1883 Collection (page 3)

Tuberculosis Sufferer
Diagram to show how tuberculosis manifests itself in the body of a young girl

Otto Warburg / Nobel 1931
OTTO HEINRICH WARBURG German biochemist

Billingsgate / Staniland
Bringing in the days catch and setting out the fish at BILLINGSGATE market

Muffin Man / Thomas Crane
The muffin man, with a tray of muffins balanced on his head, rings his handbell to attract the attention of passers-by

Spa / Baden / Austria
The entrance to the THERESIENBAD at Baden-bei- Wien, a spa famed since Roman times for its warm springs

Manchester Ship Canal 1
Map showing the western end of the Canal, where it joins the river Mersey flowing into the sea at Liverpool

Portable Steam Pump / 1883
Valiant portable Steam Pump. designed and patented by Merryweathers in 1883. A powerful self-contained pumping engine

Punch & Judy (Crane)
Punch and Judy show entertains small audience

MUSSOLINI / POSTCARD
BENITO MUSSOLINI at the time he became Prime Minister of Italy Date: 1883 - 1945

Caricature of Archdeacon Dunbar, Anglican clergyman
Caricature of Archdeacon Charles Gordon Cumming Dunbar (1844-1916), Anglican clergyman of St Andrews Church, Tavistock Place, London, who was involved in a divorce case in 1881 brought by his wife

James Farquharson
Lieutenant-colonel JAMES R FARQUHARSON Scottish soldier - seemingly also something of a playboy... Date: CIRCA 1883

The Dove Sent Forth from the Ark, by Gustave Dore
THE DOVE SENT FORTH FROM THE ARK, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Bible. 1870, Art, Artist, holy book, religion, religious, christianity, christian

JEAN-LEON GEROME (1824-1904). French painter and sculptor. Engraving, English, 1883

WILLIAM CHAMBERS (1800-1883). Scottish publisher and politician. Engraving, English, 1883

Young lady paying calls by personal airship among a maze of telegraph and telephone wires. Robidas idea of world in 1953. From A Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle Paris 1883

The Goat Show at the Crystal Palace, Uk, 1883

City of London School
The City of London School, Milk Street, on the Victoria Embankment at Blackfriars. Date: built 1835 - 1883

STATUE OF LIBERTY, PARIS. The torch of the statue at the Monduit and Bechet workshop in Paris, France, c1883

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1883. The Statue of Liberty under construction in Paris, c1883. Its sculptor, Frederic Bartholdi, stands second from right

Geese unhappy at the arrival of Michaelmas
A gaggle of geese are unhappy to read a notice that the season of Michaelmas has begun. Eating goose at Michaelmas was thought to bring good luck, but that did not apply to geese

Departure of Irish Emigrants at Clifden, County Galway, 1883
Engraving showing a large number of emigrants leaving Clifden, County Galway, 1883. Many famillies are shown boarding horse drawn carts with all their belongings

The Hall, Durham University, Uk, 1883

Womans Relief Corps
A beautiful gilded and embossed postacrd promoting the viryue and history of the Womans Relief Corps - a charitable society to provide local relief work among the needy and to aid military veterans

Henry Steel Olcott - 2
HENRY STEEL OLCOTT American co-founder, with Blavatsky and Judge, of the Theosophical Society : occultist and psychical researcher. Photo 1883. Date: 1832 - 1907

Public Laundry / E. London
Women in the public laundry at Kensal Green, east London Date: 1883

Gentle, loving, good, wearing the rose of womanhood
" Gentle, loving, good, wearing the rose of womanhood" by Emily Mitchell Stride. Date: 1883

Man riding out of town on a Bank Holiday
A man rides his skinny white horse out of a smoky town on a Bank Holiday

Chanctonbury Ring
A notable landmark of West Sussex, surmounted by beech trees, and supposed by lovers of earth mysteries to possess supernatural powers

Scenes in Edmonton, London, 1883
Engraving showing a number of scenes in Edmonton, North London, 1883. The images show (clockwise from top left): Lambs Cottage; The Rose and Crown; Edmonton Church; Grave of Charles Lamb; Church Road

Craven Cottage, Fulham, 1883
Engraving showing a number of views of Craven Cottage, Fulham, in London, 1883

Allan Line Timetable
Schedule of Atlantic crossings by the Allan Line

Richard Wagner / Dawson
RICHARD WAGNER German composer

Gustave Dore / Figaro Albu
GUSTAVE DORE French artist and engraver

Teck / Alice / Postcard
PRINCESS ALICE OF ALBANY COUNTESS of ATHLONE Granddaughter of Queen Victoria, wife of Prince Alexander of Teck

Childrens Hospital
Nurse attends to four young children

WAGNER / LIEBIG / 3 / 1858
RICHARD WAGNER German composer in 1858, at the Wesendonck villa, Zurich

Wagner / Faustin
RICHARD WAGNER German opera composer and conductor extraordinaire, astonishing everybody with his Music of the Future

Wagner / Materna / Kikeriki
RICHARD WAGNER German composer, with the celebrated opera singer Mme Materna, taking part in a Wagnerian performance on a hot day in Paris in 1890

Treasure Isle / Jim Caught
Jim Hawkins is caught by the pirates

Elephant Ride 1
Elephant rides for children at Regents Park Zoo : the passengers mount by ladder

Manchester Ship Canal 2
Map showing the eastern end of the Canal, where it leaves Manchester and leads westwards towards the sea at Liverpool

Mrs Wheeler
MRS WHEELER actress ?

Charles Glenney, Actor
CHARLES GLENNEY actor who is reported as playing many roles about this time : here he is as Don John in Shakespeares Much ado about nothing 1883

Wagner / Gill / L eclipse
RICHARD WAGNER A satire implying Wagners music may perforate ones eardrum!

Long John Silver / Cover
The cover of a hardback edition

Parading the Guy
Boys parade their Guy - - if all gave a penny, I wonder how many Wheels, crackers and squibs They ll be able to buy ?

Lower High Street, Sunderland, Uk, 1883

Alfred Austin (1835-1913) British poet laureate from 1896. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910) in the Fancy Portraits series in Punch, London, 3 March 1883

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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.