18th Collection (page 3)

Brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket
FLO4640054 Brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London, 1799.; (add.info.: Brown pelican)

Dusky parrot, Pionus fuscus. (Lesser dusky parrot, Psittacus sordidus or P. spectrum)
FLO4640051 Dusky parrot, Pionus fuscus. (Lesser dusky parrot, Psittacus sordidus or P. spectrum). Illustration copied from George Edwards

Long-tailed duck of Newfoundland, Clangula hyemalis. Vulnerable. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4639988 Long-tailed duck of Newfoundland, Clangula hyemalis. Vulnerable. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket

Blue-headed parrot, Pionus menstruus. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4639982 Blue-headed parrot, Pionus menstruus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Bamboo walking stick insect from Jamaica. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641497 Bamboo walking stick insect from Jamaica. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison

Red-necked amazon, Amazona arausiaca. (Blue-faced green parrot, Psittacus autumnalis cyanocephalus)
FLO4641476 Red-necked amazon, Amazona arausiaca. (Blue-faced green parrot, Psittacus autumnalis cyanocephalus). Illustration copied from George Edwards

Diana monkey, Cercopithecus diana, holding a large pear. Vulnerable. (Hare-lipped monkey)
FLO4641462 Diana monkey, Cercopithecus diana, holding a large pear. Vulnerable. (Hare-lipped monkey, Cercopithecus faunus)

Great garden white butterfly, Pieris brassicae. Upper and under side of the male
FLO4641439 Great garden white butterfly, Pieris brassicae. Upper and under side of the male. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison

Knot, Calidris canutus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The
FLO4641371 Knot, Calidris canutus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Banksia multifolia, unknown species of Banksia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's
FLO4641337 Banksia multifolia, unknown species of Banksia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Green helmet shell, Cassidae species. Illustration copied from Georg Knorr
FLO4641324 Green helmet shell, Cassidae species. Illustration copied from Georg Knorr. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Female eclectus parrot, Eclectus roratus (Blue breasted parrot). Illustration copied from Peter Brown's " New
FLO4641314 Female eclectus parrot, Eclectus roratus (Blue breasted parrot). Illustration copied from Peter Brown's " New Illustrations of Zoology," 1776

Green-winged pytilia (green goldfinch), Pytilia melba. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641288 Green-winged pytilia (green goldfinch), Pytilia melba. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

Yellow rumped cacique (Black and yellow oriole), Cacicus cela (Oriolus persicus)
FLO4641287 Yellow rumped cacique (Black and yellow oriole), Cacicus cela (Oriolus persicus). Illustration copied from George Edwards

Common marmoset, Callithrax jacchus. (Lesser cagui monkey.) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641278 Common marmoset, Callithrax jacchus. (Lesser cagui monkey.) Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket

White throated sparrow, Zonotrichia albicollis (Passe pennsylvanica). Illustration copied from George Edwards after Mr
FLO4641269 White throated sparrow, Zonotrichia albicollis (Passe pennsylvanica). Illustration copied from George Edwards after Mr. William Bartram of Philadelphia

White headed munia (Malacca grosbeak), Lonchura maja. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641244 White headed munia (Malacca grosbeak), Lonchura maja. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

Pine creeper or pine warbler, Setophaga pinus (Dendroica pinus). Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641234 Pine creeper or pine warbler, Setophaga pinus (Dendroica pinus). Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket

Wood boring beetle, and damage to wood. (Goat beetle). Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641183 Wood boring beetle, and damage to wood. (Goat beetle). Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

Fishing boat of the 18th century
3600095 Fishing boat of the 18th century; (add.info.: Fishing boat of the 18th century. Exhort from the hermitage of La Cisa, at the village of Premia de Dalt, province of Barcelona, Catalonia)

Pharmacy jar
3499727 Pharmacy jar; (add.info.: Pharmacy jar. Mid 18th century. French influences. Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Ceramic Museum of Barcelona, Catalonia. Spain.); PHAS/UIG.

Oliver Evans, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432452 Oliver Evans, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Evans, 1755-1819. American inventor, engineer and businessman)

Charles-Guillaume Etienne, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432445 Charles-Guillaume Etienne, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles-Guillaume Etienne, 1778-1845)

Victor Marie d'Estrees, Duke of Estrees, c.1900
3432444 Victor Marie d'Estrees, Duke of Estrees, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor Marie d'Estrees, Duke of Estrees, 1660-1737. Marshal of France)

Jose Esteve y Bonet
3253094 Jose Esteve y Bonet; (add.info.: Jose Esteve y Bonet, 1741-1802. Spanish sculptor. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Stanislaw I Leszczynski, aka Stanislaus I
3253090 Stanislaw I Leszczynski, aka Stanislaus I; (add.info.: Stanislaw I Leszczynski, aka Stanislaus I, 1677-1766. King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)

Jean-Etienne Dominique Esquirol
3253085 Jean-Etienne Dominique Esquirol; (add.info.: Jean-Etienne Dominique Esquirol, 1772-1840. French psychiatrist. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Front of Buckingham House, London, England, after an engraving of 1714 (litho)
3252818 Front of Buckingham House, London, England, after an engraving of 1714 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front of Buckingham House, London, England, after an engraving of 1714)

Part of the natural history of Asia. 18th century print engraved by Wallis after W. M. Craig
3085272 Part of the natural history of Asia. 18th century print engraved by Wallis after W. M. Craig.; (add.info.: Part of the natural history of Asia)

Fantascop invented by Etienne-Gaspard Robert said Robertson, late 18th century (ancestor of cinema)
1713635 Fantascop invented by Etienne-Gaspard Robert said Robertson, late 18th century (ancestor of cinema); (add.info.: Fantascop invented by Etienne-Gaspard Robert said Robertson)

Fantascop invented by Etienne-Gaspard Robert said Robertson, late 18th century (ancestor of cinema)
1715710 Fantascop invented by Etienne-Gaspard Robert said Robertson, late 18th century (ancestor of cinema); (add.info.: Fantascop invented by Etienne-Gaspard Robert said Robertson)

Vittorio Alfieri (1749-1803) Italian poet
1702942 Vittorio Alfieri (1749-1803) Italian poet; (add.info.: Vittorio Alfieri (1749-1803) poete italien Vittorio Alfieri (1749-1803) italian poet).

Adrien Maurice count of Ayen 1678-1766 , 3rd Duke of Noailles (engraving)
1701384 Adrien Maurice count of Ayen 1678-1766 , 3rd Duke of Noailles (engraving); (add.info.: Adrien Maurice count of Ayen 1678-1766 , 3rd duke of Noailles, son of Marechal Anne Jules de Noailles).

Bible : Bathsheba at Bath : Bathsheba is seen by King David from the terrace of his palace while she bathes, engraving
1732859 Bible : Bathsheba at Bath : Bathsheba is seen by King David from the terrace of his palace while she bathes, engraving

Credit is dead : bad payers had killed them, cartoon, engraving, 18th century
1711429 Credit is dead : bad payers had killed them, cartoon, engraving, 18th century; (add.info.: Credit is dead : bad payers had killed them, cartoon, engraving, 18th century).

Fantascop invented by Etienne-Gaspard Robert said Robertson, late 18th century (ancestor of cinema)
1715685 Fantascop invented by Etienne-Gaspard Robert said Robertson, late 18th century (ancestor of cinema); (add.info.: Fantascop invented by Etienne-Gaspard Robert said Robertson)

Soldiers during seven years war (1756-1763) in Quebec (between French and English), engraving, 18th century
1708566 Soldiers during seven years war (1756-1763) in Quebec (between French and English), engraving, 18th century; (add.info)

Coiners at work: Interior of a mint showing coins being stamped out and weighed to see they contain correct amount of
532651 Coiners at work: Interior of a mint showing coins being stamped out and weighed to see they contain correct amount of metal

The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666
532320 The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666

The Magic Mirror revealing its secrets. 18th century (cabalistic/alchemical manuscript La Tres Sainte Trinosophie)
532101 The Magic Mirror revealing its secrets. 18th century (cabalistic/alchemical manuscript La Tres Sainte Trinosophie); Universal History Archive/UIG.

John Wesley (1703-1791) and George Whitefield (1714-1770), English evangelists and founders of Methodism
535772 John Wesley (1703-1791) and George Whitefield (1714-1770), English evangelists and founders of Methodism, urging sinners to turn from the Broad Way to hell

Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. By Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London Ackermann, London
531773 Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. By Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London Ackermann, London, 1808-10 (chromolithograph); (add.info)

Matlock Spa, Derbyshire, England. Late 18th century (copperplate print published when it became fashionable to)
542029 Matlock Spa, Derbyshire, England. Late 18th century (copperplate print published when it became fashionable to 'Take the waters'); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Courtyard of Gresham College. 18th century (engraving)
541712 Courtyard of Gresham College. 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Although its true origins are somewhat earlier)

Antonio Eximeno Pujades, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432455 Antonio Eximeno Pujades, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Antonio Eximeno Pujades, 1729-1808)

Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788 - 1860. German philosopher. From Bibby's Annual published 1910
2638461 Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788 - 1860. German philosopher. From Bibby's Annual published 1910.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Part of Old London Bridge, London, England, before the houses were pulled down, 1758?62
2968392 Part of Old London Bridge, London, England, before the houses were pulled down, 1758?62. From The Story of England, published 1930.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute, 1744 ? 1814. British nobleman. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902
2968387 John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute, 1744 ? 1814. British nobleman. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

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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.