1840 Collection (page 13)

The schoolmaster with the boys singing flat at the piano, 1840. Found in the collection of Landesmuseum, Linz

Alto Saxophone
ALTO SAXOPHONE : one of a family of instruments invented about 1840 by a Frenchman, Adolphe Sax. Date: 1897

Dress of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603
Dress of the reign of Henry VIII, 1509-1547.. She wears a purple hat decorated with jewels and feathers, a red dress with puffed and slit sleeves, lace collar and cuffs

Union Workhouse, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
A view of the union workhouse at Newcastle-upon-Tyne erected in 1840 on Westgate Road. In front of the building is a man with a hand-cart. Date: Date unknown

Belgium / Dinant
Dinant, on the Meuse, looking peaceful enough here but it will be the scene of gruesome German atrocities in World War One. Date: circa 1840

Gottfried Leitner
GOTTFRIED WILHELM LEITNER Hungarian-English traveller in Africa. Date: 1840 - 1899

William Henry Harrison campaign rally, 1840
Tippecanoe procession during William Henry Harrisons presidential campaign, 1840. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Paris and the river Seine, early 1800s
Town hall and Pont d Arcole on the River Seine, Paris, before 1850. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century J.M.W. Turner illustration

Bethnal Green Workhouse, Waterloo Road, London
Bethnal Greens Waterloo Road workhouse was erected in 1840-1842. It was later known as Waterloo House

Niccolo Paganini
NICCOLO PAGANINI Italian musician, sketch of 1840

The Black Country Scene
The sky at night is lit up by the foundries, furnaces and factories of the Black Country - the region around Wolverhampton and Dudley in the west midlands of England

The Presidents House, Washington. A version of this picture of the White House was used as the White House Christmas Card in 1974 during President Gerald Fords tenure

A block of four Penny Black postage stamps. The Penny Black was the worlds first adhesive postage stamp. The stamp, featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria, was issued on May 1, 1840; Illustration

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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.