1755 Collection

Marie Antoinette Meytens
MARIE ANTOINETTE Queen of France as a young woman

French Acadians Deported
The French Acadians of Nova Scotia are deported by the English to various east coast locations

GREAT LAKES MAP, 1755. French engraved map of the Great Lakes, 1755

Samuel Hahnemann, German physician
Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), German physician and founder of homeopathy. His theory was that an illness may be cured by administering minute doses of a drug which causes the same symptoms

Marie Antoinette &fersen
MARIE ANTOINETTE at the age of 23, depicted with her Swedish admirer, le comte Axel Fersen, in the park of the Palais de Versailles

Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in wedding costumes
Louis XVI, King of France (1754-1793, reigned 1774-1792) with his wife Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) in their wedding costumes at the ages of 15 and 14 respectively

Snowflake research, 18th century

Grave of Hahnemann
SAMUEL HAHNEMANN Founder of homeopathy Close up of the bust which sits upon his grave in the Cimetiere du Pere-Lachaise, Paris

Watching Cockfight
A crowd of men watching a cockfighting contest in the Cock-Pit Royal, circa 1735. Original Artwork: By William Hogarth. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

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British General Edward Braddock marching through wilderness to Fort Duquesne, now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the French and Indian War, 1755. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

Marie Antoinette Boudoir
MARIE ANTOINETTE in her boudoir

Lisbon before Earthquake
A view of Lisbon from the sea, before the earthquake of 1755

Samuel Hahnemann / Croll
SAMUEL HAHNEMANN Founder of homeopathy

Antoinette Shepherdess
MARIE ANTOINETTE depicted at the Petit Trianon, Versailles, playing at being a shepherdess

Map of Gard, France
GARD A Map surrounded by the Pont du Gard, a portrait of poet and writer Jean-Pierre Claris De Florian (1755-1794) and the coat of arms

Marie Antoinette Hailed
MARIE ANTOINETTE ascends to Heaven, acclaimed by representatives of the arts

Bishop Thomas Wilson
Bishop THOMAS WILSON Bishop of Sodor and Man

Defeat and death of General Braddock, North America
Defeat and death of General Edward Braddock in North America during the French and Indian War. 1755

MARIE ANTOINETTE MOTHER
MARIE ANTOINETTE gives birth to her first child, Louis le Dauphin, who will die in 1789. Date: 1755 - 1793

MARIE ANTOINETTE
Queen of Louis XVI, in 1778, with her three children - Louis le Dauphin, who will die in 1789, Louis XVII who will die in prison (1795), and Marie-Therese who dies 1851 1755 - 1793

Bombay, East India Company of England's port on the Malabar Coast of India
532330 Bombay, East India Company of England's port on the Malabar Coast of India, with Company trading vessels in the foreground and quayside warehouses and buildings behind

The death of General Braddock (engraving)
7239641 The death of General Braddock (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of General Braddock during the disastrous Braddock expedition)

Le Lions en allant en Guerre, c. 1755-1759 (engraving)
985927 Le Lions en allant en Guerre, c.1755-1759 (engraving) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lions en allant en Guerre. Fable CI)

Portrait of a Woman, 1755 (oil on canvas)
650402 Portrait of a Woman, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 88.8x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Woman. John Singleton Copley (1758-1815)

Portrait of Willem Bentinck, 1st Count Bentinck (1704-1774), half-length
827861 Portrait of Willem Bentinck, 1st Count Bentinck (1704-1774), half-length, in a Red Velvet Coat, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Liotard

Clocheteur des trepasses en 1755, d apres un dessin du temps (engraving)
963120 Clocheteur des trepasses en 1755, d apres un dessin du temps (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clocheteur des trepasses en 1755)

Major General Edward Braddocks force attacked during an expedition against the French-occupied Ohio River Valley on 9 July 1755; he died of his wounds a few days later

Historical views of Spain. Bullfighter about to kill a bull with dagger and lance in a bullring with female picador 76, burning heretics at the stake in an Auto da Fe 77

The Parting of Evangeline and Gabriel, c. 1870 (oil on canvas)
BFA161241 The Parting of Evangeline and Gabriel, c.1870 (oil on canvas) by Faed, John (1820-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Collection of Wine Glasses (glass)
CNC7446 Collection of Wine Glasses (glass) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: LtoR: baluster stem, triple cushion knop containing tear, 1720; triple knop, stem)

Ground Plan of New Road from Islington to Edgware Road, 1755 (engraving)
3636939 Ground Plan of New Road from Islington to Edgware Road, 1755 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

His grace William Duke of Devonshire, 1755 (engraving)
3628122 His grace William Duke of Devonshire, 1755 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His grace William Duke of Devonshire, 1755)

First edition of Samuel Johnson s, A Dictionary of the English Language
1195470 First edition of Samuel Johnson s, A Dictionary of the English Language, 1755 (leather, paper boards, paper) by English School

George Jackson, Hat Maker, Coleman Street, London, 1755 (engraving)
3657195 George Jackson, Hat Maker, Coleman Street, London, 1755 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Jackson, Hat Maker, Coleman Street, London)

Whitehall. Circa 1755 (engraving)
611245 Whitehall. Circa 1755 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitehall. Circa 1755.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

A view of the House of Peers, the King sitting on the throne (engraving)
602749 A view of the House of Peers, the King sitting on the throne (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of the House of Peers)

A geometrical view of St Stephens Chapel as it appeared before the alterations in 1806 etc (engraving)
602737 A geometrical view of St Stephens Chapel as it appeared before the alterations in 1806 etc (engraving) by English School

Earthquake at Lisbon in 1755 (engraving)
655070 Earthquake at Lisbon in 1755 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earthquake at Lisbon in 1755)

Connoisseur of food and drink (engraving)
611015 Connoisseur of food and drink (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Connoisseur of food and drink.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Les Deux Avanturiers et le Talisman, c. 1755-1759 (engraving)
986134 Les Deux Avanturiers et le Talisman, c.1755-1759 (engraving) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Deux Avanturiers et le Talisman; Fable CCII)

Historical views of Portugal
6338110 Historical views of Portugal by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Portugal. Catholic kneeling before a statue of a saint 79)

View of Lincolns Inn, 1755 (litho)
5206801 View of Lincolns Inn, 1755 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Lincolns Inn, 1755)

Le Louvre, le Pont-Neuf et le College des Quatre-Nations, 1755. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

WALTER BUCHANAN Scottish churchman, depicted preaching with gloves on his hands - his church must have beem sadly under-heated ! Date: 1755 - ?

The Battle of the Monongahela (also known as the Battle of Braddocks Field and the Battle of the Wilderness) took place on 9 July 1755, at the beginning of the French and Indian War

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"1755: A Year of Royalty, Science, and Tragedy" Step into the world of 1755, where history unfolds before your eyes. In this captivating year, Marie Antoinette Meytens graces the courts with her elegance and charm as she begins her journey towards becoming Queen of France. Meanwhile, Samuel Hahnemann, a brilliant German physician, lays the foundation for homeopathy - a medical practice that would revolutionize healthcare in years to come. His grave stands as a testament to his enduring legacy. On another continent, a French engraved map showcases the majestic Great Lakes region in all its glory. This intricate piece of art transports us back to an era when exploration was at its peak. Amidst these grand events, love blossoms between Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette as they don their wedding costumes. Their union marks a pivotal moment in European history. But not all is joyous during this time. The tragic deportation of French Acadians leaves behind heartache and displacement. Their story serves as a reminder of the human cost often associated with political decisions. Intriguingly enough, while some are caught up in matters of state or science, others find themselves captivated by more leisurely pursuits such as watching cockfights or exploring snowflake research - both emblematic of the diverse interests that shaped society during this period. Delve further into 1755 and discover hidden gems like Marie Antoinette's boudoir or Lisbon before it succumbed to one of history's most devastating earthquakes. Each glimpse offers unique insights into an extraordinary year filled with triumphs and tragedies alike. So step back in time with EVNT2A-00011 - immerse yourself in the richness where royalty reigns supreme alongside scientific breakthroughs; where maps tell tales untold; where love intertwines amidst chaos; where lives are forever changed by forces beyond their control.