1869 Collection (page 3)

Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform
530648 Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform. The style of dress for women she designed and wore

Mark Twain, 1869 (b/w photo)
5668958 Mark Twain, 1869 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Mark Twain (1835-1910) in 1869, the same year The Innocents Abroad, or The New Pilgrims Progress a travel book about his travels in Europe

Lighthouse-keeper Ida Lewis rescuing two soldiers from drowning
NWI4951671 Lighthouse-keeper Ida Lewis rescuing two soldiers from drowning.; (add.info.: Lighthouse-keeper Ida Lewis rescuing two soldiers from drowning.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

John Bright (1811-1889)
864779 John Bright (1811-1889); (add.info.: John Bright (1811-1889) British radical orator and statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire of Quaker parents

Illustration showing a Mance Heliograph, a wireless solar telegraph that signals by flashes of sunlight
5311590 Illustration showing a Mance Heliograph, a wireless solar telegraph that signals by flashes of sunlight (generally using Morse code) reflected by a mirror

Israelites in the wilderness collecting the manna that fell from heaven. Bible: Nehemiah 9.15. Wood engraving 1869
535931 Israelites in the wilderness collecting the manna that fell from heaven. Bible: Nehemiah 9.15. Wood engraving 1869.; (add.info)

The Pilgrim's Vision illustration from The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain
5668959 The Pilgrim's Vision illustration from The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain; (add.info.: Mark Twain (1835-1910) about his excursion to the Holy Land

Cartoon illustration from Punch Magazine; illustrating Tobacco as a consolation for the poor. 1869
5311081 Cartoon illustration from Punch Magazine; illustrating Tobacco as a consolation for the poor. 1869; (add.info.: Date: 1869); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mountains of Montserrat, 1869 (engraving)
3600094 Mountains of Montserrat, 1869 (engraving); (add.info.: Mountains of Montserrat. Detail of an engraving, 1869. View of La Bauma, an industrial colony created in 1860)

Miners working metal deposits, 1869 (engraving)
863783 Miners working metal deposits, 1869 (engraving); (add.info.: Miners working metal deposits by means of descending levels, a method practised in Hungary)

Portrait of James Boswell
865114 Portrait of James Boswell; (add.info.: James Boswell (1740-1795) Scottish man-of-letters. Biographer of Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, 1869 (engraving)
863780 Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, 1869 (engraving); (add.info.: Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, being lowered down the pit shaft on a chain with stirrups attached)

Mendeleyev's first Periodic Table of Elements. From his Principles of Chemistry, St Petersburg, 1869
530346 Mendeleyev's first Periodic Table of Elements. From his Principles of Chemistry, St Petersburg, 1869.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait inset of PIUS IX (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti - 1792-1878), the pope from 1846
535250 Portrait inset of PIUS IX (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti - 1792-1878), the pope from 1846, and the one who opened the First Vatican Council 1869

Opera buffa "Les Turcs" von Hervé (Florimond Ronger) in the Théâtre des Folies Dramatiques, 1869
Opera buffa "Les Turcs" von Herve (Florimond Ronger) in the Theatre des Folies Dramatiques, 1869. Private Collection

On the Eve of the Birth of Christ, 1869. Creator: Rieser, Michael (1828-1905)
On the Eve of the Birth of Christ, 1869. Private Collection

Portrait of the librettist and composer Franz Friedrich Richard Genée (1823-1895), 1869
Portrait of the librettist and composer Franz Friedrich Richard Genee (1823-1895), 1869. Private Collection

1869 U.S. Coast Survey Map Of The San Francisco Peninsula
1869, U.S. Coast Survey Map of the San Francisco Peninsula

1869 U.S.C.S. Map Of The San Francisco Peninsula
1869, U.S.C.S. Map of the San Francisco Peninsula

1869 Kitchen Shannon Map Of New York City Topography
1869, Kitchen Shannon Map of New York City

1869 Knapp Map Of The Southeast Corner Of Central Park
1869, Knapp Map of the Southeast Corner of Central Park, Grand Army Plaza, New York City

1869 Bishop Map Of Brooklyn New York Topography
1869, Bishop Map of Brooklyn, New York

1869 Knapp View Of Bethesda Terrace Central Park
1869, Knapp View of Bethesda Terrace, Central Park, New York City

Latest style of American velocipede 1869
America were in the middle of bicycle craze, different types of cycles were introduced, this design showing two large wheels revolving around a common axis with a crank motion for both hands

The Fortune Teller, 1869. Private Collection

Palais Longchamp, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Suez Canal under construction, 1869
Dredges beiginning to build the Suez Canal, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Gloucester St Lucy's Home
A rear view of St Lucy's Home for Girls, Gloucester, founded in 1869 by the Sisters of St John the Baptist. Date: circa 1905

Pigs dancing before King Louis XI of France during his illness Date: circa 1480s

Beddington Organ Screen
An organ screen designed and made at the workshops of William Morris, who painted part of the screen. The piece is located at St. Mary's Church in Beddington, Surrey. Date: circa 1869

Emile Bergerat, French poet, playwright and essayist
Emile Bergerat (1845-1923), French poet, playwright and essayist. Date: 1869

Empress Eugenie's visit to Egypt in November 1869 for the opening of the Suez Canal. Date: 1869

Silver medal, Empress Eugenie's visit to Egypt
Silver medal designed by Bovy, commemorating Empress Eugenie's visit to Egypt. The reverse of the medal is decorated with a border of leaves and flowers. Date: 1869

People at a ball, Tuileries, Paris Date: 1869

Delegation of foreign officers, Paris Date: 1869

Guests at an official reception, France Date: 1869

Buffet in the Tuileries, Paris
People enjoying an evening buffet in the Tuileries, Paris. Date: 1869

The World's First Postcard
The idea of a postal card which could be used at half the letter rate was that of Heinrich von Stephan in 1865. Later that year

Advert, Tomlinson & Co's Butter Powder, churning made easy, good fresh butter all the year round. Date: 1869

Tomb of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Old Highgate Chapel
The Tomb of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, English poet, Old Highgate Chapel, North London. Date: 1869

Neville Chamberlain giving a speech
Neville Chamberlain (Arthur Neville Chamberlain, 1869-1940), British Conservative politician, and Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940

Neville Chamberlain and Alec Douglas-Home
Neville Chamberlain (Arthur Neville Chamberlain, 1869-1940), British Conservative politician, and Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940

Neville Chamberlain with RH Stoughton and Samuel Hoare
Neville Chamberlain (Arthur Neville Chamberlain, 1869-1940), British Conservative politician, and Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940

Neville Chamberlain, British politician, at his desk
Neville Chamberlain (Arthur Neville Chamberlain, 1869-1940), British Conservative politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1931 to 1937 and Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940

Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister, at his desk
Neville Chamberlain (Arthur Neville Chamberlain, 1869-1940), British Conservative politician, and Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940. Seen here sitting at his desk. Date: circa 1930s

Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister
Neville Chamberlain (Arthur Neville Chamberlain, 1869-1940), British Conservative politician, and Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940

Ruins of some buildings demolished in the Poultry area of London, to make way for a new street leading to the Thames Embankment. Date: 1869

Francisco Largo Caballero 1869 1946 Iln Import
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"1869: A Year of Unity and Resilience" In the spirit of gratitude, Thomas Nast's Thanksgiving cartoon from 1869 reminds us that Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner was a symbol of inclusivity, where all were welcome to gather around a bountiful table. This heartwarming depiction captures the essence of unity during this era. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in Cheadle Hulme, England, the Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools provided hope and education for children who had faced adversity. Their commitment to nurturing young minds exemplified resilience in 1869. Entertainment took center stage as well with Dr. Walford Bodie captivating audiences at the Variety Theatre. His mesmerizing performances left spectators spellbound and showcased the power of imagination during this vibrant period. In Scotland, curling enthusiasts embraced their winter traditions on frozen lakes and ponds in 1869. The timeless sport brought communities together as they gracefully glided across icy surfaces while fostering camaraderie amidst chilly temperatures. Across continents, Mahatma Gandhi spun his wheel in India—a powerful symbol of self-sufficiency and resistance against oppression. Gandhi's dedication to peaceful protest inspired countless individuals worldwide throughout history. As Christmas approached, bell ringers filled streets with joyful melodies—spreading cheer even among challenging times. These festive sounds echoed through cities like beacons of hope amid uncertainty. Yet not all experienced such warmth; Luke Fildes' poignant artwork "Houseless and Hungry" shed light on societal struggles faced by many during this era—an important reminder that compassion should always prevail over indifference. Tensions simmered elsewhere when a riot erupted in Mold, Flintshire—a stark reminder that progress often comes hand-in-hand with social unrest. Such events served as catalysts for change within communities striving for justice and equality. Navigating treacherous waters became an art form aboard ships like Cutty Sark Clipper—the epitome of grace and speed.