1883 Collection

The Singing of the Blessed in the Sixth Heaven, by Gustave Dore. Dore, 1832 - 1883
THE SINGING OF THE BLESSED IN THE SIXTH HEAVEN, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for The Divine Comedy, Divina Commedia, by Dante Alighieri

Treasure Island Map
A map of the island

Treasure Island Map / Col
A map of Treasure Island

Gabrielle Coco Chanel
A camera study of Gabrielle Bonheur, Coco Chanel (1883 -1971). Date: 1929

WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). Parsifal. Poster by Regg advertising the performances at the Zurich Opera (1913). Painting;

Advertisement for linoleum manufacturers
An advertisement for M Nairn & Co, floor cloth and linoleum manufacturers of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, with premises also in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Paris. circa 1883

Krakatoa sunsets, 1883 artworks
Krakatoa sunsets. Artwork of the spectacular red and orange sunsets caused in London, England, by the August 1883 eruption of Krakatoa, a volcano thousands of kilometres away in Indonesia

Karl Marx / Postcard
KARL MARX German radical political thinker

Wagner / Balestrieri
RICHARD WAGNER Composing his opera cycle, the Ring of the Nibelungen

Karl Marx in his Study
KARL MARX German political theorist - working in his study in London in 1849

Busy Brooklyn Bridge the year it opened, 1883
Traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge, seen from the Manhattan side, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

John Maynard Keynes Economist

Boadicea (Boudica)
Boadicea (Boudica, 30-61 AD), a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe. Seen here in an imaginary Victorian illustration

John III Sobieski sending message of victory to the Pope Innocent XI after the Battle of Vienna, 1883. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

THE FALL OF THE REBEL ANGELS, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for Paradise Lost by Milton. 1870, Art, Artist, romanticism, colour, color engraving

Barnet High Street
High Street, High Barnet, Greater London

Blackburn Olympic vs. Old Etonians F. A. Cup Final, 1883
Engraving showing a number of scenes from the F.A. Cup Final of 1883, played between Blackburn Olympic and the Old Etonians at Kennington Oval, London. The match was won by Blackburn 2-1

USA Railway Map
Transcontinental railway map of the United States of America and the adjoining British possessions. Date: 1883

Advertisement, Bicycles & Tricycles
Advertisement, James Lillywhite, Frowd and Co, Bicycling, Cricket and Athletic Outfitters, Bicycles and Tricycles. 1880s

Tank Battle on the Somme British MkIV & German A7V tanks in
Tank Battle on the Somme. British MkIV & German A7V tanks in action. Date: circa 1918

THE DEATH OF SAMSON, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Bible. 1870, Art, Artist, holy book, religion, religious, christianity, christian, romanticism, colour

Brooklyn Bridge when newly opened, 1883
Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, looking toward Manhattan, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Aerial view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
Aerial view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison in West London. It was opened as a convict prison in 1883 then used as a local prison from 1890

Barristers Room at the Royal Courts of Justice, London
Interior of the Barristers Room at the Royal Courts of Justice, London, in 1883

King George VI and Clement Attlee, Buckingham Palace, 1945
Photograph of King George VI (1895-1952) and Clement Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee, (1883-1967) in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, 1945

Our Fancy Rabbits
An illustration of various breeds of rabbit drawn for The Boys Own Paper by F. A. Lydon

Mussolini / Smart Suit
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator as Minister of Finance in 1928 Date: 1883 - 1945

THE MOUTH OF HELL, BY GUSTAVE DORE, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for Paradise Lost by Milton. 1870, Art, Artist, romanticism, colour, color engraving

SATAN VANQUISHED, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for Paradise Lost by Milton. 1870, Art, Artist, romanticism, colour, color engraving

BROOKLYN BRIDGE: OPENING. Invitation to the opening ceremony of the Brooklyn Bridge, 24 May 1883. Invitation engraving by Tiffany & Co

19th-century tin mine, Cornwall. Artwork of miners and walkways at the Botallack Copper and Tin Mine at St Just, Cornwall, England. This mine, under various names, dates back to 1721

LOCOMOTIVE, 1883. The conductor, crew and canine mascot of a Central Pacific Railroad train posing by the locomotive during a station stop at Mill City, Nevada. Photographed in 1883

Henrys Fork, Snake River, Yellowstone, 1883
Engraving showing some men fly-fishing for salmon in a canoe at Henrys Fork on the Snake River, Yellowstone National Park, 1883

SYPHILIS / 1883
Diagram to show the rash which appears in the second stage of syphilis

Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle
RICHARD WAGNER German composer in a satirical comment on his four-part opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen

STATUE OF LIBERTY, c1883. The Statue of Liberty under construction in Paris, c1883

Fox hunter is thrown and falls on his head
A fox hunter is thrown when his horse refuses a fence, and he lands on his head in the next field

Karl Marx / Cabinet Photo
KARL MARX - German political theorist (cabinet portrait dated 1880)

Franz Kafka
FRANZ KAFKA Czech writer Date: 1883 - 1924

Musical Instruments 1883
Various musicians playing various instruments: a harp, a lyre, pipes, hunting horn. Pipes of Pan are also in evidence

MARX, Karl (1818-1883). German philosopher, politician, economist and revolutionary. Portrait of Karl Marx. Engraving

MARX, Karl (1818-1883); ENGELS, Friedrich (1820-1895). German philosopher, politician, economist and revolutionary.; German socialist

MAP: BOSTON, 1883. Map of Boston, Massachusetts, and environs, published by Cupples, Upham & Co. 1883

Common octopus, 19th century
Octopus. Engraving showing a common octopus (Octopus vulgaris). This engraving was first published in Sea Monsters Unmasked by Henry Lee, printed at London in 1883

GPAC2A-00005
Island of Krakatoa before its destruction when its volcano erupted in 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Percy House Military Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex
A view of Percy House School which served as a Military Hospital during the First World War. The school, for pauper children, was established by the Brentford Union in 1883 on Twickenham Road

King George VI and Clement Attlee, at Buckingham Palace, 194
Photograph of King George VI (1895-1952) and Clement Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee, (1883-1967) in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, 1945

Bathing Machines / 1883
A vast assortment of bathing machines

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1883: A year of cultural milestones, historical events, and artistic marvels. From the timeless compositions of Richard Wagner to the innovative linoleum manufacturers' advertisements, this year was a tapestry of creativity and progress. The Treasure Island Map captivated imaginations with its hidden treasures waiting to be discovered, while Gabrielle Coco Chanel revolutionized fashion with her visionary designs. The mesmerizing Krakatoa sunsets inspired breathtaking artworks that captured the ethereal beauty of nature's fury. Boadicea (Boudica) symbolized strength and resilience in an era marked by empowerment movements. In the realm of music, Wagner's genius continued to enchant audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on classical compositions. Karl Marx's postcard served as a reminder of his influential ideas that shaped political discourse for generations to come. Meanwhile, John Maynard Keynes laid the foundation for modern economic theory through his groundbreaking contributions. The Tank Battle on the Somme showcased British MkIV and German A7V tanks clashing in a display of military prowess and technological advancement during World War I. And amidst it all, Karl Marx found solace in his study as he delved into profound philosophical reflections, a mosaic where art met history; where innovation intertwined with tradition; where visionaries left their imprints on society's fabric. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and serves as inspiration for future generations.