1838 Collection

The Remnants of an Army. Photomechanical print after Elizabeth Thompson (later Lady Butler). Associated with the Retreat from Kabul, 1st Afghan War (1838-1842). Date: 1856

THE TRAIL OF TEARS, 1838. The removal of the Cherokee Native Americans to the West in 1838. Oil on canvas, 1942, by Robert Lindneux

Grace Darling, rowing with her father
Grace Horsley Darling (1815 - 1842), daughter of the lighthouse keeper, William Darling, on the Farne Islands, seen here rowing with her father to the sinking steamboat the SS Forfarshire in 1838

AUDUBON: CARACARA, 1827-38. Crested caracara (Caracara cheriway), also known as Brazilian caracara eagle, by John James Audubon for his " Birds of America, " 1827-1838

Winter Landscape, 1835-1838, by Barend Cornelis Koekkoek (18
Barend Cornelis Koekkoek (1803-1862). Dutch painter. Winter Landscape, 1835-1838. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

The Imperial State Crown
A painting showing the Imperial State Crown which was made for Queen Victorias Coronation and was the only crown used in the ceremony. Date: 1838

AUDUBON: HAWK. Merlin, or pigeon hawk (Falco columbarius), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

Union Workhouse, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
An aerial view of the Sleaford Union workhouse. Designed by William J Donthorn, the building was erected in 1837-8 on East Gate in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The site later became known as Slea View

AUDUBON: QUAIL-DOVE. Key West Quail-Dove (Geotrygon chrysia). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

AUDUBON: JAY AND MAGPIE. Scrub jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens), Stellers jay (Cyanocitta stelleri), yellow-billed magpie (Pica nuttalli), and Clarks nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana)

Corry / Vanity Fair 1877
MONTAGU WILLIAM LOWRY CORRY BARON ROWTON Statesman and philanthropist, Disraelis private secretary

Wharncliffe Viaduct
The Wharncliffe Viaduct of the Great Western Railroad, at Hanwell, Middlesex. Brunel (I.K) was responsible for the construction and design of much of the early GWR

Dahlias sp
Plate 1 from The Beauties of Flora 1820, by Samuel Curtis (1779-1860) with drawings by Clara Maria Pope. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Tufnell Park
Roman road at Tufnell Park, Islington, when it was still open country

The Coronation of Queen Victoria, 1838
Engraving showing the Coronation of Queen Victoria at Westminster Abbey, 28th June 1838

Queen Victoria
QUEEN VICTORIA Picture from 1838, showing Victoria in her Coronation Robes

AUDUBON: TOWHEE. Rufous-sided Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

Grace Darling, lighthouse keeper's daughter
Grace Horsley Darling (1815 - 1842), daughter of the lighthouse keeper, William Darling, on the Farne Islands, who rowed with her father to the sinking steamboat the SS Forfarshire in 1838

AUDUBON: WOODCOCK. American Woodcock (Scolopax minor). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

CHOPIN: PRELUDE, c1838. Autograph manuscript of Frederic Chopins Prelude No. 15 in D-flat Major, known as the Raindrop prelude (Op. 28, No. 15), c1838

AUDUBON: WAXWING. Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

General View of the Island of Philae, Nubia November 1838. After watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. Temple Ancient Egypt Archaeology Religion Mythology Ruin

AUDUBON: HERON. Great blue heron (Ardea herodias), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

Union Workhouse, Wincanton, Somerset
The Wincanton Union workhouse, Somerset, with extensive vegetable gardens in front which were cultivated by the workhouse inmates. The workhouse opened in 1838 and was designed by George Wilkinson

Queens Bargemaster and Watermen in Queen Victoria s
The Queens Bargemaster of the Royal Household and 48 Watermen in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession

Construction of the Dean and Gloucester bridges
An Engraving of the construction and centering of both the Dean Bridge in Edinburgh and the Gloucester Bridge in western England. Date: 1838

Thomas Merthyr Guest, Vanity Fair, CG
THOMAS MERTHYR GUEST (1838-1904) Wealthy landowner, shown on horseback in red hunting jacket, smoking a pipe. Caption: Blackmore Vale Date: 1838 - 1904

Hatton Garden
Though Hatton Garden is chiefly associated with the jewelry trade, it is also famous as the location of the warehouse of Rowlands Macassar Oil. Date: 1838

North London Cemetery, Highgate. The Lebanon Catacombs, terrace and sepulchres built in the Egyptian architectural style popular at this time. Wood engraving 1838

CORONATION: QUEEN VICTORIA. The coronation of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), 28 June 1838. Engraving after Charles Robert Leslie

AUDUBON: TURKEY. Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

Balloon ascent on Queen Victorias birthday

Liver cirrhosis. Artwork taken from Sir Robert Carswells textbook Pathological Anatomy, published 1838. Cirrhosis is a disease in which the liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue

AUDUBON: CROW. Fish crow (Corvus ossifragus), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: HUMMINGBIRD. Black-throated mango (or mangrove) hummingbird, from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: HUMMINGBIRD. Ruby-throated hummingbird, from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: THRASHER. Brown thrasher, also known as Ferruginous thrush (Toxostoma rufum), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: TITMOUSE. Tufted Titmouse (Parus bicolor), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: SISKIN. Pine siskin (Carduelis pinus), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

Texas to Pacific Coast stagecoach schedule and price list, 1838
Schedule and ticket prices for the San Antonio & San Diego Mail-Line, circa 1838. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Modern Athenians plate 8 - Edinburgh
John Irvine (d. 1839) beautifully described as a " creeping figure, of too solid flesh, so sadly restricted in locomotion". Facing him is Captain Hugo Arnot (d)

Talleyrand / Boilly
PRINCE CHARLES-MAURICE TALLEYRAND-PERIGORD Prince de Benevent French statesman

Kensal Green Cemetery
The General Cemetery, Kensal Green

Val Prinsep Studio
VALENTINE CAMERON PRINSEP artist, photographed in his studio Date: 1838 - 1904

Captain Holland Lecky 1794-1854 (1838-45). Linnell, John 1792-1882. Date: 1838-45

AUDUBON: WAXWING. Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

AUDUBON: COWBIRD. Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

AUDUBON: PLOVER. Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

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In 1838, amidst a world of contrasting events and remarkable individuals, history unfolded in its diverse tapestry. Grace Darling, a beacon of bravery and resilience, embarked on a daring rowing adventure with her father to rescue stranded sailors from the treacherous sea. Their selfless act became an emblem of heroism. Simultaneously, the Trail of Tears marked a dark chapter in American history as the Cherokee Native Americans were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands and relocated westward. Robert Lindneux's poignant oil painting captures the sorrow and displacement endured by these resilient people. Barend Cornelis Koekkoek's Winter Landscape transports us to a serene scene painted between 1835-1838. The tranquility depicted contrasts sharply with the turmoil experienced during this period. John James Audubon's artistic prowess shines through his depictions of nature's wonders. From his Birds of America series spanning 1827-1838, we witness the majestic Crested Caracara soaring across canvas alongside other avian marvels like the Merlin Hawk and Key West Quail-Dove. Meanwhile, Union Workhouse in Sleaford stands as a testament to societal structures that sought to address poverty during this era. Its walls witnessed both hardship and hope for those seeking refuge within its doors. The Wharncliffe Viaduct symbolizes progress as it spans across landscapes connecting communities through engineering marvels. It serves as a reminder that even amidst tumultuous times, humanity strives for advancement. And finally, Corry's caricature featured in Vanity Fair humorously reflects society's satirical lens towards influential figures during 1877 while The Imperial State Crown represents enduring symbols of power and monarchy throughout time. Thus, within these fragments lies an encapsulation of life in 1838 - tales of courage against adversity; struggles etched upon canvases; nature celebrated through artistry; societal constructs shaping lives; bridges uniting communities; and the enduring presence of power and satire.