1894 Collection (page 53)

Chicago Riots 1894 - 2
RAILWAY STRIKE AT CHICAGO The rioting mob destroys the Panhandle Freight Yards

Chicago Riots 1894
RAILWAY STRIKE AT CHICAGO Military called in to suppress the rioting at 40th and Loomis Streets

LORDs NETS
Practising in the nets

Kneller Hall Band
The band of Kneller Hall, the school of military music, performs at Whitton Park, near Richmond

The Holy Grail Achieved
The Holy Grail is achieved

Tristram / The Love Potion
Tristram drinks the love potion

Lancelot Asleep
How four queens found Lancelot sleeping

Arthur / Strange Mantle
Arthur and the Strange Mantle

Arthur & Questing Beast
How King Arthur saw the Questing Beast and thereof had great marvel

Shamans of Tunguska
SHAMANISM Shamans of Tunguska, Russia, near the China border

French in Mali
The French tricouleur is raised in Tombouctou, Mali : the action is widely criticised, even in France, as reckless provocation

French Laundrymaids / 1894
French laundrymaids washing and ironing

Aldous Huxley / Cig Card
ALDOUS LEONARD HUXLEY English novelist and critic

Phantom Burning Ship
The phantom burning ship has been frequently seen off the North American coast, and on the Great Lakes

Edward Vii / Graphic 1894
EDWARD VII Taking the waters at Elizabeth-Brunnen, Homburg

Jockey Club Interior
The Jockey Club, Newmarket - A cosy corner

Bismarck / Rohling / Page 39
Bismarck is welcomed by Wilhelm II

Theodor Billroth / Maitres
THEODOR BILLROTH German surgeon and Professor at Zurich

Sir John Dugdale Astley
SIR JOHN DUGDALE ASTLEY Soldier and sportsman

Phyllis Eleanor Bentley
PHYLLIS ELEANOR BENTLEY English writer

Kite Flying
Children flying kites

Edmond Fremy
EDMOND FREMY - French chemist

Aladdin Revived
A 19th century American boy rediscovers Aladdins lamp, and conjures up the genie to obey his commands

Wilhelm II 1894
WILHELM II GERMAN ROYALTY Emperor of Germany shown in military uniform and smoking a cigarette

Little girl in green skipping with a rope
A little girl dressed entirely in green, skipping with a rope

Transportation of meteorite found by Peary in Greenland
Transportation of a large iron meteorite found at Cape York, Greenland, by the American explorer Robert Edwin Peary, and taken for display purposes to the Museum of Natural History, New York. (2 of 2)

Meteorite found by Peary in Greenland
A large iron meteorite found at Cape York, Greenland, by the American explorer Robert Edwin Peary, and taken for display purposes to the Museum of Natural History, New York. (1 of 2)

Motor Rally 1894
Panhard and Peugeot share the honours at a rally organised by Le petit Journal, Paris

Immigrants in New York
Immigrants from Europe, newly arrived in New York

Aviator / Fonck
PAUL-RENE FONCK French WW1 Aviator Photo : 8 May 1918

Military / Royal Dragoons
Ist Royal Dragoons : a trooper of the first rank in review order

Military / Infantry
Mounted infantry

Edward Vii / Spa Waters
Edward VII takes the waters at Elizabeth-Brunnen, Homburg

Falstaff first night
The composer Giuseppe Verdi taks a bow after the first performance at La Scala, Milano

Birdman fails to fly at Frankfurt, but survives accident

People dancing the Cotillion in a London ballroom
People dancing the Cotillion in a fashionable London ballroom

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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.