C1870 Collection (page 2)

John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878), c1870. Known as Lord John Russell until 1861 when he was created Earl. British Whig and Liberal politician who served two terms as Prime Minister

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist, demonstrating his electric pile (battery). Wood engraving, Paris, c1870

Oil wells at Oil Creek, 150 miles up the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Engraving from Les Merveilles de la Science by Louis Figuier (Paris, c1870)

Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) German astronomer. Wood engraving, Paris c1870

Mesmers tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal in 1779

The Postmans Knock. Postman in General Post Office knocking on a front door. From a cover of a song dedicated to Sir Rowland Hill who introduced te Penny Post. Published c1870

Napoleons soldiers defending a telegraph post shortly before his defeat by Wellington. This would have been fitted with the Chappe optical/aerial telegraph (semaphore) system

Claude Chappes (1763-1805) aerial telegraph (semaphore) system in use in Algeria. From Louis Figuier Les Merveilles de la Science, Paris, c1870. Engraving

Artists reconstruction of the scene when Tsar Ncholas I (1796-1855), sending the first message from St Petersburg telegraph station, used a modification of Chappes semaphore system

Workmen building a telegraph station to be fitted with the Chappe semaphore system c1793. From Louis Figuier Les Merveilles de la Science, Paris, c1870. Engraving

Sectional view of Gay-Lussacs lead chambers and absorption towers, 1870. These were for the large-scale production of sulphuric acid also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2SO4

Sectional view of lead chamber process for large-scale production of sulphuric acid 1870. Also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04

George Lesage (1724-1803), Swiss scientist, experimenting with the first electric telegraph, Geneva, 1774. Wood engraving, Paris, c1870

Henri de la Tour d Auvergne Turenne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675) French soldier: marshal of France 1644: Marshal-General of France 1668

Death of Saul and his armour bearer in battle with the Philistines. Rather than be captured, they fell on their swords. Bible I Chronicles. Chromolithograph by J.M. Kronheim & Co c1870

David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath. Bible I Samuel 17. Goliath 6 cubits (approx
David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath.Bible I Samuel 17. Goliath 6 cubits (approx 3 metres) tall. At bottom right is the sling David used to hurl stone which brought down Goliath

Jesus with Mary and Martha. Bible: Luke X. 42. Wood engraving c1870

The Rocky Mountains. Emigrants in covered wagons crossing the Plains watched by Native Americans. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, New York, c1870

Staten Island and the Narrows New York viewed from Fort Hamilton. Fort Layfayette centre framed by trees. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, New York, c1870

The Last War-Whoop Native American Indian giving his last war cry watched by a settler he has wounded. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, New York, c1870

Mount Lebanon Shaker Community, Lebanon Springs, New York State. Dancing at their Meeting. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, New York, c1870

A Parley: Ready for an Emergency A Settler and a Native American chief in a Parley, while their supporters stand ready. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, c1870

William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) British Liberal statesman. Engraving published c1870

Kabuki Theatre: Triptych c1870 showing two men, left, man with book and prints or photographs, centre, and female character in kimono with camera in background

John Watkins Brett (1805-1863) English telegraph pioneer who, with his brother Jacob, founded the General Oceanic Electric Telegraph Company (1845)

Antoine Alexandre Brutus Bussy (1794-1882) French chemist, physician and pharmacist, born at Marseilles. In 1828, independently of Wohler, Bussy isolated the element beryllium

Friedrich Wohler (1800-1882) German organic chemist. Isolated aluminium (1827), synthesised urea (1828), discovered beryllium (1828), and obtained acetylene from calcium carbide

Louis Francois Clement Breguet (1804-1883) French pioneer of electric telegraphy. Engraving from Les Merveilles de la Science by Louis Figuier (Paris, c1870)

Andre-Marie Ampere (1775-1836) French mathematician and physicist who established the relationship of electricity and magnetism

Charles Christofle (1805-1863) French silversmith and founder of the largest firm of electroplate manufacturers in France. Engraving from Les Merveilles de la Science by Louis Figuier (Paris, c1870)

George Wilhelm Richmann (1711-1753) professor of Natural History at St Petersburg, Russia. Already interested in the electrical nature of thunderstorms

Artists impression of the Benjamin Franklins (1706-1790) investigation of the electrical nature of lightning, made at Philadelphia, USA, in September 1752

William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-1877) of Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire. English mathematician, physicist and pioneer in the field of photography

Pierre Simons (19th century), involved with early Belgian railways. Engraving from Les Merveilles de la Science (Paris, c1870)

Claude Louis, Comte Berthollet (1748-1822) French chemist, horrified when an experiment on explosives goes wrong, killing the director of Essonne gunpowder factory, Letort, and his daughter

Joseph Black (1728-99) Scottish chemist, lecturing on latent heat at Glasgow university. Illustration from Les Merveilles de la Science by Louis Figuier (Paris, c1870)

Gathering hops. Families from the poor districts of London, England, would travel by train to the Kentish hopfields to spend a working holiday

Chemical laboratory and lecture theatre, University College School, London, England. Tinted lithograph c1870

Children playing with toys - Soldiers uniform, horse on wheels, ball, ninepins, skipping rope, rattle, bugle. Chromolithograph from Childhoods Happy Hours (London, c1870)

Twice Six are Twelve, / Leave dunces to themselves, / Naughty chaps, to paint their caps
Twice Six are Twelve, /Leave dunces to themselves, /Naughty chaps, to paint their caps./Twice six are ja. From The Merry Multiplication Table by Irving Montague (London c1870). Chromolithograph

Twice Ten are Twenty, / We shall all have plenty, / Each a slice, how very nice / Twice ten are ja
Twice Ten are Twenty, /We shall all have plenty, /Each a slice, how very nice/Twice ten are ja. From The Merry Multiplication Table by Irving Montague (London c1870). Chromolithograph

David Wilkie (1785-1841) Scottish painter. Engraving from The Worlds Great Men (London, c1870)

Thomas Wolsey (1475ja-1530) English statesman and churchman. Archbishop of York. Appointed Cardinal by the Pope in 1515, and Lord Chancellor of England by Henry VIII on Christmas Eve the same year

John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland (1818-1906), English Conservative politician. Known as Lord John Manners until 1888 when he succeeded his brother as Duke of Rutland

David Brewster (1781-1868) Scottish physicist. Optics (kaleidoscope and polarised light). Editor of the Edinburgh Magazine 1802 and the Edinburgh Encyclopaedia 1808

Thomas Babington Macaulay, lst Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) English historian, poet and Whig politician, born at Leicester. Author of History of England from the accession of James II (1848)

John Bright (1811-1889) English radical statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire. Anti-Corn Law League. Reform Act 1867. Engraving from The Worlds Great Men (London, c1870)

Thomas Moore (1779-1852) Irish-born poet and writer. Friend of Leigh Hunt, Lord John Russell and Lord Byron, whose memoirs he destroyed. Engraving from The Worlds Great Men (London, c1870)

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"C1870: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the year 1870, where history unfolds before our eyes. From the heroic tales of James Wolfe, an English soldier who met his untimely demise on the Heights of Abraham in 1759, to the mesmerizing beauty of Israel's Dead Sea circa 1870. Imagine standing on the shores of Sebbeh, gazing at the enchanting landscape that has captivated visitors for centuries. The mystique and allure of this ancient land are palpable as you take a moment to soak in its timeless charm. In another corner of the world, Mesmer's consulting room opens its doors after his groundbreaking treatise on animal magnetism in 1779. Picture yourself sitting around his infamous tub filled with dilute sulphuric acid alongside fellow patients, all seeking solace and healing through this unconventional therapy. Meanwhile, love knows no bounds as we witness a tender moment between husband and wife during a burial ceremony circa 1870. Their bond transcends time as they bid farewell to their loved one with utmost respect and devotion. Venturing further into Europe's majestic landscapes, we find ourselves amidst the breathtaking Pyrenees mountains. Roland echoes through these peaks; his legendary story intertwining with nature's grandeur creates an atmosphere brimming with both awe and reverence. Traveling across continents takes us to Morocco where vibrant colors fill every corner - even within a humble shoe shop circa 1870. Each pair tells a unique tale woven by skilled artisans who have mastered their craft over generations. As we delve deeper into everyday life during this era, we stumble upon a playful scene: a young boy donning a mask while joyfully immersing himself in imaginative play circa 1870. His innocence reminds us that childhood is universal regardless of time or place. Lastly, let us not forget fashion's ever-evolving nature as we explore the child fashions of circa 1870.