1868 Collection (page 2)

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

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

Portrait of the Prince Imperial and Napoleon III
Photograph of Louis, the Prince Imperial (1856-1871)(seated) with his father, Napoleon III, Emperor of the French c. 1868

The Czar of Russia as a shot
Photograph of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and the Tsarina Alexandra, shooting game. The photograph was taken by the official photographer to the Russian court

Owen Jones Byzantine 30
Designs from mosaics and marble pavements in Rome, Venice, Ravenna and Monreale

Owen Jones Egyptian 8
Ornaments from Mummy-cases in the British Museum and the Louvre, mostly composed of the lotus flower

Edward Vii / Family 1868
EDWARD VII with Alexandra and their three children, circa 1868

Owen Jones Egyptian 11
Various ornaments from Tombs in Thebes, Mummy-cases, Kings Robes and an ancient Tomb in Giza, which was opened by Dr Lepsius

Gene Stratton-Porter
GENE (Geneva) STRATTON-PORTER (nee Stratton) American author of A girl of the limberlost and other writings mingling nature and sentiment

Penzance Lifeboat Rescue
The Penzance lifeboat, Richard Lewis, goes out to the North Britain, wrecked in Mounts Bay

Four riflemen in action. 1868

Sundial
A traditional sundial in the garden with a castle in the background Date: 1868

Owen Jones Pompeian 25
Collection of mosaics from Pompeii and the Museum at Naples Date: 1868

Dickens Weger Eng
CHARLES DICKENS Dickens in 1868. Date: 1812 - 1870

NEVADA: VIRGINIA CITY. Savage Works in Virginia City, Nevada. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan, 1868

Little Women / Round Fire
Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy & their Mother gather around the fire to read a letter

Parasol in point of lace 1868
This beautiful intricate section of a parasol in pointed lace, appointed by The Princess of Wales. 1868

Disraeli as Pm / 1868
Disraeli addresses the Commons for the first time as Prime Minister, following Lord Derbys resignation. Date: March 1868

LONDON: RAILWAY, 1868. The newly completed Clerkenwell tunnel junction. Wood engraving, English, 1868

The Grand Staircase, Foreign Office, London, 1868
Engraving showing the Grand Staircase of the Foreign Office, London, with a formal evening event underway, 1868

Coach at Red Lion 1868
A coach laden with hampers and hares, geese and other game halts at the Red Lion pub at Christmas time - and a white Christmas, too !

Sir James Brooke / Census
SIR JAMES BROOKE Governor of Labuan, later Rajah of Sarawak, at a time when the overseas population of the British Empire numbered 139 million

Owen Jones Assyrian 13
Designs taken from enamelled bricks, ornaments from a kings clothing, bronze shields and vessels, and a battering ram, from Khorsabad and Nimroud

Owen Jones Assyrian 14
Designs taken from columns and capitals, pilasters and mouldings, at Persepolis, Istakhr, Bi Sutoun and Ispahan

Owen Jones Turkish 38
Portion of the decoration of the Dome of the Tomb of Soliman I, Constantinople

Paris / Rebuilding 1868
Haussmanns Paris - the place Saint-Germain-des- Pres cleared to make way for the Rue de Rennes and the Boulevard Saint-Germain

Owen Jones Moresque 40
Spandrils of arches from various parts of the Alhambra

Owen Jones Title Page
Decorative gothic-style title page, echoing the style of medieval illuminated manuscripts

Princess Victoria / Maud
PRINCESS VICTORIA Daughter of Edward VII with her younger sister Maud (1869-1938) in 1901

Sperm Whale from 1868
A sperm whale attacked

Hc Kimball / Mormon / Cdv
HEBER CHASE KIMBALL Mormon leader, photographed at Salt Lake City in June 1866

Battenberg / Louis Alex
PRINCE LOUIS ALEXANDER OF BATTENBERG: Austrian noble, naturalised British 1868, naval officer: changed name to Mountbatten 1917, 1st marquis of Milford Haven

Nicolas Ii / Downey 1894
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Tsar Nicolas II Ruled 1894-1917

Nicolas Ii / Royalties 01
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Tsar Nicolas II Ruled 1894-1917

Costume March 1868
Lastest Paris fashion of 1868

Rossini Balestrieri
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI composing his opera Il Barbieri di Seviglia, first performed on 20 February 1816

Rama Iv(Mongkut) of Siam
CHAO FA MONGKUT Pictures with Queen Ramphuy. Worked to modernise Siam (modern Thailand), relinquishing control of Cambodia to the French (1867)

Slipper Pattern 1868
A colourful embroidery design for the Victorian lady of leisure for a cashmere slipper based on an original Hindustanee pattern

7th Earl of Cardigan
James Thomas Brudenell 7th earl of CARDIGAN military, notably at the battle of Balaklava during the Crimea War

SPINDRIFT
British clipper for the China tea trade, which in 1868 won the ocean race from China to England

R F Scott [F. W. ]
ROBERT FALCON SCOTT Antarctic explorer

Charles Meryon (French, 1821 - 1868), La morgue, Paris (The Mortuary), 1854, etching

Charles Meryon
CHARLES MERYON

The Thermopylae, extreme composite clipper ship built in 1868 (litho)
3252804 The Thermopylae, extreme composite clipper ship built in 1868 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931.); Photo © Hilary Morgan

Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel Alabama during American Civil
528138 Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel Alabama during American Civil War. Columbia clipping the claws of the British lion

1868 Edition of Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote with illustrations by Gustave Dore
5305628 1868 Edition of Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote with illustrations by Gustave Dore; (add.info.: 1868 Edition of Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote with illustrations by Gustave Dore)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of 1868: A Year of Pride, Gold, and Adventure" Step back in time to the vibrant year of 1868, where London Pride & Gold shone brightly. Gertrude Bell, a remarkable woman ahead of her time, was born this year and would go on to become an influential explorer until her passing in 1926. From above, an awe-inspiring aerial view captures Forest Gate Hospital in East London as it served its community with care. Meanwhile, a wreck chart reminds us of the perilous waters surrounding the British Isles during this era. Percy H Fawcett emerges as a notable figure among British explorers who embarked on daring expeditions that pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of the world. In Crystal Palace's first Aeronautical Exhibition held in 1868, dreams took flight as aviation enthusiasts showcased their innovations. The reconstructed Constitution reflects societal changes taking place globally during this period. Daumier's masterpiece "Quixote" depicts Don Quixote and Sancho Panza's timeless tale through oil on canvas by Honoré Daumier himself. Edouard Manet's captivating French poster for "Les Chats" (The Cats) adds artistic flair to literary works. Renowned author Charles Dickens is immortalized through Andre Gill's portrait from 1868 while Owen Jones' Egyptian artistry captivates with its intricate designs. His Renaissance-inspired work transports us back to a flourishing era filled with creativity and beauty. As we delve into the depths of history, let us appreciate all that transpired within this transformative year - one that left an indelible mark on society through its cultural achievements and adventurous spirit.