1851 Collection (page 51)

Chinese Ceramicse
Richly - some might say TOO richly - ornamented teapot, vases and a bowl from China

French Pistol and Shield
Two pistols and a shield by Lepage Martier of Paris

Brit Mus Arched Room
The Arched Room is part of the Museums collection of books, not yet hidden in the stacks, less still transferred to the British Library

A group of various items from India, principally enamelled, including vases and boxes

The Amazon Sculpture
The Amazon A sculpture by Kiss, Berlin of an Amazon woman spearing a lion which is attacking her horse

Splendid American Chair
A triumph of American Victoriana, this Patent Continental Spring Chair is exhibited by the American Chair Company at the Crystal Palace

Sideboard, Ornaments
Sideboard and ornaments designed by Marochetti, made by Snell. Two lamps are included, also a metal bowl too big to be a spittoon

Dickens Mayall Dag
CHARLES DICKENS Dickens in 1851

Big Family / Cruikshank
Taking the Census. The head of an oversized, extended family has difficulty remembering the names of his kin and servants let alone how many there are!

Soult (Bompled)
NICOLAS-JEAN DE DIEU SOULT French military commander

Soult (Grevedon)
NICOLAS-JEAN DE DIEU SOULT French military commander

Opulent Bed 1851
Opulent, gilt bedstead complete with canopy, fringing and drapery

Machine Dept / Gt Exhib
The machinery department of the Crystal Palace exhibition - Messrs. Hibbert, Platt and Co.s cotton-machines

Foucault Demo London
Foucaults demonstration of the rotation of the Earth, by a pendulum, is explained to a London audience at the Polytechnic Institution, Regent St. by Dr Bachhoffner

Nicholas Baron Bexley -2
NICHOLAS VANSITTART, first baron BEXLEY English Statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer

Great Northern Diver
GREAT NORTHERN DIVER (Colymbus glacialis) also known as the Immer- or Ember-Goose

Crystal Palace Nave
The Nave of the Great Exhibition, looking west

Crystal Palace Main Av
The Great Exhibition, Main Avenue, looking east

Great Exhibition Opened
Queen Victoria opens the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park

Disraeli / Crisis (4 of 4)
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Mr. Disraelis interviews with himself following the Ministerial Crisis of 1851 (Cartoon 4 of 4)

Disraeli / Crisis (3 of 4)
BENJAMIN DISRAELI General confusion following the Ministerial Crisis of 1851 (Cartoon 3 of 4)

Disraeli / Crisis (2 of 4)
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Mr. Disraeli on hearing that Lord Stanley had gone a second time to the Palace following the Ministerial Crisis of 1851

Disraeli / Crisis (1 of 4)
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Mr. Disraeli on hearing of the Ministerial Crisis of 1851. (Cartoon 1 of 4)

Outdoor Dress 1851
Two ladies in the garden, one with a shawl and parasol : the other has a parasol, too, but hasn t opened it yet

Indoor Dresses 1851
Two ladies in indoor dresses

Indoor Outfits 1851
Two ladies in indoor dresses

Outdoor Outfits 1851
Two ladies in very splendid outdoor outfits

Ladies Dress 1851
Two ladies in outdoor dress

Napoleon Iiis Coup
Napoleon III rides through the streets of Paris after his coup d etat, declating himself empereur. Not everyone is delighted

California Statehood
Acquired by the U.S. in 1848 after the Mexican wars, California is given free state status in 1851 : the jubilant citizens of San Francisco celebrate with a procession

Vincent D indy
VINCENT D INDY French musician

Victoria in Salford 1851
VICTORIA VISITS SALFORD (MANCHESTER) The Royal procession at the entrance to Peel Park, Salford

London / Marble Arch
Marble Arch, at the time part of Hyde Park

Cruikshank / Run for Bus
Running for the bus whose destination is the exhibition at Crystal Palace

Sir Oliver Lodge / Photo
SIR OLIVER LODGE Physicist, believer in survival; in his study

Fireplace / Bailey & Son
Fireplace by Messrs Bailey & Co displayed at the 1851 exhibition at Crystal Palace

Hives at Gt Exhibition
Neighbours Cottage, Observatory and other hives displayed at the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace Entrance
The entrance to the Great Exhibition on five shilling day

1851 / SETTING UP
SETTING UP Unpacking exhibits

Crystal Palace Opens / Cha
Queen Victoria opens Crystal Palace

Bismarck / Rohling / Page 17
Bismarck manages to send secret political messages from Frankfurt

Bismarck / Rohling / Page 14
Bismarck is appointed Friedrich Wilhelm IVs private councellor in the Prussian delegation to the Frankfurt Bundestag (Parliament)

Spirit of Faith
THE SPIRIT OF FAITH - an Angel stands by a cross and indicates the general direction of Heaven

Garibaldi by Perrin 1851
GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI Italian patriot

Emigration Office Cork
At the emigration agents office, Cork, would-be emigrants pay their passage money for the journey to America

Emigrants at Cork
On the quay at Cork, emigrants wait to sail to the Americas

Leaving Ireland
Leaving Cork, Ireland for America via Liverpool on the Nimrod and Athlone steamers

Mary Shelley
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT SHELLEY Writer; wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley

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"1851: A Year of Exploration, Innovation, and Artistic Splendor" In 1851, the world witnessed a multitude of remarkable events that shaped history. Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror embarked on an ill-fated expedition in 1845, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and resilience. The Royal Coat of Arms stood as a symbol of strength and unity amidst turbulent times. An engraved map showcased Ireland's beauty in intricate detail, capturing its rich heritage and captivating landscapes. Meanwhile, inside the Great Exhibition of 1851, innovation thrived as Augusta Ada Byron unveiled her groundbreaking contributions to computing. England's capital city buzzed with excitement as Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace rose majestically against London's skyline—a testament to human ingenuity. Edwin Landseer's iconic painting "Monarch of the Glen" mesmerized art enthusiasts with its depiction of regal wildlife. Amidst progress and grandeur, mental health institutions like Asylum Lodge in Devizes and County Lunatic Asylum in Colney Hatch provided care for those struggling with their minds' afflictions. Nature enthusiasts marveled at the gracefulness of Morris' Common Curlew while Derby County Mental Hospital offered solace to individuals seeking healing. In this vibrant year, even entertainment had its place—James Doughty took center stage as England's oldest clown, bringing joy to audiences across the nation. As we reflect on 1851 today, let us remember it not just for its historical significance but also for the diverse tapestry it wove together—an era marked by exploration into uncharted territories both within ourselves and our world.