19th Collection (page 2)

Polish composer and pianist Frederic Chopin, 1849 (b / w photo)
1730607 Polish composer and pianist Frederic Chopin, 1849 (b/w photo) by Bisson, Louis-Auguste (1814-76); (add.info.: Photo taken in 1849 a few months before he died (October 17, 1849)); French

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)

Charge of the Queens Bays against the Mutineers at Lucknow
SR20883 Charge of the Queens Bays against the Mutineers at Lucknow, 6th March 1858 (oil on canvas) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); The Queens Dragoon Guards, Carver Barracks, Essex

The Sun Fast Sinks in the West (oil on canvas)
781778 The Sun Fast Sinks in the West (oil on canvas) by Farquharson, Joseph (1846-1935); 137x100 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley

Jewish market on the East Side, New York, c. 1890-1901 (b / w photo)
862678 Jewish market on the East Side, New York, c.1890-1901 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Map Showing The Battle Of Atbara During The Second Sudan War Also Called The Mahdist War, The Mahdist Revolt, Anglo-Sudan War Or The Sudanese Mahdist Revolt, 1898

Middle Temple Hall, One Of The Four Inns Of Court, London, England In The Late 19Th Century. From London, Historic And Social, Published 1902

19Th Century Map Showing Provinces And Cities Of Roman Spain

Pierre and Marie Curie in their Laboratory, pub. 1898 (photograph). Pierre Curie (1859-1906); Marie Curie (1867-1934); discovered Radium in 1898;

The Wolf-Charmer. Illustration by John La Farge published New York 1881. Belief in wolf charmers widespread in France in first half of 19th century and was last vestige of were-wolf legend

The Wedding Party At Mrs. Byers s, Drawn By John Leech

Remains Of Dilston Hall, Northumberland, UK

CALAMITY JANE (c1852-1903). Orig. Martha Jane Canary Burke: oil over a photograph, 1895

STATE OF LIBERTY: FEET. Toes and base of the torch of the Statue of Liberty before assemblage at Bedloes Island (later Liberty Island), 1865

Map Showing The Coalfields Of Great Britain In The 19th Century. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C. 1890
Map Showing The Coalfields Of Great Britain In The 19th Century. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C.1890

Workers At The Saltaire Woollen Mill, Bradford, North Yorkshire, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

German Reichsbank in Berlin, Germany
Antique illustration of a German Reichsbank in Berlin, Germany

The bakery, the butchers, the shoemaker, 19th century lithograph, bread, oven, fire, baker, bake, flour, baked, boots, leather, craft, shoe, hammer, tool, handcraft, handwork, craftsman, soles

Muslin Curtain, by J. J. Sutter-Buhler, Appenzell, Switzerland
Muslin Curtain, by J.J. Sutter-Buhler, Appenzell, Switzerland

THE WONDERFUL STORY. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, undated

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

General Map Of British South Africa. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War, Volume 1 By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

cage, poultry, chicken, poultry, chicken, 19th century, farm, chicks, children, crumbled wall
The Farmhouse Porch; Walter Goodall; Children; Horse; Chicken, 19th century, farm; white horse; drinking; chicken; mother; house; cage; wooden house; straw roof; window; crumbled wall; stable door;

Clayton, Shuttleworth, and Co.s Portable Steam Engine

Charles Meryon
CHARLES MERYON

The Moon, Venus and Saturn (Plate XXX), 1822
The Moon, Venus and Saturn (Plate XXX), from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, pub. London 1822 (hand coloured engraving). Showing the different phases of the Moon

Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother with Princeess Elizabeth on Coronation Day in 1937 (b/w photo)
3432613 Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother with Princeess Elizabeth on Coronation Day in 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Beginning of the aviation : little girl on a flying bike, end of the 19th century
1708869 Beginning of the aviation : little girl on a flying bike, end of the 19th century; (add.info.: Beginning of the aviation : little girl on a flying bike, end of the 19th century).

Botallack Mine, Cornwall, England in the 19th century, from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts
5242666 Botallack Mine, Cornwall, England in the 19th century, from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson.

A young boy kicking a shark's tail to escape its attack, in 19th century Colombia, from El Mundo en la Mano pub
5242569 A young boy kicking a shark's tail to escape its attack, in 19th century Colombia, from El Mundo en la Mano pub. 1875.

A Bulgarian soldier smoking a Hookah in the 19th century, from El Mundo en la Mano pub. 1875
5242567 A Bulgarian soldier smoking a Hookah in the 19th century, from El Mundo en la Mano pub. 1875.

Weapon mass taken by General Desaix on Mamluk leader Mourad Bey during the campaign of Egypt, 18th century (object)
5944665 Weapon mass taken by General Desaix on Mamluk leader Mourad Bey during the campaign of Egypt, 18th century (object); Musee d'Art Roger Quilliot

Ruins of the palace of the Roman Baths also known as the thermal baths of Cluny Collection pecere
5942879 Ruins of the palace of the Roman Baths also known as the thermal baths of Cluny Collection pecere, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the castle of Vincestre, today called Bicetre, 19th century (engraving)
5942946 View of the castle of Vincestre, today called Bicetre, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the castle of Vincestre)

Rose camellia, Camellia japonica
5856363 Rose camellia, Camellia japonica; (add.info.: Rose camellia, Camellia japonica, with crimson flower and dark green foliage)

Dark-coloured catchfly, Silene ornata
5856355 Dark-coloured catchfly, Silene ornata; (add.info.: Dark-coloured crimson catchfly, Silene ornata. Illustration by Henrietta Moriarty from "Fifty Plates of Greenhouse Plants" (1807)

Water arum, Calla palustris
5856350 Water arum, Calla palustris; (add.info.: White water arum (marsh bastard arum, dragon lily), Calla palustris, White flower shown cut above two large, flat, heart-shaped, dark-green leaves

Cauchoise, woman of Caux in striped dress, 19th century (engraving)
5855668 Cauchoise, woman of Caux in striped dress, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Woman of Caux in striped dress. She has removed the tall bonnet but wears its ties like a beguin)

Cauchoise
5855666 Cauchoise; (add.info.: Woman of Caux in tall bonnet with long lace tails fixed with a large pin. Almost all the women of Caux wear hairpiece chignon)

Costume d'Yvetot
5855660 Costume d'Yvetot; (add.info.: A woman in long plum dress with blue stole from the village of Yvetot, rear view, showing the long lace tails from her bonnet)

Costume of Coutances
5855682 Costume of Coutances; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Coutances. The base of the bonnet is spread and the wings of the papillon (butterfly) are pulled far back behind the ears

Costume of Lisieux
5855675 Costume of Lisieux; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Lisieux, a town in Calvados. She wears a bonnet with a small base and surprisingly large "papillon" (butterfly) top

Mlle. Leocadie Lemercier as Petronille in "Le Sourd ou l'Auberge Pleine" at the Opera Comique
5855429 Mlle. Leocadie Lemercier as Petronille in "Le Sourd ou l'Auberge Pleine" at the Opera Comique; (add.info.: French soprano opera singer Mlle)

Mlle. Duprez as Angela in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique
5855420 Mlle. Duprez as Angela in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Mlle. Caroline Duprez as Angela in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique)

Bignon in the role of Raoul de Foulques in "Richard III."
5855414 Bignon in the role of Raoul de Foulques in "Richard III."; (add.info.: Bignon in the role of Raoul de Foulques in "Richard III." Married to the celebrated Madame Albert)

Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore, emperor of the Orient, in "le Juif Errant" at the Theatre de
5855409 Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore, emperor of the Orient, in "le Juif Errant" at the Theatre de l'Opera.; (add.info.: Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore)

Gouget as Belphegor in "Les Cinq Cents Diables" at the Gaite
5855477 Gouget as Belphegor in "Les Cinq Cents Diables" at the Gaite.; (add.info.: Desire Louis Eugene Gouget (d.1897)

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"19th Century Charm: Exploring the Beauty of Polperro, Cornwall" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 19th-century Polperro, Cornwall. This captivating coastal village is a treasure trove of history and natural beauty. As you stroll through the narrow streets lined with picturesque houses on the hillside, you'll be greeted by an array of vibrant flowers, including hortensias and lilacs that fill the air with their sweet fragrance. Plate 113 captures a delightful scene from this era - five little girls joyfully playing amidst the charming backdrop of Polperro. Their innocence and laughter echo through time. Hannah Rowett's portrait transports us to around 1860 when her grace and elegance were immortalized on canvas. Her presence adds a touch of refinement to this quaint fishing village. Five young ladies pose gracefully for another snapshot, showcasing both their fashionable attire and the timeless allure of Polperro during the 1860s-1870s. In Plate 127 lies a hidden gem - a wine cellar brimming with aged bottles waiting to be uncorked. Imagine savoring exquisite wines while surrounded by centuries-old stone walls steeped in history. Speaking of masterpieces, we can't forget Ludwig van Beethoven's manuscript page from his String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59 No. 3 dating back to 1806. The delicate notes penned by one of history's greatest composers remind us that art transcends time itself. And let's not overlook Strawberry Wilmots Superb - a delectable treat that tantalizes taste buds even today. This luscious fruit variety has stood the test of time as it continues to delight generations with its sweetness. So come along on this journey through time as we uncover Polperro's rich heritage captured within these glimpses from yesteryears.