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Crowded street with people in Mexico City, circa 1895 celebrating Mardi Gras.

Shows a hat shop with man and boy trying on hats.

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.

An advertisement for leeches used in medical procedures.

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

The image shows beginning contruction on a tunnel under the English Channel.

Shows passengers going up hill in San Francisco in the Kearny, Polk, and Filmore Line.

Image shows steam-engine that was on display at the Great Exhibition, 1851.

Shows Queen Victoria's sitting room at the Crystal Palace.