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1891 Collection

"1891: A Year of Art, History, and Exploration" In 1891, the majestic Pipe Organ of St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne echoed through the halls

Background image1891 Collection: Stationery, Alfred Beer of Bristol, Ladder Manufacturer

Stationery, Alfred Beer of Bristol, Ladder Manufacturer. 1891

Background image1891 Collection: The Lady With The Lamp Florence Nightingale

The Lady With The Lamp Florence Nightingale
A colour illustration from the 1890s depicting Florence Nightingale, English nurse and hospital reformer (1820-1910) at the barracks hospital, Scutari, in 1854 during the Crimean War

Background image1891 Collection: The Pipe Organ of St Pauls Cathedral in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Pipe Organ of St Pauls Cathedral in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
St Pauls Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.The cathedral was built in stages and is one of the City of Melbournes major landmarks

Background image1891 Collection: Holmes Smoking Pipe

Holmes Smoking Pipe
THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED LIP Holmes ponders the problem

Background image1891 Collection: Oklahoma Territory opened to settlers, 1891

Oklahoma Territory opened to settlers, 1891
Homesteaders charge at the start signal, western Oklahoma Land Rush, 1891. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background image1891 Collection: Hardy / Tess D urbervilles

Hardy / Tess D urbervilles
Tesss first encounter with Alec D Urberville

Background image1891 Collection: Sir Joseph Bazalgette

Sir Joseph Bazalgette
SIR WILLIAM GEORGE ARMSTRONG, Baron Armstrong Engineer, inventor and arms manufacturer

Background image1891 Collection: George Parr, English cricketer, circa 1845

George Parr, English cricketer, circa 1845
Illustration of George Parr (1826-1891), the cricketer who represented Nottinghamshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and the MCC between 1844 and 1870

Background image1891 Collection: Maharaja of Patiala / Stamp

Maharaja of Patiala / Stamp
MAHARAJA BHUPINDER SINGH (1891 - 1938) Ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Patiala from 1900 to 1938. He served on the General Staff in France, Belgium

Background image1891 Collection: Mr and Mrs W. E. Gladstone

Mr and Mrs W. E. Gladstone
Colour illustration of William Ewart Gladstone, English Liberal statesman, (1809-98) together with his wife, Catherine Gladstone (1812-1900), nee Glynne, enjoying tea in the garden at their home

Background image1891 Collection: Sir Stanley Spencer, c. 1926

Sir Stanley Spencer, c. 1926
Photograph of Sir Stanley Spencer (1891-1959), the English painter, standing in front of his painting The Resurrection, c.1926

Background image1891 Collection: Plants / Atropa Belladonna

Plants / Atropa Belladonna
DEADLY NIGHTSHADE

Background image1891 Collection: Arthur Rimbaud / Luque

Arthur Rimbaud / Luque
JEAN-NICOLAS-ARTHUR RIMBAUD Cartoon of the French poet and leading influence on Symbolist movement

Background image1891 Collection: CASSATT: THE BATH, 1891-2. Oil on canvas by Mary Cassatt

CASSATT: THE BATH, 1891-2. Oil on canvas by Mary Cassatt

Background image1891 Collection: GAUGUIN: TAHITI WOMEN, 1891. Paul Guaguin: Women of Tahiti, or On the Beach. Oil on canvas, 1891

GAUGUIN: TAHITI WOMEN, 1891. Paul Guaguin: Women of Tahiti, or On the Beach. Oil on canvas, 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Agatha Christie 1891-1976

Agatha Christie 1891-1976
Agatha Christie (1891-1976) English novelist and crime fiction writer, photographed C.1925

Background image1891 Collection: JOSE J. MARTI (1853-1895). Cuban patriot. Oil on canvas, 1891, by Herman Norman

JOSE J. MARTI (1853-1895). Cuban patriot. Oil on canvas, 1891, by Herman Norman

Background image1891 Collection: CIVIL WAR, 1864. Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, June 27, 1864: lithograph, 1891

CIVIL WAR, 1864. Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, June 27, 1864: lithograph, 1891, by Kurz & Allison

Background image1891 Collection: Near Zebug, Gozo, Malta

Near Zebug, Gozo, Malta. 4 July 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Margaret Morris, 1931

Margaret Morris, 1931
Photographic portrait of Margaret Morris (1891-1980), the English dancer and teacher, in costume for her Hungarian Rhapsody, 1931

Background image1891 Collection: Blackburn Rovers vs. Notts County F. A. Cup Final, 1891

Blackburn Rovers vs. Notts County F. A. Cup Final, 1891
Engraving of the Football Association Cup Final between Blackburn Rovers and Notts County, played at the Kennington Oval, London, on 21st March 1891. The game was won by Blackburn Rovers 3-1

Background image1891 Collection: Herman Melville / Century

Herman Melville / Century
HERMAN MELVILLE American writer

Background image1891 Collection: Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes
A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA Holmes requests the photograph of Irene Adler: she is always THE woman. Date: First published: 1891

Background image1891 Collection: GAUGUIN: SIESTA, 1891. Paul Gauguin: The Siesta. Oil on canvas, c1891

GAUGUIN: SIESTA, 1891. Paul Gauguin: The Siesta. Oil on canvas, c1891

Background image1891 Collection: TRURO - 1938

TRURO - 1938
The Cathedral from the Square, Truro, Cornwall

Background image1891 Collection: Salisbury Cathedral 1891

Salisbury Cathedral 1891
Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire

Background image1891 Collection: Dorian Gray by Curtain

Dorian Gray by Curtain
Dorian Gray

Background image1891 Collection: Arthur Rimbaud

Arthur Rimbaud
ARTHUR RIMBAUD French writer, trader in Africa

Background image1891 Collection: Dorian Gray / Wilde / Books

Dorian Gray / Wilde / Books
Dorian goes upstairs to the locked room where his portrait is kept

Background image1891 Collection: [Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby, with bust-length portrait of Lincoln] / engd

[Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby, with bust-length portrait of Lincoln] / engd. by J. C. Buttre, photo by M.B. Brady.; Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893, artist; M. F. Tobin, 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Ellen Cicely Wilkinson

Ellen Cicely Wilkinson
ELLEN CICELY WILKINSON Trade union and womens rights activist, who led the march of workers to London on the Jarrow Crusade

Background image1891 Collection: New Zealand / Dunedin 1891

New Zealand / Dunedin 1891
Dunedin: the Town Hall with street scene

Background image1891 Collection: Princess May of Teck, c. 1885

Princess May of Teck, c. 1885
Photographic portrait of Princess May of Teck (1867-1953), later Queen Mary, pictured c.1885. In 1891 she married the Duke of York

Background image1891 Collection: Phonograph Recording

Phonograph Recording
Recording a man playing the piano using Edisons improved model phonograph

Background image1891 Collection: Sir Jospeh Bazalgette

Sir Jospeh Bazalgette
SIR JOSEPH WILLIAM BAZALGETTE engineer who embanked the Thames, and gave London its drains

Background image1891 Collection: Blavatsky 1889

Blavatsky 1889
HELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY Russian mystic, writer &c at age 58

Background image1891 Collection: Holmes & Watson / Baker St

Holmes & Watson / Baker St
A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA Holmes and Watson at Baker Street

Background image1891 Collection: Morel mushrooms: Morchella esculenta, M conica

Morel mushrooms: Morchella esculenta, M conica
Morel mushrooms: Morchella esculenta, M. conica and Gyromitra esculenta.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Background image1891 Collection: Boxing Day Hunt, Castle Square, Haverfordwest, South Wales

Boxing Day Hunt, Castle Square, Haverfordwest, South Wales
The Boxing Day Hunt, with riders, horses and hounds, meeting outside the Castle Hotel in Castle Square, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Background image1891 Collection: A Native Australian with his WOOMERA - throwing stick Date: 1891

A Native Australian with his WOOMERA - throwing stick Date: 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Salvation Army Womens Night Shelter, East London

Salvation Army Womens Night Shelter, East London
The Salvation Army night shelter for women opened in 1889 at 194 Hanbury Street, Whitechapel in the East End of London. The scene shows a sale of old clothes

Background image1891 Collection: Salvation Army Womens Night Shelter, East London

Salvation Army Womens Night Shelter, East London
The dormitory of the Salvation Army night shelter for women, opened in 1889 at 194 Hanbury Street, Whitechapel in the East End of London

Background image1891 Collection: Salvation Army Womens Night Shelter, East London

Salvation Army Womens Night Shelter, East London
Inside the entrance of the Salvation Army night shelter for women, opened in 1889 at 194 Hanbury Street, Whitechapel in the East End of London

Background image1891 Collection: Suffragette Lilian Lenton in Court 1913

Suffragette Lilian Lenton in Court 1913
A newspaper placard dated Wednesday, June 11, 1913, with the headline, Miss. Lentons Reappearance. Lilian Lenton (1891-1972)

Background image1891 Collection: France-Champagne. French lithograph advertising poster by Pierre Bonnard, 1891

France-Champagne. French lithograph advertising poster by Pierre Bonnard, 1891, for the Champagnes of E. Debray
CHAMPAGNE POSTER, 1891. France-Champagne. French lithograph advertising poster by Pierre Bonnard, 1891, for the Champagnes of E. Debray

Background image1891 Collection: Female Initiation - 6

Female Initiation - 6
A candidate is initiated as Mistress of the Temple, lying on a supposed corpse and restoring him to life with the warmth of her body. Date: 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Princess May of Teck, c. 1885

Princess May of Teck, c. 1885
Photographic portrait of Princess May of Teck (1867-1953), later Queen Mary, pictured c.1885, in her coming out year. In 1891 she married the Duke of York

Background image1891 Collection: Prince George of Wales and the Edinburgh family

Prince George of Wales and the Edinburgh family
Prince George of Wales (1865-1936), later King George V (pictured centre) with his cousins, the children of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg

Background image1891 Collection: Queen Mary, c. 1911

Queen Mary, c. 1911
Photographic portrait of Queen Mary, previously Princess May of Teck (1867-1953), pictured c.1911, wearing robes of the Order of the Garter

Background image1891 Collection: Adamski and Painting

Adamski and Painting
Professor Adamski stands in front of a painting by Gay Betts depicting the Venusian space pilot he met in the Mojave Desert, California, 20 November 1952

Background image1891 Collection: Queen Alexandra / Downey

Queen Alexandra / Downey
ALEXANDRA QUEEN TO EDWARD VII Photographed in 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Nautilus Swim Club 1

Nautilus Swim Club 1
Fixture card of the Nautilus Swimming Club, a London club based at Camberwell Baths in south-east London. (see two subsequent items for their 1891 river picnic)

Background image1891 Collection: Cover of The Strand Magazine

Cover of The Strand Magazine from 1891 showing a busy scene on The Strand in London. Date: 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Mr Howard Carter

Mr Howard Carter
Howard Carter (1874-1939) British egyptologist, famed for his discovery of Tutankhamens tomb. Born in 1874, he went to Egypt as a draughtsman in 1891 and studied the inscriptions

Background image1891 Collection: The Bull in the China Shop

The Bull in the China Shop Date: 1891

Background image1891 Collection: The Winter Palace (coloured engraving)

The Winter Palace (coloured engraving)
960271 The Winter Palace (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winter Palace, residence of the Emperor of Russia in St Petersburg)

Background image1891 Collection: Hops are picked in Surrey near Farnham Palace and sold at Weyhill Fair. Date: 1891

Hops are picked in Surrey near Farnham Palace and sold at Weyhill Fair. Date: 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Jumbo the elephant giving a ride at the zoo

Jumbo the elephant giving a ride at the zoo
Jumbo the elephant giving children a ride at the zoo. 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Houston, Texas (looking south) 1891

Houston, Texas (looking south) 1891. Date c1892

Background image1891 Collection: Homo erectus skull

Homo erectus skull. Artwork, from 1931, showing a reconstruction of the skull of Java Man, based on the fossil skull fragments (dark grey) discovered by Dubois in Java in 1891

Background image1891 Collection: GAUGUIN: PANDANUS, 1891. Paul Gauguin: Under the Pandanus. Oil on canvas, 1891

GAUGUIN: PANDANUS, 1891. Paul Gauguin: Under the Pandanus. Oil on canvas, 1891

Background image1891 Collection: SIOUX ENCAMPMENT, 1891. Group of Minionjou Sioux Native Americans in a tipi camp

SIOUX ENCAMPMENT, 1891. Group of Minionjou Sioux Native Americans in a tipi camp, probably on or near the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Photographed in 1891 by John C. H. Grabill

Background image1891 Collection: Princesses of Schleswig-Holstein

Princesses of Schleswig-Holstein
Princess Marie-Louise and Princess Helena Victoria (Thora) of Schleswig-Holstein, the daughters of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein

Background image1891 Collection: 44th Gurkha Light Infantry leaving Shillong, Assam, 1891

44th Gurkha Light Infantry leaving Shillong, Assam, 1891
Engraving showing the troops of the 44th Gurkha Light Infantry, of the British Army, leaving Shillong, Assam Frontier, for an expedition to Manipur, 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Landing in a Surf-boat at Accra, Ghana, 1891

Landing in a Surf-boat at Accra, Ghana, 1891
Engraving of a native surf boat heading through the breakers, to bring its cargo of two European officers to land at Accra, Ghana

Background image1891 Collection: Wt Sherman / Ritchie Eng

Wt Sherman / Ritchie Eng
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN American army commander

Background image1891 Collection: Joseph & Louisa Rhine

Joseph & Louisa Rhine
Joseph Banks Rhine and his wife Louisa, prominent American parapsychologists; he is known for clinical experiments with ESP, she studied spontaneous cases

Background image1891 Collection: Peru / Lima / Cathedral 1891

Peru / Lima / Cathedral 1891
Lima: street scene near the Cathedral

Background image1891 Collection: Science / Evolution / Ascent

Science / Evolution / Ascent
A Victorian representation of the ascent of man from ape

Background image1891 Collection: First Car in Paris

First Car in Paris
The first automobile in the streets of Paris is Leon Serpollets Voiture Miracle, authorised by the police to drive in public

Background image1891 Collection: The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado (b / w photo)

The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado (b / w photo)
6018194 The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado)

Background image1891 Collection: My Hats A Brown un, by E W Rogers

My Hats A Brown un, by E W Rogers
Promotional music sheet for My Hats A Brown Un music hall song of 1891 by E. W. Rogers, sung by George Robey. The song suggests that the singers brown hat makes him famous

Background image1891 Collection: MOZART, COSI POSTER

MOZART, COSI POSTER
Poster for a performance of Cosi fan tutte at the Koenigliches Hoftheater, Dresden-Altstadt on the 10 December 1891 Date: 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Meissonier on Location

Meissonier on Location
ERNEST MEISSONIER French artist, famous for his military scenes, sketched at work in the open air, while his dog sleeps. Date: 1815-1891

Background image1891 Collection: Croatia Zadar

Croatia Zadar
The place of the Seigneurie

Background image1891 Collection: Macintosh advertisement, 1891

Macintosh advertisement, 1891
An advertisement for Macintosh waterproofs designed for men and women

Background image1891 Collection: Chelsea Pensioner and young boy

Chelsea Pensioner and young boy
Chelsea Pensioner recounting tales to a young boy. 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Palace Pier, Brighton

Palace Pier, Brighton
The Palace Pier, Brighton, East Sussex, England, which was built between 1891 and 1899 and is one of Britains top tourist attractions. Date: late 1950s

Background image1891 Collection: Hwfa Williams

Hwfa Williams
HWFA WILLIAMS sportsman, clerk of the course at Sandown Park Date: circa 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Devonshire / 7Th / V Fair 74

Devonshire / 7Th / V Fair 74
SIR WILLIAM CAVENDISH 7th DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Statesman and benefactor Date: 1808 - 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Switchback at Blackpool

Switchback at Blackpool
People riding the switchback, which opened in 1891, at Blackpool Amusement Park, Lancashire, England. Date: 1950s

Background image1891 Collection: FOXHALL KEENE (1867-1941). American polo player. Engraving, 1891

FOXHALL KEENE (1867-1941). American polo player. Engraving, 1891

Background image1891 Collection: HOLLAND: SKATING, 1891. Dutch woman and girl skating on a frozen canal on their way to market

HOLLAND: SKATING, 1891. Dutch woman and girl skating on a frozen canal on their way to market. Wood engraving, English, 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Perspective map of Newport News, Va. County seat of Warwick

Perspective map of Newport News, Va. County seat of Warwick County 1891 population: 8000. Date c1892 Jan. 8



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"1891: A Year of Art, History, and Exploration" In 1891, the majestic Pipe Organ of St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne echoed through the halls, filling hearts with awe and reverence. Meanwhile, across the globe, Florence Nightingale continued to shine as "The Lady With The Lamp, " tirelessly caring for those in need. Artists like Margaret Morris pushed boundaries with their innovative works. In 1931, she captivated audiences with her artistic prowess. On a different note (quite literally), Sherlock Holmes puffed on his iconic smoking pipe while solving mysteries that kept readers on the edge of their seats. Paul Gauguin transported us to exotic Tahiti in 1891 through his masterpiece "Women of Tahiti. " His vibrant oil painting captured the essence and allure of this faraway paradise. Meanwhile, history unfolded as Kurz & Allison depicted the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Civil War. Their lithograph from 1891 immortalized this pivotal moment in American history. Agatha Christie emerged onto the literary scene during this year. From 1891 until her passing in 1976, she enchanted readers with her gripping tales filled with suspense and intrigue. Nature also played its part in shaping events; Atropa Belladonna plants grew wild yet dangerous throughout landscapes worldwide. These captivating flowers held both beauty and toxicity within their delicate petals. Mary Cassatt showcased her talent through her oil painting "The Bath" created between 1891-2. Her brushstrokes delicately portrayed intimate moments shared between mother and child—a timeless bond cherished by all generations. On another frontier altogether, Oklahoma Territory opened its doors to settlers seeking new opportunities and adventures—ushering forth a wave of hope and dreams for those who dared to venture westward. In literature circles, Herman Melville's legacy lived on even after his passing—a testament to his profound impact on storytelling throughout centuries past—and still resonates with readers today.

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