1857 Newport Bathing Scene Harper's Weekly August 15 King of Delhi General Wolfe
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Title: 1857 Newport Bathing Scene Harper's Weekly August 15 King of Delhi General Wolfe
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Victorian Summer at the Shore: This August 15, 1857, issue captures the birth of the American summer resort. The "Grand Bathing Scene at Newport" documents the high-society transition to the Rhode Island coast, showing the elaborate wool costumes and social rituals of the antebellum elite. It’s a foundational image for understanding the evolution of American leisure and fashion.
📜 The Fallen Mughal: On the global stage, the Indian Rebellion was reaching a climax. The front-page portrait of the "King of Delhi" (Bahadur Shah Zafar) documents the last of the Mughal emperors. It provides a rare, contemporary visual of the figurehead around whom the rebellion rallied, just as the British were tightening their siege on the city.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🏖️ "Grand Bathing Scene at Newport" (One-Third Page): A classic and highly displayable print showing the Victorian public enjoying the surf in Newport, Rhode Island. Accompanied by smaller illustrations in the "Salt-Water Bathing" feature, it is a premier item for Rhode Island and beach culture historians.
👑 "The King of Delhi" (Front-Page): A significant full-page cover portrait of the last Mughal Emperor. This is a vital primary source for Indian and British Imperial history buffs, documenting the face of the 1857 Mutiny.
🏺 "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" — The Holy Land:
"Haifa and Mount Carmel" — A beautiful mid-century overview of the coastal landscape.
"The Monks of Mount Carmel" — Documenting the religious life of the region.
🚢 "The William and Ann" (Half-Page): A historic maritime print showing the vessel in which General James Wolfe sailed to Quebec in 1759. A significant piece for French and Indian War and Canadian history collectors.
🕌 "Revolt in the Sultan's Harem": A sensationalized 19th-century look at the Ottoman Empire, featuring several illustrations. It reflects the Victorian era's complex fascination with "Orientalism."
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from August 15, 1857.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1857—an authentic 168-year-old primary source.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Look for the intricate detail in the Newport bathing suits and the regal line-work in the King of Delhi portrait.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Newport & Coastal Collectors: Pre-Civil War views of Newport are highly desirable artifacts of New England social history.
Global Historians: The "King of Delhi" cover is a powerful centerpiece for any collection focusing on the end of the Mughal Empire or the 1857 Rebellion.
Maritime & Military Buffs: The Wolfe ship print is a rare technical and historical link to the battle for North America.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Newport bathing scene or the King of Delhi cover would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 168-year-old newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its delicate woodblock prints arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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1857 Newport Bathing Scene Harper's Weekly August 15 King of Delhi General Wolfe
$38.88