Astrakhan Collection

Alexander Mitchell Palmer, Rep. from Pennsylvania, right, with R. B. Dixon, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Alexander Mitchell Palmer, Rep. from Pennsylvania, right, with R. B. Dixon, 1914. Palmer was Rep. 1909-1915; Alien Property Custodian 1917-1919; Attorney General 1919-1921

Christian Girl, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Christian Girl, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Christian Girl, 1917

Christian Girl, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Christian Girl, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Christian Girl, 1917

William Jennings Bryan, Rep. from Nebraska, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. William Jennings Bryan, Rep
William Jennings Bryan, Rep. from Nebraska, 1911. [US politician and lawyer, Representative 1891-1895; Secretary of State, 1913-1915]

Oscar Underwood, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Oscar Underwood, between 1913 and 1917
Oscar Underwood, between 1913 and 1917. American lawyer and politician Oscar Wilder Underwood was a presidential candidate, first formally designated floor leader in the US Senate

D.W. Helm, Right, with H.G. Ralston, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. D.W. Helm, Right, with H.G. Ralston, 1911
D.W. Helm, Right, with H.G. Ralston, 1911

Mr. and Mrs. Churchill in the Early Twenties, 1923, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Mr. and Mrs. Churchill in the Early Twenties, 1923, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) and his wife Clementine (1880-1977)

Mr Edward Terry, actor, seated studio portrait
Mr Edward Terry, actor, (10 March 1844 ?? 2 April 1912) seated studio portrait in astrakhan coat. Edward Terry founded Terry's Theatre, at the site of the Coal Hole music hall and public house

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, President of Turkey
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938), Turkish army officer, revolutionary statesman, and founder of the Republic of Turkey as well as its first President. Seen here wearing an astrakhan hat

Troubles in Astrakhan (colour litho)
2818313 Troubles in Astrakhan (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troubles in Astrakhan. Riots during an outbreal of cholera in Russia)

Astrakhan and the principal Mouths of the Volga (engraving)
3653769 Astrakhan and the principal Mouths of the Volga (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astrakhan and the principal Mouths of the Volga)

Getting Caviare at Astrakhan (colour litho)
727582 Getting Caviare at Astrakhan (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Getting Caviare at Astrakhan)

Our amateur politicians by Edmund Blampied. Men chatting at a pub bar: Me? Vote for him? Oh dear, no! Besides, his Astrakhan hair and his cross-eyed views carry no blinkin conviction

Greta Garbo in the role of Anna Karenina (b / w photo)
CHT276316 Greta Garbo in the role of Anna Karenina (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Greta Garbo (1905-90)

Gentlemans Winter Coats, from Costumes Parisiens 1779 (coloured engraving)
708976 Gentlemans Winter Coats, from Costumes Parisiens 1779 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Greta Garbo in the role of Anna Karenina (b / w photo)
CHT276315 Greta Garbo in the role of Anna Karenina (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Greta Garbo (1905-90)

Astrakhan, from the Sea (engraving)
5232890 Astrakhan, from the Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astrakhan, from the Sea)

View of Astrakhan
LLM338441 View of Astrakhan by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Astrakhan. All Round the World, First Series (1868).); © Look and Learn

Some Familiar Furs (colour litho)
969965 Some Familiar Furs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Familiar Furs)

The Russian Imperial Regalia (engraving)
1624402 The Russian Imperial Regalia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian Imperial Regalia)

The Shah of Persia setting off on a trip to Europe (colour litho)
2795946 The Shah of Persia setting off on a trip to Europe (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah of Persia setting off on a trip to Europe)

A Carpet Fair at Astrakhan (colour litho)
727581 A Carpet Fair at Astrakhan (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Carpet Fair at Astrakhan)

STURGEON CAVIAR EXTRACT
Caviar is taken from sturgeon at Astrakhan. Date: 1913

RUSSIA / ASTRAKHAN 1913
Astrakhan: the carpet fair Date: 1913

CARPET MARKET / RUSSIA
A carpet fair in Astrakhan. Date: 1913

CHOLERA / 1892 / ASTRAKHAN
In the belief that doctors cause cholera, and that only God can cure it, the populace of Astrakhan riot. Date: 1892

1892 / CHOLERA RIOT / RUSSIA
In the belief that doctors cause cholera, and that only God can cure it, the populace of Astrakhan riot. Date: 1892

FUR FOR SKATING
Happy, debonair young couple skate together in their warm fur coats - hers is an astrakhan, his has fur collar and cuffs and probably a fur lining. Date: ?1907

DEBONAIR SKATING COUPLE
Happy, debonair young couple skate together in their warm fur coats - hers is an astrakhan, his has fur collar and cuffs and probably a fur lining. Date: ?1907

Le Caracul (L Astrakhan), 1860s. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
Le Caracul (L Astrakhan), 1860s

Le Grand Russe, 1860s. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
Le Grand Russe, 1860s

Southerly, 1917. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Southerly, 1917. Found in the collection of the State B. Kustodiev Art Gallery, Astrakhan

Abdur Rahman, Ameer of Afghanistan, 1880s, (1901). Creator: Bourke
Abdur Rahman, Ameer of Afghanistan, 1880s, (1901). Portrait of Sher Ali Khan, Emir of Afghanistan, (erroneously captioned Abdur Rahman)

Lenin and Stalin, March 1919, (1939). Creator: Unknown
Lenin and Stalin, March 1919, (1939). Russian communist revolutionaries Vladimir Ilich Lenin (1870-1924) and Joseph Stalin (1879-1953)

Map of Astrakhan, 1762. Found in the Collection of Universiteitsbibliotheek Leiden

The Stepan Razins riots in Astrakhan (From: Drie aanmerkelyke reizen), 1675. Artist: Struys, Jan Jansz. (1630-1694)
The Stepan Razins riots in Astrakhan (From: Drie aanmerkelyke reizen), 1675. Found in the collection of Universiteitsbibliotheek Nijmegen

Astrakhan (From: Drie aanmerkelyke reizen), 1675. Artist: Struys, Jan Jansz. (1630-1694)
Astrakhan (From: Drie aanmerkelyke reizen), 1675. Found in the collection of Universiteitsbibliotheek Nijmegen

Astrakhan, 1726. Artist: Aa, Pieter van der (1659-1733)
Astrakhan, 1726. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Astrakhan, 1879. Artist: Vereshchagin, Pyotr Petrovich (1836-1886)
Astrakhan, 1879. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Gorlovka

Stage design for the opera The Snow Maiden by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. Artist: Kustodiev
Stage design for the opera The Snow Maiden by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. Found in the collection of the State B. Kustodiev Art Gallery, Astrakhan

The Harvest, 1914. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
The Harvest, 1914. Found in the collection of the State B. Kustodiev Art Gallery, Astrakhan

Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia in cossack uniform, 1917. Tsar Nicholas II abdicated in favour of his brother Michael. Both were assassinated in the same year

Cholera in Russia, the troubles in Astrakhan, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Cholera in Russia, the troubles in Astrakhan, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 6th August 1892

Homecoming
Fedor Lashkov

Advertisement for Jeanne Lanvin fashions, showing people on holiday in Egypt. 1929

Silk coat, 1915
Slim and shapely, but planned to withstand the ravages of the weather, this silk coats charm is enhanced with fur, while the moujik cap is of black astrakhan

Map, Personal Narrative of a Journey from India to England, by Bussorah Astrakhan and St. Petersburgh in the year 1824, 19th century engraving

Artemy Volynsky at a Russian cabinet sitting, 1875 (oil on canvas)
BAL2614840 Artemy Volynsky at a Russian cabinet sitting, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Jacobi, Valeri Ivanovich (1834-1902); Regional M

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Astrakhan, a city rich in history and culture, has captivated the attention of many notable figures throughout time. In this diverse collection of images, we catch glimpses of individuals who have left their mark on Astrakhan and beyond. Firstly, we encounter Mr. Edward Terry, an esteemed actor whose seated studio portrait exudes elegance and charisma. His presence is reminiscent of the vibrant theatrical scene that once thrived in Astrakhan. Moving forward, we come across Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the revered President of Turkey. A visionary leader known for his modernization efforts, Ataturk's influence extended far beyond his own nation's borders and reached even the distant shores of Astrakhan. Next up are Mr. And Mrs. Churchill in the Early Twenties; their enigmatic image captured by an unknown creator transports us back to 1923 or perhaps even 1945 when they were at the forefront of political affairs. Their connection to Astrakhan remains a mystery but adds intrigue to its historical tapestry. As our journey continues through these captivating visuals, we stumble upon a food distribution scene in Russia where hunger exhausts millions of people. This color lithograph serves as a stark reminder of the hardships faced by those residing in Astrakhan during tumultuous times. Troubles also plagued this city as depicted in another colorful lithograph aptly titled "Troubles in Astrakhan. " The chaotic atmosphere portrayed within hints at unrest that may have shaped its destiny. Shifting gears from strife to natural beauty, an engraving showcases Astrakhan alongside the principal mouths of Volga River – a testament to its geographical significance as a gateway between land and water. In contrast to these scenes depicting hardship or turmoil lies one showcasing luxury: "Getting Caviare at Astrakhan. " This color lithograph reminds us that amidst difficulties there were moments when indulgence prevailed – caviar being a delicacy synonymous with Astrakhan.