C1815 Collection

New Lanark Mills, Scotland. Robert Owens (1771-1858) model community of cotton mills, housing, education, worlds first day nursery, evening classes, village shop (beginning of Co-operative movement)

Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions. 1815 (aquatint)
538786 Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions. 1815 (aquatint); (add.info.: People are standing inside the cone which is emitting smoke and flames.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving)
538495 Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Sir Philip Sydney'. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet

Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions viewed from the Bay of Naples, Italy. 1815 (aquatint)
538784 Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions viewed from the Bay of Naples, Italy. 1815 (aquatint); (add.info)

The Red Rover. Southampton to London stage coach on its journey. Aquatint c1815
530699 The Red Rover. Southampton to London stage coach on its journey. Aquatint c1815.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

STREET ACROBATS / C. 1815
A street acrobat stands on his head on a small support, while passers-by in a Paris street admire his skill Date: circa 1815

Spirit of the Regiment - 31st Regiment of Foot, c.1815, and the 9th Battalion Royal East Surrey Regiment, c.1916. Colonel Henry Bathurst Vaughan, Indian Army, (b.1858). Date: circa 1916

Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions. People are standing inside the cone which is emitting smoke and flames. Aquatint c1815

Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions viewed from the Bay of Naples, Italy. In centre foreground fishermen are using flare to attract their catch. Aquatint c1815

Death of Sir Philip Sydney. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet, and patron of poets: Governor of Flushing (1585)

Dr Syntax showing young lady the stars with small refracting telescope typical of this date, while manservant trips over dog and falls headlong down steps

View of the Indians of Terra Del Fuego with a representation of a Hut, and their mode of living. James Cook (1728-1779) British navigator, explorer and cartographer visited Terra del Fuego

A Family in Dusk Bay, New Zealand. The Maori people are native to New Zealand which was visited by Cook on all three of his voyages

The Reception of Captain Cook in Hapaee. Ceremonial reception of James Cook (1728-1779) British navigator, explorer and cartographer on his visit to the Friendly Islands (Tonga)

A Man of Kamtschatka Travelling in Winter. This man from the people ot the Kamtschatka Peninsula, Russian Far East, is dressed in animal skins

James Cook (1728-79) English explorer and navigator and hydrographer landing on the Friendly Islands (Kingdom of Tonga) in 1773

Costume / G R Ward C. 1815
A young dark haired woman in a white gown with short, full sleeves and a red shawl. She wears her hair in soft curls. Her jewellery is of gold

Dinner with a Dog C1815
A lady of the French aristocracy - thought to be la princesse de Vaudemont - dines en tete-a-tete with her dog, to whom she is offering a leg of chicken

English Fashions C. 1815
English fashions had diverged from those of the French during the years of war. The waistline of the woman on the left has dropped & the style is more romantic

Cross Paris Street 1815
White robe with sleeves en bouffants, high ruff & multiple flounces at the hem, a Kashmir shawl & a black high crowned hat with ostrich plumes. Her key is tied to a handkerchief

Dromedary Camel C1815
A dromedary camel in profile

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"C1815: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the year 1815, where we find ourselves in New Lanark Mills, Scotland. This bustling community is home to Robert Owens, a visionary leader who has created a model community centered around cotton mills. The streets are alive with vibrant energy as street acrobats captivate passersby with their awe-inspiring performances. Meanwhile, across the seas in Italy, Vesuvius rumbles and roars during one of its early 19th century eruptions. Brave souls stand inside this natural spectacle, witnessing firsthand the raw power of nature. From the Bay of Naples, onlookers gaze at Vesuvius from afar, marveling at its fiery display against the night sky. In another corner of history, we witness an event that forever etched itself into English folklore - the death of Sir Philip Sydney. This valiant soldier and poet met his untimely end but left behind a legacy that would inspire generations to come. Amidst these historical events unfolds Dr Syntax's enlightening encounter with a young lady under a starry night sky. Using a small refracting telescope typical for this era, he reveals to her the wonders of our universe. Venturing further across continents brings us to Terra Del Fuego where we catch a glimpse of indigenous Indian life within their humble huts. These Maori people call New Zealand their home and have rich traditions deeply rooted in their culture. On Hapaee Island awaits Captain Cook's ceremonial reception by locals who honor his arrival with great pomp and celebration. James Cook himself was an intrepid explorer whose voyages paved new paths for navigation and hydrography. Finally, journeying all the way to Kamtschatka unveils an image frozen in time - a man braving harsh winter conditions while traveling through this rugged land inhabited by resilient people known as Kamtschatkans.