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Sedan Collection

Background imageSedan Collection: Bismarck & Napoleon III

Bismarck & Napoleon III
After the battle of SEDAN, a triumphant Bismarck chats with the defeated Napoleon III

Background imageSedan Collection: Ford Sedan

Ford Sedan
Ford Town Sedan car. Illustration from Delineator magazine March 1930. Artist anon. Date: 1930

Background imageSedan Collection: Who will buy my sweet blooming lavender?

Who will buy my sweet blooming lavender?
Old Street Cries -- Who will buy my sweet blooming lavender? 20th century

Background imageSedan Collection: Westminster Abbey C18

Westminster Abbey C18
In the tranquil street before the abbey and St Margarets church, a sedan chair passes, a cripple begs, fruit sellers and a porter ply their trade, a boy bowls his hoop

Background imageSedan Collection: Chevrolet 6 Club Sedan

Chevrolet 6 Club Sedan
The Chevrolet Six Club Sedan has a Fisher body, which is why it looks so distinguished

Background imageSedan Collection: Chrysler 1929

Chrysler 1929
Chrysler Imperial 80 available in roadster, coupe, sport and sedan versions Date: 1929

Background imageSedan Collection: The Surrender at Sedan, Franco-Prussian War

The Surrender at Sedan, Franco-Prussian War
The Surrender at Sedan, 9 September 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War. 1870

Background imageSedan Collection: 18th Century Oil Lights

18th Century Oil Lights
Ladies going home in sedan chairs after an evening out enter streets with oil lanterns

Background imageSedan Collection: Louis Napoleon Photo 4

Louis Napoleon Photo 4
Prince LOUIS NAPOLEON as a cadet : aged only 13, he goes to war with papa. After the defeat at Sedan, he flees to Belgium and thence to England. Date: 1856 - 1879

Background imageSedan Collection: Chocolate box design, 18th century scenes

Chocolate box design, 18th century scenes
Chocolate box design, featuring various 18th century scenes, with people boating, on a swing, playing blind mans buff, and playing the guitar. Date: 20th century

Background imageSedan Collection: Willys Knight Six Sedan

Willys Knight Six Sedan
Auto Willys Knight Six Sedan Rear View. Rear of an automoblie

Background imageSedan Collection: Vintage Car and grand building

Vintage Car and grand building
An enormous open-top saloon/sedan luxury car standing in front of an impressive arcaded facade/entrance to a large building

Background imageSedan Collection: Ford Model 62 V-8

Ford Model 62 V-8 saloon with picnicking family. Date: circa 1938

Background imageSedan Collection: Chinese official in sedan chair, China, c. 1880s

Chinese official in sedan chair, China, c. 1880s
Chinese official in sedan chair, China, c.1880s

Background imageSedan Collection: The Lamplighter, Watchman and Link-boy

The Lamplighter, Watchman and Link-boy. London lamplighter with ladder and fuse lighting streetlamps 55, watchman in great coat with lantern and rattle 56

Background imageSedan Collection: Indian transport: sedan chair or palanquins

Indian transport: sedan chair or palanquins. Long palanquin, miyana, jhalidar palki, and copala palki. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Background imageSedan Collection: Sasebo, Japan - Sasebo Station

Sasebo, Japan - Sasebo Station
Japan - Sasebo Station, Sasebo, a city on Japans Kyushu Island. Note the fine 1950 Ford Tudor Sedan on the right and the evidence of the American occupation (jeeps and military trucks)

Background imageSedan Collection: Fortified medieval castle at Sedan, Ardennes, France

Fortified medieval castle at Sedan, Ardennes, France
The Fortifications of the fortified medieval castle at Sedan, Ardennes, France - claimed to be the largest in Europe. Date: 1915

Background imageSedan Collection: Edwardian family in their 1905 Albion Sedan

Edwardian family in their 1905 Albion Sedan
An Edwardian family in their new 1905 Albion Sedan, embarking on a Sunday afternoon drive. Date: 1905

Background imageSedan Collection: CHAISE A PORTEURS 1715

CHAISE A PORTEURS 1715
CHAISE A PORTEURS French travelling chaise Date: 1715

Background imageSedan Collection: 1860s Japan - portrait of a young woman in a kago with two bearers Felice or Felix Beato

1860s Japan - portrait of a young woman in a kago with two bearers Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

Background imageSedan Collection: c. 1880s Japan - train of sedan chairs on a rual road

c. 1880s Japan - train of sedan chairs on a rual road

Background imageSedan Collection: c. 1880s Japan - geishas carrying chair and bearers

c. 1880s Japan - geishas carrying chair and bearers
c. 1880s Japan - geishas with carrying chair and bearers in a wood

Background imageSedan Collection: c. 1880s Japan - sedan chair and Mount fuji

c. 1880s Japan - sedan chair and Mount fuji

Background imageSedan Collection: c. 1880s Japan - woman in sedan chair tattooed bearers

c. 1880s Japan - woman in sedan chair tattooed bearers
c. 1880s Japan - woman in sedan chair with tattooed bearers

Background imageSedan Collection: Late 19th century - young Japanese woman, kago

Late 19th century - young Japanese woman, kago
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

Background imageSedan Collection: c. 1880s Japan - woman in sedan chair, tattooed bearers

c. 1880s Japan - woman in sedan chair, tattooed bearers

Background imageSedan Collection: Woman in carrying chair, sedan, litter, with porters, India

Woman in carrying chair, sedan, litter, with porters, India
19th century vintage photograph: Woman in a carrying chair, sedan, litter, with porters, India

Background imageSedan Collection: Historical views of Kamchatka

Historical views of Kamchatka. Koryak man on a sledge drawn by dogs 19, interior of a Koryak hut 20, and glutton or wolverine, Gulo gulo, hunting a deer 21

Background imageSedan Collection: Balboa and Pizarro exploring Central and South America

Balboa and Pizarro exploring Central and South America
Vasco Nunez de Balboa reaching the Pacific 19, Francisco Pizarro separating his men by a line in the sand on the Isle of Gallo 20, and Peruvians afraid of a lunar eclipse 21

Background imageSedan Collection: A cart race in an English town with an accident in

A cart race in an English town with an accident in the foreground with passengers thrown on the street. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Background imageSedan Collection: English gentleman carried in a sedan chair for an election

English gentleman carried in a sedan chair for an election
English gentleman carried in a sedan chair through the rotten borough of Grapple Town during an election for parliament. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Background imageSedan Collection: English gentleman arguing with his wife over money

English gentleman arguing with his wife over money in the dining room. She throws a cup of coffee at him and dashes a tray of crockery to the floor

Background imageSedan Collection: A jingle or carriage accident on a bridge in Dublin, 1822

A jingle or carriage accident on a bridge in Dublin, 1822
A jingle or carriage accident on Low Ground Bridge, Baggot Street, Dublin. Passengers fall off the bridge into the canal, men with shillelaghs shout. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty, Capt

Background imageSedan Collection: The Shah of Persia relaxing in his harem or seraglio

The Shah of Persia relaxing in his harem or seraglio. He sits on a carpet with hookah pipe and cushions, while a begum plays lute

Background imageSedan Collection: Footmen with torches, London

Footmen with torches, London
Footmen with torches, and a lady getting out of a sedan chair, London. 18th century

Background imageSedan Collection: Indian sedan chair, wagon and carriage

Indian sedan chair, wagon and carriage
Indian transport: sedan chair or chair palanquin, gary ox cart on the bridge, and a rath or two-ox carriage with curtained palanquin

Background imageSedan Collection: Chinese sedan chairs, wagons, harness and yoke

Chinese sedan chairs, wagons, harness and yoke. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Background imageSedan Collection: Chinese Emperor Qianlong carried in triumph

Chinese Emperor Qianlong carried in triumph by servants and mandarins on a sedan chair with parasol. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Background imageSedan Collection: Sedan chair of the Prime Minister, Qing Dynasty China

Sedan chair of the Prime Minister, Qing Dynasty China
Sedan chair of the Prime Minister, Grand Colao, Qing Dynasty China, late 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste

Background imageSedan Collection: Sedan, by W F Taylor

Sedan, by W F Taylor
Promotional music sheet for Sedan for the pianoforte by W. F. Taylor. The French army was routed at Sedan, so ensuring the Prussian victory

Background imageSedan Collection: High-ranking person in sedan chair, China

High-ranking person in sedan chair, China. 19th century

Background imageSedan Collection: Franklin 4-seater Sedan

Franklin 4-seater Sedan with woman driving. Illustration from Womans Home Companion 1923. Artist anon. Date: 1923

Background imageSedan Collection: After the defeat of the French army at Sedan, Napoleon III is greeted by Bismarck

After the defeat of the French army at Sedan, Napoleon III is greeted by Bismarck and surrenders; but the generals keep the war going Date: 1 September 1870

Background imageSedan Collection: 1935 Packard Eight Sedan

1935 Packard Eight Sedan

Background imageSedan Collection: 1935 Packard Super Eight Club Sedan

1935 Packard Super Eight Club Sedan

Background imageSedan Collection: 1931 Lincoln Sedan

1931 Lincoln Sedan

Background imageSedan Collection: 1935 Packard Eight Convertible Sedan

1935 Packard Eight Convertible Sedan

Background imageSedan Collection: 1942 Lincoln-Zephyr Sedan

1942 Lincoln-Zephyr Sedan

Background imageSedan Collection: Engine Trouble Date: 1954

Engine Trouble Date: 1954

Background imageSedan Collection: 1956 Chevrolet Bel-Air Date: 1955

1956 Chevrolet Bel-Air Date: 1955

Background imageSedan Collection: Sedan in a Park Date: 1950

Sedan in a Park Date: 1950

Background imageSedan Collection: Couple on Country Drive Date: 1938

Couple on Country Drive Date: 1938

Background imageSedan Collection: Close Couple with Car Date: 1938

Close Couple with Car Date: 1938

Background imageSedan Collection: Chauffeurs Assistance Date: 1950

Chauffeurs Assistance Date: 1950

Background imageSedan Collection: Asking Directions Date: 1950

Asking Directions Date: 1950

Background imageSedan Collection: Asking For Directions Date: 1928

Asking For Directions Date: 1928

Background imageSedan Collection: Pall Mall, London

Pall Mall, London, before gaslight. Date: circa 1740

Background imageSedan Collection: STRAWBERRY SELLER

STRAWBERRY SELLER
A woman balancing a large basket of fruit on her head cries Scarlet strawberries for sale Date: 1795

Background imageSedan Collection: 1870 / SEDAN SURRENDER

1870 / SEDAN SURRENDER
Emperor Napoleon III of France surrenders to Kaiser Wilhelm of Prussia the day after the battle of Sedan, conceding defeat in the Franco-Prussian War Date: 2 September 1870

Background imageSedan Collection: William Hogarth - The Rakes Progress

William Hogarth - The Rakes Progress
The Rakes Progress 4. Arrested for debt in Whitehall as he is going to court Date: 1735

Background imageSedan Collection: HOGARTH RAKES PLATE 4

HOGARTH RAKES PLATE 4
The Rakes Progress 4. Arrested for debt in Whitehall as he is going to court Date: 1735

Background imageSedan Collection: Night travelling in the Punjab 1857

Night travelling in the Punjab 1857
Travelling at night is accompanied by a musalchee or torch-bearer, who runs a little before the palanquin, with the torch, not only for the purpose of showing them the way

Background imageSedan Collection: Sedan Chair in Shanghai 1860

Sedan Chair in Shanghai 1860
Sedan chair or palanquin in Shanghai, China. Date: 1860

Background imageSedan Collection: Sedan Chair in Hong Kong 1857

Sedan Chair in Hong Kong 1857
Coolie chairmen in Hong Kong. Date: 1857

Background imageSedan Collection: Mandarin in a Sedan Chair in China

Mandarin in a Sedan Chair in China
A Mandarin in his Sedan chair, China. Date: 1840

Background imageSedan Collection: Aeronca 15AC Sedan G-AREX

Aeronca 15AC Sedan G-AREX (msn 15AC-61) Date: 1960s

Background imageSedan Collection: Sedan Chair porters and occupant - at Mont-Dore, France

Sedan Chair porters and occupant - at Mont-Dore, France
Sedan Chair porters and occupant - at the Galerie Pasteur, Mont-Dore (Mont Dor in Occitan), formerly called Mont-Dore-les-Bains, a commune in the Puy-de-Dome department in Auvergne in central France

Background imageSedan Collection: Chinese Sedan Chair, Hong Kong, China

Chinese Sedan Chair, Hong Kong, China
A smart young Chinese Businessman (in Western attire, including boater) is carried Sedan Chair, Hong Kong, China Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSedan Collection: Mule-drawn Palanquin (Sedan Chair) - Tourist occupant

Mule-drawn Palanquin (Sedan Chair) - Tourist occupant
Mule-drawn Palanquin (Sedan Chair) - with an American Tourist occupant (note the Star and Stripes flag on the roof!) - probably in Syria. Date: circa 1905

Background imageSedan Collection: Old London Characters - Footmen with Lights

Old London Characters - Footmen with Lights. 18th century

Background imageSedan Collection: Traditional Sedan Chair for a Bride - Chinese Wedding, China

Traditional Sedan Chair for a Bride - Chinese Wedding, China Date: circa 1930s

Background imageSedan Collection: 1935 Ford Four-door Sedan Vintage Car with Caravan, England

1935 Ford Four-door Sedan Vintage Car with Caravan, England. York registration. Date: 1930s

Background imageSedan Collection: Transport - Sedan Chair carried by donkeys - Beijing, China

Transport - Sedan Chair carried by donkeys - Beijing, China
Transport - Sedan Chair carried by donkeys - near Beijing, China Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSedan Collection: French-Prussian War. Surrender of Sedan (2nd

French-Prussian War. Surrender of Sedan (2nd September 1870). Napoleon III capitulates before William I of Prussia. Litography. SPAIN. Barcelona

Background imageSedan Collection: Queen Elizabeth I

Queen Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I of England, called the Virgin Queen (1533-1603). Queen of England and Ireland (1558-1603)

Background imageSedan Collection: Animal Sedan Chair

Animal Sedan Chair
A cat in a sedan chair, carried by two dogs! Date: early 1930s

Background imageSedan Collection: Carrying a lady in a Sedan Chair

Carrying a lady in a Sedan Chair
Turkish carriers and attendants transport a noble lady in a finely decorated sedan chair, Constantinople, Turkey

Background imageSedan Collection: Open Sedan Chair - China

Open Sedan Chair - China
Going to a Picnic - Mode of travelling a long journey in China. A European gent is carried by two Chinese porters in a bamboo pole open sedan chair or litter

Background imageSedan Collection: Sedan Chair in Hong Kong

Sedan Chair in Hong Kong
A young lady is carried through the streets of Hong Kong by two men bearing her in a sedan chair

Background imageSedan Collection: Cavalry Sedan 1870

Cavalry Sedan 1870
The decisive battle of SEDAN : a cavalry engagement in the course of the fighting, which ends in defeat for the French and leads to the abdication of Napoleon III

Background imageSedan Collection: Pomp and Circumstance by Charles Robinson

Pomp and Circumstance by Charles Robinson
A small child, bewigged and holding a fan, is carried in a sedan chair carried by footmen in livery. Date: 1914

Background imageSedan Collection: Japan - A Kago litter being carried up the mountain

Japan - A Kago litter being carried up the mountain
Japan - A Kago being carried up the mountain. Kago are a type of litter used as a means of human transportation by the non-samurai class in feudal Japan and into the Meiji period. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSedan Collection: London Trade Card - Sedan Chair Maker

London Trade Card - Sedan Chair Maker
London Trade Card - W Insley, Sedan Chair Maker, Marylebone Street, St James s, London. 18th century



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