Cyrus Collection (page 2)

Thais persuading Alexander to burn Persepolis 330 BC (litho)
994183 Thais persuading Alexander to burn Persepolis 330 BC (litho) by Gandy, Herbert (1857-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations circa 1920 s); English

Croesus stands in the shadow of death (litho)
976598 Croesus stands in the shadow of death (litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus stands in the shadow of death)

Croesus of Lydia led before Cyrus the Great on the capture of Sardis, c
3614268 Croesus of Lydia led before Cyrus the Great on the capture of Sardis, c.546 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

The end of the exile, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c
3482230 The end of the exile, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c.1950 (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Cyrus Field Date: 1950

The Atlantic Telegraph Cable Fleet Assembled at Berehaven (Southwest Coast of Ireland): Ships, the Great Eastern, H.M.S. Terrible, the Alby, the Medway and the William Cory, 1866

The Bay of Bull Arms, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, Bonfires Lighted on the Hills to Notify of the Arrival of the Cable Fleet on August 5th, 1858, 1865-66

The Settlement and Church of Hearts Content, Newfoundland, 1866

First Telegraph House at Hearts Content, Newfoundland, 1866, 1866

Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, Exterior View of the Telegraph House in 1857-1858, 1865-66

Telegraph Cable Fleet at Sea, 1865, 1865-66. Creator: Robert Charles Dudley
Telegraph Cable Fleet at Sea, 1865, 1865-66

View Looking Aft from the Port Paddle-box on the Deck of the Great Eastern... 1865-66
View Looking Aft from the Port Paddle-box on the Deck of the Great Eastern: Showing the Trough for the Cable, etc. 1865-66

Valentia, Ireland, from the Harbor, Opposite Knight s-town, at the Period of Laying the Cable of 1857, 1865-66

Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, Looking from Cromwell Fort: The Caroline and Boats Laying the Earth Wire, July 21st, 1865, 1865-66

Coiling the Cable in the Large Tanks at the Works of the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company of Greenwich, 1865, 1865

In the Bows of the Great Eastern: The Cable Broken and Lost, Preparing to Grapple, August 2nd, 1865, 1865

Coiling the Cable in the After-tank on Board the Great Eastern at Sheerness: Visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales on May 23rd, 1865, 1865-66

The Cable Passed From the Works into the Hulk (the Old Frigate Iris) Lying in the Thames at Greenwich, 1865-66

The Old Frigate Iris with Her Freight of Cable Alongside the Great Eastern at Sheerness: The Cable Passed from the Hulk to the Great Eastern, 1865

Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, Looking Seawards from the Point at Which the Cable Reaches the Shore of Ireland, 1865-66

The Reels of Gutta-percha Covered Conducting Wire Conveyed into Tanks at the Works of the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company, at Greenwich, 1865-66

September 8th at Hearts Content, the day of the successful termination of the work of laying, recovering, completing and testing the Atlantic Telegraph Cables of 1865 and 1866, 1866

Splicing the Cable (after the First Accident) on Board the Great Eastern, July 25th, 1865, 1865-66

Forward Deck of the Great Eastern Cleared for the First Attempt to Grapple... 1865-66
Forward Deck of the Great Eastern Cleared for the First Attempt to Grapple for the Lost Cable, August 11th, 1865, 1865-66

The Forge on Deck, Night of August 9th: Preparing the Iron Plating for Capstan, 1865-66

The Paying-out Machinery in the Stern of the Great Eastern, 1865

Getting Out One of the Large Buoys for Launching, August 2nd, 1865, 1865

H. M. S. Agamemnon Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in 1858: a Whale Crosses the Line
H.M.S. Agamemnon Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in 1858: a Whale Crosses the Line, 1865-66

Interior of One of the Tanks on Board the Great Eastern: The Cable Passing Out, 1865-66

The Cliffs, Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, the Point at Which the Shore-end of the Cable was Landed on July 22nd, 1865, 1865

Launching the Buoy from the Bow of the Great Eastern on August 8th, 1865, 1865-66

Getting Out One of the Great Buoys: The Deck of the Great Eastern Looking From the Forecastle, 1865-66

View of the Interior of One of the Tanks on Board the Great Eastern, 1865-66

View, Looking Aft, from the Port Paddle Box of the Great Eastern, Showing the Trough for the Cable, etc. 1865-66

Deck of the Great Eastern, the Cable Trough, etc. 1866, 1865-66

News Received Through the Atlantic Cable From All Parts of the World, etc. 1866

The Albany Buoying a Bight of the Cable of 1865 on the Night of August 26th, 1866, 1866

Cyrus Hall McCormick, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Plan of Constantinople with the wall of Cyrus Konstantin
illustration of Plan of Constantinople with the wall of Cyrus Konstantin

Private Palace ruins at Pasargad archaeological site, Iran
Pasargadae was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great who had issued its construction (559 u2013530 BC); it was also the location of his tomb

Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Pasargad, Iran
Pasargadae was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great. Today is an archaeological site and one of Irans UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Garratt & Atkinson, Blockmakers - advert, 1916. Artist: Cyrus Cuneo
Garratt & Atkinson, Blockmakers - advert, 1916. From The British Printer Vol. XXIX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1916]

The Despatch Rider, 1916. Artists: Unknown, Cyrus Cuneo
The Despatch Rider, 1916. Printed with peebles inks by Garratt & Atkinson. From The British Printer Vol. XXIX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1916]

A British Biplane Bringing Down a German Taube, c1916 (1928). Artist: Cyrus Cuneo
A British Biplane Bringing Down a German Taube, c1916 (1928). The Etrich Taube was a German monoplane. The first mass produced German military aircraft

Rudyard Kipling, 1923. Artist: LEA
Rudyard Kipling, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

George Meredith, 1923. Artist: LEA
George Meredith, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Cyrus McCormicks reaping machine of 1831 (patented 1834), c1851. This, the first widely adopted reaping machine, was shown at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London where it was awarded a gold medal

Patrick Bell (1799-1869), Scottish clergyman and inventor, 1868. In c1827 Bell invented a mechanical reaper which Cyrus McCormick later perfected

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"Cyrus: A Legacy of Greatness and Influence" Cyrus, the name that echoes through history, holds a multitude of captivating stories and remarkable achievements. From the majestic Tomb the Great in Pasargadae, Iran to Rudyard Kipling's artistic tribute by Cyrus Cuneo, this name has left an indelible mark on our world. One cannot discuss Cyrus without mentioning the Cylinder the Great, adorned with Akkadian text. This ancient artifact symbolizes his enlightened rule and respect for diverse cultures—a testament to his vision as a leader. In 1879, an anti-trust cartoon depicted William Henry Vanderbilt, Jay Gould, and Cyrus W. Field as part of a railroad trust. This illustration highlights how even in modern times, powerful figures like Cyrus continue to shape industries and economies. The innovation brought forth by individuals named Cyrus is awe-inspiring. The demonstration of the horse-drawn harvester invented by McCormick Harvester showcases their ingenuity in revolutionizing agriculture—an achievement that forever changed farming practices worldwide. Cyrus' influence extends beyond borders; it reaches places like Babylon where remnants of its ancient city still stand today. The tomb itself stands tall as a reminder of Iran's rich heritage—Pasagarda being home to one such monument dedicated to none other than Cyrus II himself. Not limited to land-based legacies alone, Cyruses have also played pivotal roles in maritime endeavors. Valentia witnessed historic moments during cable laying expeditions led by pioneers like those aboard Caroline or at Foilhummerum Bay—a testament to their contributions towards global connectivity. Even Istanbul bears witness to the impact made by Cyruses throughout history with Robert College standing proudly—an institution founded under their patronage—educating generations since its establishment. From conquering empires and fostering cultural harmony to shaping industries and advancing technology—the name "Cyrus" resonates with greatness across time and continents.