C1887 Collection

Windsor Castle / C1887
Windsor Castle, seen across the river

Girl Picks Flowers C1887
A girl picks some rather wild flowers growing in a country garden

Carpet sweeper or Bissell wrongly identified. Introduced from United States c1887. Engraving
530637 Carpet sweeper or Bissell wrongly identified. Introduced from United States c1887. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG.

American Civil War 1861-1865: Second Battle of Fort Fisher, 13-15 January 1865
528735 American Civil War 1861-1865: Second Battle of Fort Fisher, 13-15 January 1865. Capture of Fort Fisher by Union (Northern) forces

Carpet sweeper or Bissell, introduced from the United States c1887. Engraving
530636 Carpet sweeper or Bissell, introduced from the United States c1887. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Crimean War 1853-1856: Battle of Inkerman (top) Bombardment of Sebastopol by the British fleet (centre)
531367 Crimean War 1853-1856: Battle of Inkerman (top) Bombardment of Sebastopol by the British fleet (centre). Egypt: Battle of Tel-el-Kebir, 1882. Oleograph c1887.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876
531335 Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876. Princess Victoria in 1831 makes a discovery

American Civil War 1861-1865: Bombardment of Port Hudson 14 March 1863. Fleet of seven Union vessels attempted to run
528575 American Civil War 1861-1865: Bombardment of Port Hudson 14 March 1863. Fleet of seven Union vessels attempted to run past Port Hudson to blockade Red River

US Cavalry Trooper, Arizona, 1887
Portrait of a typical US trooper on horseback with his pack and rifle. This image was made during the last war between the Apache native American Indians

American Civil War 1861-1865: Second Battle of Fort Fisher, 13-15 January 1865. Capture of Fort Fisher by Union (Northern) forces. Confederate (Southern) forces attempting to repel the landing party

Tippoo Tib (1837-1905)
Photograph of Tippoo Tib, then Chief of the Manyema, c.1887. His real name was Hamid ibn Mohammed and he was an African-Arab adventurer and warrior, who controlled a large section of Central Africa

Crimean War 1853-1856: Battle of Inkerman (top) Bombardment of Sebastopol by the British fleet (centre). Egypt: Battle of Tel-el-Kebir, 1882. Oleograph c1887

Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876. Princess Victoria in 1831 makes a discovery

American Civil War 1861-1865: Bombardment of Port Hudson 14 March 1863. Fleet of seven Union vessels attempted to run past Port Hudson to blockade Red River

Tornado Section C1887
cross-section Date: circa 1887

Emin Pashas Irregular Troops, c. 1887
Engraving showing some of the irregular troops of Emin Pashas army, armed with rifles, Sudan, 1888. Emin Pasha (1840-1892) was the German doctor, explorer

Two Cowboys guarding their ranch, c. 1887
Illustration of several cowboys protecting their ranch from Apache native American Indians. This image was made at the time of the last war between the Apache native American Indians

Apache native American Indians attacking a ranch, c. 1887
Two Apache braves wearing breeches and head scaves prepare to attack a white Americans ranch. This image was made at the time of the last war between the Apache native American Indians

US Troops chasing Apache Indians; Arizona, 1887
Illustration showing US troopers in hot pursuit of Apache Indians in Southern Arizona and Northern Sonora, New Mexico during one of the last wars between native American Indians and the Federal Army

Apache native American Indians, c. 1887
Portraits of two Apache native American Indian braves. This image was made during the last war between the Apache native American Indians and the United States Army in Southern Arizona

A Man of the Shuli Tribe, Sudan, c. 1887
Engraving showing a member of the Shuli Tribe of Central Africa, who were found in the area ruled by Emin Pasha, the Governor of the Egyptian Equatorial Province, c.1887

A Wizard of the Niam-Niam Tribe, Sudan, c. 1887
Engraving showing a wizard of the Niam-Niam Tribe of Sudan, c.1887

Men of the Niam-Niam Tribe, Sudan, c. 1887
Engraving showing some men of the Niam-Niam Tribe, Sudan, c.1887. One man is holding a stringed musical instrument, whilst the others hold characteristic spears and shields

Man of the Bari Tribe, Sudan, c. 1887
Engraving showing a member of the Bari Tribe, Sudan; then Egyptian Equatorial Province, c.1887

US Army Scouts; Arizona, 1887
Old US trooper and portraits of local scouts, who took part in the hunt for Apache native American Indians, during one of the last wars between the Indians

Tippoo Tibs Ivory Store at Stanley Falls, Lualaba River, c
Photograph of Tippoo Tibs Ivory Store at Stanley Falls on the Lualaba River, c.1887. Stanley Falls are now known as the Boyoma Falls and are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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"C1887: A Glimpse into History's Tapestry" Step back in time to the year 1887, where winds of change swept across the world. At Windsor Castle, a regal aura enveloped as Queen Victoria reigned over England and India with grace and authority. Meanwhile, on battlefields afar, echoes of past conflicts resonated; from the Crimean War's fierce Battle of Inkerman to the relentless bombardment of Sebastopol by the British fleet. In this era marked by turmoil and transformation, stories unfolded that captured both hearts and imaginations. Picture a young girl delicately plucking flowers from nature's bounty in 1887 - an innocent moment frozen in time amidst a rapidly changing world. And not far away, Tippoo Tib left his indelible mark on history as he navigated life between 1837 and 1905. Across continents, brave souls etched their names into legend. In Arizona, a US Cavalry Trooper stood tall against adversity while defending justice on untamed frontiers. The American Civil War raged on during this period too; witness the intense Second Battle of Fort Fisher or envision the resounding bombardment at Port Hudson by a mighty fleet. Nature itself seemed to echo humanity's tumultuous journey through time. A tornado section emerged in C1887 - reminding us that even Mother Nature can unleash her fury upon unsuspecting lands. Yet amid chaos and conflict, everyday life continued its rhythm. Emin Pasha's Irregular Troops marched steadfastly forward while two cowboys guarded their cherished ranches with unwavering dedication. However, not all was tranquil on these vast plains; Apache Native American Indians launched daring attacks upon settlers' homesteads - showcasing both resilience and struggle within America's evolving landscape. C1887 serves as an intricate tapestry woven with threads of triumphs and tribulations alike – each hint offering glimpses into the diverse chapters of history.