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1859 Collection (page 3)

In the year 1859, a myriad of remarkable events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history

Background image1859 Collection: Mrs Potter / Players 1903

Mrs Potter / Players 1903
MRS JAMES BROWN-POTTER (nee CORA URQUHART) American actress

Background image1859 Collection: Annie Oakley / Garnier

Annie Oakley / Garnier
ANNIE OAKLEY (Phoebe Annie Oakley Mozee) American sharpshooter, star of Buffalo Bills Wild West show

Background image1859 Collection: Faust - Liebig - 1

Faust - Liebig - 1
FAUST Mephistopheles, summoned by Faust, shows him a vision of Marguerite, whereupon he signs a pact exchanging his soul for youth and pleasure

Background image1859 Collection: Pierre Curie

Pierre Curie
PIERRE CURIE French chemist

Background image1859 Collection: Francis Thompson (Lytton

Francis Thompson (Lytton
Francis Thompson Writer

Background image1859 Collection: Dutch in Indonesia

Dutch in Indonesia
The establishment of Dr Toussaint at Gadok, Dutch East Indies

Background image1859 Collection: Leigh Hunt / 1815 Drawing

Leigh Hunt / 1815 Drawing
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT - English poet and essayist and critic of Prince Regent

Background image1859 Collection: Tocqueville / Daumier

Tocqueville / Daumier
ALEXIS, COMTE DE TOCQUEVILLE French historian

Background image1859 Collection: Thomas De Quincey / Mote

Thomas De Quincey / Mote
THOMAS DE QUINCEY English author

Background image1859 Collection: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, writer

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, writer, best known for his Sherlock Holmes stories

Background image1859 Collection: Cartoon, The Anglers Return (Derby and Disraeli)

Cartoon, The Anglers Return (Derby and Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Anglers Return -- Lord Derby and Benjamin Disraeli portrayed as fishermen, examining the Conservative partys poor returns from the recent General Election -- the Liberal party under Lord

Background image1859 Collection: A view of the back of William Morriss Red House, Bexleyheath - a significant Arts

A view of the back of William Morriss Red House, Bexleyheath - a significant Arts and Crafts building in Southeast London

Background image1859 Collection: Jean-Francois Berthelier Comedian Nadar Gaspard Felix

Jean-Francois Berthelier Comedian Nadar Gaspard Felix
Jean-Francois Berthelier, Comedian; Nadar, Gaspard Felix Tournachon (French, 1820 - 1910); Paris, France; 1856 - 1859; Salted paper print; 24.2 × 18.9 cm (9 1, 2 × 7 7, 16 in.)

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Panorama of Canton, taken from Magazine Hill

Canton. Panorama of Canton, taken from Magazine Hill
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. The Temple of the Five Genii

Canton. The Temple of the Five Genii
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. The Jetty

Canton. The Jetty
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. View of the West Gate, taken within the City Walls

Canton. View of the West Gate, taken within the City Walls
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. The Five-Storied Pagoda

Canton. The Five-Storied Pagoda
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: The Landing Place, taken from the House of the Commissariat

The Landing Place, taken from the House of the Commissariat
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Panorama taken from the South Gate

Canton. Panorama taken from the South Gate
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Panorama of Canton taken from Southeast to Northwest

Panorama of Canton taken from Southeast to Northwest
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Panorama taken from the Walls and looking outside the City

Panorama taken from the Walls and looking outside the City
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Unidentified Location in Canton

Unidentified Location in Canton
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: 13790637

13790637
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. View from the West Gate

Canton. View from the West Gate
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. The South Gate

Canton. The South Gate
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Pah tah lom boo, Tartar Brigadier-General 2nd Class Mandarin

Pah tah lom boo, Tartar Brigadier-General 2nd Class Mandarin
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. View taken from the Walls on the West Side

Canton. View taken from the Walls on the West Side
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: View of the Canton River, Junks, and the Island of Hohnan

View of the Canton River, Junks, and the Island of Hohnan
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Yamun of the Allied Commissioners

Canton. Yamun of the Allied Commissioners
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Street View, Treasury Street

Canton. Street View, Treasury Street
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Chinese Joss

Canton. Chinese Joss
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Group of Palanquin Bearers, rest opposite the Parcel Office

Group of Palanquin Bearers, rest opposite the Parcel Office
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Joss House

Canton. Joss House
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Carved Gates in Garden of the Allied Commissioners Yamun

Carved Gates in Garden of the Allied Commissioners Yamun
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Joss House, Perspective View

Canton. Joss House, Perspective View
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Temple in Canton

Temple in Canton
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Group of a Chinese Lady and Attendants

Canton. Group of a Chinese Lady and Attendants
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Group of British Officers in garden of Allied Commissioners

Group of British Officers in garden of Allied Commissioners
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Joss in the Temple of Longevity

Canton. Joss in the Temple of Longevity
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: View of the Walls of Canton, White Cloud Mountains beyond

View of the Walls of Canton, White Cloud Mountains beyond
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: General View in the Grounds of the Temple of the Five Genii

General View in the Grounds of the Temple of the Five Genii
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton, Silk Street

Canton, Silk Street
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Visit of Governor of Canton to Brigadier-General Crawford

Visit of Governor of Canton to Brigadier-General Crawford
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton, The Grounds of the Examination Hall

Canton, The Grounds of the Examination Hall
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Physic Street

Canton. Physic Street
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Two Mandarins of the First Class, or Blue Button

Canton. Two Mandarins of the First Class, or Blue Button
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. South Street

Canton. South Street
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in



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In the year 1859, a myriad of remarkable events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. It was the same year when two renowned ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, embarked on their ill-fated expedition to find the Northwest Passage in 1845. Led by Captain Francis Crozier aboard HMS Terror, these vessels ventured into treacherous Arctic waters. Meanwhile, back in England at Training Ship HMS Conway, young cadets honed their skills for future naval endeavors. In this era of exploration and discovery, Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work on his evolutionary tree captivated minds worldwide. Amidst this intellectual fervor emerged a curious artifact - one of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers. Symbolizing courage and faithfulness to duty, it stood as a testament to cultural diversity during those times. Across the English countryside in Buddon Wood nestled within Mountsorrel and Swithland in Leicestershire resided nature's tranquil beauty. Its serene landscapes provided solace amidst the bustling Victorian era. Far away from these idyllic scenes lay Barrow where The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves trapped amidst icy confines. These brave explorers faced unimaginable challenges while pushing boundaries beyond human comprehension. On another continent altogether, Kaiser Wilhelm II and his wife Hermine ascended to power with great expectations resting upon them. Their reign would shape Germany's destiny for years to come. Closer home in India under Lord Curzon's Viceroyalty reigned an era marked by significant reforms aimed at modernization and progress across various domains. The realm of spirituality also witnessed its share of intrigue as mediums like Leonora Piper captured people's fascination with their alleged ability to communicate with spirits from beyond our world. Artistic expression flourished during this period too; Théophile A. Steinlen immortalized Parisian nightlife through his iconic poster "Tournée du Chat Noir, " capturing the essence of the bohemian spirit.