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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

Background image1878 Collection: The Fortune Teller, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Fortune Teller, 1878 (oil on canvas)
989284 The Fortune Teller, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Adrien (1843-1906); 39.7x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Teller. Adrien Moreau (1843-1906). Oil on canvas

Background image1878 Collection: Fete Champetre, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Fete Champetre, 1878 (oil on canvas)
989279 Fete Champetre, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); 105.8x79.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete Champetre; Garden Party. Emile Antoine Bayard (1837-1891)

Background image1878 Collection: Pie IX (1792-1878) (b / w photo)

Pie IX (1792-1878) (b / w photo)
5219785 Pie IX (1792-1878) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pie IX (1792-1878)

Background image1878 Collection: Memories of Capri; Ricordi di Capri, 1878 (oil on panel)

Memories of Capri; Ricordi di Capri, 1878 (oil on panel)
1767320 Memories of Capri; Ricordi di Capri, 1878 (oil on panel) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 35x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Memories of Capri; Ricordi di Capri)

Background image1878 Collection: Victory, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Victory, 1878 (oil on canvas)
827173 Victory, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Richter, Gustav Karl Ludwig (1823-84); 346x172 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Victory. Gustav Karl Ludwig Richter (1823-1884). Oil on canvas

Background image1878 Collection: In Monceau Park, 1878 (oil on canvas)

In Monceau Park, 1878 (oil on canvas)
1196577 In Monceau Park, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 65.3x54.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background image1878 Collection: Banks of the Oise at Auvers-sur-Oise; Bords de l Oise a Auvers-sur-Oise

Banks of the Oise at Auvers-sur-Oise; Bords de l Oise a Auvers-sur-Oise
1196369 Banks of the Oise at Auvers-sur-Oise; Bords de l Oise a Auvers-sur-Oise, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903)

Background image1878 Collection: The Great Pyramid at Giza, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Great Pyramid at Giza, 1878 (oil on canvas)
1195882 The Great Pyramid at Giza, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900); 44.2x65.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background image1878 Collection: Reverie, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Reverie, 1878 (oil on canvas)
651105 Reverie, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 76.5x50.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverie. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1878

Background image1878 Collection: Roses, 1878 (oil on panel)

Roses, 1878 (oil on panel)
650792 Roses, 1878 (oil on panel) by Lambdin, George Cochran (1830-96); 61x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roses. George Cochran Lambdin (1830-1896). Oil on panel. dated 1878. 61 x 30cm

Background image1878 Collection: The Beach at Berck; La Plage de Berck, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Beach at Berck; La Plage de Berck, 1878 (oil on canvas)
653049 The Beach at Berck; La Plage de Berck, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 77x108 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beach at Berck; La Plage de Berck)

Background image1878 Collection: The London Pavilion 1878, London Palladium

The London Pavilion 1878, London Palladium
The London Pavilion 1878, Crazy Gang in London Rhapsody musical at The London Palladium. 1937

Background image1878 Collection: Carlise Gare de Carlise. Midland Railway

Carlise Gare de Carlise. Midland Railway
Gare de Carlise. Midland railway during the nineteenth century. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: Marie-Berthe-Yvonne Garrick, Artiste, 1878 (b / w photo)

Marie-Berthe-Yvonne Garrick, Artiste, 1878 (b / w photo)
5201687 Marie-Berthe-Yvonne Garrick, Artiste, 1878 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie-Berthe-Yvonne Garrick, Artiste, 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: A Necessary Operation (engraving)

A Necessary Operation (engraving)
819166 A Necessary Operation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Necessary Operation)

Background image1878 Collection: Captain Webb, the hero of the Channel, Corkey the pedestrian, the Beckwiths (swimmers)

Captain Webb, the hero of the Channel, Corkey the pedestrian, the Beckwiths (swimmers)
607698 Captain Webb, the hero of the Channel, Corkey the pedestrian, the Beckwiths (swimmers) and other at the South London Palace, 1878 (engraving) by English School

Background image1878 Collection: Our 'Imperial'Guard (engraving)

Our "Imperial"Guard (engraving)
2777089 Our " Imperial" Guard (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our " Imperial" Guard. Cartoon, 25 May 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: The Lions Roused At Last by J E Mitchell and J H Lester

The Lions Roused At Last by J E Mitchell and J H Lester
Promotional music sheet for The Lions Roused At Last music hall song of 1878 by J. E. Mitchell and J. H Lester, sung with unbounded applause by Sam Torr

Background image1878 Collection: The Lion and the Bear by W Johnson

The Lion and the Bear by W Johnson
Promotional music sheet for The Lion and the Bear, song of 1878 by W. Johnson which reflects the anti-Russian jingoism of 1877-8, helped by memories of the Crimean War

Background image1878 Collection: Weekly wind-up of Big Ben 1878

Weekly wind-up of Big Ben 1878
The cloak is wound up by nothing less than a winch handle, which it took two men to turn twice a week, these men spent five hours in the room, solemnly winding up the cloak

Background image1878 Collection: Behind the face of Big Ben, Westminster, London 1878

Behind the face of Big Ben, Westminster, London 1878
The lofty and magnificent clock tower of Big Ben, from the other-side. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: Work at a coal mine 1878

Work at a coal mine 1878
Work at a coal mine, low travelling and holding the bottom coal. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: Reception on board the modern Japanese war-ship Seiki, 1878 (engraving)

Reception on board the modern Japanese war-ship Seiki, 1878 (engraving)
965164 Reception on board the modern Japanese war-ship Seiki, 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1878 Collection: A Corporal of the Scots Guards in Battle Order

A Corporal of the Scots Guards in Battle Order on a stepped white marble base of 2 - 5 cm high. Sold to James B - 12.11.10. Payment next year. 3950.00. Lady Kathleen Scott (1878-1947)

Background image1878 Collection: Treaty of San Stefano, signing for peace treaty between Turkey and Russia

Treaty of San Stefano, signing for peace treaty between Turkey and Russia, cartoon showing Bismarck, Minister President of Prussia at the time trying to control the winds " confound the easterly

Background image1878 Collection: Winter Gardens and Aquarium at Blackpool 1878

Winter Gardens and Aquarium at Blackpool 1878
Exterior of the glass Winter Gardens and Aquarium at Blackpool. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: A Vegetable Stand, at Les Halles Centrales, Paris, 1878 (oil on canvas)

A Vegetable Stand, at Les Halles Centrales, Paris, 1878 (oil on canvas)
658593 A Vegetable Stand, at Les Halles Centrales, Paris, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Gilbert, Victor Gabriel (1847-1933); 46x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Vegetable Stand)

Background image1878 Collection: Tangiers, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Tangiers, 1878 (oil on canvas)
658249 Tangiers, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 51.4x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tangiers. Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1878

Background image1878 Collection: The Bondhus Glacier in Sunnhordland, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Bondhus Glacier in Sunnhordland, 1878 (oil on canvas)
659688 The Bondhus Glacier in Sunnhordland, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Bodom, Erik (1829-79); 108.5x157.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bondhus Glacier in Sunnhordland. Erik Bodom (1829-1879)

Background image1878 Collection: Two Persuasions (engraving)

Two Persuasions (engraving)
2777090 Two Persuasions (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Persuasions. Cartoon, 11 May 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: 1878, P F Hadow (b / w photo)

1878, P F Hadow (b / w photo)
3644086 1878, P F Hadow (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1878, P F Hadow)

Background image1878 Collection: Storming the Heights, illustration from Glorious Battle of English History

Storming the Heights, illustration from Glorious Battle of English History
IL193445 Storming the Heights, illustration from Glorious Battle of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Background image1878 Collection: Victoria Cross Heroes, Captain John Cook (engraving)

Victoria Cross Heroes, Captain John Cook (engraving)
2792835 Victoria Cross Heroes, Captain John Cook (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Cross Heroes, Captain John Cook)

Background image1878 Collection: Adrienne, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)

Adrienne, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)
1767918 Adrienne, c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 48.3x38.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adrienne. Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). Oil on canvas

Background image1878 Collection: Market at Trouville; Marche a Trouville, 1878 (oil on board)

Market at Trouville; Marche a Trouville, 1878 (oil on board)
1196202 Market at Trouville; Marche a Trouville, 1878 (oil on board) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 36.6x46.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background image1878 Collection: Geneva Harbour and the Saleve, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Geneva Harbour and the Saleve, 1878 (oil on canvas)
1765159 Geneva Harbour and the Saleve, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 28x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1878 Collection: A View Through the Trees of La Grande Jatte Island; A Travers les Arbres

A View Through the Trees of La Grande Jatte Island; A Travers les Arbres
656219 A View Through the Trees of La Grande Jatte Island; A Travers les Arbres, Ile de la Grande Jatte, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Monet

Background image1878 Collection: Claude Bernard (1813-1878) (b / w photo)

Claude Bernard (1813-1878) (b / w photo)
5219829 Claude Bernard (1813-1878) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claude Bernard (1813-1878)

Background image1878 Collection: Bird s-Eye View of the New Royal Infirmary, from the North East, 1878 (engraving)

Bird s-Eye View of the New Royal Infirmary, from the North East, 1878 (engraving)
5203196 Bird s-Eye View of the New Royal Infirmary, from the North East, 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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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.