1864 Collection

NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST (1821-1877). American army officer. Photographed c1864

WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN (1820-1891). American army commander. Photographed by Mathew Brady, c1864

Vintage American Civil War print of The Battle of Cherbourg, between the United States Navy warship, the USS Kearsarge, and the Confederate States Navy warship, the CSS Alabama, on June 19, 1864

MONET: RUE DE LA BAVOLE. Rue de la Bavole, Honfleur. Oil on canvas, Claude Monet, 1864

Police Group 1864
Group of police officers wearing combed back helmets, in use between 1864 and 1870. Metropolitan Police

Map / Asia / China 1864
CANTON and the PEARL RIVER, including HONG KONG, MACAO, TAIPING, WHAMPOA and other historical locations Date: 1864

Abraham Lincoln, signed carte-de-visite, 1864 (vignette, mount, gold-ruled border, ink)
985820 Abraham Lincoln, signed carte-de-visite, 1864 (vignette, mount, gold-ruled border, ink) by Berger, Anthony (fl.1861-65); 10.1x6.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Lincoln)

John Clare / Hilton
JOHN CLARE English poet

A Pike and a Perch
A pike and a perch

BATTLE OF FRANKLIN, 1864. The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, 30 November 1864. Lithograph, 1891, by Kurz & Allison

BULL DURHAM TOBACCO, 1864. Trademark symbol for Bull Durham tobacco, 1864

Battle of the Wilderness, Civil War, 1864
Confederates capturing Union breastworks during the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Plundering a plantation during Shermans March to the Sea
Shermans troops foraging on a Georgia plantation, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Design for Alexandra Palace, London, 1864
Engraving showing the exterior of a proposed design for the Alexandra Palace in London, produced in 1864

(1809-1865). 16th President of the United States. Lincoln at home with his son Thomas Todd (Tad)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865). 16th President of the United States. Lincoln at home with his son Thomas Todd (Tad). Wood engraving, after a photograph of 9 February, 1864

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Admiral David G. Farragut in the rigging during the Battle of Mobile Bay, 1864, American Civil War. Hand-colored photogravure of a W.H. Overend painting

Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Halifaxs Crossley Orphanage was founded in 1864 by Joseph, John and Francis Crossley. The building was designed by John Hogg

Davenport Brothers
Ira Davenport on the left, his brother William on the right : preparing to bind them inside their cabinet are Mr Fay and Mr Cooper, who will ensure that no trickery is involved

Map / East India Islands
Map of the East India Islands, including Borneo, the Celebes, Sumatra, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines

Borough Market 1864
The new Borough market is full of people buying their vegetables

Sailing Barge Match on the Thames, July 1864
Engraving of a sailing barge match on the Thames, from the Illustrated London News, 23rd July 1864. This match was hosted by the Prince of Wales Yacht Club over a course from Erith to the Chapman

WOMBAT 1864
PHASCOLYMUS LATIFRONS Wombats in the Jardin d Acclimatation in the bOIS DE Boulogne, Paris

UNAMUNO, Miguel de (1864-1936). Miguel de Unamuno reading in a garden. Photography taken after his return from exile. Published

Liverpool / St Nicholas
Liverpool: St Nicholas Church and Telegraph Tower

Tollgate Ticket
Tollgate ticket for St James Gate, for the Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Deptford Roads, Southeast London - probably abolished in 1864 along with many others

George Boole
GEORGE BOOLE English mathematician and logician

Ludwig Ii / Grendamour
KING LUDWIG II OF BAVARIA As a young man - he reigned from March 1864 until June 1886

Marguerite Durand / Losque
MARGUERITE DURAND French womens rights activist and journalist: a satirical depiction

OUR MUTUAL FRIEND
Mr. Venus surrounded by the trophies of his art

Measuring a Gold
Archery is much favoured by Victorian females, who are seen here measuring their achievements

ITURRINO, Francisco (1864-1924). Nudes. Oil on canvas

Great Eastern Railways Locomotive works at Stratford
A view along the north side of the Great Eastern Railway?s Locomotive works at Stratford (East London) May 1864 with William Henry Maw, then Head of the Drawing office

Cartoon, The Federal Phoenix (Abraham Lincoln)
Cartoon, The Federal Phoenix -- Abraham Lincoln portrayed as a phoenix rising from the flames as he is re-elected President. Date: 1864

Sheffield Flood, Ruins at Malin Bridge, Hillsborough, Cleakum Inn / Malin Bridge Inn, in background, , 1864
Taken from Sheffield Inundation, 1864, Ref. 942.74 SQ

Tattersalls, Knightsbridge, London, 1864
Engraving showing the exterior of Tattersalls Horse and Carriage Market, Knightsbridge, 1864

Frederick Leverton Harris, Vanity Fair, Spy
FREDERICK LEVERTON HARRIS (1864-1926) British Politician, statesman and Member of Parliament for Tynemouth (1900-1906), Stepney (1907-1910) and East Worcestershire (1914-1918) Date: 1864 - 1926

Sheffield Flood, Blue Ball Inn and destroyed houses, Bradfield Road, Hillsborough, , 1864
Taken from Sheffield Inundation, 1864, Ref. 942.74 SQ

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Sheffield Flood 1864, w00435

GEORGIA: SHERMANs MARCH. General Shermans March to the Sea through Georgia, 1864. Contemporary engraving
GEORGIA:SHERMANs MARCH. General Shermans March to the Sea through Georgia, 1864. Contemporary engraving

Metropolitan Police officer, PC Tom Smith
Studio photograph of the Metropolitan Police officer, PC Tom Smith, wearing the new eight button tunic which replaced the old Peelers tailcoat in 1864. The top hat remains as before. Date: 1864

Battle of Mobile Bay, Civil War, 1864
Farraguts flagship USS " Hartford" colliding with the ironclad CSS " Tennessee" to secure Mobile Bay, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Princesses Victoria and Elisabeth of Hesse
The two elder daughters of Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse and Grand Duke Ludwig (Louis) of Hesse. On the left is Princess Victoria (1863-1950)

Police Officers
Group of police officers wearing the combed back helmet, in use between 1864 and 1870

Clifton Suspension Brg
The Bridge under construction. Part of the bridge was moved from the old Hungerford Bridge over the Thames

Clifton Bridge Photo
Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon, linking Gloucester- shire and Somerset, opened 1864, is largely constructed from the materials of Londons former Hungerford Bridge

Stonewall Jackson (1824-1863). American military. Portrait (1864) by J.W. King. National Portrait Gallery. Washington D.C. United States

1864, Johnson Map of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, topography, cartography, geography
1864, Johnson Map of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

General view of Funkville, Pennsylvania, 1864
PENNSYLVANIA: OIL CREEK. General view of Funkville, Pennsylvania, 1864

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"1864: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1864, the world witnessed a myriad of events that shaped history. From the grandeur of Alexandra Palace's design in London to the poetic brilliance of John Clare and Hilton, creativity thrived. Meanwhile, on American soil, the Battle of Franklin unfolded with devastating consequences as depicted in Kurz & Allison's haunting lithograph. Amidst the chaos of war, Nathan Bedford Forrest emerged as an influential figure; his photograph captured his determination during this tumultuous period. The Battle of the Wilderness further intensified the horrors faced by soldiers on both sides in America's Civil War. Yet amidst these dark times, humanity displayed its ugliest side through plundering plantations during Sherman's March to the Sea. This ruthless act left scars on a nation torn apart by conflict. Beyond borders and battlefields lay distant lands like East India Islands marked on maps - destinations filled with mystery and opportunity. Closer to home was Crossley and Porter Orphanage in Halifax where hope bloomed for those less fortunate. Away from strife and struggle were moments of leisure such as July 1864's Sailing Barge Match on the Thames - a spectacle that brought joy to spectators' hearts. And who could forget Davenport Brothers' mesmerizing performances that captivated audiences seeking escapism? As we reflect upon "1864, " we are reminded that history is not merely dates etched into textbooks but rather a tapestry woven with triumphs, tragedies, and transformations. It serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness there is always room for resilience, compassion, artistry. . and hope for brighter days ahead.