1894 Collection (page 4)

Selous, Hunter
Frederick Selous (1851-1917), traveller and hunter in Africa, holds a lion head to show how intrepid a sportsman he is

Jungle Book / Kipling
Baloo the bear, Kaa the snake, Bagheera the panther & the elephants

Anton Rubinstein
ANTON RUBINSTEIN Russian musician

Circus Poodle
Circus poodle obeying its mistress. [The complete words of the musical piece are : Bow wow. Bow wow wow. Bow wow wow wow wow.]

Paper Holder
paper holder

Mermaids in Waves
Two mermaids ride a big wave

Tower Bridge / Opening 94
The Opening Ceremony : the Royal Yacht passes between the raised drawbridges

Karl NordstrAom Neighboring Farm Houses GranngAardarna
Karl Nordstrom, The Neighboring Farm Houses, Granngardarna, painting, 1894, Oil on canvas, Height, 96 cm (37.7 inches), Width, 196 cm (77.1 inches), Signed, KNordstrom, 94th

Key Plan Line Canal G Herbert & Horace C Bayley
Key Plan of Line of Canal; G. Herbert & Horace C. Bayley; Manchester, England; 1894; Gelatin silver print; 12.6 × 24.8 cm (4 15, 16 × 9 3, 4 in.)

Exterior of Saint Léon Church, established in 1894, St. Leon, Manitoba, Canada St. Leon, Manitoba, Canada

Four generations of British monarchs, 1894. Queen Victoria holding infant future Edward VIII, flanked by, right
527784 Four generations of British monarchs, 1894. Queen Victoria holding infant future Edward VIII, flanked by, right, her son the future Edward VII

Hollerith tabulator which used a punched card memory system. First used in the US census of 1890
530833 Hollerith tabulator which used a punched card memory system. First used in the US census of 1890. Engraving, Paris, 1894; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Paris firemen on the rooftops trying to capture a balloon with its ropes entangled round chimney pots
545215 Paris firemen on the rooftops trying to capture a balloon with its ropes entangled round chimney pots and to rescue the aviator in the basket

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Tsar NIicholas II (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia from 1894, reviewing Cossacks
530180 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Tsar NIicholas II (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia from 1894, reviewing Cossacks. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 28 February 1904.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cutting ice on the St Lawrence river, Canada, using a steam-powered saw. In background on right are insulated sheds
531793 Cutting ice on the St Lawrence river, Canada, using a steam-powered saw. In background on right are insulated sheds used to store the ice for use in the summer

Lavoisier's investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air. Mercury in trough (right)
541898 Lavoisier's investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air. Mercury in trough (right) and in glass balloon (left) on prolonged heating, some red oxide of mercury found in balloon

Giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands which were observed by Charles Darwin
530394 Giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands which were observed by Charles Darwin. In foreground are two Finches, another group of Galapagos fauna of which Darwin made a particular study

At the Cadet Corps, 1894. Creator: Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953)
At the Cadet Corps, 1894. Private Collection.

The Angel of Splendor, 1894. Creator: Delville, Jean (1867-1953)
The Angel of Splendor, 1894. Private Collection.

Petits Anges, 1894. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
Petits Anges, 1894. Private Collection

Le Coup de Vent, 1894. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
Le Coup de Vent, 1894. Private Collection

La retenue à Trouville, 1894. Creator: Boudin, Eugène-Louis (1824-1898)
La retenue a Trouville, 1894. Private Collection

Clouds, 1894. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
Clouds, 1894. Private Collection

Resistance, This example probably cast 1894. Creator: Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguiere
Resistance, This example probably cast 1894

St. Petersburg Chemical Laboratory, 1894. Creator: Anonymous
St. Petersburg Chemical Laboratory, 1894. Private Collection

Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Creator: Beardsley, Aubrey
Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Private Collection

Our army's great victory at Pyongyang fortress, 1894. Creator: Kokunimasa, Utagawa (1874-1944)
Our army's great victory at Pyongyang fortress, 1894. Private Collection

Mt. Baker and Mt. McKensie [recto], 1894. Creator: Samuel Colman
Mt. Baker and Mt. McKensie [recto], 1894

City of London Workhouse, Bow Road, East London
Situated where Mile End Road continues as Bow Road in East London, the City of London Union Workhouse opened in 1849. The palatial building, designed by Richard Tress

Lily Langtry in A Society Butterfly - gowns by Worth
Lily Langtry in Act II and Act III of A Society Butterfly by Robert Buchanan and Henry Murray at Opera Comique, London - gowns by Worth

Kitty Lord music hall vocalist. Began working life as a servant and progressed to living in a house in Regents Park. Performed worldwide between 1894 and 1915 including Egypt and Argentina

Chromolithograph of Clematis, Cicada & beetles by Friedrich Kuhnert that appeared in Meyers Konversationslexikon, 1894 edition

A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, Puck magazine cover illustration, June 6
3709898 A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, Puck magazine cover illustration, June 6, 1894 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ladies Meeting of the Toxophilite Society, Regents Park, London on July 11th, 1894. Date: 1894

Louisiana, New Orleans, Meyer The Hatter, Store Window, Selling Hats Since 1894, Saint Charles Avenue

Madonna 1894
Edvard Munch

An American Howe bicycle on 1894

Howe bicycle, photo dated 1894

Child's Hill Shooting Club, London, in 1894 Date: 1894

Goring - 1894 - Victorian period Date: 19th century

Princess of Wales presenting new Colours to the Honourable Artillery Company Victorian period probably 1894 Date: 1894

Harland & Wolff oak campaign chest with five drawers
HARLAND & WOLFF: 19th century oak campaign chest of two short and three long drawers unusually in one section as opposed to two marked to the reverse with yard number 289 denoting the ship

QV visit to, Manchester 21st may 1894

Reading the Tea Leaves, Mazawattee Tea Co, London
Advert, Reading the Tea Leaves, Mazawattee Tea Co, London Date: 1894

Portuguese fishermen near Lisbon, Portugal
Portuguese fishermen with their boats near Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Street scene, Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Portuguese woman poultry seller, Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Portuguese women milk vendors, Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

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"1894: A Glimpse into the Victorian Era" Step back in time to 1894, a year that encapsulates the diverse and captivating facets of the Victorian era. Three young Victorian women daringly challenge societal norms, baring their bottoms with an air of rebellion. Meanwhile, a socialist poster design titled "The Workers May-Pole" symbolizes the growing movement for social equality. In the realm of arts and culture, Finnish composer Jean Sibelius creates timeless melodies that stir emotions through his oil painting from 1894. Akseli Gallen-Kallela captures Sibelius' essence on canvas, immortalizing his talent for generations to come. Yet amidst artistic pursuits, innovation thrives. Leonardo da Vinci's crossbow design showcases his genius as an inventor ahead of his time. Tower Bridge opens its majestic gates in London, becoming an iconic symbol of architectural marvels. Traveling further into bustling city life, we find ourselves at Mount Pleasant Hotel in Kings Cross—a hub where stories intertwine and memories are made. Eggs of 24 Birds adorn elegant tables while conversations flow freely among esteemed guests. Literature enthusiasts rejoice as Pride & Prejudice takes center stage in 1894—Elizabeth Bennet eavesdrops on Mr. Darcy during a grand ball—an enchanting tale that continues to captivate readers worldwide. Venturing beyond city limits brings us to Cornish tin mines—a testament to industrialization's impact on society during this period—a reminder of both progress and hardship endured by hardworking miners striving for better lives. Royalty graces our narrative as King Edward VIII assumes the role of Admiral of the Fleet—an embodiment of power and prestige captured skillfully by John St. Helier's brushstrokes. Looking towards future possibilities, we catch a glimpse into what lies ahead—the Pharmacy of the Future promises groundbreaking advancements in medicine and healthcare—an exciting prospect awaiting humanity's embrace.