1894 Collection (page 5)

Tower Bridge
A drawing which shows a view from low down, of Tower Bridge, a bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry

The Peacocks Skirt
An original, vintage, poster of The Peacock Skirt, an 1893 illustration by Aubrey Beardsley, published by Big O Posters Inc, in about 1969

Edgar-class, 1st class protected cruiser
Royal Navy - An Edgar-class, 1st class protected cruiser. Date: circa 1894

Cover design, The Cunard Line, by the Electrolyte Company 1894, hardbound red cover, 72 pages. Date: 1894

Receipt, Ragged School Union, London
Receipt for donation to the Ragged School Union, London, 22 May 1894 Date: 1894

The Black Horse, Richmond
An etching showing a large carriage, drawn by multiple black horses in Richmond, a town in New South Wales, Australia. Date: 1894

Border Towers
A landscape etching of some border towers, on an expansive, flat countryside. Date: circa 1894

Tower Bridge, River Thames, London
A raised Tower Bridge seen from the southern side of the river towards the Tower of London. The bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge, built between 1886 and 1894

Poster, Ice Skating Rink, Champs Elysees, Paris Date: 1894

Scots Greys Trumpeter on horseback Date: 1894

Indian Drummer of the 20th Bombay Infantry Date: 1894

Grenadier Guards Drum Major wearing bearskin hat Date: 1894

Lifeguard observing Martial Music Date: 1894

Army Kettledrums, 1st Life Guards Date: 1894

Alice Meynell, writer, by John Singer Sargent
Alice Meynell, writer, drawing by John Singer Sargent. Date: 1894

Foundation Stone for New Brixton Theatre 1894
Henry Irving laying the foundation stone of the new Brixton Theatre and Opera House. Built by theatre architect, Frank Matcham

Procession of boats on the River Thames. Passing through the bridge after the raising of the bascules, opened by Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark)

View of Tower Bridge with horse carriages and people walking crossing. Date: 1894

Firing the salute at the opening of Tower Bridge, London. Date: 30th June 1894

The Royal party leaving Tower Bridge for their return journey for Westminster. Date: 30th June 1894

The Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark) going over the bridge, round on the south side of the river and down back again by the southern approach

Advert for J. S. Fry & Sons Cocoa 1894
Fry's Pure Concentrated Cocoa, confidently recommended for heath, Date: 1894

Kenneth Tynan with J B Priestley
Kenneth Peacock Tynan (1927-1980), influential and often controversial English theatre critic and writer. Seen here (left) with J B (John Boynton) Priestley (1894-1984)

Charles Swart, South African politician and lawyer
Charles Robberts Swart (1894-1982), South African National Party politician and lawyer. He was the last Governor-General of the Union of South Africa (1960-1961)

J B Priestley, British author, playwright and broadcaster
J B (John Boynton) Priestley (1894-1984), British author, playwright and broadcaster. Date: circa 1970s

Harold Macmillan, British Conservative politician
Harold Macmillan (Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, 1894-1986), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1957-1963

Harold Macmillan on a state visit to Soviet Russia
Harold Macmillan (Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, 1894-1986), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1957-1963

Nikita Khrushchev and Harold Wilson shaking hands
Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971), Russian Soviet leader, seen here shaking hands with Harold Wilson (James Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, 1916-1995)

Nikita Khrushchev, Russian Soviet leader
Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971), Russian Soviet leader, seen here hugging a little boy who has just presented him with a bunch of flowers, surrounded by happy, smiling people. Date: circa 1950s

Harold Macmillan during a visit to Soviet Russia
Harold Macmillan (Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, 1894-1986), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1957-1963

Yuri Gagarin and Harold Macmillan, London
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), the Russian cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union who made history on 12 April 1961 by becoming the first human in outer space

Dwight D Eisenhower and Nikita Khrushchev
The Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev ((1894-1971, right) with the American President Dwight D "Ike" Eisenhower (1890-1969, 34th US President 1953-1961), during a summit meeting in the USA

Nikita Khrushchev with Mao Zedong
Russian premier Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971) and Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong (1893-1976) greet each other warmly. The USSR was giving substantial aid to China at the time. Date: 1950s

Elisabeth Rethberg, German soprano
Elisabeth Rethberg (1894-1976) German soprano, here photographed in the part she created as the title role in Richard Strauss's Die agyptische Helena Date: November 1928

Tsar Nicholas II with his mother
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1868 - 1918), on horseback with his mother, the Dowager Tsaritsa Maria Feodorovna (1847-1918)

The Marquis of Salisbury addressing the House of Lords 1894
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, the English Conservative Statesman, addressing the House of Lords on the Parish Councils Bill

Cats at Christmas pulling crackers and dancing. Date: 1894

Fireplace in the kitchen in Windsor Castle. Date: 1894

Christmas at Windsor Castle, Kitchen 1894
Preparing food in the Windsor Castle, kitchen at Christmas. Date: 1894

The Pyramid Night Lights, bronze bracket wall holder that burned for nine hours

DAVENPORT POSTER 2
Poster for Ira Davenport, who returned to the stage after the death of his brother William : pretending to be spirit mediums they were skilful stage magicians. Date: 1894

FERDINAND DE LESSEPS OLD
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French engineer, depicted in the year of his death. Date: 1805 - 1894

MASSENET/THAIS/SANDERSON
Sybil Sanderson takes the title role in this story of the Egyptian courtesan who converts to religion and dies as a desert hermit. Date: first performed 1894

MASSENET/THAIS/CARD
She is an Egyptian courtesan who converts to religion and dies as a desert hermit, rejecting the sensual love offered by Athanael. Date: first performed 1894

Mary Garden (1874 - 1967), in the title role of the Egyptian courtesan who converts to religion and dies as a desert hermit. Date: first performed 1894

MASSENET/THAIS/CAVALIERI
Lina Cavalieri in the title role of the Egyptian courtesan who converts to religion and dies as a desert hermit. Date: first performed 1894

Frederick Couteney Selous - Fair 1894
Frederick Corteney Selous (1851 - 1917) - English hunter and explorer 1894

EDISON'S KINETOSCOPE Reproducing to the eye the effect of human motion by means of a swift and graded succession of pictures'. Date: 1894

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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.