1864 Collection (page 59)

Andersonville Prisoners
Federal prisoners undergo awful hardships at Andersonville, where they have to endure the cold and the rain with scarcely enough clothing or shelter

Meyerbeer / Phrenologie
GIACOMO MEYERBEER German composer of Italian operas as a young man

Fort Fisher, Cape Fear; American Civil War, 1864
Engraving showing the British steamer Hansa running the blockade, under the guns of Fort Fisher at the entrance to the Cape Fear River

The blockade runner Lizzie; American Civil War, 1864
Engraving of the steamship Lizzie built on the Clyde, Scotland, and first used as a blockade runner during the American Civil War, 1864

General Stuarts Headquarters; American Civil War, 1864
Illustration showing General Stuarts headquarters on the Rapidan River; a thickly wooded scene, with soldiers cutting down trees and chopping logs

Confederate Army Winter Quarters, Rapidan; American Civil Wa
The winter quarters of the left wing of the Confederate army, on the Rapidan. The Confederate army cut down most of the surrounding trees for use as fuel and heating during the winter

Battle on the James River; American Civil War, 1864
Engraving showing the Texans of Longstreets Corps retaking the outer line of entrenchments, on the south side of the James River, from the Unionist army

American Civil War: Howletts Battery
Howleltts Battery on the James River, engaging Federal monitors

Confederate Troops moving through a burning forest; American
A dramatic night scene, showing columns of Confederate troops marching through a forest, part of which is ablaze

Confederate Troops leaving Brownsville; American Civil War
Engraving showing the Confederates quitting Brownsville, Texas, on hearing of the approach of Federal transports. Wagons were piled high with goods as the Confederates flee

Confederate Army Divisions marching through Virginia; Americ
Illustration showing the march of Kershaws and Fitz Lees Confederate divisions up the valley of Virginia, to gather for the battle of Shanandoah Valley

Troops crossing the Shanandoah River; American Civil War
Illustration showing the passage of the Shanandoah River, at Front Royal, by the divisions sent to reinforce General Early

Unloading Cotton at Nassa, New Providence, 1864
Illustration showing the unloading of cotton from blockade-running ships at Nassa, New Providence, 1864. As the American Civil War progressed the Confederate states became more

Union Recruitment in New York; American Civil War, 1864
Engraving showing the recruitment of German and Irish emigrants into the Unionist Army, on the Battery at New York, during the American Civil War

General James Longstreet (1821-1904)
Portrait of General James Longstreet, of the Confederate Army, pictured c.1864

Italy Rome Borghese
The gardens of the Villa Borghese

John Leech, Artist
JOHN LEECH artist, particularly associated with social and political drawings in Punch. with his autograph

John Hanning Speke and James Augustus Grant speaking at the
Engraving showing Captain John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) (standing, left) and Captain James Augustus Grant (1827-1892) (standing, right) being welcomed at the Royal Geographical Society, London

John Hanning Speke (1827-1864)
Engraving showing Captain John Hanning Speke, the English explorer, pictured in 1863. Between 1860 and 1863 Speke and James Augustus Grant led an expedition to find the source of the Nile; finally

Paris fashions for February, 1864
Sketches of designs featured on the monthly ladies fashion page. (From left) The walking dress, made from dark brown silk, trimmed with black velvet

Corsica Ajaccio
General view of the principal city and seaport of Corsica, seen from the sea : Napoleon I was born here

France Hyeres
La place des Palmiers in this resort on the Cote d Azur

Cricketer, Whitehead
Lees Whitehead Cricketer - Yorkshire

Cricketer, Bean
George Bean Cricketer - Nottinghamshire and Sussex

George Earl of Carlisle
GEORGE WILLIAM FREDERICK HOWARD, seventh earl of CARLISLE Statesman, lord-lieutenant and viceroy of Ireland. In 1855

Cricketer, Quaife
Walter Quaife Cricketer - Warwickshire

The Roman Rocks Lighthouse, Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope
Engraving of the Roman Rocks lighthouse at Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope, March 1869. This iron lighthouse was built in 1860, but showed signs of structural failure shortly thereafter

Cricketer, Paul
Arthur Paul Cricketer - Lancashire

Cricketer, Marchant
Francis (Frank) Marchant Cricketer - Kent

Cricketer, Hearne
Walter Hearne Cricketer - Kent

Cricketer, Harris
Lord Harris Cricketer - Kent

Cricketer, De Trafford
C. Edmund De Trafford Cricketer - Leicestershire

Cricketer, Bruce
William Bruce Australian Cricketer

Cricketer, Hillyard
George Hillyard Cricketer - Leicestershire

Ricarda Huch
RICARDA HUCH German-Jewish writer and historian, author of books on social subjects. Survived the war living in Jena

Empire Fashions 1864
Striped cloak: fringing & lace border. White ball dress with rows of puffings adorned with roses. Pink & white dress: under-skirt with 6 flounces & lace-edged tunic

Costume / Women&girl 1864
Child: white dress, red plaid sash with floating ends. Grey: jet tablier trim, jacket with jet epaulettes. Purple & white: rotonde with tassels, black cord trim

Fashions in Garden ?1864
Pink: flounces & ruched trim, sash with floating ends at rear, white under-bodice with threaded black ribbon at neck & cuffs. Mantle: blue lining, emroidery & flounce border

Israel Zangwill Writer

Danish-Prussian War Guns
Prussians bring up guns for the battle of the Sonderburg windmills, during their taking of the Insel Alsen Date: 29 June 1864

Libya Scenery
Wadi Muchgun, three kilometres west of Cyrene

South Eastern Companys works on the river
View from Southwark Bridge. Looking east, London Bridge can be seen in the distance

Pneumatic Railway at the Crystal Palace
Pneumatic railway for passengers in the grounds of the Crystal Palace. A model from the invention by T. W Rammell was exhibited and ran from the Sydenham entrance to the armoury

Railway carriage built for the Prince and Princess of Wales
Saloon carriage for the Prince and Princess of Wales on the Great Eastern Railway. The carriage was built for the sole use of the Prince and Princess for their journeys to Sandringham

Underground works at junction of Hampstead Road and Euston
Section of the underground works at the junction of Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road with Euston Road. The diagram shows the extent of the subterranean works in London by this period

Pianist in N Y Bar
The piano-player in a New York saloon : please do not shoot him, for he is doing his best

Hfj De Regnier / Fantasio
HENRI-FRANCOIS-JOSEPH DE REGNIER French poet, critic and novelist, with his wife, who was also a writer

Working Mens Assoc
Certificate of membership of the International Working Mens Association signed by officers from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Poland as well as the United States

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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.