1864 Collection (page 55)

ARTHUR PENRHYN STANLEY (1815-1881). English scholar and cleric. Wood engraving, 1864

COLOMBO, CEYLON, 1864. The lighthouse and flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon. Wood engraving, English, 1864

NY SLUM CHILDREN, 1864. Police officers bringing children, caught peddling in the street, before the Commissioners of Charity in New York City: wood engraving, American, 1864

NAST: SANTA CLAUS. A Visit from St. Nicholas. Wood engraving after Thomas Nast, his first published Santa Claus picture, used to illustrate an edition of Christmas poems, 1863-64

CHARLES GEORGE GORDON (1833-1885). English soldier. Gordon in Chinese Mandarin dress. Wood engraving after a photograph, c1864

CIVIL WAR: WILDERNESS. Major-General James Samuel Wadsworth and his troops fighting at the Battle of the Wilderness, 6 May 1864. Contemporary wood engraving after a sketch by Alfred R. Waud

EPHRAIM SQUIER (1821-1888). American diplomat and archaeologist. Wood engraving, American, 1864

AMERICAN FARMING AD, 1864. Wood-engraved advertisement, American, 1864

RUSSIAN NAVY, 1864. The Russian fleet at the United States Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, during its visit in January 1864. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper

RAILROAD ACCIDENT, 1864. Accident on the Pennsylvania Central Railroad, 1864. Contemporary American wood engraving

DICKENS: OUR MUTUAL FRIEND. Podsnappery. A party at the home of Mr Podsnap. Wood engraving from a 19th century American edition of Charles Dickens Our Mutual Friend, first published in 1864

JOHN STRICKER (1758-1825). American soldier. Wood engraving, 1864

HONOLULU: PALACE. The palace of King Kamehameha IV at Honolulu, Hawaii. Wood engraving, English, 1864

U. S. CITIES: ATLANTA. A view of Whitehall Street, the principal business thoroughfare of the city: wood engraving
U.S. CITIES: ATLANTA. A view of Whitehall Street, the principal business thoroughfare of the city: wood engraving, 1864

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, 1864. A Prussian attack on a Danish redoubt at Duppel, Denmark, in April 1864, during the War of Schleswig-Holstein. Contemporary English wood engraving

MARTINIQUE: ST PIERRE. Town and harbor of St. Pierre, Martinique, at the foot of Mount Pelee, whose last eruption in 1902 destroyed the town and killed about 30, 000 people

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, 1864. A Prussian assault on the Danish redoubt at Duppel, Denmark, during the War of Schleswig-Holstein. Wood engraving, English, 1864

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, 1864. Prince Friedrich Karl and staff directing the assault on Duppel, Denmark, during the War of Schleswig-Holstein. Wood engraving from an English newspaper, 1864

DAVID PLAYING HARP. David plays harp before Saul (I Samuel 16: 23). Wood engraving, American, 1864
DAVID PLAYING HARP. David plays harp before Saul (I Samuel 16:23). Wood engraving, American, 1864

U. S. CITIES: ATLANTA. A view from the spectator stands on Whitehall Street looking east to the Georgia Railroad Bank
U.S. CITIES: ATLANTA. A view from the spectator stands on Whitehall Street looking east to the Georgia Railroad Bank and the Railroad depot; note the presence of Union soldiers on the street

CHARLES WILKES (1798-1877). American naval officer. Steel engraving, American, 1864, after a photograph

NEW ZEALAND: AUCKLAND. Home mail arrives at the post office of Auckland, New Zealand. Wood engraving, English, 1864

CLIPPER SHIP, 1864. The clipper ship Royal Edward, built for the Red Cross Australian line. Wood engraving, English, 1864

SOUTH AFRICA: BOERS, 1864. An old Dutch house at Cape Town, South Africa. Wood engraving, English, 1864

FREEDMENs VILLAGE, 1864. The freedmans settlement at Arlington, Virginia. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1864

MAXIMILIANs ARRIVAL, 1864. Emperor Maximilians arrival at Vera Cruz, 29 May 1864: wood engraving from a contemporary French newspaper

AMERICAN OIL FIELD, 1864. The petroleum oil works at Franklin, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, 1864

RUSSIA: ANNUAL FAIR, 1864. A depiction of the great annual fair at Niznhi Novgorod, in central Russia. Wood engraving, English, 1864

THE SWEET-WATER CANAL. Opening ceremony of the Sweet-Water Canal at Suez. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1864

CHRISTMAS TREE, 1864. Wood engraving, American, 1864

NEW ZEALAND: MAORI CANOE. Wood engraving, English, 1864

NEW ZEALAND WARS, 1864. Surrender of the Tauranga Natives at the Te Papa Station. Wood engraving, English, 1864

Brooklyn Sanitary Fair, 1864 Interior view of the Academy of Music, as seen from the dress circle. Date 1864

Guard mount in camp of 114th Pennsylvania Inf y. - Brandy Station, Va. 1864. Date photographed 1864, printed later

Officers of 114th Pennsylvania Infantry in front of Petersbu

Headquarters Army of Potomac - Brandy Station, April 1864 - Camp of Telegraph Corps. Men seated outside tents in woods. Date photographed between 1861 and 1865, printed later

Battle of the Wilderness--Desperate fight on the Orange C. H
Battle of the Wilderness--Desperate fight on the Orange C.H. Plank Road, near Todds Tavern, May 6th, 1864. Date c1887

Battle of Resaca--May 13 to 16, 1864... Date c1889

The final battle of Shimonoseki straits, 1864
Two views of the battle of Shimonoseki, where British, French, American and Dutch forces fought against the Japanese for control of the Shimonoseki straits, off the coast of Japan

Abraham Lincoln, US President, looking at a photo album with his son, Tad Lincoln, Feb. 9, 1864. President Lincoln visited the Brady Gallery in Washington, DC, with his son Tad, on Tuesday

Interior view of Fort Sumter showing ruins, taken by a Confederate photographer in 1864, Charleston, South Carolina. Date 1864(?), printed later

Confederate prisoners at Belle Plain Landing, Va. captured with Johnsons Division, May 12, 1864. Date photographed 1864, printed later

Arlington House, June 29, 1864. Former residence of rebel Gen. Robert E. Lee. Photograph shows armed Union soldiers standing outside the portico of Arlington House

Arlington House, east front, June 28, 1864. Photograph shows a group of men, some Union soldiers, including African Americans, in front of Arlington House, Robert E. Lees former home

Buildings of the Great Central Fair, in aid of the U. S. Sani
Buildings of the Great Central Fair, in aid of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, Logan Square, Philadelphia, June 1864

Deep Bottom, Va. US gunboat Mendota (in service May 2, 1864) on the James. Photographs of the Federal Navy, and seaborne expeditions against the Atlantic Coast of the Confederacy - the Federal Navy

The post band, Fort Monroe, Va. December, 1864. Group portrait of 24 uniformed men wearing hats with plumes; many are holding musical instruments. Date 1864 Dec. printed later

Band of 114th Pennsylvania Infantry, in front of Petersburg, Va. August, 1864. Group portrait of 14 men in Zouave uniforms; posed with musical instruments. Date 1864 Aug. printed later

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"1864: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1864, the world witnessed a myriad of events that shaped history. From the grandeur of Alexandra Palace's design in London to the poetic brilliance of John Clare and Hilton, creativity thrived. Meanwhile, on American soil, the Battle of Franklin unfolded with devastating consequences as depicted in Kurz & Allison's haunting lithograph. Amidst the chaos of war, Nathan Bedford Forrest emerged as an influential figure; his photograph captured his determination during this tumultuous period. The Battle of the Wilderness further intensified the horrors faced by soldiers on both sides in America's Civil War. Yet amidst these dark times, humanity displayed its ugliest side through plundering plantations during Sherman's March to the Sea. This ruthless act left scars on a nation torn apart by conflict. Beyond borders and battlefields lay distant lands like East India Islands marked on maps - destinations filled with mystery and opportunity. Closer to home was Crossley and Porter Orphanage in Halifax where hope bloomed for those less fortunate. Away from strife and struggle were moments of leisure such as July 1864's Sailing Barge Match on the Thames - a spectacle that brought joy to spectators' hearts. And who could forget Davenport Brothers' mesmerizing performances that captivated audiences seeking escapism? As we reflect upon "1864, " we are reminded that history is not merely dates etched into textbooks but rather a tapestry woven with triumphs, tragedies, and transformations. It serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness there is always room for resilience, compassion, artistry. . and hope for brighter days ahead.