Parodies a new fashion introduced in 1851 in America. They were derived from Turkish dress and were basically pants that reformers thought would allow more freedom of movement to women. Branded "blommerism"
Humorous image of soldiers camping outside of the Crystal Palace. Prince Albert dispatched soldiers to check the different galleries prior to opening in order to make sure no panes of glass had broken loose.
Enraving depicting the Calais Packet rescuing Colonel Brine and Mr. Simmons from the Channel after their unsuccessful attempt to cross from England to France by balloon. Dated 19th Century