1884 Collection (page 47)

USA / New York / Harbour
A steamer makes its way through the ferry boats, pleasure boats, steamers and sailing vessels which throng the harbour waters

SUDAN NILE
Distant view of the Second Cataract at Wadi Halfa

Claude Debussy
CLAUDE DEBUSSY French composer in Rome in 1884

Windy Day on the Quais
A windy day on the quais of the Rive Gauche : the bouquinistes aren t doing much business at their bookstalls, but les messieurs enjoy the lifted skirts of the ladies

Old Woman Lived in Shoe
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, she had so many children, she didn t know what to do

Chamberlain Challenged
Quaintly anticipating events 40 years later, a Chamberlain is challenged by a Churchill - here, Randolph Churchill defies Joseph Chamberlain with busts of Cobden and Bright

Moon on Tenth Day
The moon photographed on the tenth day of the lunar cycle

Afghanistan Herat
The Malik Gate

SOCIAL / 5 O CLOCK TEA 19C
A group of ladies, and a few gentlemen, take five o clock tea

Fanny Elssler / Perrot
FANNY ELSSLER Austrian ballet dancer, seen here dancing with Jules Perrot in La Castilliana Bolero in Le Delire d un Peintre

Klinckowstroem
GRAF CARL VON KLINCKOWSTROEM German research scientist and psychical researcher

Sudan / Holy War
A Sudanese Moslem dervish urges his compatriots to wage a holy war against the iinfidel Christians

Rail in Cuba
The railway line from Havana to San Diego crosses el camino de Vuelta-Abajo

Child Selling Flowers
A London street girl with a small baby selling flowers

Camera Accessories / 1884
A selection of low-cost accessories, including filters, chemicals, zinc & porcelain bowls, funnels and paper

Visiting Chunnel Works 3
A tram carries visitors to the English workings to the limits of current activity

Girl on a Tricycle
A Victorian girl on her tricycle

Lady in Nightdress
A young woman steals noiselessly down the stairway in her nightdress

Storyland / Washday
Helping mama on washday

Victorian Lady Knitting
A Victorian woman knitting

Man and Groom Dog Cart
Master and groom in a dog-cart

Baby in Pram / Dummy 1884
This lucky infant has a pram with its own built-in dummy

Mixing House Girls Rubbing and Mixing Dynamite
Nobel explosives works at Ardeer, Scotland - women mixing dynamite

Children in East End Street
Three little girls from Londons East End wear aprons or pinafores over their plain frocks. One girl wears a hat another wears black wool stockings & stout boots

Trooper on a Camel / 1884
A trooper of the Kings Royal Rifles in the Camel corps, 1884

Ambulance / Manchester
Ambulance in use in Manchester after rail crash

Pt Barnum / Punch 1884
PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM American showman

Science / Tv Forseen 1884
In the 20th century a gentleman will be able to experience the theatre in his own living room via the Telephonoscope

Country Dance / Fiddler
ENGLAND Couples country dancing on the village green accompanied by a fiddler

Auguste Rodin, French sculptor
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), French sculptor, as depicted by his friend, John Singer Sargent

Jack Collings Squire, writer and editor
Jack Collings Squire (1884-1958), writer and editor, noted for his parodies and pastiches

Mixing Acids Previous to Nitrating
Manufacture of Dynamite at Nobel works, Ardeer, Scotland

Bedtime Undressing 1884
The maid helps Margery get undressed and ready for bed

Dynamite at Nobel Works
Manufacture of Dynamite at Nobel works, Ardeer, Scotland

Song of Sixpence 1 / 3
Two liveried servants carry in an enormous pie... (1 of 3)

Horses in Stables 1884
Tom the Pipers Son shows Margery and Freddy some horses in a stable

Nursemaid and Girl 1884
Margery is woken up by the nursemaid after dreaming about all her favourite nursery rhyme characters

Margery meets Old Mother Hubbard
Margery meets another of her nursery rhyme heroines, Old Mother Hubbard

Margery and Freddy see Tom the Pipers Son running
Margery and Freddy see Tom the Pipers Son in the distance, running down the street

There was a little man, who had a little gun
The Little Man (who has no name) fires at Johnny Sprig and knocks his wig off

Freddy meets the Little Man who had a little gun
Freddy meets another of his nursery rhyme heroes, the Little Man who had a little gun. Also at the table is Mary, Quite Contrary, as can be seen by her expression

Jack and Jill with Margery and Freddy on the hill
Jill shows Margery and Freddy the view from the top of the hill, while Jack sits and nurses his sore head

Encounter with Jack and Jill
Margery and Freddy introduce themselves to Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill take a tumble on the hill
Jack and Jill take a tumble on their way down the hill -- the water is spilt and Jack injures his head

Nursery rhyme heroes at a table
Margery and Freddy meet two more of their nursery rhyme heroes, the King and Queen of Hearts, sitting at a table

Children at table with picture book
A brother and sister look at pictures in their book of nursery rhymes

Maid sees little girl asleep
The maid is pleased to see that Margery is already fast asleep

Tom the Pipers Son and toy soldiers
Tom the Pipers Son shows Margery and Freddy some toy soldiers standing guard outside a palace

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"1884: A Year of Triumphs, Struggles, and Exploration" In 1884, the world witnessed remarkable feats and significant moments that shaped history. Colonel Norton dared to conquer new heights as he stood at an astonishing 28, 000 feet on Everest in 1924, defying human limits and pushing boundaries. Meanwhile, Georges Seurat's masterpiece "Sunday Afternoon on la Grande Jatte" captivated art enthusiasts with its meticulous pointillist technique in oil on canvas. The painting transported viewers to a serene moment frozen in time amidst the bustling cityscape of 1884. The adrenaline-fueled start of the Cresta Run in St. Moritz took place in 1912, where thrill-seekers embarked on an exhilarating journey down icy slopes. This daring pursuit embodied the spirit of adventure that defined this era. Scientific breakthroughs were also prominent during this period; Gregor Mendel laid the foundation for modern genetics through his groundbreaking experiments with pea plants. His discoveries revolutionized our understanding of heredity and paved the way for future advancements. The Orient Express train traversing rural landscapes symbolized both luxury and intrigue as it whisked passengers away to exotic destinations. Its elegant carriages carried dreams and aspirations across borders while connecting cultures along its historic route. Mount Kilimanjaro's majestic presence loomed large over Africa as it reached its highest peak known as Kibo – a testament to nature's grandeur captured through a wood engraving from 1884. This awe-inspiring image showcased Africa's untamed beauty. Amidst societal changes, Reverend Stewart Headlam used cartoons to challenge conventional norms while advocating for social justice during this transformative year. His satirical illustrations sparked conversations about important issues facing society at large. Women fighting for their rights found themselves resorting to extreme measures such as hunger strikes; their bravery was commemorated by Suffragette Hunger Strike Medals from the Women's Social and Political Union (W. S. P. U).