C1900 Collection (page 3)

Ambroise Pare (1509-1590) French military surgeon, operating on a patient. Chromolithograph c1900

General Joseph Barbanegre (1772-1830) surrendering the of Hunigue to the Austrians, 26 August 1815. The French garrison of 135 was allowed to march out of the city with full military honours

Laboratory at Thomas Firth & Sons Norfolk Works, Sheffield c1900

Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz, c1900. Helmholtz (1821-1894), German physicist and physiologist, inventor of the ophthalmascope (1850)

Hind, Goldschmidt and Luther, c1900. Medal commemorating the work of these three men on the discovery of planetoids (asteroids or minor planets)

Display card showing ladies cycling costume with accordion-pleated divided skirt and side-buttoning gaiters: Made by Gosta Kraemer, New York, for Pope Manufacturing Co

Surfacing a road with granite setts: Paris. Liebig trade card c1900. Chromolithograph

Surfacing a Paris street with wooden blocks. Liebig trade card c1900. Chromolithograph

Laying paving slabs in a Paris street. In the background is the cathedral of Notre Dame. Workmen are using crowbars to lever the slabs into place. Liebig trade card c1900. Chromolithograph

Paris c1900. Boulevard des Italiens with cars and motor buses. Tinted lithograph

Laying bitumen road surface in a Paris street. In background man is drawing buckets of liquid bitumen from tanker for the workmen to spread. Men are wearing wooden shoes (sabots)

Paris c1900. Rue Royale and the Madeleine, with cars and motorbus Tinted lithograph

Laying asphalt-based surface in a Paris street. Sand is being spread to stop surface adhering to traffic until set. Workmen cleaning and heating their tools in brazier

Laying a Macadam road surface and compacting with a steam road roller, Paris street. Workmen are wearing wooden shoes (sabots). Liebig trade card c1900. Chromolithograph

Soldering bicycle parts in an American factory (unnamed) Wood engraving, Leipzig c1900

Morses first telegraph (1837) Wood engraving c1900

Blackwall Tunnel, London, opened 1897. This tunnel, the older Western tunnel, connects the Essex
Blackwall Tunnel, London, opened 1897.This tunnel, the older Western tunnel, connects the Essex and Kent sides of the Thames

Mail train carrying letters to London from towns and cities in Britain. It shows sorters at work on board and, inset, the way sacks of letters could be left at destinations en route or collected in a

Flight of locks on the Saima Canal, Finland. A ship is descending the flight. On the left is a typical boatman. This canal, completed in 1856, linked Saima Lake to the Gulf of Finland

The Iron Horse Past and Present. Development of the railway locomotive from George Stephensons Rocket of 1829, through North Star which worked on the Great Western Railway 1836-1870

Trade card for Sunlight soap, c1900. Why does a woman look old sooner than a manja The answer is that she is not using Sunlight soap to make her household labours easier

Trade card for Sunlight soap, c1900. Little girl carries a shopping basket of Sunlight soap home through the snow. The message is purity, whiteness and less labour

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1920) Scottish writer. Creator of Sherlock Holmes and of Brigadier Gerard. After a photograph c1900

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1920) Scottish writer. Creator of Sherlock Holmes and of Brigadier Gerard. After a photograph c1900

Pilgrim Fathers advancing into America after crossing from Europe in the Mayflower in 1620. Colour-printed lithograph c1900

The End of the Battle. Sioux warriors leading away captured horses after defeating the American army under George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876) at the Battle of ittle Bighorn, Montana

General Custers troops being chased across river by pursuing Native Americans. Battle of Little Big Horn, 25-26 June 187. Native American painting c1900

Monks at work on manuscripts in a scriptorium. Liebig trade card c1900. Chromolithograph

Christian De Wet (1854-1922) Boer soldier and politician c1900

Ancient British Arch-Druid wearing the Breastplate of Judgement. Wood engraving c1900

Last call 5th U. S. Cavalry, Puerto Rico. Four U. S. soldiers behind horses lying on ground
Last call 5th U.S. Cavalry, Puerto Rico. Four U.S. soldiers behind horses lying on ground. One of the soldiers is blowing a bugle and holding a pistol, and the other three are holding rifles.c1900

The Teton Range from Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. Photomechanical print c1900

Black, Chinese, and White labourers in a gold mine in South Africa, c1900

Children with locally made baskets posed under a palm tree, Saigon South Vietnam, c1900. Saigon was the capital and commercial centre of French colonialism in French Indo-China

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, 11-15 December 1862. Confederate General Robert E Lee with his staff officers viewing progress of the battle

Dowager Empress Cixi (Xiao Qin Cian 1831-1908) from 1861 for nearly 40 years the de facto ruler of China. c1900

Horse-drawn carriages and snow in New York City, America, c1900

Immigrants, probably Russian or Polish, on board a boat approaching New York, USA. Photograph c1900

Children in an American school. The girls are learning to sew while the boys are being taught woodwork. Photograph c1900

Samuel American Horse, Native American Indian, probably a member of Buffalo Bill s
Samuel American Horse, Native American Indian, probably a member of Buffalo Bills Wild West Show. Photographic half-length portrait facing front, wearing native dress, c1900

Winter work for cowboys: Pulling a beast out of a muddy creek. Illustration published c1900

John Edward Redmond (1856-1918) Irish politician known as The Irish Petrel. A champion of Home Rule, he became chairman of the Nationalist party in 1900. Engraving c1900

Regent Street, London, England, viewed from Piccadilly Circus, c1900

John Mackenzie Bacon (1846-1904) English scientific writer and lecturer interested in astronomy, ballooning, wireless telegraphy, acoustics, and cinematography. Engraving c1900

WJ von Bebber, German meteorologist c1900. Engraving

Thoma Storey (1825-189) English industrialist and philanthropist from Lancashire. Storey was a mine owner, a mill owner and leather manufacturer who ade his fortune in the manufacture of oil-cloth

William III (1650-1702) joint monarch of Great Britain and Ireland from 1688-1694 with his wife Mary II, and king alone after her death. Wood engraving c1900

Borwick Ward for children under ten and, inset, Her Majestys Hospital, Stepney Causeway, London. The hospital, run by Barnados, was opened in 1888 as a hospital for sick children

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"C1900: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the turn of the 20th century with a captivating array of images and stories. Join Mr. Fox's Hunt Breakfast on Christmas Day, where riders gather for a festive celebration amidst nature's beauty. The elegance of Grace, Jones & Jephson shines through as they grace us with their presence. Experience the enchanting world of opera as Verdi's masterpiece "Rigoletto" takes center stage, while Liebig2 captures this musical marvel in stunning illustrations. Discover how absence truly makes the heart grow fonder as loved ones are separated by distance but remain connected by love. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture through mesmerizing tattoos that adorned bodies during this era, showcasing intricate designs and symbolism. Witness a jockey and saddle from c1900, capturing the essence of horse racing and its rich history. Travel to York's bustling Low Petergate street c1900, where shops line up offering an array of goods to eager customers. Observe traffic police diligently managing chaotic streets during this period when automobiles were still a novelty. Delve into school days gone by with a glimpse at Dunce at School - an amusing reminder that even education had its challenges back then. Explore Charles Booth's influential work documenting social conditions in London between 1840-1916, shedding light on societal issues faced during this transformative period. Be captivated by geishas gracefully playing traditional instruments against a backdrop of cultural splendor c1900 Japan held dear. Marvel at their exquisite attire and poise as they embody timeless beauty. Transport yourself to another time with these snapshots from c1900 – an era filled with charm, innovation, and cultural richness that continues to fascinate us today.