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1880s Collection (page 4)

Step back in time to the vibrant and diverse 1880s, a decade filled with fascinating moments and captivating images

Background image1880s Collection: Dinah Maria Craik, 1887

Dinah Maria Craik, 1887
1577195 Dinah Maria Craik, 1887; (add.info.: Dinah Maria Craik (born Dinah Maria Mulock), 1826 - 12 October 1887. English novelist and poet.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Chester Alan Arthur's Inauguration, 1881

Chester Alan Arthur's Inauguration, 1881
1578177 Chester Alan Arthur's Inauguration, 1881; (add.info.: Chester Alan Arthur's Inauguration (1829-1886) 21st President of the United States. Dated 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Grover Cleveland as a shepherd amongst his flock, 1885

Grover Cleveland as a shepherd amongst his flock, 1885
1576751 Grover Cleveland as a shepherd amongst his flock, 1885; (add.info.: A civil service reform version of an old fable' Grover Cleveland as a shepherd standing among his flock labelled)

Background image1880s Collection: President Cleveland as Santa Claus, 1884

President Cleveland as Santa Claus, 1884
1576750 President Cleveland as Santa Claus, 1884; (add.info.: A moment of anxiety, who is going to get left?' President Cleveland as Santa Claus standing in front of a fireplace where stockings)

Group of office seekers carolling outside the White House, 1885
1576749 Group of office seekers carolling outside the White House, 1885; (add.info.: The carol of the "waits"' Group of office seekers labelled "McLean, Pulitzer, Dorsheimer)

Background image1880s Collection: President Chester Arthur sitting with Roscoe Conkling, 1882

President Chester Arthur sitting with Roscoe Conkling, 1882
1576735 President Chester Arthur sitting with Roscoe Conkling, 1882; (add.info.: Arthur's awkward "white elephant"' President Chester A)

Background image1880s Collection: Puck figure for the Independent party on a raised platform, 1884

Puck figure for the Independent party on a raised platform, 1884
1576733 Puck figure for the Independent party on a raised platform, 1884; (add.info.: A flag the Independents will fight under' Illustration shows the Puck figure for the "Independent")

Background image1880s Collection: President Arthur as a magician on stage, 1881

President Arthur as a magician on stage, 1881
1576783 President Arthur as a magician on stage, 1881; (add.info.: A presidential conjuror' President Chester A. Arthur as a magician on a stage)

Background image1880s Collection: James Garfield and Chester Arthur, 1880

James Garfield and Chester Arthur, 1880
1576362 James Garfield and Chester Arthur, 1880; (add.info.: James A. Garfield Republican candidate for president, Chester A)

Background image1880s Collection: Lord Salisbury, 1881

Lord Salisbury, 1881
1579802 Lord Salisbury, 1881; (add.info.: Lord Salisbury. From The Island Race, a 20th century book that covers the history of the British Isles from the pre-Roman times to the Victorian era)

Background image1880s Collection: President Cleveland handing a paper to Henry Pearson, 1885

President Cleveland handing a paper to Henry Pearson, 1885
1576745 President Cleveland handing a paper to Henry Pearson, 1885; (add.info.: Consistent civil service reform' President Cleveland handing a paper that states "Re-appointment for Honesty)

Background image1880s Collection: President Cleveland walking towards a building, 1885

President Cleveland walking towards a building, 1885
1576732 President Cleveland walking towards a building, 1885; (add.info.: A petty annoyance' Illustration shows President Cleveland (1837-1908)

Background image1880s Collection: President Cleveland with his right hand on the 1885 Declaration of Independence, 1885

President Cleveland with his right hand on the 1885 Declaration of Independence, 1885
1576731 President Cleveland with his right hand on the 1885 Declaration of Independence, 1885; (add.info.: A new declaration of independence in the year 1885' Illustration shows President)

Background image1880s Collection: Edward Baines, 1880

Edward Baines, 1880
1576600 Edward Baines, 1880; (add.info.: Edward Baines (1800-1890), nonconformist English newspaper editor and Member of Parliament.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Puck grabbing the arm of Uncle Sam, 1885

Puck grabbing the arm of Uncle Sam, 1885
1576774 Puck grabbing the arm of Uncle Sam, 1885; (add.info.: No more of those hideous monuments!' Puck grabbing the arm of Uncle Sam who is staring in dismay at statues labelled "Coggswell)

Background image1880s Collection: President Cleveland standing behind a wall of flames, 1885

President Cleveland standing behind a wall of flames, 1885
1576762 President Cleveland standing behind a wall of flames, 1885; (add.info.: Our government farm. President Cleveland finds an effectual protection against the twenty-five-year locusts')

Background image1880s Collection: President Cleveland as a pig farmer, 1885

President Cleveland as a pig farmer, 1885
1576761 President Cleveland as a pig farmer, 1885; (add.info.: A hard job with the hogs' President Cleveland as a pig farmer getting tangled in leashes attached to the hind legs of several hogs)

Background image1880s Collection: Reaper Pausing for a Drink, 1887 (engraving)

Reaper Pausing for a Drink, 1887 (engraving)
1574813 Reaper Pausing for a Drink, 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Reaper pausing for a drink in the harvest field. Engraving, London, 1887.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Ship 'David Dows' and boat unloading cargo, 1882

Ship "David Dows" and boat unloading cargo, 1882
1575208 Ship "David Dows" and boat unloading cargo, 1882; (add.info.: Ship "David Dows" and boat unloading cargo at grain elevator, carts and wagons hauling merchandise)

Background image1880s Collection: Mark Twain, 1885

Mark Twain, 1885
1575140 Mark Twain, 1885; (add.info.: Mark Twain, America's best humourist by J. Keppler 1838-1894, artist c1885. Print shows Mark Twain, full-length portrait, facing right, standing on stage)

Speak out' N.Y. Herald, 1885
1574887 Speak out' N.Y. Herald, 1885; (add.info.: Speak out' N.Y. Herald. President-elect Grover Cleveland holds a telephone receiver to his ear)

Background image1880s Collection: The great rival adverting shows to 'boom up' stocks, 1883

The great rival adverting shows to "boom up" stocks, 1883
1575221 The great rival adverting shows to "boom up" stocks, 1883; (add.info.: The great rival adverting shows to "boom up" stocks by Bernard Gillam, 1856-1896)

Background image1880s Collection: Inventor John Ericsson's Machine, 1884 (engraving)

Inventor John Ericsson's Machine, 1884 (engraving)
1574800 Inventor John Ericsson's Machine, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: Swedish/American inventor John Ericsson's machine, 1883)

Background image1880s Collection: Speaking Trumpet, 1887

Speaking Trumpet, 1887
1574794 Speaking Trumpet, 1887; (add.info.: Using a speaking trumpet to communicate on deck of a ship. Within limits, the larger the trumpet the further the voice will carry)

Lisajou's apparatus for observing the vibration of a tuning fork, 1886 (engraving)
1574771 Lisajou's apparatus for observing the vibration of a tuning fork, 1886 (engraving); (add.info.: Lisajou's apparatus for observing the vibration of a tuning fork, D)

Engraving of Water Pump, 1884 (engraving)
1574571 Engraving of Water Pump, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: Chickens round the yard pump. This was the only source of water so pots and pans would be taken out to be washed)

Cookery School, 1883
1574566 Cookery School, 1883; (add.info.: Cookery school for poor girls, Edinburgh, Scotland. Engraving, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Men with Smoking Pipes, 1888 (engraving)

Men with Smoking Pipes, 1888 (engraving)
1574631 Men with Smoking Pipes, 1888 (engraving); (add.info.: Men talking and smoking their pipes in front of a roaring kitchen fire. Engraving, London, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Travelling by Ox-Cart, 1882 (engraving)

Travelling by Ox-Cart, 1882 (engraving)
1574779 Travelling by Ox-Cart, 1882 (engraving); (add.info.: Travelling by ox-cart, Santiago, Chile. Engraving, London, 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: British Poet Felicia Dorothea Hemans, 1882 (engraving)

British Poet Felicia Dorothea Hemans, 1882 (engraving)
1574506 British Poet Felicia Dorothea Hemans, 1882 (engraving); (add.info.: Felicia Dorothea Hemans (born Browne), 1793-1835, British poet

Background image1880s Collection: Francis W. Breed Manufacturers, 1885

Francis W. Breed Manufacturers, 1885
1574285 Francis W. Breed Manufacturers, 1885; (add.info.: Print shows the exterior of Francis W. Breed factories. The factories would manufacture up to 7,000 pairs of shoes daily)

Background image1880s Collection: Pneumatic tubes at the General Post Office, 1888

Pneumatic tubes at the General Post Office, 1888
3480041 Pneumatic tubes at the General Post Office, 1888; (add.info.: Pneumatic tubes at the General Post Office; St Martin's-le-Grand)

Background image1880s Collection: Ruins of Temple, Baalbek, Lebanon, by Felix Bonfils, 1880 (b/w photo)

Ruins of Temple, Baalbek, Lebanon, by Felix Bonfils, 1880 (b/w photo)
3964086 Ruins of Temple, Baalbek, Lebanon, by Felix Bonfils, 1880 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Background image1880s Collection: 19th century model of a warehouse with horses

19th century model of a warehouse with horses
3586616 19th century model of a warehouse with horses; (add.info.: 19th century model of a warehouse with horses, circa 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: 19th century Telegraph office

19th century Telegraph office
5321267 19th century Telegraph office; (add.info.: 19th century Telegraph office; American 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: The Italia

The Italia
5321274 The Italia; (add.info.: The Italia; Italian; naval ironclad warship. Illustration 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: A Japanese Illustration of a fable by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian (1755-1794)

A Japanese Illustration of a fable by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian (1755-1794), French poet and romance writer (print)
5669751 A Japanese Illustration of a fable by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian (1755-1794), French poet and romance writer (print); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Beauty and the Beast. French, 1885 (chromolithograph)

Beauty and the Beast. French, 1885 (chromolithograph)
5669587 Beauty and the Beast. French, 1885 (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Political cartoon satirising the dangers for the government of France

Political cartoon satirising the dangers for the government of France and the rivalry of Floquet and Ferry
5669529 Political cartoon satirising the dangers for the government of France and the rivalry of Floquet and Ferry. 1889 (engraving); (add.info.: Charles Thomas Floquet (1828-1896)

Background image1880s Collection: Illustrations showing clothes worn by different castes in Imperial India (British Raj)

Illustrations showing clothes worn by different castes in Imperial India (British Raj). 1880 (drawing)
5669220 Illustrations showing clothes worn by different castes in Imperial India (British Raj). 1880 (drawing); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Clough's Automatic Reclining Barbers' Chair' advertisement from Theo. A

Clough's Automatic Reclining Barbers' Chair' advertisement from Theo. A
5668947 Clough's Automatic Reclining Barbers' Chair' advertisement from Theo. A. Kochs Barbers' Supplies of Chicago trade catalogue published in 1884; Photo © AF Fotografie.

Background image1880s Collection: The Redoubtable

The Redoubtable
5310338 The Redoubtable; (add.info.: The Redoubtable; French naval ironclad warship. Illustration 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: A Cesarean

A Cesarean
2626818 A Cesarean; (add.info.: Successful Cesarean section performed by indigenous healers in Kahura, Uganda. As observed by R. W)

Background image1880s Collection: Medicine almanac

Medicine almanac
2626741 Medicine almanac; (add.info.: By the end of the 19th century, at least one patent medicine almanac was printed for every two Americans)

Background image1880s Collection: The Road to Washington

The Road to Washington
2623667 The Road to Washington; (add.info.: Chromolithograph titled 'The Road to Washington' game board for a game "The road to Washington" with "Washington" at the top)

Background image1880s Collection: Cornith Road, used to separate the Union Forces under the command of General U.S. Grant

Cornith Road, used to separate the Union Forces under the command of General U.S. Grant
2628268 Cornith Road, used to separate the Union Forces under the command of General U.S. Grant.; (add.info.: Chromolithograph print depicting Cornith Road)

Background image1880s Collection: Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s

Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s
NWI4956323 Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown)

Background image1880s Collection: Gottlieb Daimler in the first high-speed petrol engine and the first four-wheel automobile

Gottlieb Daimler in the first high-speed petrol engine and the first four-wheel automobile
3078423 Gottlieb Daimler in the first high-speed petrol engine and the first four-wheel automobile; (add.info.: Photographic print of Gottlieb Daimler (1834-1900) an engineer



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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.