C1885 Collection (#2)

Giraffe browsing. French naturalist Lamarck considered giraffe illustrated his Transformism theory of evolution by acquired characteristics. Chromolithograph c1885

New York City street on a wet winter night lit by gas street lights, c1885

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament in 1653. The Long Parliament began in 1640. Engraving c1885

Cook putting a suet pudding wrapped in a cloth in a saucepan of hot water to boil on a typical small kitchen range. Kronheim chromolithograph from a childrens book published London c1885

Scottish schoolboy dressed in a kilt and woollen threequarter hose (socks) puzzling over the writing on his slate. Slate and chalk were widespread writing materials in schools

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. Battle of Hericourt near Belfort, 16, 17 and 18 January 1871. The French under General Charles Denis Bourbaki (1816-1897) were soundly defeated by the Prussian forces

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903) British Conservative statesman. Prime Minister 1885, 1886, 1895-1902. Engraving c1885

William Henry Smith (1825-1891), son of William Henry Smith (1792-1865), English businessman and politician. He joined his fathers newsagent business in 1846 and introduced the selling of books

The Old Horse Armoury, Tower of London, 1885
Engraving showing several visitors admiring the Old Horse Armoury in the Tower of London, c.1885

Girls Feed Robins C1885
Two girls go out in the snow with breadcrumbs to feed the robins

Girl on Swing C1885
A young girl swings with a doll in her lap

Girls and Doll (Waugh)
One girl sits on a rocking chair; her little sister sits in her lap; and Dolly sits in little sisters lap

Girl with Birds C1885
A little girl feeds a flock of birds

Girl Feeds Donkey C1885
A little girl feeds daisies to a donkey over a fence

Shrimping / Ostend / C. 1885
Children shrimping at Ostend

Family Group Photo C1885
Dr Welldon, vicar of Kennington, Kent, with his wife and daughter

Song of Sixpence C1885
When the pie was open the birds began to sing

Morning Parade C. 1885
Morning Parade

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"C1885: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to c. 1885, a year filled with fascinating events and captivating characters. Princess May of Teck graces us with her elegant presence, capturing hearts and minds with her regal charm. Meanwhile, at the Creusot Steelworks, sparks fly as workers forge steel into magnificent structures that will stand the test of time. One such masterpiece is the wrought iron tubular trussed bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow - an engineering marvel that connects communities and inspires awe. Amidst nature's beauty lies hidden danger; poisonous plants like Black Nightshade and Deadly Nightshade remind us of nature's delicate balance between allure and peril. In literary realms, we find ourselves immersed in George Eliot's timeless novel "Adam Bede. " Witness Adam Bede triumphantly overcoming Arthur Donnithorne in a fierce battle while his loyal companion Gyp watches from a pile of shavings in their village workshop. As we turn each page adorned with intricate illustrations on its title page, our hearts are stirred by Adam Bede's declaration of love to Dinah after enduring countless trials and tribulations throughout their journey. Yet amidst this tale of love, tragedy befalls Hetty Sorrel as she faces a harrowing fate for infanticide. In her darkest hour, comfort finds solace through her Methodist confidante within prison walls. And let us not forget Mrs Poyser - wife to Hetty Sorrel's farmer uncle Martin Poyser - whose wit and wisdom light up every scene she graces with her presence. C1885 transports us to an era where royalty shines alongside industrial progress, where literature captures our imagination while reflecting society's complexities. It reminds us that even amidst darkness there is always hope for redemption and love prevails against all odds.