Confederation Collection

Map of the German Confederation (1815-1866), lithograph, published in 1897
Map of the German Confederation between 1815 and 1866. Lithograph, published in 1897

Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) and Ferdinand I of Aus
Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916). Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary and Ferdinand I of Austria (1861-1948). Emperor of Austria. Photograph, 1908. Colored

A Tuareg with his camel - French Colonial Exhibition
A Tuareg with his camel at The Colonial Exhibition at the Garden of Tropical Agriculture at Nogent-sur-Marne, just outside Paris, France. The Tuareg people are a large Berber ethnic confederation

Tuareg Tribesmen - Sahara - West Africa - with spears
Tuareg Tribesmen - Sahara - West Africa - posing for this photograph with their spears. Two other Tuareg self-designations are Kel Tamasheq meaning " speakers of Tamasheq"

Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I (1830 - 1916), Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, and the other states of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 2 December 1848 until his death. Date: 1907

Spanish Civil War. 19 de julio 1938. El invasor se estrellara ante la muralla humana del pueblo espanol ( 19th July 1938. Invaders will crash against Spanish people human wall)

Spanish Civil War. Poster from CNT-AIT (National)
Spanish Civil War. Poster from CNT-AIT (National Confederation of Labour, member of IWA (the International Workers Association, AIT in Spanish)

Norman Willis, General Secretary of the TUC
Norman David Willis (b 1933), General Secretary of the TUC (Trades Union Congress) from 1984 to 1993, and President of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) from 1991 to 1993

Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, 1821 - 1915. Canadian father of Confederation, as the Premier of Nova Scotia
2603456 Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, 1821 - 1915. Canadian father of Confederation, as the Premier of Nova Scotia, 6th Prime Minister of Canada

Sir Charles Hastings Doyle, KCMG
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sir Charles Hastings Doyle, KCMG (10 April 1803 - 19 March 1883) was a British military officer

Ovation for General Urquiza and General Lopez 1860
A crowd of people cheer and clap as the carriages carrying general Lopez and general Urquiza ride past. They had been integral to the negotiation of the Treaty of San Jose de Flores

The Battle of Tonelero 1852
Battle between the Argentine Confederation army and the Brazilian Imperial Navy, commanded by Admiral Grenfell in the flagship steamer " Affonzo"

La ville de Tetzcuco, dans la confederation mexicaine (engraving)
3645251 La ville de Tetzcuco, dans la confederation mexicaine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La ville de Tetzcuco, dans la confederation mexicaine)

German Confederation Golden Jubilee poster, 1912 (colour litho)
747098 German Confederation Golden Jubilee poster, 1912 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; German, out of copyright

Constitution, first printing, printed by Dunlap & Claypoole
695936 Constitution, first printing, printed by Dunlap & Claypoole, 17-19 September 1787 (litho) (see also GLC 695933, GLC 695934 & GLC 695935) by American School

Constitution, first printing, printed by Dunlap & Claypoole
695934 Constitution, first printing, printed by Dunlap & Claypoole, 17-19 September 1787 (litho) (see also GLC 695933, GLC 695935 & GLC 695936) by American School

Fifty year anniversary of Neuchatel declaring itself a republic within the Swiss Confederation in 1848 (litho)
6031787 Fifty year anniversary of Neuchatel declaring itself a republic within the Swiss Confederation in 1848 (litho) by Swiss School

The Swiss federal pact of 1815 (colour litho)
3621078 The Swiss federal pact of 1815 (colour litho) by Courvoisier, Jules (1884 - 1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Swiss federal pact of 1815)

The Pact of Grutli, 1 August 1291 (colour litho)
3621065 The Pact of Grutli, 1 August 1291 (colour litho) by Courvoisier, Jules (1884 - 1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pact of Grutli, 1 August 1291)

Constitution, first printing, printed by Dunlap & Claypoole
695935 Constitution, first printing, printed by Dunlap & Claypoole, 17-19 September 1787 (litho) (see also GLC 695933, GLC 695934 & GLC 695936) by American School

Commemorating the French Revolution in Paris (engraving)
1046608 Commemorating the French Revolution in Paris (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commemorating the French Revolution in Paris)

Arlington, Virginia, USA - Confederate Memorial and graves Date: 1939

Marcelino Camacho (1918-2010), Spanish politician and syndicalist, 1991 portrait

Antique Map of North America at Canadas Confederation - 19th Century
Vintage map of the territories of North America at Canadian Confederation in 1867. Vintage etching circa late 19th century

56th Federal Gymnastics Festival in Basel, 1912. Artist: Renggli, Eduard, the Younger (1882-1939)
56th Federal Gymnastics Festival in Basel, 1912. From a private collection

Donations to the Air Fleet, 1914. Artist: Renggli, Eduard, the Younger (1882-1939)
Donations to the Air Fleet, 1914. From a private collection

Africa. French colonialism. Signing a treaty with the chief
History of Africa. French colonialism. 19th century. Signing a treaty with the chief of the tribe Tamiso. Colored engraving

Germany (1848). The Frankfurt Parliament convened in Frankfurts Paulskirche. Debate in the Assembly of Frankfurt 16 September 1848

Germany (1848). Fighting in the streets of Frankfurt - the army bring up their artillery to attack a huge barricade erected by the insurgents. By Illustration. Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE

Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, 1821 - 1915. Canadian father of Confederation, Premier of Nova Scotia from 1864 to 1867, he led Nova Scotia into Confederation

Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, 1821 - 1915. Canadian father of Confederation, Premier of Nova Scotia from 1864 to 1867, he led Nova Scotia into Confederation

Austro-Prussian War. 1866
Austro-Prussian War. Parade of troops in the Market Square in Nuremberg during the occupation of the city by the Prussians in 1866. Painting by Louis Braun (1836-1916)

Flag of the German Empire
The Flag of the North German Confederation (186671) and the German Empire (18711918). Also used by Weimar Republic foreign services (192233). Date: 1913

Scene at the Battle of Morat, Switzerland
Scene at the Battle of Morat (Murten), Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, between Charles I, Duke of Burgundy (Charles the Bold) and a Swiss Confederation

Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. Battle of Longeville. Engrav
Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. Conflict between the Second French Empire and the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussian. Longeville Battle. Engraving by A

Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. King William I of Prussia re
Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. Conflict between the Second French Empire and the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussian

Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. French troops taking trains
Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. Conflict between the Second French Empire and the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussian. French troops taking trains in Paris

John Frederick I (1503-1554), called John the Magnanimous, Elector of Saxony and Head of the Protestant Confederation of Germany. Engraving. Portrait. Colored

Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. from Paris to the French tro
Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. Conflict between the Second French Empire and the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussian. French troops taking trains in Paris

German Customs Union. 1834. Dresden
Unification of Germany (1815-1871). German Customs Union. 1834. First major railway bridge in Dresden. Steel engraving, 1850

Card of National Confederation Labour (Confederacion Nacional del Trabajo). 1939. Spain

Swiss Confederation coin, 20 Rappen
Swiss Confederation 20 Rappen coin, with an allegorical profile of Liberta on the head, and a wreath of leaves and flowers on the reverse. The Rappen is 1/100 of a Swiss Franc. Date: 1939

Swiss Confederation coin, 10 Rappen
Swiss Confederation 10 Rappen coin, with an allegorical profile of Liberta on the head, and a wreath of leaves and flowers on the reverse. The Rappen is 1/100 of a Swiss Franc. Date: 1885

Justo Urquijo - 1
Don JUSTO JOSE de URQUIJO (Urquiza) Argentinian statesman, president of the Argentine confederation. Date: 1800 - 1870

Justo Urquijo - 2
Don JUSTO JOSE de URQUIJO (Urquiza) Argentinian statesman, president of the Argentine confederation. Date: 1800 - 1870

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THE RECENT REVOLUTION IN THE ARGENTINE CONFEDERATION, SKETCHES IN BUENOS AYRES 1. Stabled in his Owners Study to avoid Seizure. 2. An Exempted Veteran. 3. A National Guard before the Battle. 4

Coat with broken crowns and a torn banner of the Rhine Confederation, Hermanus Fock, 1813

1765995; out of copyright

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"Exploring the Historical Significance of Confederation: From German Unification to Colonialism in Africa" This captivating lithograph, published in 1897, showcases the intricate map of the German Confederation from 1815-1866. It serves as a visual reminder of the complex political landscape that shaped Europe during this period. Intriguingly, it was during this time that Franz Joseph I of Austria and Ferdinand I played pivotal roles in shaping history. Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, ruled over the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 until his death in 1916. Their leadership marked an era defined by significant social and political changes. Fast forward to July 1938 when Spain found itself embroiled in a brutal civil war. The image captures a poignant moment depicting Spanish resistance against invaders. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the tumultuous struggle for power during this dark chapter in Spanish history. Meanwhile, across continents, French colonialism left an indelible mark on Africa. A treaty signing between French colonizers and local chiefs symbolizes both cooperation and exploitation—a stark reminder of imperial ambitions that reshaped African societies forever. The year is now 1848; Germany finds itself at a crossroads with revolutionary fervor sweeping through its streets. The Frankfurt Parliament convenes amidst fighting as citizens demand change and unity within their fragmented nation—a precursor to future unification efforts. Amidst these historical events stands Norman Willis—General Secretary of TUC—an influential figure advocating for workers' rights amidst societal transformations across nations. His presence signifies the ongoing struggles faced by laborers throughout history. Lastly, we journey to West Africa's Sahara desert where Tuareg tribesmen navigate vast landscapes astride camels armed with spears—a testament to their resilience against colonization's encroachment on their ancestral lands. These diverse glimpses into confederation offer us valuable insights into the complexities of history.