C1880 Collection (page 6)

William Henry Smith (1825-1891), son of William Henry Smith (1792-1865), English businessman and politician. He joined his fathers newsagent business in 1846 and introduced the selling of books

(William) Wilkie Collins (1824-1889), English novelist. Author of sensation novels of mystery and suspense including The Woman in White (1860) and The Moonstone (1868)

A battery of rolling mills producing steel rail. Illustration by the British artist William Heysman Overend (1851-1898). Engraving from Great Industries of Great Britain (London, c1880). Engraving

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Alfred Tennyson, lst Baron Tennyson (1809-1893) English poet. Succeeded Wordsworth as Poet Laureate in 1850. Photograph published c1880. Woodburytype

Duckpond in Winter
Two little girls and their dog visit a duckpond in winter to feed the ducks. Date: circa 1880

Old Aldgate Pump, London, c. 1880
Photograph showing a crowd of men, including a policeman, standing around the Old Aldgate Pump in London, c.1880

Sir George Grey (1799-1882)
Engraved portrait of Sir George Grey (1799-1882), the British Whig politician, pictured c.1880

Leicester Square, London, c. 1880
Photograph showing the gardens and surrounding buildings of Leicester Square, London, c.1880

William Hepworth Dixon, c. 1880
Engraved portrait of William Hepworth Dixon, the author and journalist, pictured c.1880

Charing Cross, London, c. 1880
Photograph showing Charing Cross, London, c.1880. The photographer used an exposure of sufficient length to blur some of the moving vehicles and pedestrians, but retain the stationary ones perfectly

Fleet Street, London, c. 1880
Photograph showing the view east along Fleet Street, London, looking towards St. Pauls Cathedral, c.1880

Edward Harold Browne, c. 1876
Photographic portrait of Edward Harold Browne, Bishop of Winchester between 1873 and 1891, pictured c.1876

William Ballantine (1812-1887)
Photograph portrait of William Ballantine (1812-1887), Serjeant-at-Law, pictured c.1880. He was known professionally as Serjeant Ballantine

John Brown (1826-1883)
Engraved portrait of John Brown (1826-1883), Queen Victorias personal attendant at Balmoral for 34 years, pictured in his Highland garb

Sir William Bowman (1816-1892)
Photographic print of Sir William Bowman (1816-1892), the English histologist and ophthalmic surgeon, pictured c.1880

William Black (1841-1898)
Photographic portrait of William Black (1841-1898), the Scottish journalist and author, pictured c.1880

Victorian Ice Skating
A woman in a skating costume, circa 1880, glides across the ice proudly wearing her muff

The Umbrella Courtship
Two children, a boy in a sailor suit and a girl in a country style bonnet, sit together underneath a Chinese paper parasol. A seaside scene can be just made out behind them

Racing Indian Ponies; North American Frontier town, c. 1880
Engraving showing two men whipping and racing their ponies, c.1880. This scene shows a typical event on a Sunday afternoon in a frontier town in Western America

In the Saloon; North American frontier town, 1880
Engraving showing a bar rooom scene with barmaid and three cowboys in a North American frontier town, c.1880

Native American Indian trading a pony, West America, 1880
Engraving showing a native American Indian bartering at the store in a Frontier Town, the trade appears to be ammunition for the pony; the Wild West, North America, c.1880

Children Talking C1880
A group of boys and girls listen to a little girl telling a story

Brother & Sister C1880
Brother and sister pose for their photograph in a studio

Boy in High Chair C1880
A little boy in a high chair is vexed to find that he cannot reach his toys

Girl with Grapes C1880
A girl with a basket of grapes

Children in Winter C1880
Two children dressed warmly for a snowy winters day

Child Pours Drink C1880
A precocious child sitting in a high chair pours itself a drink from a large glass decanter

Girl Feeds Robin C1880
A kind-hearted girl goes out in the snow to feed a robin

Girls Sweep Snow C1880
Two girls, sent out into the yard to sweep up snow, watch robins as they forage for food

British Lifeboat C1880
A lifeboat of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution - it is equipped with a sail to assist the oarsmen if the wind is in a favourable direction

Victorian Smokers
A lady and gentleman enjoy the cosy companionship of a shared cigarette. Quite shocking considering its about 1880

Maltese Boys Dive C1880
Passengers on an India-bound P&O liner are treated to a display of diving (for coins) by Maltese boys

Chad / Massenya C1880
Massenya, Chad, Central Africa: a procession outside the Sultans palace

New Year Geraniums C1880
A bunch of colourful geraniums to wish you a Happy New Year

Moscow / Red Square C1880
Moscow: Red Square, with the Church of St Vasili and the Group of Minin

Spain / Montserrat C1880
Montserrat: view of the monastery

Rhinoceros C1880
An Indian rhinoceros

DOLLs HAIR CUT C1880
A little boy cuts his sisters dolls hair for her, probably without her agreement

Thou Crownest Text C1880
Thou crownest the year... text for harvest-time, accompanied by a view of a cornfield and decorative ears of corn. Date: circa 1880

Glasgow / Broomielaw C1880
Glasgow: Broomielaw Bridge

Eggs in a Nest C1880
Four eggs in a nest

Grandfather reading
A Victorian illustration showing an old grandfather reading with a small child

French Schoolboys C1880
Three French schoolboys in the classroom: one of them is moving the clock forward in the hope that they will be able to go home early

Two in a Goat-Cart C1880
Two girls prepare for a ride through the painted scenerey in their goat-cart, while their brother makes sure the animals do not stray out of the studio

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Exploring the world in c. 1880: From the Arctic Circle to Pitcairn Island, this map takes us on a journey through time. Queen Victoria reigns over an era of great change and progress. In bustling London, we catch a glimpse of Old Leadenhall Market and Holborn streets, alive with activity. The factories of Singer Sewing Machine Company showcase industrial innovation at its finest. Renowned sculptor Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm leaves his mark on history with his masterpieces created during this period. Meanwhile, quirky snapshots like 'A Man and his Tub' and 'Girl with Rhubarb' offer charming glimpses into everyday life. Transportation evolves as we witness the introduction of German Horse Trams, revolutionizing urban mobility. And amidst it all, young love blossoms as captured in the timeless image of 'Boy & Girl Kissing. ' Yet not all is rosy; medical advancements are showcased through surgical procedures like amputations—a stark reminder of the challenges faced by doctors in their quest for healing. Join us as we delve into c. 1880—a captivating era that shaped our world in countless ways.