1867 Collection (page 3)

Tidal Wave, St Thomas
A tidal wave, following an earthquake, hits the steamship La Plata off the island of St Thomas, West Indies

Finnish Canal
A steamboat negotiates a series of locks on the Saima Canal, near Palli. The figures give some idea of the size of the construction

Alphabet / M for Miser
M - was a miser, who hoarded up gold

The line into Leicester Station
Section showing the line into Leicester Station as at 17 Jul 1832 when the L&S Railway was opened and also showing the gradient for the extension whilst still under construction

Babcock and Wilcox 6 ton Steam Roller YB7976 Toby (msn 95/4009). Seen with a 1955 Standard 10 motor car 200CPJ at a 1959 Walford Cross auction. Built in 1925 to the design of Messrs

Design of a House & Offices, Castle Acre, Norfolk
English domestic architecture: design of a House and Offices on the estate of the Earl of Leicester at Castle Acre, Norfolk

Arthur Bell Nicholls circa 1867

Arthur Bell Nicholls in 1867

Parc de Montsouris, Le Bardo, Paris, France - showing a reproduction of the Palace of the Bey of Tunis from the 1867 Exhibition

Hortense Schneider, French soprano, in her dressing room
Hortense Schneider (1833-1920), French soprano, best known for her roles in Offenbach's operettas. Seen here in her dressing room at the Theatre des Varietes. Date: 1867

Hortense Schneider, French soprano, in costume
Hortense Schneider (1833-1920), French soprano, best known for her roles in Offenbach's operettas. Seen here in costume in the role of the Grand Duchess of Gerolstein. Date: circa 1867

Edouard Detaille, French artist
Edouard Detaille (1848-1912), French academic painter and military artist at the age of 18. Date: 1867

Napoleon III speaking in the Louvre, Paris
Napoleon III speaking in the Louvre, at the opening of a legislative session, 18 November 1867. Date: 1867

Ticket for Longchamps Hippodrome, 6 June 1867
Ticket for revue at Longchamps Hippodrome, 6 June 1867, for Baron de Bourgoing. Date: 1867

Official opening of the Paris Exhibition of 1867 - imperial cortege arriving at the Champs Elysees Palace. Date: 1867

Paul Gavarni (Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier), French artist
Paul Gavarni (Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier, 1804-1866), French artist and illustrator. Date: 1867

Town Hall, Melbourne
An etching of the Town Hall of Melbourne, constructed in 1867, sitting on the intersection between Swanston and Collins street. A fire was soon to destroy a large part of the town hall, in 1925

Collins St. Melbourne
Etching of a large, Gothic spire in Collins St. Melbourne, Australia. St. Michael's Uniting Church can be seen, built in 1867, designed by architect, Joseph Reed. Date: circa 1917

The Matrimonial Arrangement Association (Limited) - a Victorian form of Speed Dating! Date: 1867

Title page, Mr. Punch's Pocket Book, 1867 Date: 1867

Book auction, Hotel Droudot, Paris
Book auction at the Hotel Droudot, Paris. Date: 1867

James Ramsay MacDonald and Stanley Baldwin
James Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937), British Labour politician, Prime Minister in 1924, and again 1929-1935. Seen here with Stanley Baldwin (1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, 1867-1947)

Princess Louise, Duchess of Fife and her daughters
Louise, Princess Royal of Great Britain, Duchess of Fife (1867-1931), third child and eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, pictured with her two daughters, Alexandra

Allsopp's pale-ale brewery 1867
The tunning-room at Allsopp's Brewery in Brent-on Trent. Date: 1867

O'DONNELL DIES
General O'Donnell returns to Madrid following a general amnesty, but dies in November : visitors pay their last respects, or gloat, according to their views. November 1867

LOUIS NAPOLEON
Prince LOUIS NAPOLEON (1856 - 1879), wears his best clothes at the 1867 Exposition to receive the king of Prussia - who will drive his family into exile and himself to an early death

Cartoon, why the Englishman is so respected abroad ! Date: 1867

Cartoon -- why the English tourist is so respected by the French. Date: 1867

Cartoon, EDITOR SEEKING DIRT
Cartoon, a penny press editor rakes for sensational claptrap in the muddy stream of twaddle and mock morality, oblivious of the angel who bids him search for Truth. Date: 1867

Child labour working in the fields
Farming under the gang system - work contracted out to entrepreneurs who worked their labour force often under harsh conditions. Date: 1867

Fete given at the Tuileries, 1867, 1898 (engraving)
5913096 Fete given at the Tuileries, 1867, 1898 (engraving) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Woman in crinoline ball gown and fur cape, men in evening attire with sash)

Henri Giffard
2757508 Henri Giffard. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. French inventor Henri Giffard)

Roger Bacon (c1214-92) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar)
531918 Roger Bacon (c1214-92) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar): called Doctor Mirabilis'

Illustration depicting the International Exposition of 1867 (Exposition Universelle d'art et l'Industrie)
5304909 Illustration depicting the International Exposition of 1867 (Exposition Universelle d'art et l'Industrie), was the second world's fair to be held in Paris

Venetian man killing his wife, 16th century
5855270 Venetian man killing his wife, 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Venetian man killing his wife, 16th century, from a fresco by Titian)

Li Hung Chang (1823-1901) illustration from Twelve Portraits - Second Series, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock)
ELB109854 Li Hung Chang (1823-1901) illustration from Twelve Portraits - Second Series, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock) by Nicholson

The Last Senate of Julius Caesar, 1867 (oil on canvas)
989710 The Last Senate of Julius Caesar, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Giannetti, Raffaele (1832-1916); 172x315 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Senate of Julius Caesar)

Apple picking
" Apple picking in 1867Engraved and published for the ladys book sept, 1867Digital restoration by Pictore"

Fashionable woman Merveilleuse, France, 18th century, from a print by Carle Vernet
5855388 Fashionable woman Merveilleuse, France, 18th century, from a print by Carle Vernet. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Fashionable woman Merveilleuse, France)

Incroyable, France, 18th century, from a print by Carle Vernet
5855387 Incroyable, France, 18th century, from a print by Carle Vernet. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Fashionable man Incroyable, France, 18th century)

Young woman and small boy, France, 18th century
5855384 Young woman and small boy, France, 18th century. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Young woman and small boy, France, 18th century, from a print by Debucourt)

Count of Vergennes, captain of the Gardes de la Porte du Roi, France, 18th century
5855382 Count of Vergennes, captain of the Gardes de la Porte du Roi, France, 18th century. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Count of Vergennes)

Venetians wearing bauta masks, 18th century, Italy, from a painting by Canaletto
5855373 Venetians wearing bauta masks, 18th century, Italy, from a painting by Canaletto. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Venetians in a gondola wearing bauta masks)

Peasant, France, 17th century, from a 1679 print by Jean de Saint-Jean
5855367 Peasant, France, 17th century, from a 1679 print by Jean de Saint-Jean. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Peasant, France, 17th century)

Woman in town costume, 17th century, from a print by Jean de Saint-Jean
5855366 Woman in town costume, 17th century, from a print by Jean de Saint-Jean. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Woman in town costume, 17th century)

Standard bearer for a company of arquebusiers, 17th century
5855360 Standard bearer for a company of arquebusiers, 17th century. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Standard bearer for a company of arquebusiers, 17th century)

King Louis XIV of France, 1701
5855356 King Louis XIV of France, 1701. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: King Louis XIV of France, 1701. Handcolored illustration by E)

Young nobleman from the Low Countries, 17th century, from a painting by Adriaan van der Venne (1589-1662)
5855353 Young nobleman from the Low Countries, 17th century, from a painting by Adriaan van der Venne (1589-1662). by Lechevallier-Chevignard

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"1867: A Year of Celebrations and Achievements" In the art world, Paolo Veronese's masterpiece "The Wedding Feast at Cana" continues to captivate audiences with its grandeur and intricate details. Painted in a bygone era, it transports us back to 1867 when this magnificent work was admired by art enthusiasts. Meanwhile, another trailblazer emerges - Marie Curie. Born in 1867, she would go on to become one of the most influential scientists of all time. Her groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity paved the way for future advancements and earned her two Nobel Prizes. Speaking of Marie Curie, a photograph captures her essence perfectly - a determined woman with an unwavering passion for science. This image immortalizes her dedication and serves as a reminder of her immense contributions. Not only did 1867 witness the birth of remarkable individuals like Marie Curie, but it also saw significant events unfold across various fields. In sports history, Old & Young Tom Morris made their mark on golfing greens while Clifton College in Bristol opened its doors to shape young minds. Artistic expressions took many forms during this period; "HOME TO THANKSGIVING, " a lithograph created by Currier & Ives showcases heartfelt scenes that evoke warmth and gratitude during Thanksgiving celebrations in 1867. Even royalty had their moments captured through lenses as Queen Victoria posed affectionately with her loyal companion Sharp – showcasing both regality and love for animals. Political figures also left their footprints on this year's timeline. Stanley Baldwin emerged as an influential statesman whose leadership shaped British politics throughout his career from 1867 until his passing in 1947. Art continued to flourish during these times as well; Daumier's painting "QUIXOTE" brings Miguel de Cervantes' iconic characters Don Quixote and Sancho Panza to life once more through oil on canvas – a testament to the enduring power of literature.