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1887 Collection (page 6)

In the year 1887, a remarkable tapestry of events unfolded, weaving together the lives of influential figures and captivating moments that shaped history

Background image1887 Collection: Earthquake damage, Bussana Vecchia, Sanremo, Italy 1887

Earthquake damage, Bussana Vecchia, Sanremo, Italy 1887
19th century vintage photograph: Earthquake damage, Bussana Vecchia, Sanremo, Italy 1887

Background image1887 Collection: Black-breasted red game birds

Black-breasted red game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by Captain Heaton, winners of the two challenge cups at Birmingham 1886

Background image1887 Collection: Aux Enfants Assistes: L Abandon - Edouard Gelhay

Aux Enfants Assistes: L Abandon - Edouard Gelhay
Edouard Gelhays Aux Enfants Assistes: L Abandon - a mother deposits an unwanted child at a French state-run institution. Date: 1887

Background image1887 Collection: Corcorus Japonica (watercolour with scratching out)

Corcorus Japonica (watercolour with scratching out)
1766702 Corcorus Japonica (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 17.7x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Corcorus Japonica. Helen Allingham (1848-1926)

Background image1887 Collection: The Old Fish Shop, Haslemere (watercolour)

The Old Fish Shop, Haslemere (watercolour)
1766691 The Old Fish Shop, Haslemere (watercolour) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 33x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Fish Shop, Haslemere. Helen Allingham (1848-1926). Watercolour

Background image1887 Collection: Le Bassin de Caen, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Le Bassin de Caen, 1887 (oil on canvas)
656600 Le Bassin de Caen, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Lepine, Stanislas Victor Edouard (1835-92); 73x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Bassin de Caen. Stanislas Lepine (1835-1892). Oil on canvas

Background image1887 Collection: A highly important pianoforte designed by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A highly important pianoforte designed by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
828424 A highly important pianoforte designed by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, action by Steinway New York. Built in 1887. 1887 () by Alma-Tadema

Background image1887 Collection: Sunny Morning at Saint Mammes; Soleil du Matin a Saint-Mammes, 1884 (oil on canvas)

Sunny Morning at Saint Mammes; Soleil du Matin a Saint-Mammes, 1884 (oil on canvas)
825623 Sunny Morning at Saint Mammes; Soleil du Matin a Saint-Mammes, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 49x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1887 Collection: The Harvest of Peas, 1887 (gouache on paper)

The Harvest of Peas, 1887 (gouache on paper)
988811 The Harvest of Peas, 1887 (gouache on paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 53.3x64.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harvest of Peas; La Recolte des Pois)

Background image1887 Collection: Jean-Baptiste Boussingault (1802-1887) (b / w photo)

Jean-Baptiste Boussingault (1802-1887) (b / w photo)
5219832 Jean-Baptiste Boussingault (1802-1887) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste Boussingault (1802-1887)

Background image1887 Collection: Christmas Eve, 1887, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Christmas Eve, 1887, 1887 (oil on canvas)
827250 Christmas Eve, 1887, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 155x130.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Eve, 1887. Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896)

Background image1887 Collection: Pigsty, Nursery; Schweinekoben, Wochenstube, 1887 (oil on board)

Pigsty, Nursery; Schweinekoben, Wochenstube, 1887 (oil on board)
1196349 Pigsty, Nursery; Schweinekoben, Wochenstube, 1887 (oil on board) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); 49.8x64.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background image1887 Collection: The Huntsman, 1887 (oil on canvas)

The Huntsman, 1887 (oil on canvas)
659568 The Huntsman, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Brendekilde, Hans Andersen (1857-1942); 126.4x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Huntsman. Hans Andersen Brendekilde (1857-1920). Oil on canvas

Background image1887 Collection: Group of Rocks at Port-Goulphar, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Group of Rocks at Port-Goulphar, 1887 (oil on canvas)
991277 Group of Rocks at Port-Goulphar, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 65.4x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1887 Collection: Cowgirl, Eragny, 1887 (gouache on paper laid down on board)

Cowgirl, Eragny, 1887 (gouache on paper laid down on board)
991273 Cowgirl, Eragny, 1887 (gouache on paper laid down on board) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 54x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowgirl, Eragny; Gardeuse de Vaches, Eragny)

Background image1887 Collection: Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), 1887 (pen and chalk)

Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), 1887 (pen and chalk)
986328 Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), 1887 (pen and chalk) by Italian School, (19th century); 25x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Pen and chalk

Background image1887 Collection: A Toiler Still; An Old Woman, North Lincolnshire, 1887 (oil on canvas)

A Toiler Still; An Old Woman, North Lincolnshire, 1887 (oil on canvas)
826908 A Toiler Still; An Old Woman, North Lincolnshire, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 76.3x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Toiler Still; An Old Woman)

Background image1887 Collection: Under the Moonbeams, 1887 (oil on board)

Under the Moonbeams, 1887 (oil on board)
1772131 Under the Moonbeams, 1887 (oil on board) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 46x35.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Moonbeams. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)

Background image1887 Collection: Sir George Chetwynd

Sir George Chetwynd (1849 - 1917), 4th Baronet of Brocton Hall, racehorse owner. Date: 1887

Background image1887 Collection: Music cover, Tommy Atkins by Brandon Thomas

Music cover, Tommy Atkins by Brandon Thomas
Music cover, Tommy Atkins, written and composed by Brandon Thomas, dedicated to E V Salaman. 1887

Background image1887 Collection: Battle of Dogali, 1887

Battle of Dogali, 1887
LLM462494 Battle of Dogali, 1887 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Dogali, 1887)

Background image1887 Collection: Lenin as a Gymnasium graduate, Simbirsk, 1887 (b / w photo)

Lenin as a Gymnasium graduate, Simbirsk, 1887 (b / w photo)
821972 Lenin as a Gymnasium graduate, Simbirsk, 1887 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lenin as a Gymnasium graduate, Simbirsk, 1887)

Background image1887 Collection: The Royal Academy (engraving)

The Royal Academy (engraving)
558078 The Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Academy)

Background image1887 Collection: The Jubilee Thanksgiving Service in Westminster Abbeybbery, (engraving)

The Jubilee Thanksgiving Service in Westminster Abbeybbery, (engraving)
729491 The Jubilee Thanksgiving Service in Westminster Abbeybbery, (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1887 Collection: The Earl of Iddesleigh, died 1887 (engraving)

The Earl of Iddesleigh, died 1887 (engraving)
2793850 The Earl of Iddesleigh, died 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Iddesleigh, died 1887)

Background image1887 Collection: Old Mansion House, Newcastle, 1887 (engraving)

Old Mansion House, Newcastle, 1887 (engraving)
3628676 Old Mansion House, Newcastle, 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Mansion House, Newcastle, 1887)

Background image1887 Collection: Robinson Crusoe Quadrilles by Clarence C Corri

Robinson Crusoe Quadrilles by Clarence C Corri
Promotional music sheet for Robinson Crusoe Quadrilles of 1887 by Clarence E. Corri for the 1887 Christmas pantomime by R J Hughes at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. Date: 1887

Background image1887 Collection: Puss in Boots - Childrens Dance and Lullaby by W Slaughter

Puss in Boots - Childrens Dance and Lullaby by W Slaughter
Promotional music sheet for Puss in Boots - Childrens Dance and Lullaby of 1887 by Walter Slaughter. The Drury Lane pantomime opened for Christmas 1887. Date: 1887

Background image1887 Collection: The Little Mud-Cabin by J W Dunn

The Little Mud-Cabin by J W Dunn
Promotional music sheet for The Little Mud Cabin song of 1887 by J. W. Dunn and sung by Ben Fielding of Dunns Concert Party, Britannia Pier, Great Yarmouth Date: 1887

Background image1887 Collection: New steam carriage by Montais and L Heritier 1887

New steam carriage by Montais and L Heritier 1887
New steam carriage by Montais and L Heritier. Date: 1887

Background image1887 Collection: Sir Benjamin Louis Cohen

Sir Benjamin Louis Cohen (1844-1909) was a businessman and Conservative politician. From 1887 to 1900 he was president of the Jewish Board of Guardians for the Relief of the Poor

Background image1887 Collection: Charles Stewart Parnell, Issac Butt and the Irish Party

Charles Stewart Parnell, Issac Butt and the Irish Party
Charles Stewart Parnell, Issac Butt and other members of the Irish Party. 1887

Background image1887 Collection: Front cover of Manners and Rules of Good Society

Front cover of Manners and Rules of Good Society, or Solecisms to be Avoided, By a Member of the Aristocracy, published by Frederick Warne and Co, London, 1887 Date: 1887

Background image1887 Collection: Early Motor Cars - Benz Car 1887

Early Motor Cars - Benz Car 1887
Early Motor Cars - Benz Car, 1887 - Benz driving with his partner Max Rose as passenger. 1887

Background image1887 Collection: Early Motor Power - A Narrow Gauge Motor Trolley

Early Motor Power - A Narrow Gauge Motor Trolley constructed by Daimler. 1887

Background image1887 Collection: 'Always Welcome', exhibited in the Grosvenor Gallery, 1887 (engraving)

"Always Welcome", exhibited in the Grosvenor Gallery, 1887 (engraving)
1595301 " Always Welcome", exhibited in the Grosvenor Gallery, 1887 (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Always Welcome")

Background image1887 Collection: Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle
Scenic view of Windsor Castle from the Thames. Date: 1887

Background image1887 Collection: Who Cares for You, Father Christmas magazine

Who Cares for You, Father Christmas magazine
Who Cares for You - Father Christmas magazine, 1887-1888. 1887-1888

Background image1887 Collection: Orange Bay, Cape Horn, southern Chile

Orange Bay, Cape Horn, southern Chile, South America. 1887

Background image1887 Collection: Recruiting London dock labourers

Recruiting London dock labourers. 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.