1871 Collection (page 4)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris - the first German in Paris, February 1871. Wood engraving c1880
530576 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris - the first German in Paris, February 1871. Wood engraving c1880; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. Prussian guns trained on besieged city of Paris, January 1871. Wood engraving c1880
530570 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. Prussian guns trained on besieged city of Paris, January 1871. Wood engraving c1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542964 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: Farewell between a National Guardsman and his sweetheart who is wearing a Red Cross armband)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542961 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: The Rabbit Market: Customer querying the price of 40 francs for a rabbit)

Seaham Colliery, County Durham, England, showing the head gear above the shaft, and work in an active coal seam
526813 Seaham Colliery, County Durham, England, showing the head gear above the shaft, and work in an active coal seam. The central vignettes show two models of miner's lamp, the Davy, left

French circus in the grounds of Shokonsha shrine (Yasukuni) Tokyo, with acrobats
528454 French circus in the grounds of Shokonsha shrine (Yasukuni) Tokyo, with acrobats, male and female stunt riders and trapeze artists, 1871. Entertainment; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A halfpenny tax per box was put on matches in 1871. Matchmakers were some of the most poorly paid works in the East End
527656 A halfpenny tax per box was put on matches in 1871. Matchmakers were some of the most poorly paid works in the East End of London

Battle of Hericourt, Franco-Prussian War, France
864045 Battle of Hericourt, Franco-Prussian War, France; (add.info.: Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. Battle of Hericourt near Belfort, 16, 17 and 18 January 1871)

Rooks have Returned, 1871,oil on canvas, by Alexei Savrasov (1830 - 1897), Russian artist of the Realism Movement
5305400 Rooks have Returned, 1871,oil on canvas, by Alexei Savrasov (1830 - 1897), Russian artist of the Realism Movement.; (add.info.: Rooks have Returned, 1871,oil on canvas)

The meeting between Otto von Bismarck, left, and Adolphe Thiers, 1910 (print)
955265 The meeting between Otto von Bismarck, left, and Adolphe Thiers, 1910 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: The meeting between Otto von Bismarck, left, and Adolphe Thiers)

Wilhelm I (1859-1888) King of Prussia from 1861, being proclaimed first Emperor of Germany, 1871
527345 Wilhelm I (1859-1888) King of Prussia from 1861, being proclaimed first Emperor of Germany, 1871.; (add.info.: After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871)

Le Départ de 1871. Creator: Cham
Le Depart de 1871. The Departure of 1871

Charles Darwin from Vanity Fair magazine, 30 September 1871, 1871. Creator: Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902)
Charles Darwin from Vanity Fair magazine, 30 September 1871, 1871. Private Collection

The Bouquet of Daisies (Le Bouquet de marguerites), c. 1871. Creator: Millet, Jean-François (1814-1875)
The Bouquet of Daisies (Le Bouquet de marguerites), c. 1871. Found in the collection of the Musee d'Orsay, Paris

Arlington Heights. Die Wacht. Am Potomac. 1871. Creator: Thomas Nast
Arlington Heights. Die Wacht. Am Potomac. 1871

The former Whitechapel Union workhouse on Southern Grove (formerly South Grove), Mile End, was designed by Richard Robert Long and erected in 1870-71. Date: 2002

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

Rhode Island, Newport, Sarah Kendall house, typical porch

British army in India Royal Horse Artillery Umballa, 1871
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India - officers of the Royal horse Artillery regiment, Umballa, 1871

British army India, officers of 12th Bengal Cavalry 1871
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India - officers of the 12th Bengal Cavalry 1871

Malay cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Rev. A.C. Brookes pair, prizes at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1871, Dublin 1872

St Michaels Church, Coventry, Warwickshire. 1871

"A Venerable Orang-outang", a caricature of Charles Darwin as an ape
3557539 " A Venerable Orang-outang", a caricature of Charles Darwin as an ape, 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: published in The Hornet)

NAST: TWEED CORRUPTION. An 1871 Thomas Nast cartoon attacking Boss Tweed, leader of the group of corrupt New York City Democratic party politicians known as the Tweed Ring

Sir Moses Montefiore, Bart, philanthropist, banker, Sheriff of London, President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews - The Family Friend magazine March 1871 Date: 1871

John Laird Mair Lawrence, 1st Baron Lord Lawrence, politician, Chairman of the London School Board - The Family Friend magazine Jan 1871 Date: 1871

Dr Christopher James Davis House Surgeon St Bartholomew's
Dr, Christopher, James, Davis, House, Surgeon, St, Bartholomew's, Hospital, The, Family, Friend, magazine, April, 1871, , 13974348

Baliol doing homage to King Edward I for Crown of Scotland
Baliol doing homage to King Edward I for the Crown of Scotland - The Family Friend magazine Sept 1871 Date: 1871

Mr Punch as jockey riding pocket book wallet
Mr Punch as a jockey riding on Mr Punch's Pocket Book wallet Date: 1871

Title page design, Mr Punch's Pocket Book 1871 Date: 1871

Gallant Rescue off the Bachelor Rocks Date: 1871

Canadian Postcard
The card is printed in blue with a 1c stamp of Queen Victoria head and shoulders. It is small. Oddly it is about the size of the original British card issued in 1870. Date: 1871

Support French Alsace - Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine was the name given to territory that was ceded by France to Germany in 1871 after the Franco-German War.The loss of Alsace-Lorraine was a major cause of anti-German feeling in France

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War. Battle of Colenso, December 15, 1899. Boer forces led by Louis Botha defeated the English army of General Sir Redvers Buller. Engraving

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Battle in Transwaal in October 1899, during the Second Boer War. Engraving

GUSTAVE COURBET, French artist
Gustave Courbet 1819 - 1877, innovative French artist of the Realist movement and member of the Paris Commune Date: 1871

Queen Victora with her grandchildren
Queen Victoria with Prince Albert Victor and Prince George of Wales and Princess Victoria of Hesse-Darmstadt (standing) and Princess Ella of Hesse-Darmstadt in 1871

Searching a body; Paris Commune 1871
A soldier searching a corpse for coins to place over the dead man's eyes, during the Paris Commune

Fighting at the Barricades; Paris Commune 1871
A bowed but resigned officer caught behind the lines, in effect Between two fires, during fighting between the French Army and the Paris Commune, 1871

French Soldiers Cutting Dead Horses Franco Prussian
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GENERAL-IN-CHIEF
Jules Henri Marius Bergeret, general in chief : he will survive the Commune and die in New York in 1905. Date: March-May 1871

MINISTER OF WAR
Charles Delescluze, minister of war : a veteran revolutionary, he will meet his death on the last of the barricades on 25 May. Date: March-May 1871

Casualty sent home to die 1871
A casualty of the fighting is carried home to die

PROUST DEAD PHOTO
MARCEL PROUST French writer on his deathbed Date: 1871 - 1922

CHARLOTTE ST JOHN
CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH ST JOHN daughter of R W St John : she will die unmarried, poor girl, which explains her wistful expression. Date: ? - 1871

AMERICAN TOBACCO GROWER
An American tobacco grower sits leaning on a barrel of the tobacco which will be sent away to poison the lives of millions of wretched victims doomed to a miserable death Date: 1871

A family of savages living at Nymet Rowland in North Devon, England, chatting with a civilised visitor. Date: 1871

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
543064 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871. by Draner, Renard Jules (1833-1926); (add.info.: A member of the Legion of Friends of France, made up of Belgian)

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In the year 1871, amidst a world of change and creativity, Proust, at the tender age of about 31, embarked on his literary journey that would captivate readers for generations to come. Meanwhile, in Wells Cathedral, its ancient stones bore witness to the passing of time as they stood tall against the backdrop of this eventful year. On a map of Europe in 1871, Germany emerged as a united nation after years of political upheaval. As coal miners toiled away in Durham Pit Pony, their labor fueled industrial progress and propelled society forward. Artistic expression flourished as Pissarro captured Lordship Lane Station on canvas with meticulous detail. Across the English Channel, Edward Lear's whimsical drawing from his book Nonsense Songs transported readers into an enchanting world filled with silver-spangled Hamburgh cocks and hens. Children reveled in joyous moments swinging on ringing bells while adults eagerly anticipated thrilling races at Cartmel Races. Yet not all was merriment; Parkside Asylum loomed over Macclesfield as a reminder of society's struggle to care for those afflicted by mental illness. Amidst these diverse scenes came Thomas Nast's powerful cartoon depicting Tweed Ring—a scathing indictment that exposed corruption within Tammany Tiger Loose. And finally, St Pancras Station stood proudly in London—its grandeur symbolizing progress and connectivity during this transformative era. The year 1871 encapsulated both triumphs and challenges across various realms—literature thrived through Proust's emergence while art flourished under Pissarro's brush strokes. It marked significant milestones like Germany's unification but also shed light on societal issues such as mental health care reform and political corruption. As we reflect upon this pivotal year from our vantage point today, let us appreciate how each thread woven into history shapes our present reality—an intricate tapestry where culture intertwines with progress, and the echoes continue to resonate.