19th Century Social Gatherings

A collection of historical events showcasing social gatherings, charitable donations, and significant trials, featuring diverse groups in various settings and attire.

Engraving depicts the Godoy kings and parents at the table of the Emperor. Dated 19th Century

THE DISTRESS AT SHEFFIELD

Our minister's donation party , Charity, Parties

Illustration depicting the High Court of Justice established by the Rump Parliament to try Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland. This was an ad hoc tribunal created specifically for the purpose of trying the king, although the name was used for subsequent courts.

History of the United States. 19th century. Customs of free blacks in the United States. A wedding before the municipal judge. Engraving. La Ilustración Española y Americana (The Spanish and American Illustration), 1878.

Engraving depicts the Godoy kings and parents at the table of the Emperor. Dated 19th Century

Installation of a Knight of the Bath, 1844. The Order of the Bath is conferred by Queen Victoria. The name derives from the elaborate medieval ceremony for appointing a knight, which involved bathing (as a symbol of purification) as one of its elements. '...the Ceremony of the Sovereign investing a Knight with the Order, in the Throne-room, at St. James's Palace...The Collar is of gold, weighing thirty ounces Troy weight, and is composed of nine imperial crowns, and eight roses, thistles, and shamrocks, issuing from a sceptre, enamelled in their proper colours, tied or linked together with sev

The Empress Feeding the Children at the House of Eugene-Napoleon, Orphanage, 1869, Paris, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century print, exact original date unknown, Europe

Kirmess, church fair in Upper Bavaria, Germany, here people coming from church service, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century print, exact original date unknown, Europe

An engraving depicting a photographer taking photos by magnesium light. Dated 19th century

Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, 1759, 1805, preaches as a boy at village of Lorch, in front of his family and friends, digital improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880, preaches as a boy at village of Lorch, infront of his family and friends, digital improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880

German reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) preaching to the crowd in Mora. Germania, 1882. Author: A. SIGISMUND.

Engraving depicting Mary, Queen of Scots being greeted by state prisoners in the Tower of London. Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I, reigned over Scotland from 1542-1567. She was found guilty of plotting to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I in 1586 and was beheaded the following year. Dated 16th century

Revolutions of Paris. / Event of February 19, 1790. // M. de Favras arrived at the main door of Notre-Dame ... (IT)

Shield of the Church, also Petrus Albussanus, from 1476 until his death the 40th Grand Master of the Order of Saint John, in Rhodes, Greece, Historic, digital reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Christine Pisan at the court of Charles V, vintage engraved illustration.

Salon of 1855. Norway. Funerals in rural Norway, painting by M.A. Tidemand. Engraving

THE LAYING OF THE MEMORIAL STONE OF THE NEW TOWER BRIDGE BY THE PRINCE OF WALES, LONDON, UK, 1886: THE PRINCE LAYING THE MEMORIAL STONE

Station of the Cross at the Calvary at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Mount Virgl in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, Europe

Ecumenical Council of Nicea, Anonymous

'Massacre of the Hivites by Simeon and Levi', 1890. Creator: Unknown.

'Edward pawning the Crown with the Archbishop of Treves', c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech.

Salem Witch Trials. Two women stand on trial in 1682 with guards, as the accusing girls demonstrate their demonic afflictions. Cries of pain, convulsions, and testimony of the defendants 'spectral form' committing crimes were accepted as evidence. Illustration by Howard Pyle.

A crowd of people have gathered around a stand in the street to watch a Punch and Judy show. Engraving by J. Goodyear after T. Uwins.

A traditional funeral dance from Jijona, Alicante, Spain. Europe. Travels in Spain by Gustave Dore and Jean Charles Davillier from Le Tour du Monde 1867

A man kneeling in front of a judge at a Chinese court of justice. Wood engraving after E. Vaumort.

Brigham Young . A Mormon religious service. Mombom temple in Salt Lake City. Utah. Harper's Weekly, 1872. Color.

Black and White Illustration of William Wallace in Westminster Hall being tried for treason and having a wreath of laurel leaves

Catalan elegy, representation of the lyric poem about the death of a loved one, Barcelona, Catalonia. Journey to Spain, 1862 by Jean Charles Davillier (1823-1883) Drawing by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) Le Tour du Monde 1862

Funeral of Albert, Prince Consort, 1861. Artist: Unknown

EASTERTIDE IN RUSSIA, AT A VILLAGE NEAR GATSCHINA, WHERE THE CZAR RESIDES, 1881

CHINATOWNChinese market in DupontStreet. Date: 1880

LA CORUÑA. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. FIESTA DE SANTIAGO , AÑO 1885. ENTRADA DE PEREGRINOS POR LA PUERTA SANTA DE LA CATEDRAL. GRABADO DE LA ILUSTRACION ESPAÑOLA Y AMERICANA.

Wedding customa of the Saxons, historical illustration circa 1893

THE 'MEDIEVAL MARKET' AT KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COLLEGE FOR TRAINING TEACHERS OF THE DEAF AT EALING, LONDON, UK

An Irish-stew dinner to the poor at the Conder Street mission hall, Limehouse, east London Date: circa 1880

Spiritualist meeting in a Paris drawing room. Communicating with the 'other side' by means of the hat, table-turning, and the pendulum. From 'L'Illustration' (Paris 1853). Wood engraving.

THE EASTERN QUESTION, CHRISTMAS WITH THE TURKS AT NISCH

Muerte de San Vicente de Paul (1576-1660), sacerdote francés. Grabado de 1849.

Baptism of a baby mason Date: 1890s

Martin Luther: The Great Reformer, print

Colliers wives are summoned to a mass meeting at Boldon, Co. Durham. Date: 1879

Relieved of his royal responsibilities, Francesco II, former king of the Two Sicilies, takes refuge with the pope at Rome and enjoys himself during the Carnival. Date: circa February 1866

Leo XIII (1810-1903). Italian Pope (1878-1903), named Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci. Rome. Leo XIII directs a phonograph message to the American Catholic people on the occasion of his jubilee. Engraving by Rico. The Spanish and American Illustration.

Martin Luther, (Eisleben, 1483, Eisleben, 1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg. He was excommunicated in 1520. Luther's preaching to the crowd in Moera. Engraving from 1882.

Italy. Naples. Cholera epidemic. Cardinal-Archbishop Sanfelice (Guglielmo Sanfelice d'Acquavella) (1834-1897) visiting the sick. Engraving. The Spanish and American Illustration (La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana), 30 September 1884.

'Annual ceremony of presenting the almanacks', 1847. Artist: Giles

THE LATE GENERAL SKOBELEFF LYING IN STATE IN THE CHURCH OF TRYCH SWJATITELEI, MOSCOW, RUSSIA

Engraving depicting a typical fair in the middle of the 15th Century

Man sells a cricket in a glass as a guardian spirit Der schlimme Sch, print maker: Caspar Luyken, publisher: Christoph Weigel, Neurenberg, 1704, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 87 mm × w 114 mm

Indians of Peru and Bolivia, South America, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. C. L. Rowsell of Valparaiso, of indigenous people belonging to '...the half-civilised part of the native South American population. It is said that in Bolivia their numbers are rather on the increase than diminishing; and they still cherish their traditions, which promise an ultimate recovery of the land for their own nation. An Indian of pure Aymara blood, when drawn by conscription in the forced levies of troops, will refuse to serve the existing Government, or, if he serves, will be disgraced in the sight o

AN OPIUM DEN IN A CHINESE CITY, 1880, 19th century engraving, China

The Berchtesgaden Salt Mine is the oldest active salt mine in Germany, Bavaria, visitors at the entrance, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century artwork, exact original date unknown

Nobles at a village festival, David van der Kellen (1827-1895), 1859 - 1864 print On the left, separate from the crowd, nobles and well -to -do citizens sit by a table. On the right people are partying and drinking. Haarlem paper nobility and patriciate; chivalry, knighthood. public festivities

INTERIOR OF A SETTLER'S CABIN, CANADA, NINETEENTH CENTURY ENGRAVING

NAZARETH HOUSE, THE HOME OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR.

Children dressed as the Three Wise Men have arrived in the village and are welcomed by the people, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an original from the 19th century, colored.

'Prayers in the Baron's Hall', (c1900). Creator: Unknown.

justice torture binding catholic is tortured in the Tower of London England circa 1580 copper engraving ""Review of Fox's Book of Martyrs"" by William Andrews 1826,

Distribution of money to the people by order of the Taikun, Japan. Old 19th century engraved illustration Travel to Japan by Aime Humbert from El Mundo en La Mano 1879

The first interview (or meeting) of Prince Charles (later King Charles I) and Princess Henriette. the youngest daughter of King Henry IV of France. who would become the King's wife in 1625. England. digital reproduction of a historical original

A MEETING OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY IN CRANE COURT, LONDON

Crowded London street, circa 1869, by French artist Gustave Dore, who worked with British journalist Blanchard Jerrold to produce the book London: A Pilgrimage.

Receiving of a Mormon Nephite, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America, drawing by David. Journey to the City of Saints, 1860. Capital of the country of the Mormons by Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1862

Engraving depicting a harvest festival in a Cornish fishing village. Dated 19th century

Atahualpa () begging Pizarro for mercy. Etching by A.C.F. Villerey after N. Vallain.

Opium den in the Chinese quarter of San Francisco. Wood engraving c1870.

Illustration depicting a crèche set up by the East London Mission. Dated 19th Century

Engraving depicting Shakers dancing at Meeting, holding hands palms upwards to catch God's grace and blessing. Dated 19th Century

A French Lodge ceremonially inducts a member to the grade of Master Date: 1890s

Folk Costume Festival in Munich, Homage to the Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Historic, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, Europe

NORTH AMERICA A negro congregation at Washington D.C. Date: 1876

The Bishop of Oxford laying the foundation-stone of an English church at Brussels, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Ghèmar. 'A numerous company of English residents and others had assembled to witness the ceremony, and to hear the Bishop's eloquent address. The new building, at his suggestion, is to bear the name of "Church of the Resurrection." The form of prayers here used was that which has been introduced for similar occasions in the diocese of Oxford. After reading the prayers the stone was lowered to its place, and struck by his Lordship three times in the name

Engraving depicting British and Chinese envoys singing the treaty with Korea in 1882

Russia, St. Petersburg. Distribution of free soup by the Sisters of the "Committee for the Relief of the Poor". Engraving by Capuz. La Ilustracion Espaola y Americana, 1881.

Receiving of a Mormon Nephite, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America, drawing by David. Journey to the City of Saints, 1860. Capital of the country of the Mormons by Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1862

FAIRFIELD CHURCH, 1869

Small children being sold as slaves to men in cloaks and broad hats, 1680, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

A cartoon depicting London shoemakers celebrating the day of the Patron Saint, St. Crispin. Illustrated by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) a British caricaturist and book illustrator. Dated 19th century

Bonze refectory, refectory or remter, Beijing, Beijing, social upper class, eating, drinking, tables, benches, room, dog, supervision, chopsticks, lanterns, flowers, China, woodcut, historical illustration c. 1898, Asia

English parson exchanging snuff boxes with a monk in Calais. Two porters carry a trunk, and a woman gets a bucket of water from a well. Yorick and Father Lorenzo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson from Laurence Sternes A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy, Thomas Tegg, London, 1809.

A wedding banquet in Kruiningen. Netherlands, Europe. Trip to the Zeeland by Charles De Coster 1873

Engraving showing the display of Regalia at the Tower of London, with a Yeoman Warder keeping watch on the sightseers, 1885. Date: 15 August 1885

'SCOTTISH PRESBYTERIANS IN A COUNTRY PARISH CHURCH, THE SERMON.' PAINTED BY J. STIRLING, FROM THE EXHIBITION OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY

witch witch-hunt witches' scale of Oudewater in the 17th century wood engraving 19th century,

SUSSEX SMUGGLERS Daniel Cater chained in the Turff House at Old Mill's. John Cobby is kicking him and Benjamin Tapner is cutting him across the eyes and nose while he is saying the Lords Prayer. Date: 1748-9

SHAKERS AT MEETING, THE RELIGIOUS DANCE, 1870

Harley receiving The Legion's Memorial, 1701. Written by Daniel Defoe it demanded the release of the Kentish petitioners, who had asked Parliament to support the king in an imminent war against Franc

A sentenced man in chapel during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920). Date: circa 1910

An engraving depicting a reception marking the completion of the Eiffel Tower. Dated 19th century

With tilted heads, the Venerable Brother gives the married couple the masonic blessing, whilst music, often represented by a small organ, plays a tune for the occasion. Date: 1890s

Jacobin Club in the Jacobin Monastery in 1789 Paris. France, French Revolution 18th century. Old engraved illustration from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise 1845

James Garfield - Removing the President from the White House, 1881

Royal family visiting Queen Victoria of England

The room where the Prophet Joseph Smith was killed in Carthage. Illinois state, United States of America, drawing by Francois Fortune Ferogio (1805-1888) Journey to the City of Saints, 1860. Capital of the country of the Mormons by Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) Le Tour du Monde 1862

Engraving depicting the sale at Calcutta of valuable Government Presents and Lucknow Jewels. Dated 1860

geography / travel, Mexico, people, traditional costumes of the population, nationals of the lower classes, wood engraving, 19th century,

An engraving customers seated round the samovar in a Caucasian tea shop. Dated 19th century

The commissioner's interview with congress, Darly, Matthew, active 1741-1780, en sanguine engraving 1778, three members of congress standing beneath palm trees outlining their demands for peace to three members of the peace commission, the Earl of Carlisle, Baron Auckland, and George Johnstone. Lord Bute is standing in the background between the two groups.

The English Quaker William Penn (1644-1718) Purchasing Land from the Delaware Indians. William Penn signing the Peace Treaty with Native Americans, 1682. Engraving by Encyclopedia of United States History. Later colouration.

trade middle ages shops under covered market wood engraving after miniature in Aristotle`s ""Ethics and Politics"" translated by Nicholas Oresme 15th century Library of Rouen,

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