1887 Collection (page 2)

KRAMSKOI, Ivan Nikolaevich (1837-1887). Unknown woman. Realism. Oil on canvas

British Empire Plate
Commemorative plate celebrating Victorias Golden Jubilee and the British Empire

Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten and General Montgomery, Franc
Photograph showing Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten (1900-1979), then Commander-in-Chief of the South-East Asia Command, talking with General Montgomery (1887-1976) in Normandy, France, 1944

Edith Sitwell / St George
EDITH SITWELL writer, depicted as A guest at the Poets Club in 1926

1887 Jubilee genealogical tree of Queen Victoria
Genealogical tree of Queen Victoria and her descendants, published in occasion of the 1887 Golden Jubilee. 1887

Compositor at Works
An American compositor at work in the days of manual type setting. Date: 1887

Ballet Petrouschka. Vaslav Nijinsky
Ballet Petrouschka, music by Igor Stravinsky (1911). Illustration by Georges Lepape with the dancer Vaslav Nijinsky. Art Deco. Drawing

IMMIGRANTS ON SHIP, 1887. Immigrants on the steerage deck of an ocean steamer passing the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. Engraving, 1887

Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at St. Jamess Palace on 10 February 1840. Date: 13 June 1887

Highlands Hospital, Winchmore Hill, Enfield, Middlesex
The entrance to the Highlands Hospital, Winchmore Hill, Enfield, Middlesex. The site began life as the Northern Convalescent Fever Hospital (or Northern Hospital)

Pussys Picture
A young girl shows her cat her likeness in a picture-book, but the cat shows little if any interest

Victoria / Portrait 1887
QUEEN VICTORIA Portrait in 1887

Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1199590 Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 94x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). Self-portrait. Bust with brown
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). Dutch post-Impressionist painter. Self-portrait. Bust with brown jacket and gray hat. Oil on pasteboard. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

Advert for Beechams Pills 1887
What are the Wild Waves saying ? Try BREECHAMs PILLS! 1887

Nestorian tablet near Singan, China, a relic of a Nestorian Christian Church. Wood engraving, English, 1887
NESTORIAN STELE, c780 A.D. Nestorian tablet near Singan, China, a relic of a Nestorian Christian Church. Wood engraving, English, 1887

Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c. 1887 (albumen print)
1769880 Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c.1887 (albumen print) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London)

Waifs and Strays Society Home, Sunny Side, Frome, Somerset
Boys and staff outside the Home for Boys, at Sunny Side (or Sunnyside), Frome, opened by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1887. Date: circa 1893

Aerial view of Newcastle, Jamaica, West Indies. 1887

ICARUS. Line engraving, 1887, after Sir William Blake Richmond

Aston Villa win the F. A Cup, 1887
Aston Villa win the F.A Cup, 1887: the winning team. Date: 1887

PEARS SOAP AD, 1887. American advertisement, 1887, for Pears Soap

Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon 1887
A page of vignettes from the 1887 Wimbledon Championships in London SW19 including the champion H.F. Lawford, E. Renshaw, C.Cole and that years ladies winner taking centre page, Miss Lottie Dod

The Man Who Bid Half-A-Guinea At Tattersall s, by H. M. Bat
A humorous illustration showing a man who has caused havoc at the races. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Royal Irish Constabulary going by sea to enforce evictions
Members of the Royal Irish Constabulary going in open sailing boats called hookers to enforce evictions on the Islands of the West Coast of Ireland

The first motorcycle
Invention by Edward Butler, created in 1887

Costa Rica Mountain Road
View on the road between Port Limon and San Jose

VICTORIAs JUBILEE 1887
Victoria depicted with her loyal lion - the workman with his clay pipe and side of beef - and her unicorn - the upper class with its cigars and champagne

Jenny Lind / Punch 1850
JENNY LIND Swedish singer she bowls over the audiences of America

Mackonochie / Vfair 1870
ALEXANDER HERIOT MACKONOCHIE Ritualist clergyman

Chiang Kai-Shek & Wife
CHIANG KAI-SHEK Chinese general and politician with his wife

Boris Karloff / Universal
BORIS KARLOFF British actor who appeared in American films, most notably as the monster in Frankenstein (1931)

Cowboys / Saloon Brawl
A brawl in cattle town - cowboys get into a fight in a saloon. Aside from guns being fired, chairs are thrown and cracked over peoples heads

The Avenue at the Park of Voyer-d Argenson at Asnieres, 1887 (oil on canvas)
987401 The Avenue at the Park of Voyer-d Argenson at Asnieres, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 55x67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Special issue of the periodical Illustrazione Italiana, dedicated to the premiere of Otello, 1887. Found in the collection of Museo Teatrale alla Scala

The late Charles Darwin
Article on Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882) with illustrations of his statue at the Natural History Museum, the exterior of his house at Down, near Beckenham, his study and green-house

Elgars Birthplace
SIR EDWARD ELGAR This small cottage in Broadheath, Worcestershire was the birthplace of Elgar. He was born here in June 1887. Date: 1857 - 1934

CRAIK (1826 - 1887)
DINAH MARIA CRAIK writer, wearing black satin dress and lace cap Date: 1826 - 1887

Sheila Kaye-Smith - 3
SHEILA KAYE-SMITH Writer, notably of novels about Sussex such as Sussex Gorse. Date: 1887 - 1956

DINAH MARIA CRAIK (1826-1887). Nee Mullock. English writer. Oil on canvas, 1887, by Sir Hubert von Herkomer

MONET: PORT-GOULPHAR, 1887. Port-Goulphar, Belle-Ile. Oil on canvas, Claude Monet, 1887

GIRL / MOTHERs POSY 1887
A little girl prepares a posy for her mother

Agneta Ramsay / Punch 1887
AGNETA FRANCES RAMSAY Fellow-founder of Girton College, Cambridge, honoured by Mr Punch, June 1887

Stage Effects / Prompt
Cross-section of the stage (and below) at l Opera, Paris, showing the Prompt in his box

Gallowgate Thomas Annan Scottish 1829 1887 Glasgow
Gallowgate; Thomas Annan (Scottish, 1829 - 1887); Glasgow, Scotland; negative 1868; print 1900; Photogravure; 21.8 × 18 cm (8 9, 16 × 7 1, 16 in.)

Close No 29 Gallowgate Thomas Annan Scottish
Close, No. 29 Gallowgate; Thomas Annan (Scottish, 1829 - 1887); Glasgow, Scotland; negative 1868 - 1871; print 1877; Carbon print; 27.6 × 22.5 cm (10 7, 8 × 8 7, 8 in.)

Lionel L. Cohen, Vanity Fair, Lib
LIONEL LOUIS COHEN (1832-1887) English financier, politician, and communal worker. Trustee and later manager of the London Stock Exchange. MP for Paddington North

(1825-1893). French neurologist. Charcot with patients from his neurological clinic at the Salpêtrière, Paris
JEAN MARTIN CHARCOT (1825-1893). French neurologist. Charcot with patients from his neurological clinic at the Salpêtrière, Paris, France. Wood engraving, 1887

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In the year 1887, a remarkable tapestry of events unfolded, weaving together the lives of influential figures and captivating moments that shaped history. Queen Victoria, reigning over the vast British Empire, held steadfast on her throne as an emblem of strength and longevity. Meanwhile, in a small town in Austria, Erwin Schrodinger was born - destined to become one of the greatest minds in quantum physics. Little did anyone know that his groundbreaking theories would challenge our understanding of reality itself. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Geronimo stood tall as an American Apache leader. His indomitable spirit echoed through time as he fought for his people's rights and freedom. A photograph captured him in 1887 - a testament to his resilience and unwavering determination. In France, Charcot delved into the depths of human psychology alongside an asylum patient. Their collaboration shed light on mental health treatment and paved the way for advancements in psychiatric care. The Temperance Movement gained momentum during this era with its publication "Devils Toboggan Slide. " This broadsheet from Kalamazoo, Michigan aimed to discourage alcohol consumption by illustrating its destructive consequences - a powerful message echoing throughout society. Amidst these transformative years emerged Rupert Brooke; his poetic brilliance illuminated hearts during World War I. His words became solace for many amidst chaos and despair. Hammersmith Bridge gracefully spanned across London's River Thames while Nadia-Juliette Boulanger nurtured young musical talents with her expertise as a French music teacher. Her guidance sculpted future maestros who would enchant audiences worldwide. The ship Kapunda sailed through oceans carrying dreams and aspirations towards new horizons; it symbolized hope amidst uncertainty within this pivotal year. Juno adorned herself with vibrant peacock feathers - embodying beauty intertwined with regality - just like Royal Holloway College which opened its doors to women seeking higher education opportunities at a time when such endeavors were scarce.