1878 Collection (page 9)

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

GOLD PROSPECTOR / CANADA
A gold prospector mending his stockings in his cabin. Date: 1878

LANDING ICE AT BOMBAY
Blocks of ice being taken ashore at Bombay Date: 1878

Diamond mine in Kimberley 1878
A Hotel at the diamond mine in Kimberley, South Africa. Date: 1878

SMALL GIRL COOKS 1878
A small girl does it, watched by the cat Date: 1878

Indigo factory in India
The processing of Indigo in India. Date: 1878

DYEING CLOTH WITH INDIGO
Indigo in India. Lengths of cloth are dyed and dried in the sun. Date: 1878

MACCLESFIELD FREE LIBRARY
Exterior view of the new Free Library in Macclesfield, Cheshire Date: 1878

FINISH OF ISLINGTON WALK
The finish of the six-day walking race held at the Agricultural Hall, Islington Date: 1878

BRITISH / INDIA / CHRISTMAS
A Christmas hamper in the jungle Date: 1878

Woman reading a book in her bedroom
A woman sits on a chair beside her bed reading a book by lamplight. Date: 1878

Maskelyne & Cooks automata performing in London Maskelyne & Cooks automata
Maskelyne & Cooks automata perform at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London. Date: 1878

Lady tending her window box 1878
A lady at an open window, tending the plants in her window box. Date: 1878

The Inauguration (on 30th August, 1907) of The equestrian Monument to the Tsar Liberator in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria

Vera Zasulich shoots on January 24, 1878 on the governor of Petersburg General Trepov, 1878
Vera Zasulich shoots on January 24, 1878 on the governor of Petersburg General Trepov. From " Le Monde Illustre", 1878. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Arrival at the Villa Borghese, 1878. Creator: Cipolla, Fabio (1854-1914)
Arrival at the Villa Borghese, 1878. Private Collection

Horsewoman. (Alice Regnault on horseback), 1878. Creator: Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931)
Horsewoman. (Alice Regnault on horseback), 1878. Found in the Collection of Galleria d arte moderna, Milano

Arm of the Seine near Vetheuil, 1878. Creator: Monet, Claude (1840-1926)
Arm of the Seine near Vetheuil, 1878. Found in the Collection of Collection Perez Simon, Mexico

Portrait of the composer Bedrich Smetana, 1878. Creator: Photo studio J. Mulac, Prague
Portrait of the composer Bedrich Smetana, 1878. Found in the Collection of Bedrich Smetana Museum, Prague

Jules Crevaux, During His Exploration Of French Guiana In 1878, Carving His Initials On A Tree On The Banks Of The Oyapock Or Oiapoque River, South America In The 19th Century. Jules Crevaux, 1847

Blackpool, Winter Gardens, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Entrance to the Winter Gardens, built in 1878, with shops, restaurants, cafes and general entertainment, Blackpool, Lancashire, England

Honeymoon, 1878. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Honeymoon, 1878. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), Modest Tchaikovsky (1850-1916), Nikolai Conradi (1869-1922) and Alexey Sofronov (1859-1925), 1878. Found in the Collection of State P. Tchaikovsky Memorial Museum, Klin

Danseuse au bouquet, saluant sur la scene (Dancer with bouquet), 1878
Danseuse au bouquet, saluant sur la sce ne (Dancer with bouquet), 1878. Found in the Collection of Muse e d Orsay, Paris

Afghan-British War, British military camp in Kabul, near the pass of Khiyber, drawing by Major Cavagnari, Afghanistan November 1878

Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878, railway machinery room of English manufacture, Hall of the Campus Martius, vintage engraving

British-Afghan war, Afghan warriors placed in ambush in the Khyber Pass, engraving from 1878

Portrait of Francisca Charlemont, 1878 by Hans Makart

Ivy, 1878. Found in the Collection of Galleria Civica d Arte Moderna, Torino

Stage design for the theatre play Posadnik by A. Tolstoy, 1878. Found in the collection of State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Bunch of Flowers, 1878. Found in the collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Bird's Eye View Of Paris To Advertise Balloon Ascensions At The 1878 World's Fair, France, And The Basket Of Henri Giffard's Captive Balloon, 1878

Pope Leo XIII giving a blessing Urbi et Orbi, after the Pont
Leo XIII (1810-1903). Italian Pope (1878-1903), named Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci. Pope Leo XIII giving a blessing Urbi et Orbi, after the Pontifical Mass from the gestatorial chair

Wind Instruments
A selection of wind instruments Date: 1878

Woodwind Instruments
A selection of (mainly) woodwind instruments Date: 1878

CONGRESS OF BERLIN, 1878. The Congress of Berlin, 1878. Prince Aleksandr Gorchakov of Russia, seated at left, speaks with British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli

KANSAS: DODGE CITY, 1878. Front Street in Dodge City, Kansas. Photograph, 1878

HAIDA VILLAGE, 1878. Totem poles and canoes in the Haida village of Skidegate in the Queen Charlotte Islands, off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. Photographed by George M. Dawson, 1878

Saint Denis street festivities of 30 June 1878 on La rue Montorgueil, Paris, France
MONET: MONTORGEUIL, 1878. Saint Denis street festivities of 30 June 1878 on La rue Montorgueil, Paris, France. Oil on canvas, 1878, by Claude Monet

FRIEDRICH GERHARD ROHLFS (1831-1896). German explorer. Rohlfs expedition to the Oasis of Cufra in the Libyan desert, 1878-79. Wood engraving from a contemporary German newspaper

Ned Kellys cave in the Strathbogie Ranges
The rugged and wild countryside of the Strathbogie Ranges in Victoria, Australia, showing the opening to Ned Kellys cave. 1878

1878 Darwin as a circus monkey by Gill
" L homme descend du singe" Cartoon caricature by Andre Gill, 18th August, 1878, La Lune, Paris. Gill shows a monkey with the face of french materialist Emile Littre encouraging a similarly

ROSSI: ASTOR FAMILY, 1878. The family of William Astor in their home in New York City. Oil painting by Lucius Rossi, 1878

Congress of Berlin, 1878
Otto von Bismarck welcoming delegates to the Congress of Berlin, 1878. Photogravure reproduction of a 19th-century illustration by Anton von Werner

Princess Victoria of Hesse in her wedding dress
Engraving showing Princess Victoria of Hesse in her wedding dress on her marriage to Prince Louis of Battenburg. Victoria was Queen Victorias grand-daughter

Albert Thomas / Stamp
ALBERT THOMAS (1878 - 1932) First Minister of Armament for the French Third Republic during World War I

Shipping Beef on Board HMS Alexandra, 1878
Engraving showing the crew of HMS Alexandra taking beef aboard ship from a small supply boat, off Tuzla, in the Sea of Marmora. The supply ship has also brought fish, barrels and the washing

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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.