19th Century Collection (page 13)

Step back in time and explore the wonders of the 19th century through a captivating collection of historical artifacts

19th Century Collection: Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer

Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer
Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, biologist and humanitarian. In 1888 he was the first to cross the Greenland ice sheet and showed that it covered the entire island

19th Century Collection: Neck vascular anatomy, historical artwork

Neck vascular anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red) and muscle structure (brown) of the human neck

Foot anatomy, 19th Century illustration

19th Century Collection: Fire sprinklers, 19th century

Fire sprinklers, 19th century
Fire sprinklers. This system of sprinklers was designed to extinguish fires, and here has been installed in a theatre in 19th-century France

19th Century Collection: Common octopus, 19th century

Common octopus, 19th century
Octopus. Engraving showing a common octopus (Octopus vulgaris). This engraving was first published in Sea Monsters Unmasked by Henry Lee, printed at London in 1883

19th Century Collection: 1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus jaw no tint

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus jaw no tint
1824 Uncoloured (original) Double quarto Plate XL of Megalosaurus jaw and teeth drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of

19th Century Collection: Yoga, 19th century artwork

Yoga, 19th century artwork
Yoga. Artwork showing the lotus position and the seven basic chakras. Chakras are believed to be spiritual energy points along the human body. Engraving from India, circa 1900

19th Century Collection: Ursa Major constellation, Bode Star Atlas

Ursa Major constellation, Bode Star Atlas
Ursa Major constellation. This star map shows the northern hemisphere constellation of Ursa Major (the Great Bear) as published by the German astronomer Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) in 1805

19th Century Collection: Plant sex system by Linnaeus, 1807

Plant sex system by Linnaeus, 1807
Plant sex system by Linnaeus. This diagram, laying out the sexual classification of plants devised by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

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Inventor Nikola Tesla, with his signature. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

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Dolley Madison, wife of President James Madison. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

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Sitting Bull. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century photograph

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Earth lodge of the Omaha tribe, Great Plains, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of Arabia, 1870s. Printed color lithograph, 19th century

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Island of Krakatoa before its destruction when its volcano erupted in 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

19th Century Collection: 15th New York Battery memorial, Gettysburg Battlefield

15th New York Battery memorial, Gettysburg Battlefield
Memorial to the 15th New York Battery, Gettysburg Battlefield. Photograph

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Innuit family with dog team and sled, . Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Warwick Castle
Norman castle in Warwick on the Avon, England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

19th Century Collection: Thaddeus Stevens

Thaddeus Stevens
Congressman Thaddeus Stevens. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

19th Century Collection: John Fuller, English philanthropist

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

19th Century Collection: Ringland Hills, Costessy, Norwich

Ringland Hills, Costessy, Norwich
Artist: British (English) School - Title: Ringland Hills, Costessy, Norwich - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 95 x 125.5

19th Century Collection: William A. Doberck, Danish astronomer

William A. Doberck, Danish astronomer
William A. Doberck (1852-1941), Danish astronomer. Doberck became the first director of the Hong Kong Observatory from its foundation in 1883 until 1907

19th Century Collection: St. Peters Church and house on Village Green, Edensor, Chatsworth Estate, home of

St. Peters Church and house on Village Green, Edensor, Chatsworth Estate, home of Duke of Devonshire, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

19th Century Collection: The River Thames, Tower Bridge, City Hall, Bermondsey warehouses and the Shard at

The River Thames, Tower Bridge, City Hall, Bermondsey warehouses and the Shard at night shot from Wapping, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hohenzollernbrucke and the Cathedral Illuminated at Night, Cologne, Germany

Pharomacrus mocinno, resplendent quetzal

19th Century Collection: Sussex Bridge, Lindfield, 30 May 1891

Sussex Bridge, Lindfield, 30 May 1891
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/31

19th Century Collection: Simpson researching anaesthetics, 1840s

Simpson researching anaesthetics, 1840s
Sir James Young Simpson (1811-1870), Scottish doctor. This historical artwork shows Simpsons butler walking in on Simpson, who is suffering from the effects of a recent experiment

19th Century Collection: Gideon Mantell and iguanodon

Gideon Mantell and iguanodon
Gideon Mantell (3 February 1790 - 10 November 1852). Gideon Mantell was a local doctor whose interest in fossils lead to his 1822 discovery near his home in Lewes of the first Iguanodon fossils

19th Century Collection: The ancient fortified city of Carcassone, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Languedoc-Roussillon

The ancient fortified city of Carcassone, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

19th Century Collection: Dillenia ornata

Dillenia ornata
Illustration from Plantae Asiaticae Rariores (1829-30) by Nathaniel Wallich. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

19th Century Collection: Nymphaea sp. water lily

Nymphaea sp. water lily
Watercolour No. 15 by Walter Hood Fitch, c. mid-1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

19th Century Collection: Grey-rumped Tree Swift

Grey-rumped Tree Swift
Illustration of a Grey-rumped Tree Swift by William Swainson (1789-1855)

19th Century Collection: Pipistrellus pipistrellus, common pipistrelle

Pipistrellus pipistrellus, common pipistrelle
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

19th Century Collection: Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1881)

Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1881)
Bust of the naturalist Charles Darwin by B. Watagin

19th Century Collection: Tropaeolum sp. nasturtium

Tropaeolum sp. nasturtium
Plate 42 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

19th Century Collection: Egretta garzetta, little egret

Egretta garzetta, little egret
A watercolour by James Hope Stewart, c. 1825-35. From Sir William Jardines The Naturalists Library

19th Century Collection: Jelly fish, artwork

Jelly fish, artwork
Jelly fish (Leonura terminalis). Historical artwork of a deep sea jelly fish observed by Ernst Haeckel during an expedition on HMS Challenger (1873-1876)

19th Century Collection: Romantic Neuschwanstein Castle and German Alps during autumn, southern part of Romantic Road

Romantic Neuschwanstein Castle and German Alps during autumn, southern part of Romantic Road, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

19th Century Collection: Russia under the tsars

Russia under the tsars
Map of Russia, 1870s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Social reformer Jane Addams against a photo of downtown Chicago in the 1890s. Composite of hand-colored photograph and Albertype photograph

19th Century Collection: Courchevel 1850 ski resort in the Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallees), Savoie

Courchevel 1850 ski resort in the Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallees), Savoie, French Alps, France, Europe

19th Century Collection: Victorian satirical cartoon capitalism and the middleman

Victorian satirical cartoon capitalism and the middleman
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. capitalism and the middleman

19th Century Collection: Plesiosaur sketch

Plesiosaur sketch
A sketch of the plesiosaur fossil discovered by Mary Anning

19th Century Collection: Petite Fête. Barcelona 1898

Petite Fête. Barcelona 1898
Ramon Casas

19th Century Collection: Carabinieri in Piazza della Signoria in Florence

Carabinieri in Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

19th Century Collection: Detail of Christ's face from Michelangelo's Piet, artist's original cast

Detail of Christ's face from Michelangelo's Piet, artist's original cast. This work is on exhibit at the Academy of Art in Florence

19th Century Collection: Athlete wrestling with a python by Federic Leighton at the Gallery of Modern Art in Rome

Athlete wrestling with a python by Federic Leighton at the Gallery of Modern Art in Rome. Rome The Gallery of Modern Art, Rome Statue Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

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Step back in time and explore the wonders of the 19th century through a captivating collection of historical artifacts. Delve into ancient civilizations with an antique map showcasing the vast Roman Empire, or journey to medieval Britain under the rule of Anglo Saxons. Feel the power of nature as you gaze upon "The Great Wave off Kanagawa, " a mesmerizing woodblock print that captures both beauty and danger. Immerse yourself in botanical marvels with a Victorian illustration depicting an elegant Oak Tree, showcasing nature's intricate details. Experience love's tender embrace through timeless artistry, evoking emotions that transcend time itself. Let Johannes Brahms' enchanting melodies transport you to an era where music was crafted with passion and finesse. Embark on a visual voyage across Iceland with a meticulously drawn map from the 1800s, discovering its breathtaking landscapes and hidden treasures. Marvel at Clifton Suspension Bridge adorned by hot air balloons during Bristol Balloon Fiesta, capturing both engineering prowess and whimsical delight. Uncover Scotland's rich history through a detailed map from the 1870s, tracing its rugged terrain dotted with castles and tales of valor. Witness life along Cornwall's picturesque coast as four fishermen brave treacherous waters in pursuit of their livelihood during the mid-19th century. Travel back further in time with an England map from centuries past, revealing how borders have shifted over generations while preserving cultural heritage. Celebrate Mary Anning’s groundbreaking contributions to paleontology as she unearths prehistoric secrets embedded within fossilized remains. The 19th century encapsulates an era teeming with exploration, innovation, romance, and resilience; it is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered by those who seek knowledge and inspiration from times long gone but never forgotten.