1840 Collection (page 11)

DINNER PARTY W / MANDARIN
A dinner party in full swing at the Mandarins house. Date: circa 1840

CHINESE RICE STALL
Customers eat at a Chinese rice stall by the river. Date: circa 1840

WATER MILL / RUSTIC FRANCE
The water mill at Eu, France in an ideal rustic setting Date: circa 1840

ELECTRICITY IN STEAM
A Newcastle workman discovers the hard way that steam conducts electricity. Date: 1840

VILLEFRANCHE / OVAL VIEW
Villefranche: distant view Date: circa 1840

WASP AT A PICNIC
Awful appearance of a wopps at a picnic: picnic guests are severely bothered when a rather large wasp takes an interest in their food, one of the hazards of outdoor eating Date: circa 1840

GERMAN FLOWER SELLER
A German flower seller Date: circa 1840

PEKING LANTERN MERCHANT
A lantern merchant in Peking shows a decorative lantern to a customer; other fine lanterns hang in the shop, some in the shape of fish Date: circa 1840

EMBROIDERING LADY
A lady is seated at her embroidery frame, while sharing the gossip of her two visitors Date: circa 1840

ARCHETYPAL MONEY LENDER
An archetypal money lender studies a bill Date: 1840

A KINGS CLOTHES
How to make a king look like a king - dress him in a kings clothes ! (Thackeray chooses Louis XIV, but any king would do as well...) Date: circa 1840

HWM OLBERS / MACKENZIE
HEINRICH WILHELM MATTHAUS OLBERS German physician and astronomer Date: 1758 - 1840

CHASSEUR BELLANGE
Chasseur of the 8th regiment of the line shown with his horse. Date: circa 1840

A PARTING KISS C1840
When your friend bids an over- affectionate farewell to your wife, you begin to wonder - and suddenly hes not so much of a friend as before... Date: circa 1840

THEATRE / EXOTIC / TIEN-LIN
The Theatre at Tien-Lin attracts a large audience for the traditional play being performed on the raised staging. Date: circa 1840

NEW ZEALAND MISSIONARYA
Horomona (Solomon), a Maori chief, is converted by Henry Williams at Otawhao and proceeds to preach to his fellow countrymen even after he goes blind, led by his wife Date: circa 1840

LE VERRIER & L PHILIPPE LE VERRIER & L PHILIPPE
Urbain-Jean-Joseph Le Verrier explains the discovery of Neptune to the French King Loius Philippe at the Tuileries Date: circa late 1840s

FRENCH APPLE SELLER
French apple seller Date: circa 1840

FRENCH FEMALE PORTER
A Parisian porteuse de modes - a delivery girl carrying fashionable clothes to a customers house Date: circa 1840

FRENCH EQUATOR BAPTISM
Bapteme sous la ligne - Neptune presides over a baptism ceremony as a French naval vessel crosses the line Date: circa 1840

FRANCE / DIEPPE
Place Duquesne, and eglise Saint-Jacques (note, too, the sign for the Hotel du Commerce) Date: circa 1840

LAPPS AND REINDEER
With reindeer and dogs, outside their tents Date: circa 1840

GREEK ORTHODOX EXORCISM
A maniac, supposed possessed by a demon, is exorcised by the priests of the church of Saint Theodore, at Pergamos (in present-day Turkey) Date: circa 1840

DEATH / MOURNING HUSBAND
THE COMMON LOSS She has lost a husband, he has lost a son, the dog has lost a master Date: 1840

THEATRE / REGIONAL / DENMARK
A comedy Kalkeballen, being performed at a popular theatre in Copenhagen Date: circa 1840

Beau Brummell Satire
BEAU BRUMMELL An impertinent young man notes the demise of the formerly famously handsome (but now fat) dandy, George Beau Brummell. Date: 1778 - 1840

LITHOGRAPH TOUR DE FORCE
A tour-de-force of lithography, no doubt done to show the range and versatility of which the lithograph is capable Date: circa 1840

CHATEAU DE JOINVILLE
Le chateau de Joinville (Haute Marne), home of the Sires de Joinville and later of the ducs de Guise Date: circa 1840

FRENCH PUPPET SHOW
A French boy puts on a puppet show to amuse the children of the street Date: circa 1840

PARIS / ST ETIENNE DU MONT
Interior of the church, with a procession of priests Date: circa 1840

Franciscea Etcive Floral
Franciscea and tropaeolum tastefully juxtaposed Date: circa 1840

MANDARINS HOUSE 1840
An apartment in a mandarins house, near Nanking Date: 1840

BREAKFAST / VILLAGE HOME
A three generation family have breakfast in their village home Date: circa 1840

STREET TRADES / POTS
An itinerant pedlar seeks to persuade a French countrywoman to purchase one of his pots Date: circa 1840

GYMNASTICS / CHILDREN
French children climbing on a playground frame Date: circa 1840

RACIAL TYPES / NEW ZEALAND
A group of indigenous New Zealanders cooking and consuming their enemies Date: circa 1840

ENGLAND / CHELTENHAM / 1840
The Montpelier Spa, Cheltenham. Date: 1840

ENGLAND / BURTON ON TRENT
General view of industry in Burton on Trent. Date: Circa 1840

BALLAD SELLER
A girl sells ballads and religious prints while the snowflakes fall around her Date: circa 1840

PICNIC BY RIVER / ALLOM
A party of pleasure - a grand picnic by a river Date: circa 1840

TRADITIONAL ROLES
The man goes off to work while the woman does the laundry Date: 1840

FRANCE / PARIS / INVALIDES
The tomb of Napoleon I, where his remains were placed following their return from Saint Helena in 1840 Date: circa 1860

VAUXHALL GARDENS / 1840
Vauxhall Gardens. Date: 1840

REFORM CLUB KITCHEN
The kitchen staff at the Reform Club, London, where the kitchens were designed by Alexis Soyer Date: 1840

MONGOOSE
A mongoose Date: circa 1840

DICKENSIAN HOUSEMAID
A London housemaid of Dickens time - the Little Marchioness from his novel The Old Curiosity Shop Date: 1840

TOURISTS ON VESUVIUS - 2
Tourists pushed up the side of the mountain Date: circa 1840

Tourists on Vesuvius
TOURISTS ON VESUVIUS - coming down somewhat more rapidly than they climbed up ! Date: circa 1840

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In the year 1840, a world of art, culture, and innovation unfolded. The iconic painting "Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog" by Caspar David Friedrich captivated viewers with its mysterious allure, depicting a solitary figure contemplating nature's vastness. Meanwhile, cricket enthusiasts witnessed an intense battle between Sussex and Kent in 1840, showcasing the timeless rivalry between two English counties. During this era, T. E. Lawrence was born - a man who would later become known as Lawrence of Arabia for his pivotal role in Arab revolt against Ottoman rule during World War I. As history unfolded, another significant milestone emerged: the issuance of the Penny Black postage stamp on May 6th. Engraved by Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. , it became the world's first adhesive postage stamp revolutionizing mail delivery forever. Sports also took center stage in 1840; English prizefighters showcased their skills while sports like shinty gained popularity among enthusiasts seeking thrilling competition. In Scotland, construction began on what would become an engineering marvel - the Forth Bridge - connecting Edinburgh to Fife across the Firth of Forth. Amidst these cultural and technological advancements stood Thomas Hardy – a renowned author whose works captured both rural life and human emotions with profound depth. His writings resonated with readers then and continue to do so today. The realm of music saw virtuoso Niccolò Paganini enchanting audiences worldwide with his violin mastery; even famed artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres immortalized him through his brush strokes at Kings Theatre. As time moved forward from that eventful year in 1840 towards 1921 when Thomas Hardy passed away but left behind an enduring literary legacy that continues to inspire generations long after he departed this world.