Nineteenth Century Collection

"Exploring the Nineteenth Century: Unveiling Fossils, Maps, and Curiosities" Step back in time to the fascinating nineteenth century

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Nineteenth Century Collection: The burial monument of the archduchess Marie Christine by Antonio Canova

The burial monument of the archduchess Marie Christine by Antonio Canova, in the augustinian church in Vienna Funerary Monument Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Nineteenth Century Collection: The sculpture titled Faith in God, by Lorenzo Bartolini. Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

The sculpture titled Faith in God, by Lorenzo Bartolini. Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan Milan Museo Poldi Pezzoli Sculpture Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Nineteenth Century Collection: Caroline Bonaparte; bust by Antonio Canova, in the National Museum of Capodimonte in Naples

Caroline Bonaparte; bust by Antonio Canova, in the National Museum of Capodimonte in Naples Naples Museum of Capodimonte Bust Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Nineteenth Century Collection: Mary Anning (1799-1847)

Mary Anning (1799-1847)
Pioneer fossil collector of Lyme Regis, Dorset. Oil painting by an unknown artist, before 1842. Golden Cap is visible in the background. Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Nineteenth Century Collection: Old Map of the Alps

Old Map of the Alps
OLD MAP OF THE ALPS

Nineteenth Century Collection: Strigops habroptilus, kakapo

Strigops habroptilus, kakapo
Watercolour by John Gerrard Keulemans (c. 1887-1905), from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A history of the Birds of New Zealand (1887-88)

Nineteenth Century Collection: Ara ararauna, blue-and-yellow macaw

Ara ararauna, blue-and-yellow macaw
Plate 41, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Nineteenth Century Collection: Awful changes cartoon

Awful changes cartoon
Satirical lithograph cartoon by Henry T De la Beche c.1830, depicting Charles Lyell (centre) as Professor Ichthyosaurus

Nineteenth Century Collection: Stephensons Rocket 1829

Stephensons Rocket 1829
Stephensons Rocket, coloured historical artwork. Stephensons Steam Locomotive, patented in 1829, competed in trials held by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company at Rainhill

Nineteenth Century Collection: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Phidias showing the Parthenon Frieze to his Friends, Sir

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Phidias showing the Parthenon Frieze to his Friends, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema(8 January 1836 - 25 June 1912)

1890s UK brain salt headaches humour medicine indigestion medical

Nineteenth Century Collection: Old Map of London

Old Map of London
OLD MAP OF LONDON

Nineteenth Century Collection: Durio zibethinus, durian fruit

Durio zibethinus, durian fruit
Plate 146 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nineteenth Century Collection: Rain, Steam and Speed - 1844 Great Western Railway by Turner National Gallery Joseph

Rain, Steam and Speed - 1844 Great Western Railway by Turner National Gallery Joseph Mallord William Turner (born in Covent Garden, London on April 23, 1775 (exact date disputed), died December 19

Nineteenth Century Collection: Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus

Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus
Watercolour painting by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, (1809-1889). These marine reptiles live in Europe duing the early Jurassic period about 200 millions years ago

Nineteenth Century Collection: Falco rusticolus, gyrfalcon

Falco rusticolus, gyrfalcon
Plate 13 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Nineteenth Century Collection: Strelitzea sp. bird of paradise flower

Strelitzea sp. bird of paradise flower
Plate 911 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nineteenth Century Collection: Greyhound design

Greyhound design
Drawing 26 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1876. (Two separate negatives)

Beetles
Double page spread of pencil and watercolour illustrations and sketches of beetles by Henry Walter Bates

Nineteenth Century Collection: Plesiosaurus

Plesiosaurus
Pen and ink annotated drawing by Mary Anning, 1824. This marine reptile lived in Europe during the early Jurassic period about 200 million years ago

1890s UK dr williams pin pills medical medicine

Nineteenth Century Collection: Cooks 1890s UK holidays holiday companies tours tour operators thomas Thomas Cook

Cooks 1890s UK holidays holiday companies tours tour operators thomas Thomas Cook
Cook├òs 1890s UK holidays holiday companies tours tour operators thomas Thomas Cook company

Nineteenth Century Collection: Zebra-drawn trap of Lord Walter Rothschild

Zebra-drawn trap of Lord Walter Rothschild
Rothschild broke in and trained several zebras to pull a trap, which he memorably used to visit Buckingham Palace in 1898 Date: 1898

Nineteenth Century Collection: Ara macao, scarlet macaw

Ara macao, scarlet macaw
Plate 25, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Nineteenth Century Collection: Raphus cucullatus, dodo

Raphus cucullatus, dodo
Plate 1 from Memoirs on the Dodo by Sir Richard Owen, 1866

Nineteenth Century Collection: Plate 17 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier

Plate 17 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier
Illustration of dragonflies. Plate 17 from Libellulinae Europaeae illustrated and described by Toussint de Charpentier, 1840

Nineteenth Century Collection: Pharomachrus moccino, resplendent quetzal

Pharomachrus moccino, resplendent quetzal
Plate from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, (1875-1888). Hand coloured lithograph

Mazawattee 1890s UK tea

Nineteenth Century Collection: Gullivers 1899 1890s UK whisky alcohol whiskey advert Gullivers Scotch Scottish

Gullivers 1899 1890s UK whisky alcohol whiskey advert Gullivers Scotch Scottish
Gulliver s 1899 1890s UK whisky alcohol whiskey advert Gullivers Scotch Scottish bagpipes kilts tartan mens

1890s UK expressions smell drunks aroma

Nineteenth Century Collection: Robin Oig 1898 1890s UK whisky alcohol whiskey advert Scottish Scotch stations trains

Robin Oig 1898 1890s UK whisky alcohol whiskey advert Scottish Scotch stations trains railways railroads

Nineteenth Century Collection: Extinct marine reptiles

Extinct marine reptiles
Sheet 1 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of marine reptiles lived during the Jurassic period between 200

Nineteenth Century Collection: The Wild Bunch, 1901, gang of American outlaws, bank and train robbers, led by Butch Cassidy

The Wild Bunch, 1901, gang of American outlaws, bank and train robbers, led by Butch Cassidy, seated right. Cassidy, born Robert LeRoy Parker (1866-1908): Standing left

Nineteenth Century Collection: Troglodytes troglodytes, winter wren

Troglodytes troglodytes, winter wren
Plate 118 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Nineteenth Century Collection: Nymphicus hollandicus, cockatiel

Nymphicus hollandicus, cockatiel
Plate 27 from Edward Lears Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae or Parrots (1832). Hand coloured lithograph

Nineteenth Century Collection: Ophrys apifera, bee orchid

Ophrys apifera, bee orchid
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 17 June 1913

Citrus sinensis, sweet orange

Nineteenth Century Collection: Mangifera indica, mango

Mangifera indica, mango
Illustration from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nineteenth Century Collection: Crystal Palace Dinosaur Models

Crystal Palace Dinosaur Models
Models sculpted by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, working closely with Joseph Paxton and Richard Owen, were installed in the worlds first dinosaur park which opened at Crystal Palace Park in 1854

Nineteenth Century Collection: Erythrura gouldiae, Gouldian finch

Erythrura gouldiae, Gouldian finch
Plate 89, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol. 3, (1840-1848)

Awful changes cartoon
Satirical pen and ink cartoon by Henry T De la Beche c.1830, depicting Charles Lyell (centre) as Professor Ichthyosaurus

Nineteenth Century Collection: Phoeniconaias minor, lesser flamingo

Phoeniconaias minor, lesser flamingo
Pencil and watercolour drawing by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies (1918) from his African birds sketchbook

Nineteenth Century Collection: Napoleonic Wars (1796-1815). BATTLE OF THE ROTHIERE (1814

Napoleonic Wars (1796-1815). BATTLE OF THE ROTHIERE (1814-02-01). Napoleon, at the head of a blue division of the guard, recovers the hamlet of Giberie. Colored engraving

Nineteenth Century Collection: The Wealden, restorations, Crystal Palace Park

The Wealden, restorations, Crystal Palace Park
Original artwork by Walter Ray Woods for Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins

Nineteenth Century Collection: Dictyota dichotoma

Dictyota dichotoma
Cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, one of the first natural history photographers. From British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions, 1853. Date: 1853

Nineteenth Century Collection: Distributions of plants at various altitudes

Distributions of plants at various altitudes
Coloured engraving of Alexander Humboldt illustration. Tableaux de la Nature, 1865. Date: 1865

Nineteenth Century Collection: Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus

Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus
Sheet 3 of a series of posters by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862, showing Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus. Date: circa 1862

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"Exploring the Nineteenth Century: Unveiling Fossils, Maps, and Curiosities" Step back in time to the fascinating nineteenth century, where remarkable discoveries and peculiarities abound. Meet Mary Anning (1799-1847), a pioneering paleontologist who unearthed prehistoric creatures like Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus from ancient English cliffs. Delve into the world of Strigops habroptilus, better known as kakapo - a rare flightless parrot that captivated naturalists with its unique characteristics. Navigate through an old map of the majestic Alps, tracing the footsteps of adventurous explorers who braved their treacherous peaks. Witness the birth of modern transportation with Stephensons Rocket in 1829, revolutionizing locomotion forever. Amidst all this excitement lies a touch of humor; chuckle at "Awful Changes, " a satirical cartoon depicting societal transformations during this era. Discover medicinal remedies for brain salt headaches or indigestion prevalent in 1890s UK - intriguing concoctions designed to alleviate discomfort. Marvel at an antique map showcasing London's evolution throughout history - witness how it transformed from medieval streets to bustling metropolis over centuries. Admire Strelitzea sp. , commonly known as bird-of-paradise flower, which enchanted botanists with its vibrant hues and exotic allure. Indulge your senses with Gullivers Scotch whiskey advertisement from 1899; savoring its rich aroma while exploring expressions used by drunks in 1890s UK adds another layer of intrigue. Lastly, encounter Durio zibethinus - durian fruit's scientific name - infamous for its pungent smell yet beloved by many for its delectable taste. The nineteenth century was an era filled with exploration, innovation, satire, and unexpected delights. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we unravel the mysteries and marvels of this remarkable period.