1898 Collection (page 2)

Victorian Women Cyclists Pushing their Bicycles, c. 1898
Photograph showing a group of women pushing their bicycles up a hill; probably somewhere in England in the summer of 1897

Mr Popple Drunk 1898
After a convivial hunt breakfast at Hopham Hall, Mr Popple is found drunk and disorderly in charge of a horse

Japan - the Shakuhachi
A Japanese musician plays the SHAKUHACHI, a wind instrument resembling the western flute

Sergei Eisenstein
SERGEI EISENSTEIN Russian film director, noted for Cruiser Potemkin, Alexander Nevsky, Ivan the terrible and several other masterpieces of early cinema

Karl Marx / Shukow 1898
KARL MARX German political theorist

Africa / Sudan Wars
The Seaforth Highlanders storming the Zareba at the Battle of Atbara

Bank / Klondike / Gold / 1898
Weighing gold at the bank in Klondike, Canada

The War of the Worlds
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS The Heat-Ray in the Chobham Road

Notts Forest V Derby
F.A. CUP FINAL: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3 DERBY COUNTY 1 Lord Roseberry holds up the F.A. Cup after the game

infant Christ rewarding martyred innocents Bethlehem
The infant Christ rewarding martyred innocents of Bethlehem, in Church of the Nativity. 1898, West Bank, Bethlehem, Israel

Bismarck Circa 1870
OTTO von BISMARCK German statesman, circa 1870

Africa / Sudan Wars
The Cameron Highlanders taking the stockade at Atbara Date: 8th April 1898

Notts Forest V Derby
F.A. CUP FINAL: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3 DERBY COUNTY 1 At Crystal Palace, Benbow scores Forests second goal

Violin Concerto 1898
the Violin Concerto

Gertrude Lawrence / Sketch
Gertrude Lawrence, actress

Welles and Newsmen 1938
Orson Welles speaks with newsmen, 30 October 1938, after the sensational broadcast of a dramatised version of the book by the Mercury Theatre, NY

Spelterini over Alps
Swiss aviator Eduard Spelterini achieves the first flight over the Swiss Alps in his balloon Wega

Medium / Helen Duncan
HELEN DUNCAN Portrait of the spirit medium circa 1940

Paris Nightlife
Le Moulin de la Galette

Steyning Union Workhouse, Shoreham, Sussex
An architects aerial view of the Steyning Unions new workhouse opened in 1901 at Kingston-by-Sea, near Shoreham, Sussex. The buildings were designed by Charles E Clayton and Ernest Black of Brighton

Early Bull Terrier / 1898
CHAMPION FAULTLESS An early example of the Bull Terrier breed

Historic map of London (18th Century)
map/plan of the inner city of London from 1898

Jugend front cover, naked woman with dragon
Front cover design for Jugend magazine, depicting a naked woman with a large red dragon. Date: 1898

Battle of Manila Bay, 1898
Admiral George Dewey commanding US fleet in the Battle of Manila Bay, Spanish-American War, 1898. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Violet Carson as Ena Sharples, Coronation Street
Violet Carson (right, 1898-1983) as Ena Sharples in the long-running TV soap, Coronation Street, with her two friends, Minnie Caldwell (played by Margot Bryant)

Cartoon, Triumph of De-Jenner-Action 1898
Grim reaper holding the vaccination act. A new Vaccination Act removed these penalties and introduced a new clause known as the conscientious objector clause that allowed parents who did not believe

Middlesex Cricket Team, 1898. 1898

Ebenezer Howard - plan of garden city
Ebenezer Howards plan of a garden city. Date: 1898

CUBA: U. S. S. MAINE, 1898. Destruction of the U. S. Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor
CUBA: U.S.S. MAINE, 1898. Destruction of the U.S. Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor, 15 February 1898. Contemporary chromolithograph by Kurz & Allison

The Conversion of Paula, by Alma-Tadema
The Conversion of Paula, by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema RA (1836-1912). Date: 1898

Contemporary map showing the advances of Colonel Theodore Roosevelts Rough Riders at the Battle of San Juan Hill, Cuba
CUBA: SAN JUAN HILL. Contemporary map showing the advances of Colonel Theodore Roosevelts Rough Riders at the Battle of San Juan Hill, Cuba, and of other American forces at El Caney, 1 July 1898

President William McKinley with his cabinet. Photographed in the White House, May 1898
McKINLEY & CABINET, 1898. President William McKinley with his cabinet. Photographed in the White House, May 1898

Pen and ink drawing, 1898, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON: AFTER THE WAR, 1898. Pen and ink drawing, 1898, by Charles Dana Gibson

The Latest Nobleman. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1898
GIBSON: LATEST NOBLEMAN. The Latest Nobleman. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1898

NY: BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1898. Curve at the Brooklyn terminal of the bridge, 1898

MUCHA: POSTER, 1898. Poster design, 1898, by Alphonse Mucha

Battleship Maine, 1898
US battleship Maine, just before sailing to Cuba, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photoograph

Battleship Iowa receiving prisoners, Spanish-American War
Spanish Admiral Cervera y Topete taken aboard the USS Iowa, Battle of Santiago, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Naval battle off Puerto Rico, Spanish-American War
U.S. Navy cruiser " St Paul" shelling Spanish destroyer " Terror" off San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Battleship Maine entering Havana harbor, 1898
USS Maine saluting the Spanish flagship upon arrival in Havana harbor, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction

Victorian Women Cyclists Descending a Hill, c. 1898
Photograph showing a group of women descending a hill on their bicycles; this image was probably taken somewhere in England in the summer of 1897. Note the haystacks on the right of the image

After the Bacchanal, 1898 (oil on canvas)
658858 After the Bacchanal, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Richter, Robert (1861-1941); 120.7x180.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Chanute Type Biplane Glider Hang-Glider of 1898 Flying Date: 1898

Map Of The Battle Of Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan, 1898, Showing The 1st Attack At 6. 45 A. m
Map Of The Battle Of Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan, 1898, Showing The 1st Attack At 6.45 A.m. And The Khalifas Attack At 9.40 A.m

Appius Claudius the Censor (340-273 BC). Engraving. Colored
Appius Claudius the Censor (340-273 BC). Roman Censor. Engraving by Sabattini after a fresco by Cesare Maccari. The Iberian Illustration, 1898. Colored

Autocar Poster -- Paris-Amsterdam race
Autocar Poster -- Charrons white Panhard fitted with wheel steering (instead of a tiller) for the first time in racing history, for the Paris-Amsterdam race. Date: 1898

SUDAN: ATBARA BATTLE, 1898. British forces, under the command of Horatio Herbert Kitchener, battling the Khalifas army of dervishes at the Battle of Atbara in the Sudan, 8 April 1898

JJ (Joseph John) Thomson (1856-1940) British Nuclear physicist, discovered electron, here with his research students at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, in 1898

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"1898: A Year of Triumphs, Artistry, and Engineering Marvels" In the world of sports, the Nottingham Forest vs. Derby County F. A. Cup Final in 1898 captivated fans with its intense rivalry and thrilling match. Meanwhile, aboard the Training Ship HMS Conway, young cadets honed their skills and prepared for a life at sea, embodying discipline and determination. The whimsical artwork "Snowballing" by Louis Wain brought joy to many with its playful depiction of feline friends engaging in winter fun. Speaking of cats, The Tabby Toboggan Club illustrated by Louis Wain showcased these beloved creatures enjoying a snowy adventure together. On the coast of Whitley Bay stood the majestic Whitley Bay Lighthouse, guiding ships safely through treacherous waters and symbolizing strength amidst adversity. Art enthusiasts were enthralled by Edvard Munch's iconic woodcut masterpiece "The Kiss, " created between 1897-98 - an expression of passion that transcended time. In 1898, Theodore Roosevelt led his Rough Riders to victory on San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War - a testament to bravery and leadership in times of conflict. Bismarck as Blacksmith depicted an unexpected portrayal of Otto von Bismarck as a skilled craftsman forging his own destiny - showcasing resilience and adaptability. George Gershwin emerged as a musical prodigy in 1898; his compositions would later revolutionize American music with their unique blend of jazz and classical influences. A Swiss travel poster from 1898 enticed adventurers to explore Switzerland's Visp-Zermatt Railroad - promising breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable experiences. Ebenezer Howard's Three Magnets diagram laid out his vision for utopian urban planning – harmoniously integrating town life with country living for enhanced quality-of-life standards Lastly but certainly not least was the completion of Scotland's Forth Bridge, a marvel of engineering that defied the odds and connected communities with its