1800s Magnets

High waist, no petticoat, sexy AF. Isn’t she marvelous? The brief vogue circa 1800 for wearing thin muslin gowns dipped in water so they cling to everything may be apocryphal, but isn’t it fun to think it was real? Another entry in my Historical Fatties series, she’s almost as cute as you are. You’re cuter, though.

Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour was an American restaurant parlor chain founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1963. It had a turn of the century vibe loosely based on the late 1800s/early 1900s with both the decor and employees looking (and speaking) the part. Farrell's was a hit with families, especially with the kids, as their very American menu was bolstered with countless soda and iced cream based deserts. It was very much a dining experience as specialty desserts like the Hot Fudge Volcano were ceremoniously carried in on a stretcher like tray carried between two servers, usually accompanied by a song, so between that and the player piano, Farrell's was not the place to go for a quiet bite to eat.

If you're in the market for some creepy potions, you'll know you're in the right place when you see this spooky sign!

Darts - Supporting the eye patch industry since the 1800s

The Dancer La Goulue and Valentin Le Désossé Dancing in the Moulin Rouge by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec from 1894. A wonderful vintage sketch!

ECCE ANCILLA DOMINI "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord." Mary, Mother of our Redeemer, pray for us.

William Turner's depiction of the burning of the House of Lords and the House of Commons, painted 1835. Oil painting looking great on prints, posters, tops. Perfect for vintage artwork lovers and art history students.

This depiction of a Pterodactylus is based on an 1800s illustration from the book "La Terre Avant le Deluge" illustrated by Edouard Riou. I've recreated his original illustration in my own digital block print style, simplifying it to just the swooping Pterodactyl and its soon to be snack dragonfly.

Famous Oilman. A vintage logo for a top 5 all time movie for me.

What could be better than a spooky walk under the light of the witching hour?

Brooklyn's Bushwick Tavern seems like the kind of place that has long pour cocktails a lot of regulars as a result. This vintage style design celebrates the mysterious tavern that nobody knows about making it all the more cool...

The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, usually referred to as simply Wurlitzer, is an American company started in Cincinnati in 1853 by German immigrant (Franz) Rudolph Wurlitzer. The company initially imported stringed, woodwind and brass instruments from Germany for resale in the United States. Wurlitzer enjoyed initial success, largely due to defense contracts to provide musical instruments to the U.S. military. In 1880, the company began manufacturing pianos and eventually relocated to North Tonawanda, New York. It quickly expanded to make band organs, orchestrions, player pianos and pipe or theatre organs popular in theatres during the days of silent movies.

Faraday on electromagnetism. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of an electromagnetic generator. These notes date from 17 October 1831. Faraday made several major advances in the fields of magnetism and electricity, devising the first electric motor and equipment such as transformers and dynamos. He worked at the Royal Institution, London, UK.

Whalers catching a whale, 19th century artwork. Oar-powered whaling boats in rough conditions in the South Seas as they prepare to kill a harpooned whale. The whale, which is spouting air from its blowhole, has several harpoons in its side. As it grows weaker, the whalers will use their spears and other harpoons to kill it. The whale's body will then be hauled on board the main ship (seen in background) and processed for its valuable oil. In the same year this artwork was published (1868) the modern explosive harpoon was invented.

Faraday on electromagnets. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of a large electromagnet. These notes date from 1 November 1832. Faraday made several major advances in the fields of magnetism and electricity, devising the first electric motor and equipment such as transformers and dynamos. He worked at the Royal Institution, London, UK.

From a Victorian children's picture book.

Faraday on electromagnetism. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing expected results of experiments on electromagnetism. The date of 19 January 1823 is at top left, with additional dates (27 January) within the notes. This is the second of two pages describing 24 experiments. For the two pages, see C015/4896 and C015/4891. Faraday made several major advances in the fields of magnetism and electricity, devising the first electric motor and equipment such as transformers and dynamos. He worked at the Royal Institution, London, UK.

Map of the languages of Africa, prepared by German geographer Ernst Georg Ravenstein (1834-1913) for 'Modern Languages of Africa' (1883) by British linguist Robert Needham Cust (1821-1909). The language groups (colour key at bottom left) are: Semitic (pink), Hamitic (yellow, modern Berber, Egyptian, and Cushitic), Nuba-Falah (orange), Negro (brown, western Africa), Bantu (green) and Hottentot-Bushman (brown, southern Africa, modern Khoi-San). The area covered by the terms Nuba-Falah, Negro and Bantu falls mostly under what is now called the Niger-Congo languages, of which the Bantu languages remain a major subdivision.

Faraday on magnetism. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and diagrams on magnetism. Faraday made several major advances in the fields of magnetism and electricity, devising the first electric motor and equipment such as transformers and dynamos. He worked at the Royal Institution, London, UK.

Menelik II of Ethiopia (1844-1913). Reproduction of an 1898 painting by the French painter Paul Buffet (1864-1941) of Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia fighting the Italians at the Battle of Adwa (Adua), on 2nd March 1896. Menelik II was Negus (monarch) of Shewa (an historic region of Ethiopia) from 1866-1889 and then Emperor of Ethiopia from 1889 to his death in 1913. He is credited for restoring the ancient Ethiopian Kingdom to its former glory of the Axumite Empire, one of the four most powerful kingdoms of the ancient world. This climactic battle of the First Italo-Ethiopian War was a decisive defeat for Italy and secured Ethiopian sovereignty.

please Be Patient with Me I'm from The 1900s design

At age 22, in 1840, Robert Edwin Dietz bought a small lamp and oil shop in Brooklyn, NY. Robert, with his brother William, called the company Dietz, Brother, and Company. One of their first products was a candle lantern; they later made sperm whale oil lamps, girandoles, hall lamps, and chandeliers. Three more of the brothers joined the company in 1855, and the name became Dietz and Company. In 1868, Robert sold his interest in Dietz and Company and partnered with Absalom Smith to form a new company, Dietz & Smith. When Smith purchased 6,000 velocipedes (a mid-19th-century bicycle) on company credit, Robert decided he was a bad business partner, bought Smith’s interest, and continued the company as R.E. Dietz.

Jan. 1851: Russian author Leo Tolstoy confides to his diary that he'd fallen in love at a party, and then as an afterthought - "Bought a horse which I don't need at all." Ah yes, unnecessary horse; who hasn't been there?! Style variations available.

Native american with presidential medal of honor 1800s

High waist, no petticoat, sexy AF. Isn’t she marvelous? The brief vogue circa 1800 for wearing thin muslin gowns dipped in water so they cling to everything may be apocryphal, but isn’t it fun to think it was real? Another entry in my Historical Fatties series, she’s almost as cute as you are. You’re cuter, though. No background because sometimes simple is nice.

Old smudgy map of Europe, Africa and India.

Portland cement was developed in Britain beginning in the middle of the 18th century. Its name is derived from its similarity to Portland stone, a type of building stone quarried on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England. Modern Portland cement development began in 1756 when combinations of different limestones and additives, including trass and pozzolanas were added during the construction of a lighthouse. Portland cement had been imported into America for decades, but in 1871, Eagle Brand Portland Cement began producing it stateside in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and by the early 20th century, American-made Portland cement had displaced most of the imported product.

A vintage Halloween copy of a Postcard from the late 1800s. The witch is shown riding a broom that has a rabbit head, which is odd.

Falstaff Beer, one of the famous beer back in the day.

Nellie Oleson

Inspired by the old west!

Old smudgy map of eastern Europe, eastern Africa, Australia and Asia from the 1800s.

Step back in time with our Beastie Boys-inspired piece, 'No Sleep Til Brooklyn: 1800s Travel Meets 90's Hip Hop.' This funny vintage design captures the essence of hip-hop's original trio in a playful and stylish manner. The sketch drawing showcases a dapper, well-dressed man driving a horse and carriage, inviting you to embark on a nostalgic journey to Brooklyn. With its witty caption, this design pays homage to the famous 90s hip hop anthem. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the Beastie Boys or a lover of 90s hip hop music, this shirt is a must-have addition to your collection. Embrace the spirit of Brooklyn, where sleep may be obtained once the city is reached and celebrate the golden era of hip-hop music with this unique design!

Caricature of the Swiss psychologist and philosopher Jean Piaget (1896-1980), smoking a pipe. Piaget is best known for his pioneering work in child development. Much of his study of theories of human knowledge (epistemology) was based on how children's minds develop and his theory of cognitive development and epistemological view are together called 'genetic epistemology'. Piaget showed that children think in different ways to adults and demonstrated that children's misconceptions are often entirely logical if their limited knowledge is taken into account. His work led to the creation of scientific fields such as developmental psychology and cognitive theory.

Global botanical geography. 19th-century botanical and geographical illustration depicting the distribution and variation in plant types on mountain habitats worldwide and at different latitudes and climates (tropical, temperate, polar). From left, the examples are: the Andes, Tenerife, the Himalayas, the Alps and Pyrenees, and Lapland. Elevations are given in feet, with yearly weather This work, by Scottish geographer Alexander Keith Johnston (1804-1871), was based on work by German geographers Alexander von Humboldt and Heinrich Berghaus. It was published in 'The Physical Atlas' (1848). For the full page of maps and illustrations, see C026/8518.

Tesla coil experiment. Electrical streamers sparking outwards from a large Tesla coil at left to another one at right, at the laboratory operated by Serb-US physicist and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) at Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. Tesla (seated on the chair) operated this laboratory from 1899. The coil named after him is a type of resonant transformer that is used to produce high-voltage, low-current, high-frequency alternating current electricity. Tesla emigrated to the USA in 1884. His research led to key advances in areas such as alternating current power generation and transmission. The SI unit of magnetic flux density is named in his honour.