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1880s Collection (page 6)

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

Background image1880s Collection: Mineral Map of Mexico, 1885

Mineral Map of Mexico, 1885
2902261 Mineral Map of Mexico, 1885; (add.info.: Historic map of Mexico with Minerals, Mines - Mining. Printed in Spanish.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Communications - Maritime Waterways Mexican Map, 1885

Communications - Maritime Waterways Mexican Map, 1885
2902256 Communications - Maritime Waterways Mexican Map, 1885; (add.info.: Communications - Maritime Waterways Mexican Map, 1885. Printed in Spanish.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Political Map of Mexico, 1885

Political Map of Mexico, 1885
2902253 Political Map of Mexico, 1885; (add.info.: Geographic map surrounded by government buildings, Major Politicians. Printed in Spanish.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, 1880

Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, 1880
3507804 Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, 1880; (add.info.: Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, England circa 1880.); Universal History Archive.

Background image1880s Collection: The Son Tay Campaign, 1883

The Son Tay Campaign, 1883
3480777 The Son Tay Campaign, 1883; (add.info.: The Son Tay Campaign (11 December 1883 to 17 December 1883) was a campaign fought by the French to capture the strategically important city of Son Tay

Background image1880s Collection: Sir Winston Churchill in 1888 (b/w photo)

Sir Winston Churchill in 1888 (b/w photo)
2910659 Sir Winston Churchill in 1888 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Sir Winston Churchill, (30 November 1874 - 24 January 1965) as a harrow schoolboy circa 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Teroro Tamati

Teroro Tamati
2912116 Teroro Tamati; (add.info.: Teroro Tamati, New Zealand Maori Chief with facial tattoos 1880. 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Rangi Tahi Maori woman with child

Rangi Tahi Maori woman with child
2912059 Rangi Tahi Maori woman with child; (add.info.: Rangi Tahi Maori woman with child, New Zealand 1880. 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Man running and jumping, 1887

Man running and jumping, 1887
1579378 Man running and jumping, 1887; (add.info.: Man running and jumping: A sequence photograph by Eadweard J. Muybridge 1887)

Background image1880s Collection: James Freeman Clarke, 1886

James Freeman Clarke, 1886
1577086 James Freeman Clarke, 1886; (add.info.: Portrait of James Freeman Clarke (1810-1888) American theologian and author. Dated 1886.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Opening of The Royal Concertgebouw, 1888

Opening of The Royal Concertgebouw, 1888
1577610 Opening of The Royal Concertgebouw, 1888; (add.info.: Drawing by Joh Braakensiek to mark the opening of The Royal Concertgebouw, concert hall in Amsterdam)

Background image1880s Collection: President James Garfield, 1882

President James Garfield, 1882
1576353 President James Garfield, 1882; (add.info.: President James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. During his time in office)

Background image1880s Collection: President James Garfield, 1881

President James Garfield, 1881
1576332 President James Garfield, 1881; (add.info.: President James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. During his time in office)

Background image1880s Collection: James A. Garfield, 1881

James A. Garfield, 1881
1576150 James A. Garfield, 1881; (add.info.: James A. Garfield (1831-1881) with scenes from his life and death and selections of verse

Background image1880s Collection: Washerwomen washing clothing in the river, 1885

Washerwomen washing clothing in the river, 1885
1578129 Washerwomen washing clothing in the river, 1885; (add.info.: Illustration of Washerwomen washing clothing in the river, Nice, Riviera. Dated 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Smoking is not Universally Popular!, 1888

Smoking is not Universally Popular!, 1888
1574604 Smoking is not Universally Popular!, 1888; (add.info.: Smoking is not universally popular! Young man in a railway Smoking carriage afraid to light his cigar when confroted by formidable)

Background image1880s Collection: Captain Gabriel de Cileu, 1888 (engraving)

Captain Gabriel de Cileu, 1888 (engraving)
1574589 Captain Gabriel de Cileu, 1888 (engraving); (add.info.: French naval captain Gabriel de Clieu (c1687-1774) using precious water supply to keep alive a plant of Coffea arabica from the Jardin

Background image1880s Collection: Coffee House, 1880 (engraving)

Coffee House, 1880 (engraving)
1574586 Coffee House, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coffee house in the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714), London, Engalnd. Engraving c1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Oscar Wilde, 1882

Oscar Wilde, 1882
1574281 Oscar Wilde, 1882; (add.info.: Photographic print of Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) Irish writer and poet. Dated 1882 Photo by: .); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: John James Audubon, 1880

John James Audubon, 1880
1574252 John James Audubon, 1880; (add.info.: John James Audubon (Jean-Jacques Audubon) 1785 - 1851. French-American ornithologist, naturalist

Background image1880s Collection: Engraving of German Politicians, 1883

Engraving of German Politicians, 1883
1574629 Engraving of German Politicians, 1883; (add.info.: German politicians, Conservative left and Skocialist right, taking snuff together)

Background image1880s Collection: Engraving of a Dumping Barge, 1887 (engraving)

Engraving of a Dumping Barge, 1887 (engraving)
1574573 Engraving of a Dumping Barge, 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Dumping barge, introduced into Britain from New York. Refuse to be discharged was contained in two hinged compartments which could)

Background image1880s Collection: Cotton Picking Machine, 1885 (engraving)

Cotton Picking Machine, 1885 (engraving)
1574564 Cotton Picking Machine, 1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Cotton picking machine for use in the American cotton fields. Engraving, London, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Tobacco in Kent, 1886 (engraving)

Tobacco in Kent, 1886 (engraving)
1574562 Tobacco in Kent, 1886 (engraving); (add.info.: Growing tobacco in Kent, England: hanging picked lef on frames in the field ready to be taken to the oast house for drying)

Background image1880s Collection: Engraivng of David Livingstone, 1880 (engraving)

Engraivng of David Livingstone, 1880 (engraving)
1574557 Engraivng of David Livingstone, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: David Livingstone (1813-1873), Scottish missionary doctor and explorer of Africa, being carried home to Ujiji to die

Background image1880s Collection: Engraving of Joseph Norman Lockyer, 1889 (engraving)

Engraving of Joseph Norman Lockyer, 1889 (engraving)
1574554 Engraving of Joseph Norman Lockyer, 1889 (engraving); (add.info.: Joseph Norman Lockyer (1836-1920). English spectroscopist and astronomer. Detected and named Helium

Background image1880s Collection: Engraving of Henry I of England, 1880 (engraving)

Engraving of Henry I of England, 1880 (engraving)
1574548 Engraving of Henry I of England, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Marriage of Henry I of England (1068-1135) to Princess (Eadgyth) Matilda of Scotland

Background image1880s Collection: Personal physicians to Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia, 1888

Personal physicians to Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia, 1888
1574509 Personal physicians to Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia, 1888; (add.info.: Personal physicians to Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia (1831-1888)

Background image1880s Collection: Musicians accompany two men eating, attended by three servants, 1880

Musicians accompany two men eating, attended by three servants, 1880
1574417 Musicians accompany two men eating, attended by three servants, 1880; (add.info.: Drawing shows two older gentlemen seated at the head of a table being served by three young servants while)

Background image1880s Collection: Ponka chief, 1889

Ponka chief, 1889
1574365 Ponka chief, 1889; (add.info.: Print shows a full-length portrait of a Ponca chief, seated, facing front, on cigarette card issued by Kinney Tobacco Company as an insert with the Sweet)

Background image1880s Collection: An exacting housekeeper, 1886

An exacting housekeeper, 1886
1574886 An exacting housekeeper, 1886; (add.info.: An exacting housekeeper. President Grover Cleveland busily sweeps dirt from the front door of the White House)

Background image1880s Collection: A public reception at the White House, 1888

A public reception at the White House, 1888
1574881 A public reception at the White House, 1888; (add.info.: A public reception at the White House, President Grover Cleveland greeting guests)

Background image1880s Collection: Willimantic, 1882

Willimantic, 1882
1575183 Willimantic, 1882; (add.info.: Willimantic, Connecticut, 1882 From Blake Mountain by Wills Porter, 1882. Bird's-eye view of Willimantic, Connecticut, vignettes of prominent commercial)

Background image1880s Collection: At it again!, 1885

At it again!, 1885
1577261 At it again!, 1885; (add.info.: At it again! by Eugene Zimmerman, 1862-1935, artist 1885. Illustration shows Pope Leo XIII climbing through a ballot box in an effort to get to the a sign)

Background image1880s Collection: William Gladstone dressed as an old woman, 1885

William Gladstone dressed as an old woman, 1885
1577115 William Gladstone dressed as an old woman, 1885; (add.info.: "Peace" assured' William E. Gladstone dressed as an old woman wearing keys labelled "Suez, Gibraltar)

Background image1880s Collection: Sir Walter Besant, 1889

Sir Walter Besant, 1889
1577083 Sir Walter Besant, 1889; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Walter Besant (1836-1901) British novelist and historian. Dated 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Ship representing 'National Credit' under danger, 1885

Ship representing 'National Credit' under danger, 1885
1576748 Ship representing 'National Credit' under danger, 1885; (add.info.: Our good ship "National Credit" in danger from a silver-spout' Bow of a ship approaching a waterspout)

Background image1880s Collection: Satirical representation of different political pathways, 1885

Satirical representation of different political pathways, 1885
1576743 Satirical representation of different political pathways, 1885; (add.info.: Two political paths' Evarts, Reid, Robeson, Logan, Blaine and William W)

Background image1880s Collection: President Cleveland carrying a club labelled 'Honest Legislation', 1885

President Cleveland carrying a club labelled 'Honest Legislation', 1885
1576742 President Cleveland carrying a club labelled 'Honest Legislation', 1885; (add.info.: Foes in his path, the herculean task before our next president' Grover Cleveland as Hercules)

Background image1880s Collection: Ulysses Grant recommending some friends to President Arthur, 1881

Ulysses Grant recommending some friends to President Arthur, 1881
1576740 Ulysses Grant recommending some friends to President Arthur, 1881; (add.info.: A way out of President Arthur's dilemma' Ulysses S. Grant recommending to President Chester A)

Background image1880s Collection: Several legislators slicing up a large watermelon, 1882

Several legislators slicing up a large watermelon, 1882
1576736 Several legislators slicing up a large watermelon, 1882; (add.info.: A free feast for the congressional coloured boys)

Background image1880s Collection: Large group of people in opposition to President Cleveland's civil service reform agenda, 1885

Large group of people in opposition to President Cleveland's civil service reform agenda, 1885
1576734 Large group of people in opposition to President Cleveland's civil service reform agenda, 1885; (add.info.: The resistless march of reform the "hostiles" must go)

Background image1880s Collection: Visitors paying their respects to President Harrison at the White House, 1889

Visitors paying their respects to President Harrison at the White House, 1889
1576705 Visitors paying their respects to President Harrison at the White House, 1889; (add.info.: The new administration)

Background image1880s Collection: Locomotion plate depicting a nude boy playing leapfrog

Locomotion plate depicting a nude boy playing leapfrog
2625370 Locomotion plate depicting a nude boy playing leapfrog by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); (add.info.: Nude Boy Jumping Over a Man's Shoulders Leapfrog by Eadweard James Muybridge)

Background image1880s Collection: Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print)

Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print)
1766825 Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Punishment. Unknown Photographer, 1870s-80s.); Photo © Christie's Images.

Background image1880s Collection: Bathroom and toilet in a wealthy home

Bathroom and toilet in a wealthy home
5310339 Bathroom and toilet in a wealthy home; (add.info.: Bathroom and toilet in a wealthy home. English designed by Doulton & Co. 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Davy's safety lamp

Davy's safety lamp
5309957 Davy's safety lamp; (add.info.: Davy's safety lamp, showing the flame surrounded by metal gauze. 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1880s Collection: Eugene V. Debs, President of American Railway Union, 1880s

Eugene V. Debs, President of American Railway Union, 1880s
NWI4949846 Eugene V. Debs, President of American Railway Union, 1880s.; (add.info.: Eugene V. Debs, President of American Railway Union, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.



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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.