1878 Collection (page 50)

Female Types / Not Dressed
- Still undressed at this time of day? - Oh, I ve had nothing but visitors all morning!

Female Type / Good Legs
Attractive woman dressing, and admiring her own legs

Scarborough - Sketching
Sketching on the sands at Scarborough, Yorkshire

Scarborough Bathing 1878
Bathing from machines at Scarborough, Yorkshire : a bathing-woman takes charge of a small child

Scarborough - the Spa
Holidaymakers at The Spa, Scarborough, Yorkshire

Spanish Girls on Beach
Two Spanish girls prepare to go bathing, while others jog along the waters edge

Children in Nursery 1878
Two children in the nursery: baby is having a ride in a wicker pushchair

Here Stands a Post
An armour-clad Britannia with a large union flag

Social / Austria 1878
A busy street scene near the Opera House in Vienna

Hand-Drawn Engine / 1878
A hand-drawn chemical fire engine employed for fire extinction about 1878. The chemicals were held in copper cylinders mounted at the front of the vehicle

Wilfred Gibson
WILFRED GIBSON English writer & poet

How to Drink Sewage
How people drink sewage - it leaves the house, soaks into the soil and enters the well from which people pump their drinking water

Door to Door Salesman
The Tallyman displays his wares in a country cottage

Nikolai Burdenko
NIKOLAI BURDENKO Russian neurosurgeon, active in many fields of medicine, notably war trauma and shock

Nikolai Nekrasov
NIKOLAI NEKRASOV Russian poet, who wrote about the life and sufferings of Russian peasants in such poems as Who can be happy and free in Russia ?

Cyprus to Britain 1878
Cyprus and Britain, represented by Disraeli, support Turkey against the Russians

Four Presents Crane 1878
Four people each bring a present to a princess: a young man kneels and presents her with a large egg!

Girls Making Dolls 1878
Three little girls sit at a table in a shabby-looking room, making dolls for children better off than themselves

Rush Gatherers 1878
Three children set out rush gathering in a small rowing boat. A boy holds a sickle in his hand. The rushes are used for rush seats for chairs & for baskets etc

Butter Churns
A traditonal butter churn (left) and a barrel-type from Normandy (right)

Dainty Repast
The dishes of dainty repast were soon in order A group of men and women set about the task of laying out a picnic

Edward VII (Waltner)
EDWARD VII as Prince of Wales, 1878

Small but Wild Party
A small but wild party

Princess Alice (Hesse)
ALICE DUCHESS OF HESSE- DARMSTADT formal portrait of the Princess with a bust of her father, Prince Albert

Using Bells Telephone
Using Bells original telephone apparatus

Baking / Greece / 1878
Scene at a Greek Bakers near Troy

Charles Fr. Daubigny - 2
CHARLES FRANCOIS DAUBIGNY French artist, circa 1865

Charles Fr. Daubigny - 1
Charles Francois Daubigny French Artist

Bismarck and Turkey
Bismarck portrayed as Everybodys Friend - during the Russo-Turkish War he maintains a strict neutrality, emerging as the friend of the Turk

Providence Barge
The Providence barge moored at the bank

Bohemian Siamese Twins
The Bohemian Twins: Rosa and Josepha Blazek at various ages during their life. Born in 1878 medical experts predicted they would have a very short life. Here they are aged 27

LONGFELLOW (1878)
HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW American writer, best known for his Hiawatha and for the line ships that pass in the night

Embankment Sphinx
A sphinx on the Embankment, London, one of a pair made to compliment Cleopatras Needle, which was was brought from Egypt to England in 1878. The Shell Mex clock is behind it

Order of Indian Empire
ORDER OF THE INDIAN EMPIRE (CIE) Here we see the ornamental badge for men who are members of this order which was newly created in 1877

Japanese Greeting / 1878
New Years Day in Japan An illustration contrasting the difference between the old traditional, and new westernised form of dress and greeting in Japan

Ecumenical Council 1878
A session of the Oecumenical Council, held in St Peter s, Rome, the Pope presiding and the Cardinals in ranks, all in their best vestments

Archery in America
Archery is as much favoured by American ladies as by their English cousins : these two are members of the Staten Island Club, New York

Joseph Henry / Century
JOSEPH HENRY American physicist associated with electro-magnetism - the henry unit of induction is named for him; director of the Smithsonian, Washington

Picnic Caldecott
A group of young ladies and gentlemen on a picnic

Carlos Saavedra Lamas
CARLOS SaVEDRA LAMAS Argentine statesman

Pope Pius IX (Photo)
POPE PIUS IX (Conde Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferreti) Declared papal infallibility in 1869 but quarrelled with the Italian government

Pope Pius IX (Van. Fair)
POPE PIUS IX (Conde Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferreti) Declared papal infallibility in 1869 but quarrelled with the Italian government

Pope Pius IX
POPE PIUS IX (Conde Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferreti) Declared papal infallibility in 1869 but quarrelled with the Italian government

Water Supply / House
System for the supply of hot and cold water throughout a residence

Butler and Housemaid
The butler invites the housemaid to share a bottle of their masters wine

Lord John Russell / 1872
LORD JOHN RUSSELL Ist earl Russell statesman

Pope Leo XIII Cartoon
POPE LEO XIII A somewhat disrespectful portrayal

Trying the Phonograph
Professor Preece tries Edisons phonograph at the Royal Institution, London

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"1878: A Year of Art, Music, and Progress" Step back in time to the vibrant year of 1878, where creativity and innovation thrived. Gilbert & Sullivan's masterpiece, H. M. S. Pinafore, took center stage for its first production this year. The poster showcasing this theatrical triumph captures the excitement that filled the air. Meanwhile, another groundbreaking achievement was made by Eadweard Muybridge with his iconic photograph "The Horse in Motion. " Sallie Gardner galloped into history as Leland Stanford's prized horse became immortalized through Muybridge's pioneering work. As we explore the streets through an intricately detailed street map, we uncover a world on the brink of change. John Everett Millais' haunting painting "The Princes in the Tower" reminds us of historical mysteries yet to be solved. Venturing further afield, Manchester reveals itself through a meticulously crafted map from 1878. This bustling city was at the heart of industrial progress during this era. Intriguingly captured within a CDV is Porter Rockwell - an enigmatic figure known for his association with Brigham Young and his role as a bodyguard for Joseph Smith. His presence adds an element of mystery to our journey through time. Bryant & May Matchworks symbolize progress and industry; their matchsticks illuminating homes across nations while providing employment opportunities for many workers during this period. Delving deeper into cultural delights, we find ourselves immersed in Gilbert & Sullivan's Pinafore once again – this time exploring its enchanting program from one particular performance. The intricate details transport us back to that magical evening when music filled hearts and souls alike. London beckons us next with its ever-evolving landscape showcased on an exquisite map from 1878. It invites exploration amidst grand architecture and bustling streets teeming with life. Education takes center stage as we stumble upon the Truant School in Hightown, Liverpool.