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Crocodile hunting, 1881Hunting crocodile in the pool near Kalmunai in Ceylon(Sri Lanka), 1881. The original caption wrongly decribes this creature as an alligator. Date: 1881
Majuba Hill, near Volksrust, Natal, South Africa, the site of a battle on 27 February 1881 during the First Boer War (1880-1881). In the distance on the left is O Neils Farm. Date: circa 1904
Near Adelphi Arches, Strand, London (1881). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1881
Wych Street, London (1881). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1881
Drury Lane, London (1881). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1881
Oxygen Gas Works, Adelphi Arches, London (1881). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1881
Below the Adelphi Hotel, Strand, London (1881). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1881
Eel Weir, Toome Bridge (1881). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1881
Cleopatras Needle, Adelphi Arches, London (1881). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1881
Advert for Dr. Scotts electric hair brush 1881Dr. Scott s, (George Augustus Scott), electric hair brush made from pure bristles, no wires, supposedly producing an electric current
Ballyboley, Co. Antrim (1881). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1881
Salisbury Wall, Side of the Fox under the Hill, London (1881). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1881
Diorama - Bank of England under Electric Arc Street LightingPhotograph of a diorama by R. T. Roussel, showing the Bank of England and Royal Exchange illuminated by Electric Arc Street Lighting in 1881 Date: 1881
Louis II of Bourbon (1337-1410) in Genoa, to lead the MahdiaLouis II, Duke of Bourbon (1337-1410), called the Good. Louis II in Genoa, to lead the expedition against the barbarians in North Africa, 1390. Mahdian Crusade
John V, Duke of Brittany (ca. 1340-1399) called the ConquerorJohn V, Duke of Brittany (ca.1340-1399) called the Conqueror. Chronicles of Jean Froissart. Engraving, 1881. Colored
Panama. Members of the study committee, chaired by FerdinandFerdinand de Lesseps (1805-1894). French diplomat and entrepreneur. Panama. Members of the study committee, chaired by Mr. de Lesseps, for opening the canal. Almanac of The Illustration, 1881
Princess Daschkaw (18th c), lady of Honour to Catherine II oPrincess Daschkaw (18th c.), lady of Honour to Catherine II of Russia. Engraving by Treibmann, 1881. Colored
Chandeliers, brackets and back lamps, Plate 245Chandeliers, brackets and back lamps, for burning petroleum, paraffin or kerosene, Plate 245. Date: circa 1880s
Polished brass chandeliers, Plate 259Two, three and five-light polished brass chandeliers, Plate 259. Date: circa 1880s
Glass engraved globes and bronze chandeliers 1881Chandeliers with engraved glass globes and lacquered, steel or florentine bronzed fittings. 1881
Hall, passage and verandah lamps for gas, Plate 256. Date: circa 1880s
Silbers patent burners with wicks, Plate 227Silbers patent petroleum, paraffin or kerosene burners with circular and flat wicks, Plate 227. Date: circa 1880s
Escape of Louis XVI (1754-1793) and his family, 1791. EngravFrench Revolution (1789-1799). Escape of Louis XVI (1754-1793) and his family, 1791. Engraving by Dupre. Universal Library. Popular editions, 1851. Colored
James Howard Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury (1807 A?i? 1889), styled Viscount FitzHarris from 1820 to 1841. British statesman of the Victorian era. Colored engraving. Historia Universal, 1881
Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau (1676 A?o??n? 1747). German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Dessau from 1693 to 1747
Jean Denis Lanjuinais (1753-1827). Colored engravingJean Denis Lanjuinais (1753-1827). French politician and lawyer. Engraving in The Universal History, 1881. Colored
Jean de la Fontaine (1621-1695). Colored engravingJean de la Fontaine (1621-1695). French fabulist. Engraving in History of France, 1881. Colored
George IV of the United Kingdom (1762-1830). Portrait. ColorGeorge V (1762-1830). King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover. Portrait. Engraving. Historia Universal, 1881. Colored
Antoine Barnave (1761-1793). Engraving. ColoredAntoine Barnave (1761-1793). French politician. Engraving in The History of France, 1881. Colored
Stanislaus Hosius (1504-1579). Engraving. ColoredStanislaus Hosius (1504-1579). Polish Cardinal and theologian. Engraving in The Universal History, 1881. Colored
Andres Bello (1781A?i?1865) Venezuelan humanist, poet, philosopher. Engraving, 1881. Colored
Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806). Pass the first streaWilliam Clark (1770-1838). American military and explorer. Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806). Pass the first stream. Engraving by A. Sargent. The Illustrated Universe, 1881. Colored
Giovanni II Bentivoglio (1443-1508). Colored engravingGiovanni II Bentivoglio (1443-1508). Italian noble. Engraving in The Universal History, 1881. Colored
Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Litlle Fourteen year old dancer. 18Edgar Degas (1834-1917). French scultor. Litlle Fourteen year old dancer. 1879-1881. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark
Niels Juel (1629-1697). StatueNiels Juel (1629-1697). Dano-Norwegian admiral. Monument. Copenhagen. Denmark
Spain. Catalonia. Barcelona. Lyric Theatre or Lyric Theatre Beethoven room. Founded in 1881. built by architect Salvador Sabate i Vinals. Mallorca Street, 277
L Avenc. Cover. 1884L Avenc. Catalan literary and artistic magazine, founded in Barcelona in 1881. Cover of a copy of the January 31, 1884 with a portrait to Angel Guimera
Caricature of Edward Solomon, conductor and composerCaricature of Edward Solomon (1855-1895), English conductor, composer, orchestrator and pianist. 1881
Caricature of George Robert Sims, English writerCaricature of George Robert Sims (1847-1922), English journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist. Despite his uncertain health through over-indulging, he was a prolific writer. 1881
Caricature of Henry Sampson, newspaper proprietorCaricature of Henry Sampson (1841-1891), English newspaper proprietor and editor with a strong interest in sport. 1881
Caricature of W E Gladstone and his son HerbertCaricature of W E Gladstone training his son Herbert (1854-1930) for parliament. The Cabinet Trick -- Bringing Him Up to the Business
Caricature, Ws Gilbert and Pottinger StephensCaricature, Ws Gilbert (1836-1911) and Henry Pottinger Stephens (1851-1903), English dramatists. Gilbert, in the form of a schoolmaster, says of the younger man
Caricature, Lord Salisbury and W E Gladstone, rival political leaders -- Lord Salisbury eats the leek (representing a parliamentary amendment). 1881
Caricature of Charlotte Saunders, actressCaricature of Charlotte Saunders (1825-1899), actress, seen here in the role of Deborah Barton, in a melodrama by Frank Harvey, Woman Against Woman. 1881
Caricature of W E Gladstone and Lord Randolph ChurchillCaricature of W E Gladstone (1809-1898), Liberal Prime Minister, and Lord Randolph Churchill (1849-1895) as dogs in a kennel -- Dignity and Impudence
Caricature of James Fawn and Arthur RobertsCaricature of James Fawn (1850-1923) and Arthur Roberts (1852-1933), music hall performers. Goodness Gracious! A reference to their comic duet in a Drury Lane pantomime, Mother Goose
Caricature, Henry Irving and J L Toole, actor-managersCaricature, Henry Irving (1838-1905) and John Lawrence Toole (1830-1906), actor-managers. You scratch my back and I ll scratch yours. (Don t overdo it, Johnny!) 1881
Cartoon, Launching the New Boat, Youth. A reference to a new play, Youth, co-written by Augustus Harris and Paul John Merrit, first performed at Drury Lane, London, on 6 August 1881. 1881