Maull Polyblank Collection

The late Mr. Wingrove Cooke, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Dedication of the Monument on the battle-field of Bull Run, Virginia, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank

The Late Mr. Robert Brown, Keeper of Botany in the British Museum... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Late Mr. Robert Brown, Keeper of Botany in the British Museum, from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1858. Engraving from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank

The Atlantic Telegraph Paying-Out Machine, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Atlantic Telegraph Paying-Out Machine, 1858. In the Engraving, which is taken from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, the paying-out machine is shown in perspective nearest to the observer

Sir John Bowring, Governor of Hong-Kong - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sir John Bowring, Governor of Hong-Kong - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. In the latter part of 1853 he was promoted to the post of Superintendent of Trade in China

The late Earl of Aberdeen - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The late Earl of Aberdeen - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. British politician. His principles were those of a moderate Conservative; and through his long and honourable course

Count de Montalembert - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Count de Montalembert - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1858. Charles Forbes de Montalembert joined with M. de Coux and the Abbe Lacordaire in opening

The late Early of Dundonald - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The late Early of Dundonald - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. In 1809, Lord Cochrane was selected by the First Lord of the Admiralty, on account of his daring valour

The late Duke of Richmond, K.G. - from a photography by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The late Duke of Richmond, K.G. - from a photography by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. The Duke of Richmond succeeded to the family honours on the 28th of August, 1819, on the death of his father

The Duke of Devonshire, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Duke of Devonshire, 1862. The recent election of the Duke of Devonshire to the office of Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, vacant by the decease of the Prince Consort

The late Rev. Thomas Hartwell Horne, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The late Rev. Thomas Hartwell Horne, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank. The Rev. Thomas Hartwell Horne, B.D. Prebendary of St

Reverend Thomas Adkins, c19th century. Artist: John Cochran
Reverend Thomas Adkins, c19th century. British Reverend in Southampton and missionary who visited Jersey and Guernsay in 1826. From a photograph by Maull & Polyblank

Thomas Babington Macaulay, British poet, historian and Whig politician, c1880. Artist: DJ Pound
Thomas Babington (or Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay) Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, British poet, historian and Whig politician, c1880

Sir William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865)
Portrait of Sir William Jackson Hooker, Director of the Royal Gardens at Kew. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

Professor Samuel Morse; Maull & Polyblank, British, active 1850s - 1860s; 1855 - 1860; Albumen silver print; Image: 31.6 x 26.5 cm (12 7/16 x 10 7/16 in.)

Searles Valentine Wood, F. G. S. (1798-1880)
Portrait of Searles Valentine Wood, a geologist. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, F. R. S. (1817-1911)
Portrait of Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, an English botanist and traveller. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

William Yarrell (1784-1856)
Portrait of William Yarrell, a zoologist. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

Professor Thomas Bell (1792-1880)
Portrait of Professor Thomas Bell, an English zoologist, surgeon and writer. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers, c. 1854

Dr James Scott Bowerbank (1797-1877)
Portrait of Dr James Scott Bowerbank, an English naturalist and palaeontologist. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

Professor Robert Edmond Grant, M. D. F. R.s (1793-1874)
Professor Robert Edmond Grant, one of the foremost biologists of the early 19th century at Edinburgh and subsequently a professor at London University

Sir Charles Lyell, Bart. F. R. S. (1797-1875)
Sir Charles Lyell, a Scottish lawyer, geologist, and populariser of uniformitarianism. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

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"Maull Polyblank: A Glimpse into the 19th Century's Intellectual Tapestry" In the vibrant tapestry of the 19th century, Maull Polyblank emerges as a figure entwined with renowned personalities and influential minds. Reverend Thomas Adkins, an esteemed clergyman of his time, recognized Polyblank's exceptional intellect and nurtured it with utmost care. Polyblank's artistic prowess caught the attention of John Cochran, a celebrated artist who immortalized their connection on canvas. The c1880 portrait by DJ Pound depicts Thomas Babington Macaulay, a British poet, historian, and Whig politician engrossed in conversation with Polyblank – a testament to their intellectual camaraderie. Sir William Jackson Hooker, a prominent botanist and close associate of Polyblank during this era, found solace in their shared passion for exploring nature's wonders. Together they unraveled botanical mysteries that continue to inspire scientists today. The genius inventor Professor Samuel Morse recognized Polyblank's brilliance in scientific exploration. Their collaboration revolutionized communication through Morse code—an innovation that changed the world forever. Polyblank also formed an indelible bond with Searles Valentine Wood—a distinguished geologist whose expertise complemented their own. Together they delved deep into Earth's history to unravel its secrets layer by layer. As fate would have it, Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker crossed paths with our enigmatic protagonist. An eminent botanist himself—son of Sir William Jackson Hooker—he embarked on countless expeditions alongside Polybank across uncharted territories where flora thrived abundantly. William Yarrell became another kindred spirit who shared Polybank’s fascination for avian wonders. Their collaborative efforts enriched ornithology literature and expanded our understanding of feathered creatures' intricate lives. Professor Thomas Bell recognized not only Polbylank’s scientific acumen but also their unwavering dedication to the field of zoology.