Colonial Era Collection

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the Colonial Era: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time with these captivating glimpses into the colonial era

Colonial Era Collection: Main Street - Yorktown, Virginia, USA

Main Street - Yorktown, Virginia, USA Date: circa 1901

Colonial Era Collection: Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Theodor II of Abyssinia, Ryde, England

Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Theodor II of Abyssinia, Ryde, England
622821 Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Theodor II of Abyssinia, Ryde, England, 1868 (albumen print) by Hughes, Cornelius Jabez (1819-94); 9x5.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Colonial Era Collection: The Bosa bridge on the way to Bogota and Soacha Canoas

The Bosa bridge on the way to Bogota and Soacha Canoas
2910788 The Bosa bridge on the way to Bogota and Soacha Canoas; (add.info.: 1802 Engraving depicts the Bosa bridge on the way to Bogota and Soacha Canoas, built during the colonial era)

Andrew Jackson
3078212 Andrew Jackson; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) 7th President of the United States. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Colonial Era Collection: Chinnappa of the Paraiyar caste, aged 21, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Chinnappa of the Paraiyar caste, aged 21, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478572 Chinnappa of the Paraiyar caste, aged 21, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caste de Pariah, agede 21 ans)

Cuba, Santa Clara, Hostal Florida Center

Colonial Era Collection: Wrestlers with weapons, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Wrestlers with weapons, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478558 Wrestlers with weapons, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Djitty, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Mauna Kea volcano, Hawaii, March 1859 (w / c on paper)

Mauna Kea volcano, Hawaii, March 1859 (w / c on paper)
622704 Mauna Kea volcano, Hawaii, March 1859 (w/c on paper) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On 23rd January 1859 Mauna Loa, the most active volcano on Big Island)

Colonial Era Collection: Mr Hares residence on the Cocos or Keelings Islands, c. 1830 (w / c on paper)

Mr Hares residence on the Cocos or Keelings Islands, c. 1830 (w / c on paper)
622708 Mr Hares residence on the Cocos or Keelings Islands, c.1830 (w/c on paper) by British School, (19th century); 15.5x43.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Verso inscribed)

Colonial Era Collection: English Camel Corps, Sudan, 1884 / 5 (pencil & w / c on paper)

English Camel Corps, Sudan, 1884 / 5 (pencil & w / c on paper)
622709 English Camel Corps, Sudan, 1884/5 (pencil & w/c on paper) by British School, (19th century); 30.5x39 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Colonial Era Collection: Winnig s, Wairau, N. Z. April 1851 (w / c on paper)

Winnig s, Wairau, N. Z. April 1851 (w / c on paper)
622683 Winnig s, Wairau, N.Z. April 1851 (w/c on paper) by Gold, Charles Emilius (1803-71); 17.5x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A settlers hut in the Wairau Valley)

Colonial Era Collection: Cameroonian chief with his women, Cameroon, c. 1930 (gelatin silver print)

Cameroonian chief with his women, Cameroon, c. 1930 (gelatin silver print)
622657 Cameroonian chief with his women, Cameroon, c.1930 (gelatin silver print) by Freeman, H. S. (fl.1930); 11.1x15.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Colonial Era Collection: An Ivory-Coast Christian and his son, c. 1935 (gelatin silver print)

An Ivory-Coast Christian and his son, c. 1935 (gelatin silver print)
622586 An Ivory-Coast Christian and his son, c.1935 (gelatin silver print) by Rodet, F. (fl.1935); 16.1x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Verso inscribed The Kingdom Overseas, Aug)

Colonial Era Collection: Sekhome, Khamas son, c. 1910 (platinum print)

Sekhome, Khamas son, c. 1910 (platinum print)
622584 Sekhome, Khamas son, c.1910 (platinum print) by Hargreave, A. E. (fl.1910); 16.5x11.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: From the album Photographs from the Phalaptswe and the neighbourhood)

Colonial Era Collection: King Bell, Chief Ndumba Lobe, 1890s (gelatin silver print)

King Bell, Chief Ndumba Lobe, 1890s (gelatin silver print)
622567 King Bell, Chief Ndumba Lobe, 1890s (gelatin silver print) by German Photographer, (19th century); 19x13 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Konig Bell, from a German album titled S.M.S)

Colonial Era Collection: An old woman of high caste, 1827-35 (colour litho)

An old woman of high caste, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478570 An old woman of high caste, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vielle femme, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Brahmins: a Scribe and an Interpreter, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Brahmins: a Scribe and an Interpreter, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478563 Brahmins: a Scribe and an Interpreter, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmanes, Ecrivain & Interprte)

Colonial Era Collection: Shepherds, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Shepherds, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478561 Shepherds, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bergers, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Mason or Builder, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Mason or Builder, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478542 Mason or Builder, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: KollattoukkAren ou MaAzon, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Smith or Metal-Worker, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Smith or Metal-Worker, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478539 Smith or Metal-Worker, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: TattAn, ou orfevre, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Rahjputs, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Rahjputs, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478534 Rahjputs, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radjpoutes, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Peons, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Peons, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478526 Peons, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle, 1827-35.); The Stapleton Collection; British

Colonial Era Collection: Manga Bell, 1890s (gelatin silver print)

Manga Bell, 1890s (gelatin silver print)
622568 Manga Bell, 1890s (gelatin silver print) by German Photographer, (19th century); 14.8x10.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: From a German album titled S.M.S)

Colonial Era Collection: Paleagar delivering a letter to grandees on a beach, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Paleagar delivering a letter to grandees on a beach, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478577 Paleagar delivering a letter to grandees on a beach, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paleagar, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

Colonial Era Collection: Rangani, a litter bearer, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Rangani, a litter bearer, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478571 Rangani, a litter bearer, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porteur de Palanquins, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: A Brahmin doctor taking a pulse, 1827-35 (colour litho)

A Brahmin doctor taking a pulse, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478564 A Brahmin doctor taking a pulse, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmane Medecin, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Pallis, the wood-carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Pallis, the wood-carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478562 Pallis, the wood-carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pallis, Porteurs de bois, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Indian forest-dwellers, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Indian forest-dwellers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478560 Indian forest-dwellers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iroulers, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: A thief ambushing a passer-by, 1827-35 (colour litho)

A thief ambushing a passer-by, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478559 A thief ambushing a passer-by, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caller, Caste de Voleurs, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

Colonial Era Collection: Labourers sharing rice, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Labourers sharing rice, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478546 Labourers sharing rice, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: KA'ulis ou Mercenaires, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Rug Weavers, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Rug Weavers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478545 Rug Weavers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tisserands, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Poor People, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Poor People, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478537 Poor People, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otten, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Barbers, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Barbers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478535 Barbers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbiers, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Wife of a Rajah, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Wife of a Rajah, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478532 Wife of a Rajah, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Femme de RAdja, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Travelling Singers, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Travelling Singers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478530 Travelling Singers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarada-Caren, chanteurs ambulans, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

Colonial Era Collection: Musicians, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Musicians, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478528 Musicians, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musiciens, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Solomon Islands, 1901 (w / c on paper)

Solomon Islands, 1901 (w / c on paper)
622719 Solomon Islands, 1901 (w/c on paper) by Wawn, William Twizell (1937-1901); 25.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; English, out of copyright

Colonial Era Collection: A recent portrait of Khama, 1921 (gelatin silver print)

A recent portrait of Khama, 1921 (gelatin silver print)
622576 A recent portrait of Khama, 1921 (gelatin silver print) by Jones, Neville (fl.1921); 15.1x10.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Khama III (c.1837-1923)

Colonial Era Collection: Kichenassami, aged 28, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Kichenassami, aged 28, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478576 Kichenassami, aged 28, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Latchoumana, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Latchoumana, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478575 Latchoumana, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Basket Weavers, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Basket Weavers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478566 Basket Weavers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kourraver, Vanniers, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: A Servant, 1827-35 (colour litho)

A Servant, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478553 A Servant, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shondra ou Serviteur, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: A man of the Vaishya caste inspects his small-holding, 1827-35 (colour litho)

A man of the Vaishya caste inspects his small-holding, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478550 A man of the Vaishya caste inspects his small-holding, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaishya, Proprietaire cultivateur)

Colonial Era Collection: A siver carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho)

A siver carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478544 A siver carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porteur d Argent, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Carpenter, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Carpenter, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478541 Carpenter, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tatchen ou Charpentier, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: Milk Sellers, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Milk Sellers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478536 Milk Sellers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchands de Lait, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Colonial Era Collection: A Raja, or Hindu Prince, 1827-35 (colour litho)

A Raja, or Hindu Prince, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478533 A Raja, or Hindu Prince, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radja ou prince Hindou, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the Colonial Era: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time with these captivating glimpses into the colonial era, captured through various mediums and locations. From double portraits to stunning landscapes, each image tells a unique story that sheds light on this transformative period. In an exquisite double portrait from the 1880s, we are introduced to Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Theodor II of Abyssinia. This albumen print showcases his regal presence and offers a glimpse into his life during his stay in Ryde, England. Moving across continents, we encounter Chinnappa of the Paraiyar caste in a vibrant color lithograph dating back to 1827-35. At just 21 years old, he stands as a testament to resilience and strength amidst societal challenges. Journeying further south brings us to Cuba's Santa Clara where Hostal Florida Center stands tall. This architectural marvel harks back to colonial times and serves as a reminder of Cuba's rich history. The intensity rises as we delve into an action-packed scene featuring wrestlers armed with weapons in another colorful lithograph from 1827-35. Their prowess is palpable as they engage in combat while showcasing their physical abilities. Nature takes center stage as we witness Mauna Kea volcano erupting majestically on Hawaii's landscape in March 1859. The watercolor painting captures both its destructive power and awe-inspiring beauty simultaneously. Shifting our focus towards human settlements, Mr Hares' residence on Cocos or Keelings Islands comes alive through delicate watercolor strokes circa 1830. It provides insight into how colonizers established themselves amidst unfamiliar surroundings. A different kind of colonization unfolds before us with the English Camel Corps stationed in Sudan during 1884/5 depicted through pencil and watercolor sketches. These images shed light on Britain's military presence during this tumultuous period.