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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 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)

Background image1878 Collection: A Blaze of Triumph! (engraving)

A Blaze of Triumph! (engraving)
2777187 A Blaze of Triumph! (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Blaze of Triumph! Cartoon, 27 July 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: 'The Confidence Trick!'(engraving)

"The Confidence Trick!"(engraving)
2777091 " The Confidence Trick!" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Confidence Trick!" Cartoon, 9 February 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: Figures from a 'Triumph'(engraving)

Figures from a "Triumph"(engraving)
2777088 Figures from a " Triumph" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figures from a " Triumph." Cartoon, 15 June 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: Flower Arrangement, 1878 (watercolour)

Flower Arrangement, 1878 (watercolour)
659865 Flower Arrangement, 1878 (watercolour) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); 38.7x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Arrangement. George Goodwin Kilburne (1839-1924)

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

The Morning Paper, 1878 (oil on canvas)
658487 The Morning Paper, 1878 (oil on canvas) by King, Haynes (1831-1904); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Paper. Haynes King (1831-1904). Oil on canvas. Dated 1878

Background image1878 Collection: Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
728188 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Background image1878 Collection: Westminster, by Giuseppe de Nittis (1846-1884), 1878 (oil on canvas)

Westminster, by Giuseppe de Nittis (1846-1884), 1878 (oil on canvas)
ACI80686 Westminster, by Giuseppe de Nittis (1846-1884), 1878 (oil on canvas) by Nittis, Giuseppe or Joseph de (1846-84); 110x195 cm; Gaetano Marzotto Collection, Italy; French, out of copyright

Background image1878 Collection: Rue Louis-le-Grand, from the boulevard des Italiens, Paris, 1858-78 (b / w photo)

Rue Louis-le-Grand, from the boulevard des Italiens, Paris, 1858-78 (b / w photo)
XIR196794 Rue Louis-le-Grand, from the boulevard des Italiens, Paris, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image1878 Collection: Encampment of the Thames Rowing Club. 'from Sketches from a steam launch at

Encampment of the Thames Rowing Club. "from Sketches from a steam launch at
5668936 Encampment of the Thames Rowing Club.A" from A Sketches from a steam launch at Henley RegattaA published in July 1878 by Unknown Artist

Background image1878 Collection: A calligraphic scroll, c. 1878-9 (manuscript with illumination on paper)

A calligraphic scroll, c. 1878-9 (manuscript with illumination on paper)
1196727 A calligraphic scroll, c.1878-9 (manuscript with illumination on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 9x196 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background image1878 Collection: Unexpected Visit; Visite imprevue, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Unexpected Visit; Visite imprevue, 1878 (oil on canvas)
1197568 Unexpected Visit; Visite imprevue, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929); 64.8x34.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background image1878 Collection: Still Life with Azaleas in a Chinese Pot, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Azaleas in a Chinese Pot, 1878 (oil on canvas)
990909 Still Life with Azaleas in a Chinese Pot, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Coleman, Charles Caryl (1840-1928); 180x62.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still Life with Azaleas in a Chinese Pot)

Background image1878 Collection: Warrior wearing a Helmet, in profile, 1875-1878 (conte crayon on paper)

Warrior wearing a Helmet, in profile, 1875-1878 (conte crayon on paper)
988445 Warrior wearing a Helmet, in profile, 1875-1878 (conte crayon on paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 64.5x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Warrior wearing a Helmet)

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

The Veteran, 1878 (oil on canvas)
989582 The Veteran, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); 91x108 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Veteran. Gaetano Chierici (1838-1920). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1878

Background image1878 Collection: A group of monsters wants to compel Ruggiero to enter Alcinas city

A group of monsters wants to compel Ruggiero to enter Alcinas city
PCT4285035 A group of monsters wants to compel Ruggiero to enter Alcinas city, illustration Ariostos Orlando furioso, 1878 by Dore

Background image1878 Collection: Bather, View from the Back; Baigneur, vu de dos, 1877-1878 (oil on canvas)

Bather, View from the Back; Baigneur, vu de dos, 1877-1878 (oil on canvas)
1767896 Bather, View from the Back; Baigneur, vu de dos, 1877-1878 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 24.2x19.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bather, View from the Back; Baigneur)

Background image1878 Collection: L installation du materiel, treuil et machines, du ballon captif de 1878 (engraving)

L installation du materiel, treuil et machines, du ballon captif de 1878 (engraving)
5228390 L installation du materiel, treuil et machines, du ballon captif de 1878 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L installation du materiel)

Background image1878 Collection: Le ballon captif de l exposition de 1878 au bout de son cable (engraving)

Le ballon captif de l exposition de 1878 au bout de son cable (engraving)
5228381 Le ballon captif de l exposition de 1878 au bout de son cable (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1878 Collection: Le ballon captif a vapeur Giffard installe dans la cour des Tuileries pendant l Exposition

Le ballon captif a vapeur Giffard installe dans la cour des Tuileries pendant l Exposition universelle de 1878
5228379 Le ballon captif a vapeur Giffard installe dans la cour des Tuileries pendant l Exposition universelle de 1878, (Collection Tissandier) (engraving) by French School

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

Summer Reverie, 1878 (oil on canvas)
827202 Summer Reverie, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Rossi, Lucius (1846-1913); 50.5x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer Reverie. Lucius Rossi (1846-1913). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1878

Background image1878 Collection: Sitting on a Bench; Sur le Banc, c. 1848 (oil on canvas)

Sitting on a Bench; Sur le Banc, c. 1848 (oil on canvas)
825341 Sitting on a Bench; Sur le Banc, c.1848 (oil on canvas) by Gonzales, Eva (1849-83); 40.7x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sitting on a Bench; Sur le Banc. Eva Gonzales (1849-1883)

Background image1878 Collection: A Moonlit Stroll, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, 1878 (oil on board)

A Moonlit Stroll, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, 1878 (oil on board)
828397 A Moonlit Stroll, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, 1878 (oil on board) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 55.8x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Moonlit Stroll, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight)

Background image1878 Collection: Cite et Pont-Neuf, 1878 (colour litho)

Cite et Pont-Neuf, 1878 (colour litho)
962792 Cite et Pont-Neuf, 1878 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cite et Pont-Neuf, 1878)

Background image1878 Collection: Notes at the Patent Museum, South Kensington (engraving)

Notes at the Patent Museum, South Kensington (engraving)
1045142 Notes at the Patent Museum, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the Patent Museum, South Kensington)

Background image1878 Collection: The Autumn Military Manoeuvres, Some Scenes in Camp (engraving)

The Autumn Military Manoeuvres, Some Scenes in Camp (engraving)
1062931 The Autumn Military Manoeuvres, Some Scenes in Camp (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Autumn Military Manoeuvres)

Background image1878 Collection: Front cover of The Telephone Directory of November 1878, 1878 (paper, print

Front cover of The Telephone Directory of November 1878, 1878 (paper, print
985791 Front cover of The Telephone Directory of November 1878, 1878 (paper, print, metal ring, stiching) by American School

Background image1878 Collection: Rival sportsmen. 'I say now, as I have said before, that there is room enough

Rival sportsmen. "I say now, as I have said before, that there is room enough
Rival sportsmen. " I say now, as I have said before, that there is room enough in Asia for both England and Russia", - Lord Beacon, 1878. Private Collection

Background image1878 Collection: Tao-Tai of Anching and his family, 1878, by Kung Tai. Date: 1878

Tao-Tai of Anching and his family, 1878, by Kung Tai. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: Horse-drawn open double decker bus 1878

Horse-drawn open double decker bus 1878
French horse-drawn bus, with passengers on desk getting wet. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: Emilio Arrieta (1823-1894). Colored engraving

Emilio Arrieta (1823-1894). Colored engraving
Emilio Arrieta (1823-1894). Spanish composer. Engraving of The Academy, 1878. Colored

Background image1878 Collection: W. E. Gladstone watching a steam-driven saw, Tulse Hill, 1878

W. E. Gladstone watching a steam-driven saw, Tulse Hill, 1878
Engraving showing William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), the English Liberal statesman, watching a trial of a new patent steam tree feller, near Tulse Hill, South London. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: Photographic studio 1878

Photographic studio 1878
Photographer with bellows style camara taking a photograph of a posed victorian woman. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: LODGED IN STATION HOUSE

LODGED IN STATION HOUSE
New York : Brought in off the street, a homeless mother is offered a place in the lodging-room of the station house (police station). Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: GRANDMOTHER / 3 CHILDREN

GRANDMOTHER / 3 CHILDREN
A grandmother with her three grandchildren, reading and looking at pictures Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: TWO RUNNERS RACE C1878

TWO RUNNERS RACE C1878
Two rather stiff-looking athletes race each other. Date: circa 1878

Background image1878 Collection: Elegant Broom Seller

Elegant Broom Seller
Buy a broom!; an elegant broom seller passes the window of a house. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: SAILORS HORNPIPE

SAILORS HORNPIPE
British sailors dance a hornpipe to the edification of their Egyptian spectators. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: Afghan War - The Fort at Jellalabad

Afghan War - The Fort at Jellalabad
A view of the fort at Jellalabad (now Jalalabad), occupied by the British, seen from Pipers Hill. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: AFGHANISTAN / KHOJAK PASS

AFGHANISTAN / KHOJAK PASS
The entrance to the Khojak Pass, on the road to Kandahar. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: AFGHANISTAN / KHYBER PASS

AFGHANISTAN / KHYBER PASS
A watch-tower in the Khyber Pass. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: AFGHANISTAN / GHUZNI / 1878

AFGHANISTAN / GHUZNI / 1878
The fortress and citadel of Ghuzni, with the two Minars - burial towers - to the right of the picture. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: AFGHANISTAN / KURRAM

AFGHANISTAN / KURRAM
Bodeen peak and the village of Madzai, in the Kurram Valley. Date: 1878

Background image1878 Collection: JINGO MEETING 1878

JINGO MEETING 1878
Anti-Russian jingoes meet in the Guildhall, London - We dont want to fight, but by Jingo, if we do, weve got the ships, weve got the men, weve got the money too ! Date: 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.