Cibils Collection

Army Corps - German telephone company (chromolitho)
961477 Army Corps - German telephone company (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Army Corps - German telephone company)

Johannes Gutenberg - inventor of the printing press (chromolitho)
961474 Johannes Gutenberg - inventor of the printing press (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Gutenberg - inventor of the printing press)

A game of hockey (chromolitho)
961473 A game of hockey (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A game of hockey. Trade card produced by Cibils pure meat extracts)

Army Corps - quick-firing English guns mounted on tricycles (chromolitho)
961478 Army Corps - quick-firing English guns mounted on tricycles (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry Bessemer, inventor of the Bessemer process (chromolitho)
961475 Henry Bessemer, inventor of the Bessemer process (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Bessemer, inventor of the Bessemer process)

Thomas A Edison, inventor - recording a phonograph (chromolitho)
961472 Thomas A Edison, inventor - recording a phonograph (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas A Edison, inventor - recording a phonograph)

First locomotive by Stephenson (chromolitho)
961476 First locomotive by Stephenson (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First locomotive by Stephenson. George Stephenson, inventor)

Alois Senefelder, inventor of lithography (chromolitho)
961471 Alois Senefelder, inventor of lithography (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alois Senefelder, inventor of lithography)

Elias Howe, inventor of the first sewing machine (chromolitho)
961470 Elias Howe, inventor of the first sewing machine (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elias Howe, inventor of the first sewing machine)

Emin Pasha, German doctor, linguist and administrator, (c1900). Emin Pasha (1840-1892), who was in the Egyptian service and Governor of the Equatorial Province

Major von Wissman, German soldier, (c1900). Dutch advertising for Cibils meat extract, (c1900)

Mungo Park, Scottish explorer, (c1900). Park (1771-1806) led expeditions on the River Niger into the interior of Africa. Dutch advertising for Cibils meat extract, (c1900)

Dr Heinrich Barth, German geographer and explorer, (c1900)
Dr Heinrich Barth, German geographer and explorer, at Timbuktu, Mali, (c1900). Heinrich Barth (1821-1865) was a member of the expedition commanded by James Richardson

Henry Morton Stanley, British American journalist, (c1900). Stanley (1841-1904) meets Scottish missionary Livingstone with the immortal words Dr Livingstone I presume

David Livingstone, Scottish missionary, (c1900). Portrait of Livingstone (1813-1873), the first European to see Victoria Falls which he named after Queen Victoria

Delivery Cycles
Express delivery ! Bouillon Cibils employ cyclists to deliver their meat extract - for larger deliveries, a tricycle van, for smaller ones, one with a handy box

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"Cibils: A Glimpse into the World of Innovators, Explorers, and Pioneers" Step back in time with Cibils as we explore a collection of captivating chromolithos that showcase some remarkable individuals and inventions. From the Army Corps to German telephone company, these images take us on a journey through history. In one frame, we witness Johannes Gutenberg, the ingenious inventor of the printing press. His revolutionary creation paved the way for knowledge dissemination and transformed society forever. Alongside him is an exhilarating game of hockey, capturing the spirit of competition and camaraderie. Moving forward, we encounter English guns mounted on tricycles - a testament to human ingenuity during times of conflict. These quick-firing weapons demonstrate how technology can be harnessed for military advancements by resourceful minds within the Army Corps. Henry Bessemer's presence reminds us of his groundbreaking Bessemer process which revolutionized steel production. This invention propelled industrialization forward and shaped our modern world as we know it today. Thomas A Edison makes an appearance too; he mesmerizes us while recording sound onto his phonograph device. Witnessing this momentous event reminds us that innovation knows no bounds when it comes to preserving human experiences through audio recordings. The first locomotive by Stephenson chugs along in another vibrant lithographic masterpiece. Its wheels symbolize progress and connectivity as railways brought people closer together like never before. Alois Senefelder's invention lithography takes center stage next – an art form that allowed for mass reproduction of beautiful imagery with incredible precision. The intricate details captured in these chromolithos are a testament to Senefelder's genius. Elias Howe graces another frame with his invention – the first sewing machine. This marvel transformed textile industries worldwide and liberated countless individuals from laborious hand-sewing tasks. Lastly, Emin Pasha emerges as a German doctor, linguist, and administrator.