1867 Collection (#63)

Disraeli / Reform Bill
Disraeli introduces his Reform Bill which would add more than one million voters to the electorate

Academie Francaise 1867
The reception of M. Cuvillier Fleury at the French Academy; the most celebrated of the five academies included in the Institut

Curies on Bikes
MARIE AND PIERRE CURIE The two scientists set out on a Sunday afternoon cycle ride

William Dargan
WILLIAM DARGAN Irish railway and canal projector. with his autograph

Coronation Festivities
Gifts and money offered to the people for the coronation of the King of Hungary, in Pesth

Coronation Celebrations
Gifts solemnly offered to his Majesty the King of Hungary for his Coronation, in Pesth

Diet at Agram
Austria: The Parliament at Agram, now Zagreb in Croatia

Marguerite Georges
MARGUERITE GEORGES WEYMER French actress, made her Paris debut in 1802 and was briefly the mistress of Napoleon

Revolution in Spain 1867
REVOLUTION: fight at the barricade in the Quarter de Los Vinas, Cadiz. Fierce fighting between republicans and royalist forces

Ladies Dress 1867
Four ladies in evening dress

Swedish Frigate
The frigate - steam- powered but sail-assisted - sails past one of the defensive forts on the Swedish coast, passing a paddle steamer and some fishing vessels

Stockholm Street
Fashionable (their word) promenade at the corner of Drottningsgatan and Freda- -gatan. The crinoline is still in fashion, and spring encourages dogs to activity

Walther Rathenau
WALTHER RATHENAU German statesman

Running at Woolwich
Men from the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, Kent, compete in a running race which takes them over obstacles such as this pool into which some are diving

General Henri Gouraud
Henri Joseph Eugene Gouraud, French general and commander of the French Fourth Army at the end of World War One

Samuel Cody / Cathedral
Samuel Franklin Cody, Texan aviator, and his Cody Cathedral: he made the first British flight in 1908

Dicovers the Wolf
Little Red Riding Hood dicovers the Wolf, in grandmothers bed

Costume August 1867
Lastest Paris fashion of 1867

Rossini / Gill / Lune 1867
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI Italian/French musician

Adah Menken / Lune 1867
Adah Menken, American actress, with a brief but controversial life story - this cartoon was done on the occasion of her very successful Paris visit

Costume June 1867
Lastest Paris fashion of 1867

Costume May 1867
Lastest Paris fashion of 1867

Costume July 1867
Lastest Paris fashion of 1867

USA / Alaska / Sitka 1845
Sitka, on the North-West coast of America. (It was part of Russia until 1867)

Trades Unions Demo
TRADES UNION REFORM demonstration, London : the crowd in Waterloo Place

Plants / Mentha Piperita
var. vulgaris WILD PEPPERMINT

Maximilian Captured
Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico, defeated by patriotic troops, is captured at Queretaro

Iln / Foggy London / 1867
A foggy night in central London - boys with flaming torches offer to guide pedestrians, while horse-drawn buses and carts find their way as best they can

Muezzin Calling
The Muezzin calls the faithful to prayer from a minaret

Plants / Mentha Gracilis
Var. Cardiaca Cardiac Mint

Fenian Guy Fawkes, 1867
The Fenian Guy Fawkes - sitting on a keg of gunpowder ready to explode

Broadmoor / Male Rec. Room
BROADMOOR ASYLUM - Mens Recreation Room

Granados (An Photo)
ENRIQUE GRANADOS Spanish composer

Glass / Bronze Chandelier
CHANDELIER Made from glass and bronze

MOTHER & SON, 1867
Victorian mother and son who is reluctant to go to bed and crying

Victorian Hatter 1867
A Victorian hat-maker at work

Victorian Tinker / 1867
A Victorian tinker checking his handiwork

Children / Mixed 1867
A group of Victorian children listen to older girls reading a story

Girl Cooking, 1867
A Victorian girl making a gooseberry pie with help from mother

Xmas Tree in Action 1867
Victorian children gather around the Christmas tree

Selling Newspapers 1867
Victorian newspaper seller offering the paper to passengers on a horse-drawn bus

Bm Natural History
The Zoological exhibits at the Museum : they will be moved to South Kensington in 1881, forming the Natural History Museum

Farmer and Farmworker
A Victorian gentleman farmer speaking to one of his farm labourers

19th Century Reaper
A Victorian farm labourer reaping a field of wheat

Gas Light / Lamplighter
Lamplighter carrying out his duty up ladder

Alphabet / W for Waiter
W - was a waiter, with dinners in store

Gambling / Cards / Uk 1867
British gambler suffering a run of bad luck

C Captain 1867
A British officer leading marching troops, wearing a bearskin and carrying a sword

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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.