C1855 Collection

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, c. 1855
Engraved portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), the English engineer and inventor, pictured c.1855

Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist. 1855 (obverse of a medal commemorating 100 years of)
540994 Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist. 1855 (obverse of a medal commemorating 100 years of the use of aluminium); (add.info)

Mont Blanc mountaineering, an Alpine peak lying on the French-Italian border, c.1855 (print)
541938 Mont Blanc mountaineering, an Alpine peak lying on the French-Italian border, c.1855 (print); (add.info.: The Mur de la Cote)

American clipper ship 'Red Jacket' in the ice off Cape Horn, on her passage from Australia to Liverpool
528760 American clipper ship 'Red Jacket' in the ice off Cape Horn, on her passage from Australia to Liverpool, England, August 1854. Currier & Ives print c1855

British Sailor - circa 1855
The British tar is a soaring soul... Date: circa 1855

Childrens Party - circa 1855
Children dressed in their best clothes for a party Date: circa 1855

Georges Landing Stage, Pier Head, Liverpool, c. 1855 (engraving)
XJF497289 Georges Landing Stage, Pier Head, Liverpool, c.1855 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Landing Stage, Georges Dock.); English

Chart no. 5; [New York] : Robert McKinstry, Jr. c1855.; 1 print : woodcut; 31 3/4 x 45 1/4 in

The marriage of Pocahontas, from the original picture in the possession of the publisher; McRae, John C. engraver; Brueckner, Henry, artist; New York : John C. McRae, c1855 (N.Y. : H)

Victoria and Albert the first steam-driven royal yacht. Queen Victoria being cheered as yacht carries her to naval review at Spithead. Baxter needlebox print c1855. Oleograph

The Temple of Edfu, 1855. : lithograph after watercolour by Lord Wharncliffe c1855
The Temple of Edfu, 1855.: lithograph after watercolour by Lord Wharncliffe c1855. Egypt

Desert and Quarries - Aswan, with the Island of Elephantine, c1855. : lithograph
Desert and Quarries - Aswan, with the Island of Elephantine, c1855.: lithograph after watercolour by Lord Wharncliffe c1855. Egypt

The Pigeon Lofts at Ekhmim, c1855. : lithograph after watercolour by Lord Wharncliffe c1855
The Pigeon Lofts at Ekhmim, c1855.: lithograph after watercolour by Lord Wharncliffe c1855. Egypt

Mountaineering in the mid-nineteenth century. The Mur de la Cote: one of set of four Baxter prints of The Ascent of Mont Blanc published c1855

Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist, (c1855). In 1854 Deville (1818-1881) discovered the process for obtaining pure aluminium by reducing aluminium chloride with sodium

American clipper ship Red Jacket in the ice off Cape Horn, on her passage from Australia to Liverpool, England, August 1854. Currier & Ives print c1855

Ideal flora and fauna of the Liassic period including Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus. From The Popular Educator (London, c1855). Engraving

Paris / Notre Dame C1855
Notre Dame de Paris, general view Date: circa 1855

Women and unwelcome dog
Two ladies out walking in crinolines are barked at by a rather unpleasant sheepdog so one of them decides to attack it with her parasol

Military drill
A family find much amusement in the fact that their eldest daughter is being instructed in the art of the military drill by a soldier acquaintance

Children and goats
Three children out walking in the country come across some friendly goats

Romance and swallows
A romantic rural idyll showing two lovers strolling along a country lane and gazing at swallows flitting above them

Niger / Aouderas C1855
Valley of Aouderas, Niger, West Africa

CHILDRENs PARTY C1855
Children dressed in their best clothes for a party

Ukraine / Odessa C1855
Birds eye view of the harbour, with the celebrated steps in the centre of the picture

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Circa 1855: A glimpse into the diverse tapestry of life during this era. From a British Sailor navigating treacherous waters to a joyous Children's Party filled with laughter and games, each moment captures the essence of a bygone time. The Georges Landing Stage at Pier Head in Liverpool stands as an engraved testament to bustling maritime activity. Chart no. 5 meticulously guides seafarers through New York's waters, ensuring safe passage for all. Witnessing the sacred union between Pocahontas and her beloved is like stepping into history itself, courtesy of the publisher's cherished original picture. Joseph Lister emerges as an English surgeon who revolutionized medical practices with his pioneering work in antiseptic surgery around c1855. Victoria and Albert, the first steam-driven royal yacht, symbolize progress and innovation under Queen Victoria's reign. The Temple of Edfu transports us to ancient Egypt through Lord Wharncliffe's exquisite watercolor turned lithograph masterpiece from c1855. Desert landscapes come alive in vibrant lithographs showcasing Aswan's quarries and Elephantine Island alongside pigeon lofts at Ekhmim. Mountaineering enthusiasts brave new heights on Mur de la Cote - one among four thrilling expeditions captured mid-nineteenth century style. Finally, Henri Etienne St Claire Deville takes center stage as a prominent French chemist whose contributions shaped scientific advancements during this period. In c1855, these snapshots offer glimpses into various facets of society – from exploration to celebration; from medical breakthroughs to artistic endeavors – weaving together a rich tableau that defines an era.