1840s Collection (page 7)

John Kearsley Mitchell, 1846
1577002 John Kearsley Mitchell, 1846; (add.info.: John Kearsley Mitchell (May 12, 1798 - April 4, 1858) was an American physician and writer

President James Madison, 1846
1576803 President James Madison, 1846; (add.info.: James Madison (1751-1836) was an American statesman and political theorist who served as the fourth President of the United States

Depiction of the Battle of Isly was fought on August 14, 1844 between France and Morocco, near the Isly River
5669252 Depiction of the Battle of Isly was fought on August 14, 1844 between France and Morocco, near the Isly River. 19th century (woodcut); (add.info)

French military display in Paris at the time of the June Days uprising (French: les journees de Juin)
5669243 French military display in Paris at the time of the June Days uprising (French: les journees de Juin), staged by the workers of France from 23 to 26 June 1848

Pages from 'The First Six Books of the elements of Euclid' by Oliver Byrne published in 1847
5668984 Pages from 'The First Six Books of the elements of Euclid' by Oliver Byrne published in 1847; (add.info.: Photograph of page from original 1847 first edition)

Arkwright's method of roving cotton, 1845
3479022 Arkwright's method of roving cotton, 1845; (add.info.: Arkwright's method of roving cotton. From Charles Tomlinson The useful arts and manufactures of Great Britain, London)

Persian rug, 1843
3479018 Persian rug, 1843; (add.info.: Making a Persian rug, Scotland. August 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Villagers in Lancashire, 1843
3479403 Villagers in Lancashire, 1843; (add.info.: Villagers in Lancashire ceremoniously guiding a cart of rushes to church)

Serving a rope, 1841
3479065 Serving a rope, 1841; (add.info.: Serving a rope. This was the binding of a thick rope with a thin one in order to lengthen its life. Dated 1841, London.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Threading a sewing needle, 1849
3479040 Threading a sewing needle, 1849; (add.info.: Illustration shows an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle. Dated 1849.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Principle of the carding engine, 1845
3479126 Principle of the carding engine, 1845; (add.info.: Principle of the carding engine: revolving drum covered with wire teeth, the top covered with concave frame with similar teeth)

Pyramids, 1841
3480443 Pyramids, 1841; (add.info.: Pyramids, Egypt 1841. By French architect, Hector Horeau; 1801 - 1872.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1841
3480442 Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1841; (add.info.: Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt 1841. By French architect, Hector Horeau; 1801 - 1872.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hypostyle columns at Karnak, Egypt, 1841
3480439 Hypostyle columns at Karnak, Egypt, 1841; (add.info.: Hypostyle columns at Karnak, Egypt 1841. By French architect, Hector Horeau; 1801 - 1872.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848
3480246 The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848; (add.info.: Hedger in a November shower. Illustration of November for John Clare 'The Shepherd's Calendar')

Jacob Brett's electric printing telegraph, 1845
3479966 Jacob Brett's electric printing telegraph, 1845; (add.info.: Jacob Brett's electric printing telegraph, patented in 1845.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Young female from the Sandwich Islands in the Pacific, 1840
3480525 Young female from the Sandwich Islands in the Pacific, 1840; (add.info.: 19th century illustration showing young female from the Sandwich Islands in the Pacific)

Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople, 1846
3480394 Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople, 1846; (add.info.: 1828: Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) 1846, watercolour

Hand comb for long staple wool, 1844
3480148 Hand comb for long staple wool, 1844; (add.info.: Line drawing of hand comb for long staple wool used for worsted; in the textile industry; English 19th century; 1844)

Samuel Hahnemann in 1840 (engraving)
2625321 Samuel Hahnemann in 1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) who was a German physician and the founder of Homeopathy. Satiric print by Ch

Battle of Trafalgar
2613391 Battle of Trafalgar.; (add.info.: Battle of Trafalgar. The attack on the combined fleets of France and Spain by the British fleet, under the command of the illustrious Lord Nelson)

Victory of Trafalgar
2613388 Victory of Trafalgar.; (add.info.: Victory of Trafalgar. This scene at nearly the close of the action with a view of the French Admiral Dumonoir)

Tourists visiting the Roman ruins at Pompeii
2628603 Tourists visiting the Roman ruins at Pompeii.; (add.info.: Illustration showing tourists visiting the Roman ruins at Pompeii, in Italy, during their 'Grand Tour' of Europe)

Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House
3586789 Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House; (add.info.: Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House (Tregear Manor, Cornwall, England), 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House
3586787 Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House; (add.info.: Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House (Tregear Manor, Cornwall, England), 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House
3586781 Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House; (add.info.: Interior of an early Victorian Dolls House (Tregear Manor, Cornwall, England), 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Terrirotrio de tepic, 1844
2902781 Terrirotrio de tepic, 1844; (add.info.: Terrirotrio de tepic, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Puebla, 1844
2902777 Puebla, 1844; (add.info.: Puebla, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Hidalgo, 1844
2902774 Hidalgo, 1844; (add.info.: Hidalgo, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Vera Cruz, 1844
2902757 Vera Cruz, 1844; (add.info.: Vera Cruz, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Nuevo Leon, 1844
2902755 Nuevo Leon, 1844; (add.info.: Nuevo Leon, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Turkey in Asia, 1849
2902287 Turkey in Asia, 1849; (add.info.: Turkey in Asia, 1849.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Scotland
2902837 Scotland; (add.info.: Scotland, 1849.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Europe, 1849
2902835 Europe, 1849; (add.info.: Europe, 1849.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Native life in the Pacific Region
2911046 Native life in the Pacific Region; (add.info.: 1842 Illustrations of native life in the Pacific Region from Voyage au pole sud et dans l'Oceanie..." under the command of Dumont)

The earliest printed Christmas card, 1843
3478774 The earliest printed Christmas card, 1843; (add.info.: Sir Henry Cole of London conceived the first Christmas card in 1843)

Women making up sewing thread into balls, 1845
3478860 Women making up sewing thread into balls, 1845; (add.info.: Women making up sewing thread into balls, London, circa 1845.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The delayed launch of the SS Great Britain steamship, 1844
3478569 The delayed launch of the SS Great Britain steamship, 1844; (add.info.: Punch cartoon about the delayed launch of the SS Great Britain steamship, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

Maria-Pauline Borghese (born Bonaparte), 1840 (litho)
1574676 Maria-Pauline Borghese (born Bonaparte), 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Maria-Pauline Borghese (born Bonaparte - 1780-1825). Married Prince Camillo Borghese in 1803

Princess Marie Christine of Orleans, 1840 (litho)
1574670 Princess Marie Christine of Orleans, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Princess Marie Christine of Orleans (1813-1939) second daughter of Louis Philippe I of France

Charles X of France, 1840 (litho)
1574663 Charles X of France, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Charles X of France (1757-1836) King of France from 1824 until his abdication in the July Revolution of 1830

John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst, 1840 (engraving)
1574766 John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst, 1840 (engraving); (add.info.: John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863) British lawyer and statesman

Tobacco House, 1841 (woodcut)
1574642 Tobacco House, 1841 (woodcut); (add.info.: Tobacco house in the London Docks. Woodcut, London, 1841.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Benjamin Constant, 1840 (litho)
1574717 Benjamin Constant, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Benjamin Constant (1767-1830) born Henri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque, Swiss-born French aristocrat, novelist and political philosopher

Princess Marie Clementine of Orleans, 1840 (litho)
1574671 Princess Marie Clementine of Orleans, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Princess Marie Clementine of Orleans (1817-1907) youngest daughter of Louis Philippe I of France

Victor Hugo, 1840 (litho)
1574710 Victor Hugo, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Victor Hugo (1802-1885) French novelis, dramatist and poet. Lithograph, Paris, c1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Honore Gabriel, Comte de Mirabeau, 1840 (litho)
1574700 Honore Gabriel, Comte de Mirabeau, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Honore Gabriel, Comte de Mirabeau (1749-1791) French revolutonary writer, politician and diplomat

Francois II, 1840 (litho)
1574692 Francois II, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Francois II (1544-1560) King of France 1559-1560. Married Mary, Queen of Scots in 1558. Lithograph, Paris, c1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Step back in time to the 1840s, a decade filled with remarkable events and intriguing landmarks. Explore the Swindon Works Map, dating back to the c. 1940s, and uncover the secrets of this industrial hub. Delve into history as you learn about Erebus and Terror, the ill-fated ships that embarked on Franklin's last trip to discover the Northwest Passage. Marvel at Yggdrasil, known as the Tree of Life in Norse mythology, symbolizing resilience and interconnectedness. Journey to Warwick County Mental Hospital in Hatton, Warwickshire - a place shrouded in mystery where stories of hope and despair intertwine. Stand tall beside Old Hartlepool Lighthouse in northeast England; its beacon guiding sailors through treacherous waters for centuries. On Scotland's west coast stands Skerryvore Lighthouse - an architectural marvel defying nature's fury while safeguarding countless lives at sea. Immerse yourself in scientific discovery with a 19th-century alga cyanotype - capturing nature's beauty through early photographic techniques. Uncover maritime history with a plan of ship SS Great Britain - witness technological advancements that revolutionized travel across oceans during this era. Gaze upon JMW Turner's masterpiece "The Angel Standing in the Sun, " painted in 1846; let his brushstrokes transport you to ethereal realms beyond imagination. Study Cowfold tithe map from 1840 - an intricate document revealing land ownership patterns within rural communities during this transformative period. Descend into The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe; experience Victorian engineering ingenuity firsthand beneath London’s bustling streets. Finally, peer behind Pentonville Prison's imposing walls located in Islington, North London – contemplate society’s approach towards justice during this tumultuous time. The 1840s encapsulate an era teeming with innovation, tragedy, artistry, and societal change – each hint offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of this captivating decade.