1880s Collection (page 2)

West Bromwich Albion Cup winning team 1888

Telegraph printer, 1889 C013 / 8777
Telegraph printer. 19th-century artwork of a telegraph printer developed by Moore and Wright in the 1880s. The electric telegraph had been developed in the 1830s and 1840s

British riflemen, 1880s
Queens Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade at training camp, Scotland, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Sir Horace Jones HJP01_01_001
TOWER BRIDGE, TOWER HAMLETS, GREATER LONDON. A portrait of Sir Horace Jones seated beside the foundation stone of Tower Bridge

Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c. 1887 (albumen print)
1769880 Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c.1887 (albumen print) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London)

The Milky Way; La Voie Lactee, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
659159 The Milky Way; La Voie Lactee, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 67.7x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Milky Way; La Voie Lactee)

Cliffs near Fecamp, 1881 (oil on canvas)
987407 Cliffs near Fecamp, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 61x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cliffs near Fecamp; Falaise pres de Fecamp. Claude Monet (1840-1926)

Viscount Lepic, 1882. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Viscount Lepic, 1882

SEWING MACHINE AD, c1880. American merchants trade card, c1880, for Crown Sewing Machines & Florence Oil Stoves

Boats on the Delaware River near New Castle, 1880s
City of New Castle on the Delaware River, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HSET2A-00125
African-American buffalo soldier riding a frisky horse fresh from the herd, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Frederic Remington

Patsy Cornwallis-West, Irish born aristocrat and mistress of King Edward VII (b / w photo)
6015459 Patsy Cornwallis-West, Irish born aristocrat and mistress of King Edward VII (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Avenue at the Park of Voyer-d Argenson at Asnieres, 1887 (oil on canvas)
987401 The Avenue at the Park of Voyer-d Argenson at Asnieres, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 55x67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Vestibule of Asylum, 1889. Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Vestibule of Asylum, 1889. From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

NEW ORLEANS, 1884. The Levee in New Orleans. Lithograph, 1884, by Currier & Ives

Telephone bureau exchange, 1889
Telephone bureau exchange. 19th-century artwork of woman operating the exchange at a telephone bureau. They are using receivers to listen to incoming calls and using the wires

LEO TOLSTOY (1828-1910). Russian novelist and philosopher. Original cabinet photograph, 1880s

A standard 19th century French navigational Sextant
5309960 A standard 19th century French navigational Sextant; (add.info.: Drawing of a standard 19th century French navigational Sextant. 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A galvanometer shown here operated by a simple wet cell
5311728 A galvanometer shown here operated by a simple wet cell; (add.info.: 19th century drawing of a galvanometer shown here operated by a simple wet cell. 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Traditional Russian folk stories. 1888 (woodcut)
5669540 Traditional Russian folk stories. 1888 (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon satirising the assault on the French state by General Boulanger and his attempt to seize power from President
5669522 Cartoon satirising the assault on the French state by General Boulanger and his attempt to seize power from President Carnot. 1889 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Godey's ladies' fashions, 1880s
NWI4956145 Godey's ladies' fashions, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies' fashions, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Godey's ladies' fashions, 1880s
NWI4956118 Godey's ladies' fashions, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies' fashions, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

19th century German model of a wooden luggage cart with horses
3586615 19th century German model of a wooden luggage cart with horses; (add.info.: 19th century German model of a wooden luggage cart with horses. German circa 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Meeting at St James's Hall, 1880
3479934 Meeting at St James's Hall, 1880; (add.info.: Meeting at St James's Hall, London, to further the cause of Women's suffrage)

Mannish fashion in women's clothes in the 19th century, 1880
3479869 Mannish fashion in women's clothes in the 19th century, 1880; (add.info.: Mannish fashion in women's clothes in the 19th century, 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ticker-tape machine at the stock exchange, 1881
3479639 Ticker-tape machine at the stock exchange, 1881; (add.info.: Ticker-tape machine at the stock exchange, 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Varley's vacuum tube lightning protector for electric telegraphs, 1882
3480016 Varley's vacuum tube lightning protector for electric telegraphs, 1882; (add.info.: Varley's vacuum tube lightning protector for electric telegraphs)

The principle of the Morse telegraph, 1887
3480014 The principle of the Morse telegraph, 1887; (add.info.: The principle of the Morse telegraph, 1887. 'Thus let E be a fixed electromagnet; the insulated wires of which are attached to)

A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange: an Edison instrument, 1885
3479963 A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange: an Edison instrument, 1885; (add.info.: A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange)

A family of travellers and their caravan, 1885
3479543 A family of travellers and their caravan, 1885; (add.info.: A family of travellers and their caravan, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Warder inspecting a prison cell, 1889
3479511 Warder inspecting a prison cell, 1889; (add.info.: Warder inspects a prison cell, before locking up prisoner for the night. Wormwood scrubs prison, London)

The 'Casual Ward' of a London workhouse, 1887
3479506 The 'Casual Ward' of a London workhouse, 1887; (add.info.: Workhouse, The 'Casual Ward' of a London workhouse (unspecified but typical)

Upper class guests, 1886
3479449 Upper class guests, 1886; (add.info.: Upper class female greets her guests as they arrive at her from by horse and carriage. Leisure fleur, London 1886.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portland Prison Dorset, 1884
3479344 Portland Prison Dorset, 1884; (add.info.: Portland Prison Dorset Convicts working in the stone quarries. The prisoners were given education classes in the evening)

Walking to church, 1882
3479415 Walking to church, 1882; (add.info.: Walking to church on a winter morning. From young England London, 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Canal Saint-Martin is a 45 km long canal in Paris, 1880
3480645 The Canal Saint-Martin is a 45 km long canal in Paris, 1880; (add.info.: 1880 illustration of the Canal Saint-Martin is a 4. 5 km long canal in Paris)

Australian International Exposition, 1888
3480325 Australian International Exposition, 1888; (add.info.: Australian International Exposition: New South Wales Hall of Minerals 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888
3480074 Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888; (add.info.: Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Recording baby for the family archives, 1883
3480065 Recording baby for the family archives, 1883; (add.info.: Recording baby for the family archives. What life would be like in the mid-twentieth century, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, 1880
3507803 Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, 1880; (add.info.: Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, England circa 1880.); Universal History Archive.

The pan telephone, 1882
3479393 The pan telephone, 1882; (add.info.: The pan telephone. Shown at the international electric exhibition, crystal palace. Dated 18th March 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lady receiving guests, 1881
3479447 Lady receiving guests, 1881; (add.info.: Lady receiving guests at her Home. From The Girls own Paper, London, 8th October 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

English convent life, 1887
3479440 English convent life, 1887; (add.info.: English convent life: nun reading in her recreation time. From the English illustrated Magazine, London, 1887.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Convicts working, 1888
3479343 Convicts working, 1888; (add.info.: Convicts working in the stone quarries on the island of Portland. Dated 15th December 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bert & d'Arsonval, 1882
3479330 Bert & d'Arsonval, 1882; (add.info.: Bert & d'Arsonval's microphone. From E. Hospitalier Les Principales Applications de l'Electricite, Paris)

Antoine Breguet's mercury telephone, 1882
3479328 Antoine Breguet's mercury telephone, 1882; (add.info.: Antoine Breguet's mercury telephone. From E. Hospitalier Tout par l'Electricite, Paris)

Herz's telephone condenser, 1883
3479327 Herz's telephone condenser, 1883; (add.info.: Herz's telephone condenser: by placing this on the line, Herz prevented induction from neighbouring line)

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Step back in time to the vibrant and diverse 1880s, a decade filled with fascinating moments and captivating images. Explore the rich history of this era through snapshots that showcase different aspects of life around the world. Travel to Vancouver Island in the 1870s, where a detailed map reveals the evolving landscape of this beautiful Canadian destination. Witness its transformation as new settlements emerge and nature intertwines with human progress. In another corner of the globe, catch a glimpse of a Buffalo soldier quenching his thirst from his canteen. This powerful image captures both strength and vulnerability, reminding us of the challenges faced by African American soldiers during this period. Delve into phrenology, an intriguing field that sought to understand personality traits through cranial measurements. A phrenological model takes center stage, inviting contemplation on how people perceived themselves and others during this time. Transport yourself to Scotland's Dalnotter Hill as you gaze upon The River Clyde. Marvel at its serene beauty captured in exquisite detail by an artist from the 19th century. Let your imagination wander along its banks while pondering life in those distant days. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" offers an intimate portrayal of motherhood in 1888. Reflect on timeless themes such as love, sacrifice, and nurturing that transcend generations. Venture further into Scotland's enchantment with Glen Sannox on Isle of Arran. Lose yourself amidst rolling hills and rugged landscapes frozen in time by photographers who aimed to capture their grandeur for future generations to admire. Take a detour across continents to London's Bethnal Green district where The Old George stands tall at number 379. Imagine stepping inside this historic pub bustling with patrons seeking respite from daily life or sharing stories over pints after long workdays. Discover artistry even within miniature realms as you marvel at a bonsai dwarf pine meticulously cultivated in 1889.