1853 Collection (page 4)

Music cover, Rye House Polka, by Meyer Lutz, dedicated to the committee of the Clapham Institution, with a view of The Rye House by the River Lea, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Date: 1853

Queen Maria II of Portugal and her Cabinet Councillors
Queen Maria II of Portugal (reigned 1826-1828 and 1834-1853) and her Cabinet Councillors Date: mid-19th century

Matilda I pleading with Empress Matilda
Matilda I, Countess of Boulogne, Queen of King Stephen, pleading with her cousin, the Empress Matilda, for her husband's release. Date: 1140s

Peter the Hermit, preaching before the Pope
Peter the Hermit, a priest of Amiens, France, associated with the Crusades, preaching before the Pope Date: circa 1090s

Indignities shown to the corpse of William the Conqueror - on his death in France, his body was stripped of clothing and jewellery. Date: 1087

Henry I of England demanding the keys of the Treasury
King Henry I of England, also known as Henry Beauclerc, demanding the keys of the Treasury Date: 1100

Emperor Nicholas I of Russia at the head of his troops Date: early 19th century

Edith and the monks searching for body of King Harold
Edith and the monks searching for the body of her father, King Harold, after the Battle of Hastings. Date: 1066

Dead body, Naga Tribe of India and Myanmar
Dead Body of one of the Naga Tribe of north-eastern India and north-western Myanmar Date: 1853

Adelicia of Louvain and the Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, alarmed at the approach of Henry's nephew, Stephen of Blois (later King Stephen). Date: 12th century

Night Scene in Australia, Gold Diggers
A Night Scene Australia, Gold Diggers playing cards and drinking Date: 1853

Louise Abbema, artist, photographed in her studio
Louise Abbema, artist, (30 October 1853 ?? 10 July 1927), French painter, sculptor, and designer. Abbema was a prominent artist of the Belle epoque movement in Paris

Lazarus of Bethany or Saint Lazarus. Jesus restores him to life for days after his death. Martyrdom. Engraving by Cibera Ano Cristiano, 1853. Colored

Victorian Birds Eye View Burial Death Customs
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Sao Tome & Principe, a West African island republic: typical landscape Date: 1853

TRAVIATA - LIEBIG - 6
Act three, final scene : Violetta dies, and even Alfredo's father is filled with remorse... Date: first performed 1853

A group of female dressmakers working together on an elaborate evening gown. Date: 1853

HUNTING AT BALMORAL 19C
Evening at Balmoral: it has clearly been a successful day's hunting, as two magnificent stags lie dead on the ground. Date: circa 1853

Bleak House - spontaneous combustion, 1853
The rag-and-bone dealer Krook dies of spontaneous combustion. Date: 1853

Arley Pit 1853 Industry Coal Regional Collieries
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Spontaneous combustion in Bleak House by Dickens
Rag and bone dealer Krook dies of spontaneous combustion in Bleak House by Charles Dickens Date: 1853

Elisha Kent Kane, leader of The Second Grinnell Expedition of 1853, in search of Captain Sir John Franklin's lost
2657624 Elisha Kent Kane, leader of The Second Grinnell Expedition of 1853, in search of Captain Sir John Franklin's lost expedition in the Arctic Regions, from The History of Our Country

Aerospatiale SA. 342M Gazelle AER
Aviation Legere de l'Armee de Terre - Aerospatiale SA.342M Gazelle AER (msn 1853), of 6e RHC. (Aviation legere de l'armee de Terre - ALAT - French Army Light Aviation). Date: 1997

"The Rights of Women"or the Effects of Female Enfranchisement, 1853 (engraving)
5997877 " The Rights of Women" or the Effects of Female Enfranchisement, 1853 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sleeping Woman in White Dress, c. 1851-1855 (stereoscopic daguerreotype)
1766813 Sleeping Woman in White Dress, c.1851-1855 (stereoscopic daguerreotype) by Gouin, Alexis Louis Charles Arthur (fl.c.1830)

Taking in the View on the Island of Capri in the Gulf of Naples, 1853 (oil on canvas)
987341 Taking in the View on the Island of Capri in the Gulf of Naples, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Harpignies, Henri-Joseph (1819-1916); 94x161.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page from Drevnosti Rossiikago Gosudarstva, 1849-1853 (chromolithograph)
986177 Title page from Drevnosti Rossiikago Gosudarstva, 1849-1853 (chromolithograph) by Russian School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page)

Portrait of Arthur Benson Homer, 1853 (pencil on paper)
650870 Portrait of Arthur Benson Homer, 1853 (pencil on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 25.7x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Arthur Benson Homer. Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

Chester Cathedral, 1853 (oil on canvas)
658325 Chester Cathedral, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Niemann, Edmund John (1813-76); 137.1x106.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chester Cathedral. Edmund John Niemann (1813-1876). Oil on canvas

Portrait of a Seated Lady in a Blue and White Dress; Portrait einer Sitzenden Dame im
823426 Portrait of a Seated Lady in a Blue and White Dress; Portrait einer Sitzenden Dame im Blau und Weissen Kleid, 1853 (oil on canvas, in a painted oval) by Ender

A Farmyard with Horses and Ponies, Berkshire, Saddlebacks, Alderney Shorthorn Cattle
652183 A Farmyard with Horses and Ponies, Berkshire, Saddlebacks, Alderney Shorthorn Cattle, Bantams, Mallard and Guinea Fowl, with a Country Mansion by a River in the Distance

Alexandre Taskin (1853) (b / w photo)
5220127 Alexandre Taskin (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandre Taskin (1853)

Mozaffer-Ed-Dine, Shah De Perse (1853) (b / w photo)
5219721 Mozaffer-Ed-Dine, Shah De Perse (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mozaffer-Ed-Dine, Shah De Perse (1853)

Hong-Kong Races, 1853, the Plenipo Cup (engraving)
1097304 Hong-Kong Races, 1853, the Plenipo Cup (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hong-Kong Races, 1853, the Plenipo Cup)

Pontefract Races, 1853, the Gold Cup, presented by B Oliveira, Esquire, MP (engraving)
1097303 Pontefract Races, 1853, the Gold Cup, presented by B Oliveira, Esquire, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pontefract Races, 1853, the Gold Cup)

Father Christmas a peace-maker: "Come, come Russ! You are a Christian
Father Christmas a peace-maker: " Come, come Russ! You are a Christian, set a good example to the Turk!" Comment on Nicolas I of Russias aggression in the Crimean War against the Ottoman

Disadvantages of a short cut. "I have kept my dear Amelia waiting a deuced long time
Disadvantages of a short cut. " I have kept my dear Amelia waiting a deuced long time! - but this short cut will soon bring me to her enchanting presence;

Snowballs! How to settle the Eastern Question. It is suggested that the conflict in the Crimea between the Russians and the British, French and Ottoman Empire be settled by a huge snowball fight

Statue of William Dargan, Esquire, by E Jones, entrance to Hardware Court (engraving)
2793281 Statue of William Dargan, Esquire, by E Jones, entrance to Hardware Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of William Dargan, Esquire)

The Bar to Progress! An allegory, founded upon Temple Bar. Satirical cartoon, 1853. Temple Bar, the entrance to the City of London in the west, closes its gates against ordinary people and progress

A horse-bus clashes with a horse-cab in 1853. Bussy: "Why don t you move on there
A horse-bus clashes with a horse-cab in 1853. Bussy: " Why don t you move on there?" Cabby: " Why didn t you tell us you were a coming? We wouldn t a bin ere at all!" Date: 1853

The New Shaving-Machine (suggested by a recent invention). Emperor of Russia, Nicholas I, sits in the shaving-machine chair in John Bull and Louis Nap(olean)s Easy Shaving Shop

Gentlemens fashions, 1853. Two small boys in the street have a chuckle at a man s
Gentlemens fashions, 1853. Two small boys in the street have a chuckle at a mans outrageously-patterned waistcoat. Ho! Crikey Charlie! If ere ain t a ge man with a lot o hadders a crawlin hover im

Ladies fashions. The culminating point of the bonnet style. Satirical cartoon in which the young ladys plaited hairstyle forms a point on which her bonnet sits

Mediumship - a spirit perplexed 1853
A spirit perplexed. A woman visiting a medium requests she asks the spirit of her deceased husband Augustus where he put the receipt for a repaid claim. Date: 1853

"Theres nae luck about the house!"Cartoon and comment about house-building in London in
" Theres nae luck about the house!" Cartoon and comment about house-building in London in the 1850s. The houses are falling down, propped up by miserable crutches

The night patrol of the London streets, 1853
The night patrol of the London streets. The figure of Death on horseback rides out of an overcrowded cemetery full of cholera victims

Progress of the moustache mania! A street seller does a good job hawking pairs of moustaches to cash in on the fashion for mens facial hair. Date: 1853

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In the year 1853, a tapestry of historical events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of society. Cecil Rhodes, a visionary and imperialist, was born in this transformative year. Little did he know that his ambitions would shape the future of Africa. Meanwhile, in Arles, France, Vincent van Gogh's iconic "The Yellow House" stood as a testament to his artistic genius. The vibrant hues captured within its walls echoed the spirit of creativity that permeated throughout the era. Sir Richard Francis Burton embarked on daring expeditions during this time. His insatiable thirst for adventure led him to discover hidden treasures and unravel mysteries across uncharted territories. Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata graced stages worldwide with its enchanting melodies. The cover of its vocal score from 1853 serves as a visual reminder of Verdi's timeless contribution to classical music. Amidst the tranquil countryside of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire stood the Stone Asylum—a sanctuary for those seeking solace from life's trials and tribulations. Its sturdy walls provided refuge for troubled souls in need. On distant shores, soldiers armed themselves with Indian Smoothbore muskets—Pattern 1858—a weapon that symbolized power and dominance during times of conflict. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Yonkers, New York, Otis Elevator Works revolutionized urban landscapes by introducing safe vertical transportation systems. Their factory along the Hudson River became synonymous with progress and innovation. The Emigrant Ship Hercules sailed off Cambelton in Scotland—an emblematic image representing hope and new beginnings for countless individuals seeking better lives abroad. Cecil Rhodes emerged as both hero and villain throughout history—his legacy forever entwined with tales of conquests and controversies alike. From Davie to Hero—the Right Honorable Cecil J. Rhodes left an indomitable imprint on African politics.