1860s Collection (page 4)

Sea Lamprey, Lampern, and Silver Lamprey
Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), Lampern (Lampetra fluviatilis or European River Lamprey), and Silver Lamprey (Ichthyomyzon unicuspis). Date: 1865

Book cover design, The Cloud King: or up in the air & down in the sea, by W Stephens Hayward, London: Darton and Hodge, 1866. Showing a balloon attached to a whale. 1866

CURRIER & IVES: GRANDMOTHER. The Knitting Lesson. Undated, c1860, lithograph by Currier & Ives

CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. Guard House and African American guards of the 107th U. S
CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. Guard House and African American guards of the 107th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment at Fort Corcoran, Arlington, Virginia, during the American Civil War

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Abraham Lincoln, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Abraham Lincolns inaugural parade, 1861
President Abraham Lincoln with ex-president James Buchanan in the inaugural parade, March 4, 1861. Printed color halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Reconstruction upholding equal rights, 1868
Reconstruction depicted as equal rights reform, 1868. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century Thomas Nast cartoon

Lower Mississippi River defenses against Union ships, 1862
Route of the USS " Brooklyn" past Fort Jackson, Civil War battle of New Orleans, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Major General George Gordon Meade, Union commander at the Battle of Gettysburg, US Civil War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Confederate reenactors on the Shiloh battlefield
Confederate infantry preparing to attack, a living history demonstration at Shiloh battlefield, Tennessee. Photograph

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Confederate troops cheering at a glimpse of General Stonewall Jackson, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Fourth U.S. Artillery under Lt. Bayard Wilkeson firing from an exposed position during the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. Hand colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Civilian ladies questioned by Union officer, Civil War
Union officer entering a civilian home, US Civil War. Hand-colored halftonereproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Recruiting for the Union Armys Bucktail Regiment in Philadelphia, American Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Frigate " Merrimac" before and after conversion into an iron-clad Confederate warship. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Victorian girl with her nanny (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian girl, Beatrice (Emily Beatrice Violet, d 1930), standing on a chair, with her nanny standing next to her. They lived at Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire

Origin Species, CH Bennett, banker - vulture
Vulturine. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a vulture to a banker. Known for his beak and bald head the vulture has exchanged his feathers for a broadcloth

Union Workhouse, Hertford
A view of Hertford Union workhouse, Hertfordshire, opened in around 1869 on Ware Road, Hertford. The imposing three-storey building has a clock tower at its centre

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, music sheet
Music sheet cover design, The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, written and sung by Mr Harry Clifton. Various scenes are depicted, with the discovery of the footprint in the sand at the centre

Band Advertisement, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Advertisement offering the services of the Band of the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland

Carpentry & plumbing, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys learning carpentry and plumbing on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868

Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields, Northumberland
The Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall and other local businessmen set up a charity to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs

Cannon Street Station, City of London
An impressive view from the direction of the Thames of the newly completed Cannon Street Station terminus of the South Eastern Railway

Resemblance of animals and their owners
Animals who resemble their owners - or vice versa -- a sheep and a cat

Horse drawn fire engine, Trafalgar Square, London
A horse drawn fire engine races past Trafalgar Square, Central London

1871 Japan - the railway station Yokohama - from The Far East magazine
1870s Japan - the railway station Yokohama - from The Far East magazine

India - the Amir of Kabul Afghanistan 1860s
19th century vintage photograph India - the Amir of Kabul Afghanistan Shepherd and Robertson, 1860s

India - a maharaja, child prince and his officials 1860s
19th century vintage photograph India - India - a maharaja and his officials, Shepherd and Robertson, 1860s

India - a maharaja and his officials
19th century vintage photograph - India - a maharaja and his officials

c. 1890s Italy - the harbour at Trieste
c.1890s Italy - the harbour at Trieste

Full length Egyptian mummy
19th century vintage photograph: Full length Egyptian mummy

French neurologist Duchenne de Boulogne using his electrophysiology apparatus on an old man, 1862 (b / w photo)
6014967 French neurologist Duchenne de Boulogne using his electrophysiology apparatus on an old man, 1862 (b/w photo) by Duchenne de Boulogne

Four riflemen in action. 1868

Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas)
989658 Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 255.2x171.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Andromeda. Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1869

Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)
985961 Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c.1865 (pen and brown ink) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); 12.5x9.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party)

Ruffed Grouse, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991231 Ruffed Grouse, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Elliot, Daniel Girard (fl.1860-77); 59x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruffed Grouse; Bonasa Umbellus)

A race of six lifeboats at Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall. Date: 1867

The Merry Wives of Windsor - title page - Anne Page and Slender, an inept and unsuccessful suitor. 1862

Cover design, The Mothers Picture Alphabet
Cover design in blue and gold, The Mothers Picture Alphabet, dedicated by Her Majestys Permission to HRH the Princess Beatrice, designed by Henry Anelay, engraved by James Johnston. Date: circa 1860

Gobio gobio, or Gudgeon, a freshwater fish. Date: 1865

Gaidropsarus vulgaris, or Three-Bearded Rockling, also known as Whistler and Whistle-Fish. Date: 1864

7th Earl Stamford
GEORGE HARRY GREY, seventh earl of STAMFORD and third of Warrington racing enthusiast Date: 1827 - 1883

STATE OF LIBERTY: FEET. Toes and base of the torch of the Statue of Liberty before assemblage at Bedloes Island (later Liberty Island), 1865

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Cobbs and Kershaws Confederate troops behind a stone wall defending Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1862. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

Inverness Mental Hospital, Scotland
Distant view of the Inverness Mental Hospital, Scotland, originally opened in 1864 as the Inverness District Asylum. It then became the Northern Counties District Lunatic Asylum

Hastings at High Tide
Rough waves pound the sea wall during high tide at Hastings. A small sailing boat is tossed by the swell

Te Tarata hot springs, Rotomahana, New Zealand
View of the Te Tarata hot springs by Lake Rotomahana, North Island, New Zealand -- thermal springs with encrusted terraces

Old Curiosity Shop Bury St Edmunds John Dixon
Old Curiosity Shop - Bury St. Edmunds; John Dixon Piper (Scottish, active 1850s - 1860s); Bury St. Edmunds, England; about 1860; Albumen silver print

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Journey back to the 1860s: A decade of historic events and remarkable individuals. Witness General Lee and General Jackson strategizing before the fateful battle of Chancellorsville, a pivotal moment in the US Civil War. Explore the hallowed halls of Oxford's Merton College, where knowledge blossomed amidst turbulent times. Discover maps from Australia in the 1860s, unveiling a land full of untamed beauty and exploration opportunities. Meet Abraham Lincoln, an iconic figure who led America through one of its darkest periods with unwavering resolve. Encounter Nathan Bedford Forrest, a controversial Confederate general whose tactics left an indelible mark on history. Delve into EVCW2A-00019, a coded message that holds secrets from another era waiting to be deciphered. Follow George A. Custer as he embarks on daring adventures across uncharted territories during this time period. Uncover a map depicting Afghanistan in the 1860s – witness how borders shifted and empires clashed against breathtaking landscapes. Reflect upon PCWR3P-00006, capturing poignant moments at Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme – showcasing resilience amid adversity. Observe men playing bowls on a serene lawn – leisurely pursuits offering solace amidst chaos. Marvel at Victorian gardeners tending to nature's wonders with their trusty watering cans in hand; their dedication shaping landscapes for generations to come. They were an era defined by turmoil and triumph alike – join us as we unravel its mysteries and celebrate its enduring legacy.