.info.: Virginia tobacco with pink flowers and leaves, Nicotiana tabacum)

Tea tree with scarlet flower and fruit, Camellia sinensis
5856593 Tea tree with scarlet flower and fruit, Camellia sinensis; (add.info.: Tea tree with scarlet flower and fruit, Camellia sinensis, Thea bohea)

Asian Palmyra, Toddy palm or sugar palm tree, Borassus flabellifer
5856587 Asian Palmyra, Toddy palm or sugar palm tree, Borassus flabellifer; (add.info.: Asian Palmyra, Toddy palm or sugar palm tree, Borassus flabellifer)

Portrait of Thomas Graham Scottish general (engraving)
863533 Portrait of Thomas Graham Scottish general (engraving); (add.info.: Thomas Graham, Baron Lynedoch (1750-1843) Scottish general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars

Liberty Suspended Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand at the foot of the scaffold on which the liberty of the British
527914 Liberty Suspended Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand at the foot of the scaffold on which the liberty of the British Press is being suspended

Crimson peony flower with seeds, Paeonia officinalis
5856605 Crimson peony flower with seeds, Paeonia officinalis; (add.info.: Crimson peony flower with seeds, Paeonia officinalis. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J)

Tobacco plant with crimson flowers, Nicotiana fruticosa
5856597 Tobacco plant with crimson flowers, Nicotiana fruticosa; (add.info.: Tobacco plant with crimson flowers, Nicotiana fruticosa)

Cactus grandiflorus with large yellow flower
5856589 Cactus grandiflorus with large yellow flower; (add.info.: Cactus grandiflorus with large yellow flower. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Blue and white muscat grapes, Vinis vitifera
5856583 Blue and white muscat grapes, Vinis vitifera; (add.info.: Blue and white muscat grapes, Vinis vitifera. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Elecampane or Horse-heal, Inula helenium
5856610 Elecampane or Horse-heal, Inula helenium; (add.info.: Elecampane or Horse-heal, Inula helenium, roots, flowers, leaves and buds)

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In the year 1817, a tapestry of diverse events and creations unfolded, shaping history in its own unique way. The Blind Men and the Elephant, a thought-provoking Japanese woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, captured the essence of perception and understanding. Meanwhile, Jane Austen's literary genius continued to flourish as she penned her timeless masterpiece. As construction commenced on the iconic Forth Bridge in Scotland, it stood as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. In gardens across Britain, gooseberry enthusiasts reveled in an array of delightful varieties that adorned their landscapes. Jane Austen found solace within the walls of her beloved home while crafting stories that would transcend time itself. Her novel Persuasion depicted characters with faces pale with emotion—a reflection of their inner turmoil. Maps guided explorers through uncharted territories; one such map showcased Armadale Castle by William Daniell—an enchanting view into Scottish heritage. The invention of the camera obscura in 1817 revolutionized photography forever—capturing moments frozen in time for generations to come. Amidst this whirlwind of creativity and innovation emerged another form of entertainment—the fair roller coaster—a thrilling ride that sent hearts racing and screams echoing through the air. Walter Hood Fitch's botanical prints brought nature's beauty to life on paper—an artistry that transcended boundaries between science and aesthetics. His intricate illustrations captivated audiences far and wide. The year 1817 was a kaleidoscope of artistic expression, technological advancements, literary brilliance, architectural marvels, natural wonders—and above all else—a testament to humanity's boundless imagination reaching new heights at every turn.