C1883 Collection

Forth bridge during construction, c. 1883
Forth bridge during construction, c.1883 Date: circa 1883

Battle of Fleurus 26 June 1794, French Revolutionary Wars. Use of 'The Entreprenant' as reconnaissance balloon
528359 Battle of Fleurus 26 June 1794, French Revolutionary Wars. Use of 'The Entreprenant' as reconnaissance balloon the first use of a balloon in warfare, contributed to French victory

Guiton de Morveau (1737-1816) French chemist, making the first flight in a dirigible (steerable) balloon, 12 June 1784
528363 Guiton de Morveau (1737-1816) French chemist, making the first flight in a dirigible (steerable) balloon, 12 June 1784. Chromolithograph c1883

Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) Irish nationalist, political leader and champion of Home Rule
528095 Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) Irish nationalist, political leader and champion of Home Rule. Parnell, President of the Irish Land League, Addressing a Meeting

First balloon crossing of English Channel, 7 January 1785 by Jean-Pierre Blanchard, French inventor
528362 First balloon crossing of English Channel, 7 January 1785 by Jean-Pierre Blanchard, French inventor, and American Dr John Jeffries from Dover to Guines, 2 hours 30 mins

African-Americans picking cotton on plantation beside the Mississippi, c1883
528415 African-Americans picking cotton on plantation beside the Mississippi, c1883. Plantation house left, workers' cabins to its right. Jetty for loading cotton bales, centre

Brooklyn suspension bridge designed by John Augustus Roebling, c.1883 Date: circa 1883

Interior of the ?Watt Room?, Heathfield Hall c.1883 Date: circa 1883

Mercury vacuum pump being used to evacuate (exhaust) light bulbs on commercial scale c1883. Pump here is Geisslers as modified by Topler and was type used by the Swan Company. From R

Paul Jablochkoff (1847-1914) Russian telegraph engineer c1883. Jablochkoff invented the Jablochkoff candle, a carbon arc lamp. From Les Nouvelles Conquetes de la Science by Louis Figuier

African-Americans picking cotton on plantation beside the Mississippi, c1883. Plantation house left, workers cabins to its right. Jetty for loading cotton bales, centre

Guiton de Morveau (1737-1816) French chemist, making the first flight in a dirigible (steerable) balloon, 12 June 1784. Chromolithograph c1883. Aeronautics Aviation Ballooning Flying

First balloon crossing of English Channel, 7 January 1785 by Jean-Pierre Blanchard, French inventor, and American Dr John Jeffries from Dover to Guines, 2 hours 30 mins. Chromolithograph c1883

Battle of Fleurus 26 June 1794, French Revolutionary Wars. Use of The Entreprenant as reconnaissance balloon the first use of a balloon in warfare, contributed to French victory. Prunt c1883

Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) Irish nationalist, political leader and champion of Home Rule. Parnell, President of the Irish Land League, Addressing a Meeting. Lithograph c1883

Grandfather Clock C1883
A little girl watches the pendulum of an ornate grandfather clock

Mother & Children C1883
Mother welcomes her son home from school, while his two sisters sit on their ponies and watch

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"C1883: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the year 1883, a period of remarkable achievements and significant events that shaped history. Witness the awe-inspiring construction of the Forth Bridge, an engineering marvel that stood tall amidst Scotland's breathtaking landscape. Across the Atlantic, behold the iconic Brooklyn Suspension Bridge as it gracefully connects two bustling cities, symbolizing progress and unity. Marvel at Paul Jablochkoff, a brilliant Russian telegraph engineer whose invention revolutionized lighting technology with his mercury vacuum pump. Travel south to witness African-Americans diligently picking cotton on plantations along the mighty Mississippi River. The plantation house stands as a testament to an era marked by struggle and resilience. Delve further into history and discover Guiton de Morveau, a visionary French chemist who dared to take flight in one of humanity's first dirigibles. Join Jean-Pierre Blanchard as he fearlessly crosses the English Channel in a hot air balloon on January 7th, 1785. Relive pivotal moments during wartime at the Battle of Fleurus in June 1794 when The Entreprenant played a crucial role during the French Revolutionary Wars. Experience Charles Stewart Parnell's unwavering dedication as an Irish nationalist leader fighting for Home Rule. Immerse yourself in elegance within Heathfield Hall's "Watt Room, " where innovation thrived under its roof. Admire a timeless masterpiece - a majestic grandfather clock marking each passing moment with grace and precision. Finally, cherish tender family moments frozen in time - mothers embracing their children with love that transcends generations. C1883 encapsulates an extraordinary era filled with triumphs, inventions, struggles, and cherished memories; reminding us how far we've come while honoring those who paved our path towards progress.