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Antique damaged map of Ireland in the 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique damaged map of Ireland in the 19th Century, 1873

Antique map of Africa in the 19th Century, 1873
Vintage engraving of a Victorian Antique map of Africa in the 19th Century, 1873

Antique damaged map of Scotland in the 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique damaged map of Scotland in the 19th Century, 1873

SS Great Eastern
Isambard Kingdom Brunels steamship the Great Eastern was launched on 31st January 1858 and broken up in 1888. (Photo by James Valentine/Getty Images)

Victorian Cricket Match, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a bowler bowling out a batsman during a cricket match, at Lords cricket ground between Oxford and Cambridge. c.1870

Antique map of the world, 1873
Vintage engraving of a Victorian Antique map of the world, 1873

Knots
Illustration of a Knots

Inebriates Express
Poster used by The Temperance Movement to promote sobriety with panels showing aspects of faith, hope, charity, truth and temperance published circa 1870. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Convict Ship
circa 1870: Convicts on a ship bound for Botany Bay, Australia. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Paris Commune
Cobblestones ripped from the streets and used for barricades on the Quai Pelletier and the Pont d Arcole during the siege of the Paris Commune, during the Franco-Prussian War

Engraving, The Upper Yellowstone Falls
Engraving after a painting of The Upper Yellowstone Falls by Thomas Moran, showing a view from the base of the falls with a human figure standing on a large rock in the foreground, Wyoming, 1873

Vanity Fair Print - Thomas Erskine May 1st Baron Farnborough
Victorian caricature of Thomas Erskine May, 1st Baron Farnborough. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

Vassar College
Illustration of the exterior of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York circa 1870. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

South America Map Illustration, Travel, Exploration, Antique 1871 Illustration
Color stock photo of an antique South America map illustration. Salvaged from an 1871 geography book

Victor Hugo in exile on Guernsey
Vintage engraving of Victor Hugo in exile on Guernsey. The Graphic, 1874

Dragonfly
Victorian vintage engraving of a dragonfly, France, 1875

Cuckoo in the nest
Victorian vintage engraving of a cuckoo chick in another birds nest, France, 1875

Vanity Fair Print of Don Manuel Rances Y Villanueva
Victorian caricature of Don Manuel Rances Y Villanueva. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of Archbishop Henry Edward Manning
Victorian caricature of Henry Edward Manning, an English Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster and a cardinal. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of Dudley Ryder, 2nd Earl of Harrowby
Victorian caricature of Dudley Ryder, 2nd Earl of Harrowby, a British politician. He held office under Lord Palmerston as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in 1855

Coronation Chair with the Stone of Scone
The ancient Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey, London, containing the Stone of Scone. The Chair was made for King Edward I to hold the Stone of Scone which he brought from Scotland in 1296

Victorian coal miner pushing a minecart
Victorian vintage engraving of a 19th century coal miner pushing coal in a minecart. The minecart or mine cart (also known as a mine trolley) is a type of rolling stock found on a mine railway

Lobby of the House of Commons
The Lobby of the House of Commons, London, during the 1870s. The old Houses of Parliament were destroyed by fire in 1834 and the current buildings were designed by Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin

Interior of the House of Commons before 1834
The interior of the House of Commons, London, before 1834 when the old Houses of Parliament were destroyed by fire. The current buildings were designed by Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin

Plan of the old Royal Palace of Whitehall
A ground plan of the old Royal Palace of Whitehall beside the River Thames in London. The Palace was an enormous collection of buildings

Shop of Castro the Butcher
Vintage engraving of of the Shop of Castro the Butcher at Wagga Wagga, Australia. The Graphic, 1874. The Tichborne case was a legal cause celebre that captivated Victorian England in the 1860s

Customers in a Victorian hostelry
Customers taking tea in a Victorian hotel or pub. A waiter and waitress are serving and someone is reading a copy of " Punch"

Frenchmen at a 19th century cafe
Two men having drinks, smoking and chatting at a 19th century French cafe. From a bound volume of copies of " Punch Almanack" for 1865-79

Victorian restaurant waiter taking an order
A smiling waiter in a Victorian restaurant or gentlemens club, taking an order from a diner. From " Punch, or the London Charivari", Volume LXVIII (68), published in London in 1875

Vanity Fair Print of Richard Dowse
Victorian caricature of Richard Dowse, by Ape. 1824 to 1890 an Irish politician, barrister and judge, reputed to be the wittiest orator of his time

Victorian London - Statue of Prince ALbert, Holborn Circus
Vintage engraving of the unveiling of the Statue of Prince Albert at Holborn Circus. Holborn Circus is a junction of six highways in the City of London

Wine Grapes
Vintage engraving of Wine Grapes, France, 1875

Vanity Fair Print of Sir John Pender
Victorian caricature of Sir John Pender, British submarine communications cable pioneer. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print - George Phipps, 2nd Marquess of Normanby
Victorian caricature of George Phipps, 2nd Marquess of Normanby, a British Liberal politician and colonial governor of Nova Scotia, Queensland, New Zealand and Victoria. By Ape. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Victorian caricature of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, who was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victorias reign and remains one of the most popular British poets

Vanity Fair Print of Sir Francis Grant
Victorian caricature of Francis Grant, a Scottish portrait painter, who painted Queen Victoria and many distinguished British aristocratic and political figures of the day

Vanity Fair Print of George Bentinck (MP)
Victorian caricature of George Bentinck (MP) 1803 to 1886, a British Conservative politician. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print - Edward Wilbraham 1st Earl of Lathom
Victorian caricature of Edward Bootle Wilbraham 1st Earl of Lathom, known as The Lord Skelmersdale between 1853 and 1880, was a British Conservative politician. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini)

Vanity Fair Print of Sir Fitzroy Edward Kelly
Victorian caricature of Sir Fitzroy Edward Kelly, was an English commercial lawyer, Tory politician and judge. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of John Everett Millais
Victorian caricature of John Everett Millais. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). An English painter and illustrator who was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of George Whyte-Melville
Victorian caricature of George John Whyte-Melville, a Scottish novelist of the sporting-field and a poet. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of the 1st Duke of Saldanha
Victorian caricature of Joao Carlos de Saldanha Oliveira e Daun, 1st Duke of Saldanha, a Portuguese marshal and statesman. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print - William I, German Emperor
Victorian caricature of William I (Wilhelm I), German Emperor and King of Prussia. Under the leadership of William and his Minister President Otto von Bismarck

Vanity Fair Print of Matthew Arnold
Victorian caricature of Matthew Arnold, an English poet and cultural critic who worked as an inspector of schools. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of Sir Henry Cole
Victorian caricature of Sir Henry Cole, an English civil servant and inventor who facilitated many innovations in commerce and education in 19th century Britain

Beetle
Victorian vintage engraving of a beetle, France, 1875

Flies on a leaf
Victorian vintage engraving of a Flies on a leaf, France, 1875

Hen and Chicks
Victorian vintage engraving of a hen and her chicks, France, 1875

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"Journey through the 19th Century: Exploring Maps, Ships, and Societal Shifts" Step back in time with an antique map of Africa from the 1870s, offering a glimpse into the continent's rich history. Delve further into cartographic treasures with damaged maps of Ireland and Scotland, showcasing their intricate landscapes during this era. Witness the grandeur of engineering marvel SS Great Eastern as it sailed across oceans, symbolizing technological advancements that defined the late 19th century. Transport yourself to a Victorian cricket match where gentlemen showcased their skills on lush green fields. Expand your horizons with an antique world map from 1873, revealing how borders have evolved over time. Uncover intriguing stories behind peculiar names like "Inebriates Express, " reflecting societal attitudes towards alcohol consumption during this period. Learn about essential maritime knowledge by exploring knots used for sailing ships or uncovering tales aboard a convict ship bound for distant lands. Discover Vassar College's founding in this decade, highlighting progress in women's education. Dive into political upheaval as we delve into the Paris Commune—a revolutionary movement that shook France to its core. Marvel at engravings capturing nature's beauty such as The Upper Yellowstone Falls—an enchanting sight frozen in time. Join us on this captivating journey through the 1870s—a decade marked by exploration, innovation, and societal transformations that shaped our world today.