1896 Collection (page 2)

The Penny Farthing or Ordinary Bicycle of the 1870 s
Photograph of a Penny Farthing or Ordinary bicycle of the 1870 s, with its rider wearing contemporary cycling clothes

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. The burning of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville in 1896

The Bone Shaker Bicycle of the 1840 s
Photograph of a cyclist on a Bone Shaker bicycle of the 1840s to 1850 s. This type of bicycle was innovative in having pedals, but earnt its moniker through the used of solid wood or metal wheels

Harlequins Rugby Team: Hindley, Phillipps, Hunt, Clarke, Hill, Whittaker, Surtees, Cipriani, Pauk, Peech, Wood, Wells, Susmann, Saward, Wells. 1890s

Ashanti stool taken from the Palace of King Prempei at Kumasi during the 3rd Ashanti War, 1896 (c). Carved dark wood, unpolished

Glasgow Municipal Tenement Plan
Layout plan of a Glasgow Municipal Tenement. Date: 1896

The Savoy, volume I by Aubrey Beardsley
Cover design by Aubrey Beardsley for The Savoy, volume 1, published by Leonard Smithers in 1896. In this version the putto is about to relieve himself on a copy of The Yellow Book

Wallis Simpson
A glamorous studio portrait of Bessie Wallis Warfield Simpson, later Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986), American socialite. Born in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, she divorced her second husband

Didcot Station, Oxfordshire, 11th May 1896
A view of Didcot station in Oxfordshire on the 11th May 1896, showing the up Flying Dutchman is being hauled by No. 3001 Amazon

Hatchards bookshop
Advertisement by Hatchards bookshop promoting one of its books. Depicts an Edwardian lady in front of a horse drawn coach. Date: 1896

Trade union. Manifest published by the World Congress in London
Trade union. Emerged from the development of the Industrial Revolution in the late nineteenth century in Great Britain. Manifest published by the World Congress in London. 1896

Hylas and the Nymphs, 1896. Oil on canvas. John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) English painter. Greek mythology, Hylas, son of King Theiodamas of the Dryopians

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896. Spyridon Louis winning the marathon race in the first modern Olympic Games at Athens in 1896: illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

Royal Wedding 1896 -- Princess Maud of Wales
Prince Charles (or Carl) of Denmark, later King Haakon VII, King of Norway, and Princess Maud of Wales (1869-1938), youngest daughter of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra

Camberwell Workhouse, East Dulwich, London
The administrative block of the Camberwell workhouse opened in 1895 on Constance Road, East Dulwich, south London. The building was designed by Thomas Aldwinckle

County Asylum, Newport, Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight County Lunatic Asylum was opened in 1896 at Sandy Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight. It later became the Isle of Wight County Mental Hospital and then Whitecroft Hospital

The Safety Bicycle of the 1890 s
Photograph of a cyclist and his Safety bicycle of the 1890 s. John Kemp Starley produced the first safety bicycle with his Rover design of 1885

Aston Villa Football Club, 1896
Photograph of the Aston Villa Football Club, with the team for the 1896-1897 season. The photograph shows: Back row, left to right: G.B. Ramsay (Secretary), Dr. V.A

Ethiopia / Cartoon / Italy
French comment on Ethiopian defeat of Italy - Italy receives a poke in the eye from a long split bread or " pain fendu

Advert / Press Morning J
Poster for the Morning Journal, New York - a modern newspaper at a modern price

India / Agra / Taj Mahal
Agra: view of the Taj Mahal through a window in Shah Jehans Palace

Ranavalona Iii / Ils 1896
RANAVALONA III in 1897, at the close of her reign, when she had been dethroned by the French and was on her way to exile on the island of Reunion

The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel)
989236 The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 55x41.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chess Game. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1896

Blackheath Rugby Team: Latter, Carpmael, Stokes, Lohden, Spurling, Tarbutt, Dixon, Rigby, Finlinson, De Winton, Fegan, Maud, Thomson, Harris, Maturin, Cope, Cattell, Wilson. 1890s

Chanute Type Biplane Glider Hang-Glider of 1896 Date: 1896

St Oswalds Home, Cullercoats, Northumberland
St Oswalds Home for Girls, Mast Lane, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. The home was opened by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1896. Date: 1920s

AUSTEN: EMMA, 1896. He stopped to look the question. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1896 edition of Jane Austens Emma, first published in 1815

Ilya Repin Russian artist. (1884-1930) Sadko. 1876. Oil on canvas. Sadko (hero of a Russian fairy-tale), There is an opera on the subject by Rimsky-Korsakov (1896)

Sir Alister Hardy
SIR ALISTER HARDY English zoologist with a strong interest in parapsychology, and author of books on the spiritual dimension of the paranormal

Paul Verlaine, French poet associated with the Symbolist movement. Seen here in a full-length photograph, wearing top hat, overcoat and scarf, and leaning on a walking stick

Advert for Daimler Cars, juxtaposing the modern Daimler of 1943 with its 1896 predecessor. Date: 1943

Children dancing on a cutout Christmas card. Date: 1896

Fred Clegg, Rugby player. 1890s

Advert for Maple & Co furniture 1896
Selection of household furnishings. Date: 1896

Portrait of Marcel Proust, 1896. Creator: Wegener, Otto (1849-1924)
Portrait of Marcel Proust, 1896. Private Collection

Advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Victorian items 1896
A selection of Victorian household items; twin oil and vinegar bottles, solid silver candlestick holders, ornate mounted hair brush, cut crystal scent bottle, chased silver lamp with burner

Shoreditch High Street Date: 1896

RAILROAD COLLISION, 1896. The collision of two trains at Crush, Texas, 15 September 1896

KAHLIL GIBRAN (1883-1931). Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer. Photographed by F. Holland Day, c1896

Excursions in Normandy and Brittany

Drunk man amazed his tankard contains beer and not coffee
In the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting a very drunk man amazed that his tankard contained beer and not coffee

Cover of an 1896 edition of Clement Clarke Moores holiday poem, The Night Before Christmas
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Cover of an 1896 edition of Clement Clarke Moores holiday poem, The Night Before Christmas, also known as A Visit From St. Nicholas

Architects proposed front elevation, IMechE HQ, Storeys Gate, 1896 1896

Morris / Merton Abbey
WILLIAM MORRIS English writer/artists workshop at Merton Abbey, Surrey Date: 1834 - 1896

REMINGTON: SIGNAL, c1896. The Blanket Signal: oil on canvas, c1896, by Frederic Remington

HENRY FORD (1863-1947). American automobile manufacturer. Ford in 1896 with the first Ford automobile. Oil over a photograph

Trials on the Midland Railway, May 1848, between Jenny Lind and Jenny Sharp Date: 1896

France / Rennes-Le-Chateau
Wall painting in the eglise Sainte-Madeleine, redecorated circa 1896 to the orders of Berenger Sauniere

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"1896: A Year of Art, Music, and Exploration" Step back in time to the year 1896, a vibrant period filled with artistic masterpieces and remarkable discoveries. Giacomo Puccini's La Boheme Opera Score captivated audiences worldwide, immersing them in a tale of love and tragedy. Meanwhile, Paul Cezanne captured the serene beauty of Annecy Lake on canvas, showcasing his unique perspective through brushstrokes that brought nature to life. In the realm of nature itself, British Moths fluttered gracefully while a mesmerizing selection of fish swam beneath tranquil waters. The majestic Ring-Necked Pheasant proudly displayed its colorful plumage amidst lush landscapes. As nations prepared for uncertain times ahead, a Recruitment Poster for the British Military called upon brave souls to serve their country in 1900. The allure of absinthe was depicted on an enticing poster that enticed many into indulging in this mysterious elixir. Adventurer Joshua Slocum embarked on an epic journey aboard his vessel named Spray – sailing solo around the world and inspiring countless dreamers. Music lovers were enthralled by Anton Bruckner's symphonies as he paid homage to Haydn's musical legacy. An art exhibition held in Glasgow showcased innovative works from talented artists who pushed boundaries and challenged conventional norms. Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi took theater-goers by storm with its satirical portrayal of power dynamics while maps hinted at hidden realms like Atlantis waiting to be discovered beyond familiar shores. As we reflect upon 1896, let us celebrate this extraordinary year where creativity flourished across various mediums – from opera scores and paintings to literature and exploration. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unending thirst for knowledge and expression that continues to shape our world today.