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Hunting scenes 1884Colour illustration by G. L. Harrison from a supplement to the ILN showing riders wearing the traditional red riding jackets clearing a hedge while hunting
Incubators, at the Maternity Hospital, Port Royal, ParisA sketch of Mr Tarniers incubators for babies. The incubator is made of a wooden box with padded sides, for insulation. The box containing the child sits on a compartment of hot water bottles
A Stowaway found on a Victorian Ship, 1884Engraving showing the scene as a freshly discovered child stowaway is taken by the crew to see the Captain of the ship. The ships passengers are also keen to inspect the poor little child
The Society War-GameColour illustrations by Arthur Hopkins showing the process and matchmaking behind engagement and marriage in the 1880 s
Ethiopia AdwaThe former capital of Abyssinia, it will be the scene of a decisive defeat of the Italians on 1 March 1896, establishing Ethiopian independence
French in Vietnam 1884FRENCH IN TONKIN French soldiers and sailors under general Negrier take the town of Lamg-Kep : Chinese losses were very heavy, including several mandarins
Battle of El Teb, 1884Royal Navy Captain A.R.Wilson engages in single combat with only the hilt of his sword, at the Battle of El Teb. He was awarded the Victoria Cross
Mohammed Ahmed, The MahdiMohammed Ahmed (Muhammad Ahmad bin Abd Allah), known as The Mahdi (meaning the messianic redeemer of the Islamic faith), a Sufi sheikh of the Samaniyya order in the Sudan, north east Africa
Fedora by Victorien Sardou - Miss Laura VilliersA card for a production of Fedora by Victorien Sardou at the Alexandra Theatre, Liverpool for a ten-night residency beginning on Monday
William D B Curry and Frederick I Pitman, rowersWilliam D B Curry and Frederick (Freddie) Islay Pitman (1863-1942), rowers. They both took part in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race of 1884
Cartoon, Henry Irving and Wilson Barrett -- Mr Wilson Barrett will soon let us know that there is more than one English actor who can do justice to Shakespeare
Caricature, Carl Rosa, musical impresarioCaricature, Carl Rosa (1842-1889), German-born musical impresario who founded the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Don t get near him, Mr Snazelle, while he is like this! 1884
Portrait, The Late Mr E F Edgar (A Recollection). He was the husband of Alice Marriott, actress, and shared theatre management duties with her. 1884
Caricature, Lord Salisbury as batsmanCaricature, Lord Salisbury, Conservative Prime Minister, as batsman -- John Bull as umpire calls him " Out", saying Leg Before Wicket! More Obstruction! 1884
Cartoon, Randolph Churchill, British politicianCartoon, Lord Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill (1849-1895), British politician - Little Randolph and the greasy pole of politics
Caricature, George Bickerdike -- a Good Samaritan to the actor. 1884
Cartoon, An Ironmaster at the SavoyCartoon, An " Ironmaster" at the Savoy -- the librettist Ws Gilbert in a suit of armour, with the much smaller figure of Richard D Oyly Carte looking up at him
Caricature, James (Jimmy) Lowther (1840-1904), Conservative politician and sportsman -- Slightly ossy [horsey], and very Tory! 1884
Cartoon, Walter Joyce, English actor -- The Man Opposite. 1884
Advert for Harness Electric Battery Belt 1884Harness Electric Battery Belt, claiming the most effectual remedy for rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, deafness, headache, paralyss, nervous debility and other nervous muscular and functional maladies
Advert for Samuel Brothers boys outfits 1884Selection of clothing for boys at different ages. 1884
Cartoon, Robert Soutar, actor, and Meyer Lutz, composerCartoon, Robert Soutar (left, 1830-1908), English actor, comedian, stage manager, writer and director, and Wilhelm Meyer Lutz (right, 1829-1903), German-born British composer and conductor -- A Month
Cartoon, Lord Garmoyle in IndiaCartoon, Lord Garmoyle -- in India. Very hot here, but it would be hotter at home! Arthur William Cairns, Lord Garmoyle (1861-1890), was in trouble with his father over debts
Cartoon portrait, Alfred Nelson, actor. 1884
Cartoon, the late Mr Joseph Eldred, operetta singerCartoon, the late Mr Joseph Eldred -- Poor Joe! He was an operetta singer who ran his own production company, Joseph Eldreds Dramatic and Opera Bouffe Company. 1884
Cartoon, A W Pinero and Sir Squire BancroftCartoon, Sir Arthur Wing Pinero (1855-1934), English actor, playwright and stage director, and Sir Squire Bancroft (1841-1926), English actor-manager
Cartoon, Henry Irving returning to the London theatre -- Here he is again! Now, stand aside, all you second and third-rate mummers
Cartoon, Monsieur Jacobi and Alexander HendersonCartoon, Monsieur Jacobi, theatre director (in the background) -- I had engaged to give those people a taste of The Beggar Student, and now there is Alexander Henderson on the same job
Cartoon, Valentine Baker, British soldierCartoon, Valentine Baker (1827-1887), British soldier, also known as Baker Pasha -- Penance! He served with both the British and Ottoman armies and took part in several wars
Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales, Randolph ChurchillCartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Randolph Churchill, who says: I don t mind shaking hands with you, but I must draw the line at some of your pals. 1884
Cartoon, Ws Gilbert and May FortescueCartoon, Ws Gilbert (1836-1911), and May Fortescue (1859-1950) --giving her a helping hand. The actress and singer appeared with the D Oyly Carte Opera Company
Cartoon, Hamilton Aide, writer, artist and composerCartoon, Charles Hamilton Aide (1826-1906), French-born writer, artist and composer -- described here as All-Round Talent. 1884
Cartoon, R D Albertson, theatre manager, in charge of the Front of House at the Comedy Theatre in Panton Street, London SW1 (now the Harold Pinter Theatre). 1884
Cartoon, William Gladstone asleep, with insect MPs hovering over his face -- How the Grand Old Man manages to take forty winks with a lot of pestiferous flies buzzing about him is a wonder! 1884
Cartoon, John Corlett of the Sporting TimesCartoon, John Corlett (1841-1915), founder, proprietor and editor of The Sporting Times. Never mind how full our music halls may be, there is always room to squeeze a little one in! 1884
Cartoon, Charles Bradlaugh, atheist MPCartoon, Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891), atheist politician, Liberal MP for Northampton. The lawyers (described here as The Three Wise Men of Madagascar) puzzle over how to deal with him. 1884
Cartoon, group of London theatre managersCartoon showing a group of disconcerted London theatre managers, including William Holland with the long, spiky moustache, and John Hollingshead just behind him -- Something really ought to be done
The Prince of Wales with the Duke of ClarenceCartoon of the future King Edward VII (1840-1910), pictured with his eldest son Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864-1892), otherwise known as Eddie
Cartoon, Claude Carton and A W PineroCartoon, Richard Claude Carton (Richard Claude Critchett, 1856-1928), British actor and playwright, and Sir Arthur Wing Pinero (1855-1934), English actor, playwright and stage director
Cartoon, James Fawn, performerCartoon, James Fawn (1850-1923), music hall performer -- Why should London wait? 1884
Cartoon, Alfred Reed, performerCartoon, Alfred German Reed (1846-1895), actor and theatre manager, as Wisdom Pinfold in A Moss Rose Rent. 1884
Cartoon, John Lawrence Toole as HamletCartoon of John Lawrence Toole (1830-1906), English comic actor, theatre manager and producer. Seen here in an imaginary performance of Hamlet
Cartoon, Tom Lovell, clown performerCartoon, Tom Lovell (18??-1909) -- The Motley. He was a clown performer at the Britannia Theatre in Hoxton, East London. 1884
Cartoon, Corney Grain, performerCartoon, Richard Corney Grain (1844-1895), entertainer and songwriter, seen here in the role of Sir Plumley Partridge in A Moss Rose Rent. 1884
Cartoon, Next Weeks Bashers, W E GladstoneCartoon, Next Weeks Bashers -- Waiting for the Old Man. Showing William Ewart Gladstone, Liberal Prime Minister, with ruffian MPs waiting for him round a corner. 1884
Portrait, the late Mr Frank GreenPortrait, Frank William Green (1842-1884), pantomime author. 1884
Cartoon portrait of Henry James ByronCartoon portrait, Henry James Byron (1835-1884), English dramatist, editor, journalist, director, theatre manager, novelist and actor. 1884
Portrait, the late Mr Charles ReadePortrait of the novelist and dramatist Charles Reade (1814-1884). 1884