1880s Collection (page 5)

Gottlieb Daimler in the first high-speed petrol engine and the first four-wheel automobile
3078398 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

Calendrier perpetuel de M A Gouauit, 1885
3480261 Calendrier perpetuel de M A Gouauit, 1885; (add.info.: Calendrier perpetuel de M. A. Gouauit. 1885. A perpetual calendar is a calendar valid for many years; usually designed to allow)

Listening to Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888
3480075 Listening to Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888; (add.info.: Listening to Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A sewing kit, 1881
3479063 A sewing kit, 1881; (add.info.: Woodcut illustration of a sewing kit, including scissors, needles and small hooking devices. Dated 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Female seated with her sewing case on the table, 1882
3479036 Female seated with her sewing case on the table, 1882; (add.info.: Illustration shows female seated with her sewing case on the table. Dated 13th May 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

John Pender, British submarine communications cable pioneer, 1888
3479000 John Pender, British submarine communications cable pioneer, 1888; (add.info.: John Pender, British submarine communications cable pioneer, was born in the Vale of Leven, Scotland)

Telephone and telegraph cables, 1886
3479174 Telephone and telegraph cables, 1886; (add.info.: Laying conduits to carry telephone and telegraph cables under the street of Brooklyn. Dated 9th October 1886.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving)
3478768 Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving); (add.info.: Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree)

Satirising sweated labour in Britain, 1888
3478939 Satirising sweated labour in Britain, 1888; (add.info.: Punch cartoon 1888, satirising sweated labour in Britain.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884
3478924 Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884; (add.info.: Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

GPO telegraph transmitter, 1882
3479937 GPO telegraph transmitter, 1882; (add.info.: GPO telegraph transmitter. Shown at the International Electric Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman's suffrage meeting in St James's Hall, 1885
3479932 Woman's suffrage meeting in St James's Hall, 1885; (add.info.: Woman's suffrage meeting in St James's Hall, London, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Holiday home and house of rest for business women, 1882
3479866 Holiday home and house of rest for business women, 1882; (add.info.: Holiday home and house of rest for business women, Babbacombe, Devon.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women's Suffrage, Female political emancipation, 1880
3479862 Women's Suffrage, Female political emancipation, 1880; (add.info.: Women's Suffrage, Female political emancipation.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

British army telegraph tent during the war in Egypt, 1882 (engraving)
3479664 British army telegraph tent during the war in Egypt, 1882 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Telegraph office during Lord Wellesley's Nile expedition, 1885
3479633 Telegraph office during Lord Wellesley's Nile expedition, 1885; (add.info.: Telegraph office during Lord Wellesley's Nile expedition, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Prayer stall with cloth cover for kneeling worship, 1884
3479579 Prayer stall with cloth cover for kneeling worship, 1884; (add.info.: Prayer stall with cloth cover for kneeling worshiper and bible; Catholic church; England 1884)

The telegraph room at Scotland Yard, 1883
3480044 The telegraph room at Scotland Yard, 1883; (add.info.: The telegraph room at Scotland Yard, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Instrument gallery; Central Telegraph Office, 1888
3480012 Instrument gallery; Central Telegraph Office, 1888; (add.info.: Instrument gallery; Central Telegraph Office; St Martin's-Le-Grand; London.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gentleman helping lady, 1883
3479516 Gentleman helping lady, 1883; (add.info.: Gentleman helping lady on with her coat. London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Leader of workhouse rebellion being encouraged to come down from the roof and end her protest, 1884
3479505 Leader of workhouse rebellion being encouraged to come down from the roof and end her protest, 1884; (add.info.: Leader of workhouse rebellion being encouraged to come down from the roof)

Saying goodbye, 1883
3479492 Saying goodbye, 1883; (add.info.: Illustration shows two females hugging each other goodbye, from The Quiver, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Girls returning from confirmation, 1883
3479437 Girls returning from confirmation, 1883; (add.info.: Girls returning from confirmation, France. From the Girls own paper, London. November 1883)

Disturbed inmate, 1889
3479379 Disturbed inmate, 1889; (add.info.: Disturbed inmate of Woking jail placed in the padded cell. 7th September 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Philipp Reis, 1883
3479325 Philipp Reis, 1883; (add.info.: Philipp Reis's (musical) telephone: Transmitter (left) and receiver. From Georges Dary Tout par l'Electricite, tours

Telephone operator, 1882
3479284 Telephone operator, 1882; (add.info.: Telephone operator talking to a subscriber, dated 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advertisement for Wilcox & Gibbs, 1880
3479112 Advertisement for Wilcox & Gibbs, 1880; (add.info.: Advertisement for Wilcox & Gibbs sewing machines. Birmingham, dated the 15th January 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

WG Wilson's sewing machine attachments, 1880
3479102 WG Wilson's sewing machine attachments, 1880; (add.info.: W.G Wilson's sewing machine attachments: the plaiter or tucker)

Thomas saint's sewing machine, 1880
3479087 Thomas saint's sewing machine, 1880; (add.info.: Thomas saint's sewing machine, patented 17th July 1790. This machine had a horizontal cloth plate, an overhanging arm)

Opera performance, 1883
3479262 Opera performance, 1883; (add.info.: Woman listening to an opera performance in her own home by means of the Ader Bell telephone, and Ader's arrangement for music transmission)

Exchanging New Year's greetings by telephone, 1882 (engraving)
3479237 Exchanging New Year's greetings by telephone, 1882 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Gower/bell telephone, 1882
3479236 The Gower/bell telephone, 1882; (add.info.: The Gower/bell telephone. Shown at the international electric exhibition at the crystal palace)

Female seated with her sewing case on the table, 1882
3479038 Female seated with her sewing case on the table, 1882; (add.info.: Illustration shows female seated with her sewing case on the table. Dated 13th May 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Repairing an item of clothing, 1882
3479032 Repairing an item of clothing, 1882; (add.info.: Female shown repairing a piece of clothing with a sewing kit that is placed on the table. Dated 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Australian International Exposition, 1888
3480424 Australian International Exposition, 1888; (add.info.: Australian International Exposition: New South Wales Hall of Minerals 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Australian International Exposition, 1888
3480420 Australian International Exposition, 1888; (add.info.: Australian International Exposition: New South Wales Hall of Minerals, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Coast at Port Jackson, 1885
3480417 Coast at Port Jackson, 1885; (add.info.: Coast at Port Jackson, Australia, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Auckland harbour and port, 1880
3480412 Auckland harbour and port, 1880; (add.info.: New Zealand, Auckland harbour and port 1870-80.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dyeing rooms in a silk mill, 1885
3480217 Dyeing rooms in a silk mill, 1885; (add.info.: US silk production. Dyeing rooms in a silk mill 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Making the warp threads, 1885
3480215 Making the warp threads, 1885; (add.info.: US silk production. Making the warp threads through the harness to form pattern. 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Jacquard loom, 1885
3480214 Jacquard loom, 1885; (add.info.: Jacquard loom; a power loom, invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard, first demonstrated in 1801)

Baja California, 1844
2902779 Baja California, 1844; (add.info.: Baja California, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Aguascalientes, 1844
2902770 Aguascalientes, 1844; (add.info.: Aguascalientes, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Guerrero, 1844
2902765 Guerrero, 1844; (add.info.: Guerrero, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Jalisco, 1844
2902762 Jalisco, 1844; (add.info.: Jalisco, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Campeche, 1844
2902759 Campeche, 1844; (add.info.: Campeche, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Chihuahua
2902754 Chihuahua; (add.info.: Chihuahua, Mexico, 1884.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Telegraph, Communications Systems, Mexico, 1884
2902751 Telegraph, Communications Systems, Mexico, 1884; (add.info.: Telegraph, Communications Systems, Mexico, 1884.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

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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.