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Background imageColonial history Collection: A tram conductor in conversation with passengers, 1896

A tram conductor in conversation with passengers, 1896
3480833 A tram conductor in conversation with passengers, 1896; (add.info.: Cartoon satire on British colonial ambitions in Egypt, 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageColonial history Collection: Don Diego Garcia Sarmiento de Sotomayor

Don Diego Garcia Sarmiento de Sotomayor
2910741 Don Diego Garcia Sarmiento de Sotomayor; (add.info.: Don Diego Garcia Sarmiento de Sotomayor, Marquis of Sobroso (c)

Background imageColonial history Collection: Lope Diez de Armendariz

Lope Diez de Armendariz
2910739 Lope Diez de Armendariz; (add.info.: Lope Diez de Armendariz, Marquis of Cadereyta (1575 - 1639) viceroy of New Spain

Background imageColonial history Collection: Don Rodrigo Pacheco y Osorio

Don Rodrigo Pacheco y Osorio
2910738 Don Rodrigo Pacheco y Osorio; (add.info.: Don Rodrigo Pacheco y Osorio (1565- 1652) Spanish nobleman, inquisitor of Valladolid, and viceroy of New Spain

Background imageColonial history Collection: Diego Fernandez de Cordoba

Diego Fernandez de Cordoba
2910735 Diego Fernandez de Cordoba; (add.info.: Diego Fernandez de Cordoba (1578-1630), Viceroy of Mexico 1612 to 1621 and Viceroy of Peru from 1622 to 1629.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageColonial history Collection: Montesclaros

Montesclaros
2910732 Montesclaros; (add.info.: Don Juan de Mendoza y Luna, 3rd Marquis of Montesclaros (Spanish: Juan de Mendoza y Luna, Marques de Montesclaros (1571--1628), Spanish nobleman, man of letters

Background imageColonial history Collection: Marcos de Torres y Rueda, 1754 (engraving)

Marcos de Torres y Rueda, 1754 (engraving)
2910993 Marcos de Torres y Rueda, 1754 (engraving); (add.info.: Marcos de Torres y Rueda was bishop of Yucatan (1646-1649), interim viceroy of New Spain, and president of the Audiencia of New Spain

Background imageColonial history Collection: Natives in the Pacific Region from Voyage au pole sud et dans l'Oceanie

Natives in the Pacific Region from Voyage au pole sud et dans l'Oceanie
2911082 Natives in the Pacific Region from Voyage au pole sud et dans l'Oceanie; (add.info.: 1842 Illustration of natives in the Pacific Region from Voyage au pole sud et dans l'Oceanie...")

Background imageColonial history Collection: The arrest of Governor Andros during the 1689 Boston revolt. Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 - 1714

The arrest of Governor Andros during the 1689 Boston revolt. Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 - 1714
2956610 The arrest of Governor Andros during the 1689 Boston revolt. Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 - 1714. English colonial administrator in North America

Background imageColonial history Collection: Interior of a New England pioneer's home in the 17th century

Interior of a New England pioneer's home in the 17th century. From The History of Our Country, published 1899
2956599 Interior of a New England pioneer's home in the 17th century. From The History of Our Country, published 1899; Private Collection

Background imageColonial history Collection: Sir William Berkeley, 1605 - 1677, colonial governor of Virginia

Sir William Berkeley, 1605 - 1677, colonial governor of Virginia, and one of the Lords Proprietors of the Colony of
UIG5419611 Sir William Berkeley, 1605 - 1677, colonial governor of Virginia, and one of the Lords Proprietors of the Colony of Carolina, America

Background imageColonial history Collection: French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria

French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria
5305070 French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageColonial history Collection: 1835 The battle of Mascara, Algeria. The rebel stronghold was destroyed by the French

1835 The battle of Mascara, Algeria. The rebel stronghold was destroyed by the French
5304784 1835 The battle of Mascara, Algeria. The rebel stronghold was destroyed by the French. In 1830, Algeria was invaded by France. French colonial domination over Algeria

Background imageColonial history Collection: First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat
530476 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat, orientalist and colonial administrator: instigated interventionist policy in Afghanistan

Background imageColonial history Collection: Map of the colonial powers, 1902, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of the colonial powers, 1902, c.1900 (engraving)
532894 Map of the colonial powers, 1902, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the world showing "the Chief Countries and their Colonies, " circa 1902)

Background imageColonial history Collection: Map of colonial Africa, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of colonial Africa, c.1900 (engraving)
533053 Map of colonial Africa, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of colonial Africa, with insets of Ascension Island, St)

Background imageColonial history Collection: Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, officer

Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, officer
672689 Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, officer; (add.info.: Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard (22 January 1858 - 11 April 1945), known as Sir Frederick Lugard between 1901 and 1928

Background imageColonial history Collection: De Tham, 1909 (print)

De Tham, 1909 (print)
2102085 De Tham, 1909 (print); (add.info.: History. Vietnam. Hoang Hoa Tham (De Tham, leader of the Yen The Uprising against the French Administration)

Background imageColonial history Collection: Sir John Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence, British colonial administrator (engraving)

Sir John Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence, British colonial administrator (engraving)
8677025 Sir John Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence, British colonial administrator (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Lawrence)

Background imageColonial history Collection: Sir Harry Smith, British general (engraving)

Sir Harry Smith, British general (engraving)
8676784 Sir Harry Smith, British general (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Harry Smith (1787-1860), British general and colonial governor

Background imageColonial history Collection: Kingdom of Holland (litho)

Kingdom of Holland (litho)
8661140 Kingdom of Holland (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kingdom of Holland. Though the kingdom of Holland is small in extent)

Background imageColonial history Collection: Advertisement for Thresher & Glenny, Indian and Colonial Outfitters, 1913 (litho)

Advertisement for Thresher & Glenny, Indian and Colonial Outfitters, 1913 (litho)
8641339 Advertisement for Thresher & Glenny, Indian and Colonial Outfitters, 1913 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Thresher & Glenny)

Background imageColonial history Collection: Album 'Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur': the Mekong River

Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur": the Mekong River
3562542 Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur": the Mekong River by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Cochinchine (today region of Mekong Delta and South-East)

Background imageColonial history Collection: Album 'Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur': French colonial building

Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur": French colonial building
3562533 Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur": French colonial building by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Cochinchine (today region of Mekong Delta and South-East)

Background imageColonial history Collection: Album 'Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur': boats, huts and piles along the Mekong River

Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur": boats, huts and piles along the Mekong River
3562519 Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur": boats, huts and piles along the Mekong River by Unknown photographer

Background imageColonial history Collection: Outside of an English manor house in colonial style in China

Outside of an English manor house in colonial style in China
3561818 Outside of an English manor house in colonial style in China by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: China 1890-1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Background imageColonial history Collection: Signature of Peter Stuyvesant, c.?1612 - 1672, aka Petrus. Last Dutch Director-General of

Signature of Peter Stuyvesant, c.?1612 - 1672, aka Petrus. Last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland
2603486 Signature of Peter Stuyvesant, c.?1612 - 1672, aka Petrus. Last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland from 1647 until it was ceded provisionally to the English in 1664

Background imageColonial history Collection: Basseterre, Saint Cristopher, Island of the Lesser Antilles, territory of the Great Britain until

Basseterre, Saint Cristopher, Island of the Lesser Antilles, territory of the Great Britain until 1983
3563207 Basseterre, Saint Cristopher, Island of the Lesser Antilles, territory of the Great Britain until 1983 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Saint Cristopher, Basseterre)

Background imageColonial history Collection: French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1909

French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1909
5305172 French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1909; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria)

Background imageColonial history Collection: French legionnaire colonial band on parade in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910

French legionnaire colonial band on parade in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910
5305169 French legionnaire colonial band on parade in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial band on parade in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria)

Background imageColonial history Collection: French legionnaire colonial band on parade in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910

French legionnaire colonial band on parade in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910
5305155 French legionnaire colonial band on parade in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial band on parade in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria)

Background imageColonial history Collection: French legionnaire colonial soldiers at a base in Morocco. postcard 1909

French legionnaire colonial soldiers at a base in Morocco. postcard 1909
5305105 French legionnaire colonial soldiers at a base in Morocco. postcard 1909; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldiers at a base in Morocco. postcard 1909); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageColonial history Collection: French legionnaire colonial soldiers building accommodation at a base in Casablanca, Morocco

French legionnaire colonial soldiers building accommodation at a base in Casablanca, Morocco. postcard 1908
5305088 French legionnaire colonial soldiers building accommodation at a base in Casablanca, Morocco. postcard 1908; (add.info)

Background imageColonial history Collection: Richard Colley Wesley, Later Wellesley, 1St Marquess Wellesley, 1760 To 1842

Richard Colley Wesley, Later Wellesley, 1St Marquess Wellesley, 1760 To 1842
UIG5420680 Richard Colley Wesley, Later Wellesley, 1St Marquess Wellesley, 1760 To 1842. Anglo-Irish Politician And Colonial Administrator. Drawn By H. Warren

Background imageColonial history Collection: Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 -1714. English colonial administrator in North America

Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 -1714. English colonial administrator in North America
UIG5419639 Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 -1714. English colonial administrator in North America. From The History of Our Country, published 1899 ©UIG/Leemage

Background imageColonial history Collection: Colonial Exhibition Paris 1907, case and types Cochinchinese

Colonial Exhibition Paris 1907, case and types Cochinchinese
JAB5036825 Colonial Exhibition Paris 1907, case and types Cochinchinese; (add.info.: Colonial Exhibition Paris 1907, case and types Cochinchinese); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageColonial history Collection: Colonial Exhibition Marseille 1906, Palais de la Tunisie

Colonial Exhibition Marseille 1906, Palais de la Tunisie
JAB5036824 Colonial Exhibition Marseille 1906, Palais de la Tunisie; (add.info.: Colonial Exhibition Marseille 1906, Palais de la Tunisie); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageColonial history Collection: Colonial Exhibition Marseille 1906, Palais de l'Algerie

Colonial Exhibition Marseille 1906, Palais de l'Algerie
JAB5036853 Colonial Exhibition Marseille 1906, Palais de l'Algerie; (add.info.: Colonial Exhibition Marseille 1906, Palais de l'Algerie); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageColonial history Collection: Colonial Exhibition Paris 1907, Peuls and Foulahs women

Colonial Exhibition Paris 1907, Peuls and Foulahs women
JAB5036850 Colonial Exhibition Paris 1907, Peuls and Foulahs women; (add.info.: Colonial Exhibition Paris 1907, Peuls and Foulahs women); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageColonial history Collection: Colonial France, Tirailleurs de la Mission Marchand, 1898

Colonial France, Tirailleurs de la Mission Marchand, 1898
JAB5036844 Colonial France, Tirailleurs de la Mission Marchand, 1898.; (add.info.: Colonial France, Tirailleurs de la Mission Marchand, 1898.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageColonial history Collection: Colonial Exhibition Marseille 1906, Cambodia pavilion

Colonial Exhibition Marseille 1906, Cambodia pavilion
JAB5036840 Colonial Exhibition Marseille 1906, Cambodia pavilion; (add.info.: Colonial Exhibition Marseille 1906, Cambodia pavilion); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageColonial history Collection: Port of Hobart; Tasmania, Australia circa 1900

Port of Hobart; Tasmania, Australia circa 1900
3523007 Port of Hobart; Tasmania, Australia circa 1900; (add.info.: Port of Hobart; Tasmania, Australia circa 1900); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageColonial history Collection: PONCE DE LEON, Juan (1460-1521). Spanish conqueror of Puerto Rico (1508)

PONCE DE LEON, Juan (1460-1521). Spanish conqueror of Puerto Rico (1508) and discoverer of Florida (1502) (engraving)
CUL4932686 PONCE DE LEON, Juan (1460-1521). Spanish conqueror of Puerto Rico (1508) and discoverer of Florida (1502) (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Background imageColonial history Collection: French colonial workers resting near a temple, Vietnam, 1895 (b/w photo)

French colonial workers resting near a temple, Vietnam, 1895 (b/w photo)
5669762 French colonial workers resting near a temple, Vietnam, 1895 (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageColonial history Collection: Henry Brougham Loch, 1st Baron Loch, 1827-1900

Henry Brougham Loch, 1st Baron Loch, 1827-1900
5614356 Henry Brougham Loch, 1st Baron Loch, 1827-1900; (add.info.: Henry Brougham Loch, 1st Baron Loch, 1827-1900. Scottish soldier and colonial administrator. Seen here aged 67)

Background imageColonial history Collection: Egypt: Cook cruise, tourists with umbrella and colonial helmet head to mullet shelters

Egypt: Cook cruise, tourists with umbrella and colonial helmet head to mullet shelters
LUX4778226 Egypt: Cook cruise, tourists with umbrella and colonial helmet head to mullet shelters and porter chairs at the foot of the Valley of the Kings, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt: Cook cruise)

Background imageColonial history Collection: Colonial War: British Navy using a Gatling machine gun to occupy Alexandria, Egypt, 1882

Colonial War: British Navy using a Gatling machine gun to occupy Alexandria, Egypt, 1882
NWI4854589 Colonial War: British Navy using a Gatling machine gun to occupy Alexandria, Egypt, 1882. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Colonial War)

Background imageColonial history Collection: French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906

French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906
5305593 French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906; (add.info.: French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade)



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