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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: 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)

Background image1878 Collection: London: Temple Bar, removed in 1878 (b / w photo)

London: Temple Bar, removed in 1878 (b / w photo)
6006075 London: Temple Bar, removed in 1878 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple Bar, removed in 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: Bouquet of Flowers, 1879-1880 (oil on canvas)

Bouquet of Flowers, 1879-1880 (oil on canvas)
988475 Bouquet of Flowers, 1879-1880 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 52x42.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouquet of Flowers; Bouquet de Fleurs. Paul Cezanne (1839-1906)

Background image1878 Collection: The Marriage Instructions, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Marriage Instructions, 1878 (oil on canvas)
827394 The Marriage Instructions, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Baumgartner, Peter (1834-1911); 93.4x75.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marriage Instructions. Peter Baumgartner (1834-1911)

Background image1878 Collection: George du Maurier cartoon on the fashionable Aesthetic Movement in the decorative arts

George du Maurier cartoon on the fashionable Aesthetic Movement in the decorative arts
865445 George du Maurier cartoon on the fashionable Aesthetic Movement in the decorative arts. From Punch, London, 1878. by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Universal History Archive/UIG; English

Background image1878 Collection: 'Facon De Parler!'(engraving)

"Facon De Parler!"(engraving)
2777087 " Facon De Parler!" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Facon De Parler!" Cartoon, 22 June 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: Flock of Sheep, Houghton Farm, 1878 (watercolour, brush and black ink and pencil on paper

Flock of Sheep, Houghton Farm, 1878 (watercolour, brush and black ink and pencil on paper
650547 Flock of Sheep, Houghton Farm, 1878 (watercolour, brush and black ink and pencil on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 22.2x28.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flock of Sheep)

Background image1878 Collection: Earls Count Station - Earls Court Road entrance; photograph taken by C Latham in 1878 (photo)

Earls Count Station - Earls Court Road entrance; photograph taken by C Latham in 1878 (photo)
586525 Earls Count Station - Earls Court Road entrance; photograph taken by C Latham in 1878 (photo) by English Photographer

Background image1878 Collection: Microscopy for the Millions : 1878 (engraving)

Microscopy for the Millions : 1878 (engraving)
527532 Microscopy for the Millions : 1878 (engraving) by Keene, Charles (1823-91); (add.info.: A member of the audience frightened by a lantern slide showing the forms of life in a typical drop of)

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

The Farewell, 1878 (oil on canvas)
3745692 The Farewell, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Backer, Harriet (1845-1933); 81.5x99 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian, out of copyright

Background image1878 Collection: Street in Nassau, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)

Street in Nassau, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)
985119 Street in Nassau, c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Bierstadt, Albert (1830-1902); 35.5x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in Nassau. Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902). Oil on canvas

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

Gironella, 1878 (oil on panel)
985078 Gironella, 1878 (oil on panel) by Stewart, Julius Leblanc (1855-1919); 46.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gironella. Julius Leblanc Stewart (1855-1919). Oil on panel. Painted in 1878

Background image1878 Collection: Rosina Ferrara - The Capri Girl, 1878 (oil on board)

Rosina Ferrara - The Capri Girl, 1878 (oil on board)
985027 Rosina Ferrara - The Capri Girl, 1878 (oil on board) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 33x26.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosina Ferrara - The Capri Girl)

Background image1878 Collection: HRH the Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale (engraving)

HRH the Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale (engraving)
1055873 HRH the Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH the Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale)

Background image1878 Collection: The Japanese Navy, Past and Present (engraving)

The Japanese Navy, Past and Present (engraving)
1059918 The Japanese Navy, Past and Present (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Japanese Navy, Past and Present)

Background image1878 Collection: Square des Innocents, 1878 (colour litho)

Square des Innocents, 1878 (colour litho)
962773 Square des Innocents, 1878 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Square des Innocents, 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: Le ballon captif dans la cour des Tuileries en 1878 (engraving)

Le ballon captif dans la cour des Tuileries en 1878 (engraving)
963302 Le ballon captif dans la cour des Tuileries en 1878 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le ballon captif dans la cour des Tuileries en 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: The First Steps, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The First Steps, 1878 (oil on canvas)
989913 The First Steps, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 39.4x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Steps. Frederick Arthur Bridgman (1847-1928)

Background image1878 Collection: Temple Bar, London. Demolition, 1878 (engraving)

Temple Bar, London. Demolition, 1878 (engraving)
559252 Temple Bar, London. Demolition, 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple Bar, London)

Background image1878 Collection: Victor-Emmanuel II, Roi D Italie (1820-1878) (b / w photo)

Victor-Emmanuel II, Roi D Italie (1820-1878) (b / w photo)
5219708 Victor-Emmanuel II, Roi D Italie (1820-1878) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor-Emmanuel II, Roi D Italie (1820-1878)

Background image1878 Collection: Major Taylor, Cyclisme, 1878 (b / w photo)

Major Taylor, Cyclisme, 1878 (b / w photo)
5201787 Major Taylor, Cyclisme, 1878 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Taylor, Cyclisme, 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: Marble Staircase, Palace of Ludwig II, Herrenchiemsee, Bavaria, Germany (b / w photo)

Marble Staircase, Palace of Ludwig II, Herrenchiemsee, Bavaria, Germany (b / w photo)
6016729 Marble Staircase, Palace of Ludwig II, Herrenchiemsee, Bavaria, Germany (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble Staircase)

Background image1878 Collection: Edge of the Woods; Lisiere de bois, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Edge of the Woods; Lisiere de bois, 1878 (oil on canvas)
1769227 Edge of the Woods; Lisiere de bois, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 63x83.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Edge of the Woods; Lisiere de bois)

Background image1878 Collection: Advertisement, Max Greger (engraving)

Advertisement, Max Greger (engraving)
1622173 Advertisement, Max Greger (engraving) by Sulman, Thomas (fl.1855-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Max Greger)

Background image1878 Collection: An Ottoman Butcher, 1878 (oil on panel)

An Ottoman Butcher, 1878 (oil on panel)
1197574 An Ottoman Butcher, 1878 (oil on panel) by Bey, Osman Hamdi (1842-1910); 51x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bey, Osman Hamdi (1842-1910)); Photo eChristies Images; Turkish

Background image1878 Collection: A Rug Bazaar in Tangiers, 1878 (oil on canvas)

A Rug Bazaar in Tangiers, 1878 (oil on canvas)
989937 A Rug Bazaar in Tangiers, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 71.1x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rug Bazaar in Tangiers. Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903)

Background image1878 Collection: Young Girl holding a Bouquet of Tulips, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)

Young Girl holding a Bouquet of Tulips, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)
987357 Young Girl holding a Bouquet of Tulips, c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 55.4x46.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1878 Collection: Great Sicklebilled Bird of Paradise (Epimachus Speciosus)

Great Sicklebilled Bird of Paradise (Epimachus Speciosus)
986064 Great Sicklebilled Bird of Paradise (Epimachus Speciosus), 1875-1888 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81) & Hart

Background image1878 Collection: A Summer Shower, 1878 (oil on panel)

A Summer Shower, 1878 (oil on panel)
985234 A Summer Shower, 1878 (oil on panel) by Moran, Thomas (1837-1926); 35.5x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Summer Shower. Thomas Moran (1837-1926). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1878

Background image1878 Collection: The Shepherdess, 1878 (charcoal and white chalk on paper)

The Shepherdess, 1878 (charcoal and white chalk on paper)
985230 The Shepherdess, 1878 (charcoal and white chalk on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 63x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shepherdess. Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

Background image1878 Collection: Place Saint Augustin, Misty Weather, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Place Saint Augustin, Misty Weather, 1878 (oil on canvas)
991270 Place Saint Augustin, Misty Weather, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 54x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Place Saint Augustin)

Background image1878 Collection: A Busy Paris Square, 1878 (oil on canvas)

A Busy Paris Square, 1878 (oil on canvas)
827207 A Busy Paris Square, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Buhot, Felix Hilaire (1847-98); 27.4x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Busy Paris Square. Felix Hilaire Buhot (1847-1898). Oil on canvas

Background image1878 Collection: At the Milliner; Chez la Modiste, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)

At the Milliner; Chez la Modiste, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)
825458 At the Milliner; Chez la Modiste, c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 19.7x12.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Milliner; Chez la Modiste)

Background image1878 Collection: Portrait of Old Woman (Madame Le Coeur); Portrait de Vieille Femme (Madame Le Coeur)

Portrait of Old Woman (Madame Le Coeur); Portrait de Vieille Femme (Madame Le Coeur)
825135 Portrait of Old Woman (Madame Le Coeur); Portrait de Vieille Femme (Madame Le Coeur), 1878 (oil on canvas) by Renoir

Background image1878 Collection: Abuse Gratis; or envy following on the heels of success (engraving)

Abuse Gratis; or envy following on the heels of success (engraving)
819167 Abuse Gratis; or envy following on the heels of success (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abuse Gratis; or envy following on the heels of success)

Background image1878 Collection: Two Christmas Hampers (engraving)

Two Christmas Hampers (engraving)
819164 Two Christmas Hampers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Christmas Hampers, the government and the opposition)

Background image1878 Collection: The Berlin Congress of 1878 (photogravure)

The Berlin Congress of 1878 (photogravure)
819046 The Berlin Congress of 1878 (photogravure) by Werner, Anton Alexander von (1843-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1878 Collection: La Rue des Nations, a l Exposition universelle de 1878 (engraving)

La Rue des Nations, a l Exposition universelle de 1878 (engraving)
3645983 La Rue des Nations, a l Exposition universelle de 1878 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rue des Nations, a l Exposition universelle de 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: Rimmels Perfumed Valentines, 1878 (engraving)

Rimmels Perfumed Valentines, 1878 (engraving)
3637908 Rimmels Perfumed Valentines, 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rimmels Perfumed Valentines, 1878)

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

Roses, 1878 (oil on panel)
650791 Roses, 1878 (oil on panel) by Lambdin, George Cochran (1830-96); 61x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roses. George Cochran Lambdin (1830-1896). Oil on panel. Dated 1878. 61 x 30.5cm

Background image1878 Collection: The Artists Lunch, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Artists Lunch, 1878 (oil on canvas)
651295 The Artists Lunch, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Verheyden, Francois (1806-c.1890); 94x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artists Lunch. Francois Verheyden (1806-ca.1890). Oil on canvas

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

The Capture, 1878 (oil on canvas)
651213 The Capture, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 74x130 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture. Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille (1848-1912)

Background image1878 Collection: The 'Pas De Deux!'(engraving)

The "Pas De Deux!"(engraving)
2777188 The " Pas De Deux!" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Pas De Deux!" Cartoon, 3 August 1878)



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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.