18th Collection

Page 2, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper)
3427858 Page 2, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750), 1746 (oil on canvas)
FIA5378340 Portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750), 1746 (oil on canvas) by Haussmann, Elias Gottleib (1695-1774); Museum fur Geschichte de Stadt Leipzig

Amitaba Buddha in his manifestation of Boundless Life sitting holding a vessel containing the nectar of immortality. Tibetan Art. Bronze. 18th century

John Fuller, English philanthropist
John Fuller (1757-1834), English philanthropist. Fuller was born at North Stoneham, Hampshire. At the age of four he lost his father, the local clergyman, and at ten was sent to Eton College

John Mad Jack Fuller, philanthropist
John Fuller (1757-1834), English philanthropist. Fuller was born at North Stoneham, Hampshire. At the age of four he lost his father, the local clergyman, and at ten was sent to Eton College

James Watt in his Glasgow workshop improving on Thomas Newcomens 1712 Newcomen
3588302 James Watt in his Glasgow workshop improving on Thomas Newcomens 1712 Newcomen steam engine with his Watt steam engine in 1781, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870

John Vivian of Pencalenick, John Opie (1761-1807)
Oil on canvas, English School, around 1780. A portrait of a young John Vivian of Pencalenick (1772-1817). Vivian later became a Barrister and was High Sheriff of Cornwall in 1812

Soyuz docking mission, news reports, 1969
Front-page Western news reports on the Soviet Soyuz docking mission of January 1969, the first time two manned spacecraft had docked

Page 3, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper)
3427859 Page 3, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire, 1880-91. Oil on canvas. Ilya Repin (1844-1930) Russian artist

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Portugal, Porto. The 18th century Igreja do Carmo is in the Baroque architectural style. It's thousands of azulejos tiles tells the story of the founding of the Carmelite Order. Date: 14/12/2007

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn (coloured engraving)
GIA938516 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn (coloured engraving) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Wright, British astronomer
Thomas Wright (1711-86), British astronomer. Wright was born at Byers Green in northern England. In 1730 he set up a school at which he taught mathematics and navigation

The 18th Hole Celtic Manor 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport

Coopers croze planes, dated 1735, 1842 and early to mid-19th century
701102 Coopers croze planes, dated 1735, 1842 and early to mid-19th century (service tree wood & metal) (see also 701103) by German School; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: L to R)

Bust of John Fuller, philanthropist
Marble bust of John Fuller (1757-1834), English philanthropist. Fuller was born at North Stoneham, Hampshire. At the age of four he lost his father, the local clergyman

The Corsican Crocodile dissolving the Council of Frogs, 9th November 1799 (litho)
XCF268620 The Corsican Crocodile dissolving the Council of Frogs, 9th November 1799 (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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Race knives, 18th - 19th century (wood & metal)
701083 Race knives, 18th - 19th century (wood & metal) by European; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: The race [or raze] knife in its simplest form consists of a steel blade with the end bent)

Dummy Board of a Girl in Costume of the William and Mary Period
Wooden painted screen dating from around 1689-1702. Dummy boards were usually placed in empty spaces, such as a staircase or empty fireplace, in large houses

Dummy Board of a Boy in Costume of the William and Mary Period
Wooden painted screen dating from around 1689-1702. Dummy boards were usually placed in empty spaces, such as a staircase or empty fireplace, in large houses

Long Case Clock, St Erth, Cornwall, England
Eight-day long case clock made by clockmaker Roger Wearn (1748-1820) in 1785. It has an arched silvered dial showing two moon faces, a scene with two ships and a river scene with a church

Tutankhamun sarcophagus, 18th dynasty (gold)
535714 Tutankhamun sarcophagus, 18th dynasty (gold) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); (add.info.: 18th dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh)

George Augustus Elliott, Lord Heathfield, 1st. Baron Heathfield, Governor of Gibraltar, 1717-1790
3052966 George Augustus Elliott, Lord Heathfield, 1st. Baron Heathfield, Governor of Gibraltar, 1717-1790. With the keys of Gibraltar from the painting by Sir. Joshua Reynolds

Madame Poussielgue aged 23 in 1797 (print)
5614314 Madame Poussielgue aged 23 in 1797 (print) by Gros, Antoine Jean (1771-1835) (after); (add.info.: Madame Poussielgue, nee Hersemeille de la Roche, aged 23 in 1797)

Portrait of Camille Desmoulins (1762-1794), c.1869 (engraving)
3116334 Portrait of Camille Desmoulins (1762-1794), c.1869 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journalist and politician during the French Revolution)

Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas)
3930881 Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas) by Akerstrom, Jonas (1759-95); 76.5x61 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

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Italy, Puglia, Bari, Trullo Sovrano, Piazza Sacramento, Alberobello

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Italy, Puglia, Bari, Trullo Sovrano, Piazza Sacramento, Alberobello

St Katherines Dock, 2011. Creator: Ethel Davies
St Katharines Dock, a former commercial dock on the north bank of the River Thames close to Tower Bridge, now a marina, leisure and shopping complex, with the Dickens Inn behind

Vista del globo areostatico qe. se hecho ante Ss. Ms. y su Rl. familia el dia 8 de enero de 1793 en el qual fue Dn. Vicente Lunardi y cayo a las 2 de la tarde …, pub. 1793 (engraving)

Plan of Paris, France in 1789. From Historical Atlas, published 1923

Plan of Versailles, France in 1789. From Historical Atlas, published 1923

James Gregory (1638-75), Scottish mathematician and astronomer, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary, pub
4071120 James Gregory (1638-75), Scottish mathematician and astronomer, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary, pub. 1825 (print) by Unknown Artist

Marie-Jeanne Buzeau (1716-1796) (engraving)
1730326 Marie-Jeanne Buzeau (1716-1796) (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); (add.info.: Marie-Jeanne Buzeau (1716-1796) wife of painter Francois Boucher reading Heloise

Martha Washington, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (wood engraving)
2619204 Martha Washington, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (wood engraving) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martha Washington, nee Dandridge)

General Grant's arrival at The Battle of Shiloh, aka the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, in 1862
2619156 General Grant's arrival at The Battle of Shiloh, aka the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, in 1862, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School

George Gordon, Lord Byron, 1788-1824. English romantic poet. From an illustration by A. S. Hartrick
3052768 George Gordon, Lord Byron, 1788-1824. English romantic poet. From an illustration by A.S. Hartrick. by Hartrick, Archibald Standish (1864-1950); Private Collection

Education in the 18th and 19th centuries, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (wood engraving)
2619200 Education in the 18th and 19th centuries, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (wood engraving) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection

Antonio de Padua Maria Severino Lopez de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebro, from The History of Our Country
2657622 Antonio de Padua Maria Severino Lopez de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebro, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (engraving) by American School

Sir Walter Scott, 1771-1832. Scottish novelist, poet, historian and biographer. From an illustration by A. S. Hartrick
3052774 Sir Walter Scott, 1771-1832. Scottish novelist, poet, historian and biographer. From an illustration by A.S. Hartrick by Hartrick, Archibald Standish (1864-1950); Private Collection

Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1792-1822. English Romantic poet. From an illustration by A. S. Hartrick
3052769 Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1792-1822. English Romantic poet. From an illustration by A.S. Hartrick. by Hartrick, Archibald Standish (1864-1950); Private Collection

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"Exploring the 18th Century: A Journey Through History, Art, and Nature" Step into the past with a captivating collection of artifacts from the 18th century. On page 2, discover an intimate letter exchanged between Abigail Adams and John Adams in March-April 1776, offering a glimpse into their enduring love amidst turbulent times. Adjacent to it hangs a mesmerizing portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach, painted in 1746. The oil on canvas captures his genius and passion for music that continues to inspire generations. In this exhibit, even nature takes center stage. Behold the delicate beauty of the Blush Provence rose, its petals blushing with grace as if frozen in time. Next to it rests a plate dated back to 1793—an exquisite example of craftsmanship that reflects the elegance of dining during this era. Moving further along, witness Amitaba Buddha's manifestation of Boundless Life as he sits serenely holding a vessel containing eternal wisdom—a symbol of enlightenment that transcends centuries. The Stewartia malecodendron tree stands tall nearby—its bark whispering stories untold while Clematis purpurea weaves its vibrant purple blooms through history's tapestry. As you explore further, learn about philanthropists who left an indelible mark on society. John Fuller and John Mad Jack Fuller dedicated their lives to improving communities and uplifting those less fortunate—a testament to humanity's capacity for compassion. Enter James Watt's Glasgow workshop where innovation thrived. Witness his improvements on Thomas Newcomen's groundbreaking steam engine from 1712—the birthplace of industrial revolution changing our world forever. Nature beckons once more with Passiflora Lautifolia Gynandria—a striking flower whose intricate details mirror the wonders found within our universe itself. Finally, immerse yourself in news reports documenting Soyuz docking mission in 1969—an event that united nations during tumultuous times, reminding us of the power of collaboration and exploration.