The Devils Acre - Westminster, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréThe Devils Acre-Westminster, 1872. Devils Acre, a Victorian slum near Westminster Abbey had a high rate of mortality from diseases such as typhoid. From, " LONDON
Our Village, c1890, (1936). Creator: Hubert von HerkomerOur Village, c1890, (1936). Village scene by Sir Hubert von Herkomer. (1849-1914). Oil on canvas. From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, Ltd. Liverpool, 1936]
Limehouse Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréLimehouse Dock, 1872. Limehouse Dock in Tower Hamlets used by seagoing vessels to offload cargo to canal barges, for onward transport along the Regents Canal. From, " LONDON
Flute, lute, cello and violin; Johann Georg Platzer (1704-1761), 1948. ArtistFlute, lute, cello and violin; Johann Georg Platzer (1704-1761), 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]
Karl Heinrich Marx, German philosopher, political economist, and revolutionary, (1903). The father of modern communism, Marx (1818-1883)
Appy Ampstead on a Bank Holiday, 1900, (1933). Creator: UnknownAppy Ampstead on a Bank Holiday, 1900, (1933)....maid servants...still wore the badge of their status - the apron - even on their day out
The Farmers Boy with his masters dogs, c1881. Creator: Randolph CaldecottThe Farmers Boy with his masters dogs, c1881. When I was a farmer, a Farmers Boy, I used to keep my masters dogs. The Farmers Boy, wearing a smock
Marchers from Shoreditch, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933) Creator: UnknownMarchers from Shoreditch, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933). The Shoreditch contingent arrives at Hyde Park
Mounted police baton-charging marchers, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933). The National Hunger March of September to October 1932 was the largest of a series of hunger marches in
Clothing during the Reign of George III, 1760-1776, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B SteelClothing during the Reign of George III 1760-1776, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]
Ball Dress & Evening Dress, 19th century. Creator: UnknownBall Dress & Evening Dress, 19th century. Evening dress worn to a ball or a formal event, usuually cut off the shoulder with low decolletage, exposed arms, and long styled skirts
Visiting the Diocese, 1885, (1965). Creator: Pavel Osipovic KovalevskijVisiting the Diocese, 1885, (1965). Russian peasants doff their caps and make way for a coach drawn by six horses. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
Gambling at Whites Club, 1734, (1925). Creator: William RadclyffeGambling at Whites Club, 1734, (1925). Plate VI, the gaming house scene from Hogarths The Rakes Progress, engraved by W.Radclyffe
Motherless, c1883, (c1902). Creator: UnknownMotherless, c1883, (c1902). After a painting in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. Victorian graveyard scene: a recently widowed father tends his dead wifes grave while tenderly holding their child
Woman and a boy working in a coal mine, Bolton, Lancashire, 1848. A woman and boy underground in a coal mine moving a basket containing 3-4 cwt of coal
Friedrich Engels, German socialist and collaborator and supporter of Karl Marx, 1879. Engels lived mainly in England from 1842
Early railway Coaches, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, England, 1831, (c1900-1920). The first steam locomotives with three different classes of railway travel
Karl Marx, 19th century German political, social and economic theoristKarl Marx, German political, 19th century social and economic theorist. The father of modern communism, Marx (1818-1883) believed that the downfall of capitalism by revolution
The Young Servant, 1882. Artist: Camille PissarroThe Young Servant, 1882. From the Tate Gallery, London
May Day 1920. Artist: Nicolas KotcherguineMay Day 1920. On the ruins of capitalism the fraternity of peasants and workers marches against the peoples of the world
A Drawing-Room at Buchingham Palace -- Waiting in the "Pen"before the presentation to... 1890A Drawing-Room at Buchingham Palace -- Waiting in the " Pen" before the presentation to Her Majesty, 1890
My First Ball; Going down to Supper, 1890. Creator: Arthur HopkinsMy First Ball ; Going down to Supper, 1890. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday March 22, 1890, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Graphic, Front Cover Saturday March 22, 1890, 1890
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday March 15, 1890, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Graphic, Front Cover Saturday March 15, 1890, 1890
Free Dinners to Poor Children at the King Edwards Mission, Whitechapel, 1890. Creator: UnknownFree Dinners to Poor Children at the King Edwards Mission, Whitechapel, 1890
Salamon de Caus at Bicetre, 1640-76. Creator: Jacques CourtoisSalamon de Caus at Bicetre, 1640-76
Chanteurs des rues, grande piece, 1872. Creator: Marcellin-Gilbert DesboutinChanteurs des rues, grande piece, 1872
The Snack, 1787-93. Creator: Louis Marin BonnetThe Snack, 1787-93
The Dinner, 1787-89. Creator: Louis Marin BonnetThe Dinner, 1787-89
The Supper, 1787-93. Creator: Louis Marin BonnetThe Supper, 1787-93
Portrait of Mademoiselle de Pavant, 1825. Creator: Jean-Baptiste IsabeyPortrait of Mademoiselle de Pavant, 1825
The Snack, mid to late 18th century. Creator: Louis Marin BonnetThe Snack, mid to late 18th century
The Lunch, 1787-93. Creator: Louis Marin BonnetThe Lunch, 1787-93
Portrait of Mademoiselle Ledieu, 1820. Creator: Jean-Baptiste IsabeyPortrait of Mademoiselle Ledieu, 1820
Migratory field workers at 5 a. m. waiting in the carrot field to hold a place to work, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeMigratory field workers at 5 a.m. waiting in the carrot field to hold a place to work, which starts at 8 a.m
Migratory field workers at 5 a.m. waiting in the carrot field... 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeMigratory field workers at 5 a.m. waiting in the carrot field to hold a place to work, which starts at 8 a.m
FSA migratory labor camp, Brawley, Imperial Valley, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeBrawley, Imperial Valley. In Farm Security Administration (FSA) migratory labor camp. Family father, mother and eleven children originally from Mangrum, Oklahoma
Gang of migratory carrot pullers in field, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeGang of migratory carrot pullers in field. Wages: fourteen cents per crate of forty eight bunches. Imperial Valley, California
Amusements at the Peoples Palace, Mile End Road--A Subscription Dance, 1890. Creator: UnknownAmusements at the Peoples Palace, Mile End Road--A Subscription Dance, 1890
"A Humorous Recitation";from the picture by Knut Ekwall, 1890. Creator: Knut Ekwall" A Humorous Recitation" ; from the picture by Knut Ekwall, 1890
"For The Patients";Flower-Girls outside the University Hospital on a visiting day, 1890" For The Patients" ; Flower-Girls outside the University Hospital on a visiting day, 1890
A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Saloon in the Prince of Waless Marine Pavilion, c1788, 1 Creator: UnknownA Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Saloon in the Prince of Waless Marine Pavilion, c1788, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888
A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago;"The George"at Crawley, c1788, 1888. Creator: UnknownA Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; " The George" at Crawley, c1788, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888
The Quarter Deck of a P and O Steamer, 1888. Creator: UnknownThe Quarter Deck of a P and O Steamer, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888
Women coaling a Man-of War at Nagasaki, Japan, 1888. Creator: J NashWomen coaling a Man-of War at Nagasaki, Japan, 1888.From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888
Laundress, n. d. Creator: Theophile Alexandre SteinlenLaundress, n.d
Bright Have Thy Young Days Been!, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight BrowneBright Have Thy Young Days Been!, n.d
Terrestrial Adoration, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight BrowneTerrestrial Adoration, n.d
