19th century accident hi-res stock photography and images

'Summer - A Road Accident. A glimpse thro' an opening of the Primitive Forest. Thornville, Ohio, 1841.' A hand-colored aquatint by William James Bennett (1787-1844). Stock Photo

RM2HJCKND–'Summer - A Road Accident. A glimpse thro' an opening of the Primitive Forest. Thornville, Ohio, 1841.' A hand-colored aquatint by William James Bennett (1787-1844).

View of the great railroad wreck, Chatsworth horror, Engine 13 and Mr. Armstrong's private car, August 11, 1887 Stock Photo

RMCWB63F–View of the great railroad wreck, Chatsworth horror, Engine 13 and Mr. Armstrong's private car, August 11, 1887

Extricating the dead and wounded from the wreckage of the railway accident at Thorpe near Norwich, Norfolk. September 1874. Stock Photo

RMMFNP2E–Extricating the dead and wounded from the wreckage of the railway accident at Thorpe near Norwich, Norfolk. September 1874.

Victorian cartoon by Randolph Caldecott, Strange Adventures of a Dog-car, by Randolph Caldecott Stock Photo

RMM6M3R6–Victorian cartoon by Randolph Caldecott, Strange Adventures of a Dog-car, by Randolph Caldecott

Late 19th century photograph - Rickshaw accident, staged, Japan Stock Photo

RM2E9MWKK–Late 19th century photograph - Rickshaw accident, staged, Japan

Outdoor ice skating in the 19th century. Stock Photo

RMDNFPF2–Outdoor ice skating in the 19th century.

The young hunter accidently shoots his girl friend after she meets him on the heathland track. From the Camera Obscura, a 19th Century collection of Dutch humorous-realistic essays, stories and sketches in which Hildebrand, the author, takes an ironic look at the behavior of the 'well-to-do', finding them bourgeois and without a good word for them. Stock Photo

RMRYMW6P–The young hunter accidently shoots his girl friend after she meets him on the heathland track. From the Camera Obscura, a 19th Century collection of Dutch humorous-realistic essays, stories and sketches in which Hildebrand, the author, takes an ironic look at the behavior of the 'well-to-do', finding them bourgeois and without a good word for them.

USA. California, Tehachapi. Accident on January 19, 1883, when a runaway train rolled down a slope into a curve and derailed. Engraving. Leslie's Illu Stock Photo

RM2YCATC0–USA. California, Tehachapi. Accident on January 19, 1883, when a runaway train rolled down a slope into a curve and derailed. Engraving. Leslie's Illu

Occupational hazards. accident in a circus performance, painting by Antonio Lonza (1846-1918) was a Italian painter. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Ilustración Artística 1882 Stock Photo

RM2GMG5JN–Occupational hazards. accident in a circus performance, painting by Antonio Lonza (1846-1918) was a Italian painter. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Ilustración Artística 1882

19th century American Fire Department print published by Currier and Ives in 1877. Stock Photo

RF2BET218–19th century American Fire Department print published by Currier and Ives in 1877.

Illustration depicting an accident at The Racecourse, an open space park situated in the centre of Northampton. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR507J–Illustration depicting an accident at The Racecourse, an open space park situated in the centre of Northampton. Dated 19th century

An accident in Central Park, New York, USA. Policeman on horseback makes way for the ambulance carriage. Late nineteenth-century illustration. Stock Photo

RMERFXHX–An accident in Central Park, New York, USA. Policeman on horseback makes way for the ambulance carriage. Late nineteenth-century illustration.

HARTLEY COLLIERY DISASTER 16 January 1862. Crowds outside the Northumberland coal mine after a pumping engine broke resulting in the death of 204 miners. Stock Photo

RMJB1109–HARTLEY COLLIERY DISASTER 16 January 1862. Crowds outside the Northumberland coal mine after a pumping engine broke resulting in the death of 204 miners.

Figure 1 of 2. Terrible accident - Lady ablaze, her dress has caught fire and she is engulfed by the inferno. This illustration shows that if one is upright and running the flames quickly encircle and envelop the victim. Date: 1886 Stock Photo

RM2ARBEEW–Figure 1 of 2. Terrible accident - Lady ablaze, her dress has caught fire and she is engulfed by the inferno. This illustration shows that if one is upright and running the flames quickly encircle and envelop the victim. Date: 1886

Terrible accident of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, near Huron, Indiana, 143 miles west of Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 17th, 1861, in which upwards of 100 men of the 19th Illinois Regiment, Colonel Torchin, were killed and wounded. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2K0NNHC–Terrible accident of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, near Huron, Indiana, 143 miles west of Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 17th, 1861, in which upwards of 100 men of the 19th Illinois Regiment, Colonel Torchin, were killed and wounded. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

Collect photo of the 19th-century clipper The Cutty Sark in Greenwich, East London, which has been destroyed by fire. Stock Photo

RM2CHFHJ4–Collect photo of the 19th-century clipper The Cutty Sark in Greenwich, East London, which has been destroyed by fire.

Drawing of an industrial accident in a German factory. Until the enactment of Bismarck's social laws, almost all workers were without any protection in the case of illness and accidents at work. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2GY4X9M–Drawing of an industrial accident in a German factory. Until the enactment of Bismarck's social laws, almost all workers were without any protection in the case of illness and accidents at work. [automated translation]

Traffic accident caricature From the Book Das Narrenrad : Album fröhlicher Radfahrbilder [The fool's wheel: album of happy cycling pictures] by Feininger, Lyonel, 1871-1956, illustrator; Heilemann, Ernst, 1870- illustrator; Hansen, Knut, illustrator; Fürst, Edmund, 1874-1955, illustrator; Edel, Edmund, illustrator; Schnebel, Carl, illustrator; Verlag Otto Elsner, printer. Published in Germany in 1898 Stock Photo

RF2D6KFG6–Traffic accident caricature From the Book Das Narrenrad : Album fröhlicher Radfahrbilder [The fool's wheel: album of happy cycling pictures] by Feininger, Lyonel, 1871-1956, illustrator; Heilemann, Ernst, 1870- illustrator; Hansen, Knut, illustrator; Fürst, Edmund, 1874-1955, illustrator; Edel, Edmund, illustrator; Schnebel, Carl, illustrator; Verlag Otto Elsner, printer. Published in Germany in 1898

ActiveMuseum 0003350.jpg / Gericault death - oil on canvas At his bedside colonel Bro de Comeres and the painter Pierre-Joseph Dedreux-Dorcy 25/09/2013 - / 19th century Collection / Active Museum Stock Photo

RMEH03R5–ActiveMuseum 0003350.jpg / Gericault death - oil on canvas At his bedside colonel Bro de Comeres and the painter Pierre-Joseph Dedreux-Dorcy 25/09/2013 - / 19th century Collection / Active Museum

Charles Green Falls Into the Sea, 1821 Stock Photo

RF2BDXNHG–Charles Green Falls Into the Sea, 1821

View of the great railroad wreck, Chatsworth horror, sleeper 'Tunis' from the south, August 11, 1887 Stock Photo

RMCWB63M–View of the great railroad wreck, Chatsworth horror, sleeper 'Tunis' from the south, August 11, 1887

Tragic accident at Marly-le-Roi on the Paris-Saint-Germain railway, France. The engine driver trying to save a woman walking on the line. Both were killed. From 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 14 November 1891. Stock Photo

RM2K2JYN8–Tragic accident at Marly-le-Roi on the Paris-Saint-Germain railway, France. The engine driver trying to save a woman walking on the line. Both were killed. From 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 14 November 1891.

Cover of Jugend magazine, cycling man and woman, falling off bicycle, 19th Century. Jugendstil, Art nouveau Stock Photo

RM2F8C79W–Cover of Jugend magazine, cycling man and woman, falling off bicycle, 19th Century. Jugendstil, Art nouveau

Late 19th century photograph - Accident Mysore Bangalore Railway 1897, India Stock Photo

RM2E99BAN–Late 19th century photograph - Accident Mysore Bangalore Railway 1897, India

Two 19th century ladies have an accident on their bicycles. Stock Photo

RMDP8X82–Two 19th century ladies have an accident on their bicycles.

19th Century view of Persepolis the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BCE), situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. After invading Achaemenid Persia in 330 BC, Alexander the Great sent the main force of his army to Persepolis and looted the city. It is not clear if the fire which destroyed Persepolis was an accident or a deliberate act of revenge for the burning of the Acropolis of Athens during the second Persian invasion of Greece. So, the destruction of Persepolis could be both an accident and a case of revenge. Stock Photo

RMTWM33B–19th Century view of Persepolis the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BCE), situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. After invading Achaemenid Persia in 330 BC, Alexander the Great sent the main force of his army to Persepolis and looted the city. It is not clear if the fire which destroyed Persepolis was an accident or a deliberate act of revenge for the burning of the Acropolis of Athens during the second Persian invasion of Greece. So, the destruction of Persepolis could be both an accident and a case of revenge.

RM2YD3EM5–USA. California, Tehachapi. Accident on January 19, 1883, when a runaway train rolled down a slope into a curve and derailed. Engraving. Leslie's Illu

The Arras disaster, October 6, 1885. Accidental explosion of a war mine, France. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885 Stock Photo

RM2HD3X0D–The Arras disaster, October 6, 1885. Accidental explosion of a war mine, France. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885

19th century illustrating how firemen used a hose to douse fire with steam in New York City. Stock Photo

RF2G27M4T–19th century illustrating how firemen used a hose to douse fire with steam in New York City.

Engraving depicting Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident. Sophie Blanchard (1778-1819) a French aeronaut and wife of Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMKCEX53–Engraving depicting Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident. Sophie Blanchard (1778-1819) a French aeronaut and wife of Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Dated 19th Century

RMERGJWF–An accident in Central Park, New York, USA. Policeman on horseback makes way for the ambulance carriage. Late nineteenth-century illustration.

transport / transportation, railway, accidents, France, Puteaux, wood engraving, 19th century, crash, accident, people, Europe, historical, historic, Stock Photo

RMBA1GR3–transport / transportation, railway, accidents, France, Puteaux, wood engraving, 19th century, crash, accident, people, Europe, historical, historic,

SS 'Drummond Castle', late 19th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7E693–SS 'Drummond Castle', late 19th century. Artist: Unknown

The new steamship Connaught, of the Galway Line, burnt at sea, October 7th, 1860. 19th century illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2JRBR84–The new steamship Connaught, of the Galway Line, burnt at sea, October 7th, 1860. 19th century illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

Travelers Insurance Company advertising poster. The company was founded in 1864 in Hartford Connecticut. Late 19th century. (BSLOC 2010 18 46) Stock Photo

RMC614NF–Travelers Insurance Company advertising poster. The company was founded in 1864 in Hartford Connecticut. Late 19th century. (BSLOC 2010 18 46)

Spain, Catalonia. Railway accident. Derailment of the mail train Barcelona-Saragossa near the town of Tarrega, on June 24, 1876. There were many dead and wounded. Engraving. La Ilustracion Española y Americana, July 8, 1876. Stock Photo

RMWAY67N–Spain, Catalonia. Railway accident. Derailment of the mail train Barcelona-Saragossa near the town of Tarrega, on June 24, 1876. There were many dead and wounded. Engraving. La Ilustracion Española y Americana, July 8, 1876.

The Fall, Road accident caricature From the Book Das Narrenrad : Album fröhlicher Radfahrbilder [The fool's wheel: album of happy cycling pictures] by Feininger, Lyonel, 1871-1956, illustrator; Heilemann, Ernst, 1870- illustrator; Hansen, Knut, illustrator; Fürst, Edmund, 1874-1955, illustrator; Edel, Edmund, illustrator; Schnebel, Carl, illustrator; Verlag Otto Elsner, printer. Published in Germany in 1898 Stock Photo

RF2D6KFRH–The Fall, Road accident caricature From the Book Das Narrenrad : Album fröhlicher Radfahrbilder [The fool's wheel: album of happy cycling pictures] by Feininger, Lyonel, 1871-1956, illustrator; Heilemann, Ernst, 1870- illustrator; Hansen, Knut, illustrator; Fürst, Edmund, 1874-1955, illustrator; Edel, Edmund, illustrator; Schnebel, Carl, illustrator; Verlag Otto Elsner, printer. Published in Germany in 1898

Police box at Chicago 19th century, public telephone kiosk for the use of the police members or the public to contact the police Stock Photo

RF2B1K82W–Police box at Chicago 19th century, public telephone kiosk for the use of the police members or the public to contact the police

RM2BDY0RJ–Spill Out on the Snow

View of the great railroad wreck, The most appalling railroad disaster on the Continent, a portion of the nine cars which were Stock Photo

RMCWB637–View of the great railroad wreck, The most appalling railroad disaster on the Continent, a portion of the nine cars which were

Coal miners killed and entombed by a roof fall. From 'Le Journal de la Jeunesse' (Paris, 1885). Engraving. Stock Photo

RMTXH3EK–Coal miners killed and entombed by a roof fall. From 'Le Journal de la Jeunesse' (Paris, 1885). Engraving.

Victorian cartoon, Are you aware you're trespassing. 19th Century, John Leech Stock Photo

RM2XGGK0E–Victorian cartoon, Are you aware you're trespassing. 19th Century, John Leech

c.1880's Japan - rickshaw accident - studio tableau Stock Photo

RMM1NE3F–c.1880's Japan - rickshaw accident - studio tableau

Battle of Hemmingstedt in 1500, Dithmarschen, 16th century, horseman, knight, armour, helmet, lances, drum, Dithmarschen peasants, murder, dead Stock Photo

RM2WRBJWA–Battle of Hemmingstedt in 1500, Dithmarschen, 16th century, horseman, knight, armour, helmet, lances, drum, Dithmarschen peasants, murder, dead

William Huskisson (1770 – 1830) was a British statesman, financier, and Member of Parliament for several constituencies, including Liverpool. He is best known today, however, as the world's first widely reported railway casualty as he was run over and fatally wounded by George Stephenson's pioneering locomotive engine Rocket. Stock Photo

RMGFT7W7–William Huskisson (1770 – 1830) was a British statesman, financier, and Member of Parliament for several constituencies, including Liverpool. He is best known today, however, as the world's first widely reported railway casualty as he was run over and fatally wounded by George Stephenson's pioneering locomotive engine Rocket.

Train accident. Travelers seeking refuge. Engraving. Biblioteca Ilustrada of Gaspar y Roig, Spain. 19th century. Color. Stock Photo

RMG94000–Train accident. Travelers seeking refuge. Engraving. Biblioteca Ilustrada of Gaspar y Roig, Spain. 19th century. Color.

Derailment and accident of a train on the Cordoba Malaga line, March 28, 1894. Spain. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1894 Stock Photo

RM2CB7C8D–Derailment and accident of a train on the Cordoba Malaga line, March 28, 1894. Spain. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1894

$Temporary treatment of fractures. Stock Photo$

RMBRAHDA–Temporary treatment of fractures.

RMKCEX54–Engraving depicting Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident. Sophie Blanchard (1778-1819) a French aeronaut and wife of Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Dated 19th Century

Meudon Rail accident on the Versaille Railway, 8 May 1842 - first severe railway accident in France took place at Meudon Stock Photo

RMERGAA7–Meudon Rail accident on the Versaille Railway, 8 May 1842 - first severe railway accident in France took place at Meudon

Flying Scotchman accident at Heeley (Flying Scotsman see description) Stock Photo

RMEKAFG7–Flying Scotchman accident at Heeley (Flying Scotsman see description)

Train Crash at Bellevue in 1842' (19th century). Artist: Anon Stock Photo

RMW7CTTD–Train Crash at Bellevue in 1842' (19th century). Artist: Anon

Escape of John Ward. Pemberton Mill factory collapse, January 10th, 1860. 19th century illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2JPF48J–Escape of John Ward. Pemberton Mill factory collapse, January 10th, 1860. 19th century illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

NEAR EVERSHED'S ROUGH—SCENE OF THE FATAL ACCIDENT TO THE LORD BISHOP OF WINCHESTER, 1873 Stock Photo

RMEDRWB4–NEAR EVERSHED'S ROUGH—SCENE OF THE FATAL ACCIDENT TO THE LORD BISHOP OF WINCHESTER, 1873

Mountaineering accident, 19th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMDDXWP2–Mountaineering accident, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

RF2D6KFRT–The Fall, Road accident caricature From the Book Das Narrenrad : Album fröhlicher Radfahrbilder [The fool's wheel: album of happy cycling pictures] by Feininger, Lyonel, 1871-1956, illustrator; Heilemann, Ernst, 1870- illustrator; Hansen, Knut, illustrator; Fürst, Edmund, 1874-1955, illustrator; Edel, Edmund, illustrator; Schnebel, Carl, illustrator; Verlag Otto Elsner, printer. Published in Germany in 1898

The U.S. Steam Frigate Mississippi going out to the relief of the American steamer Hunter near Veracruz, Mexico, 1847. Stock Photo

RM2R3GD8R–The U.S. Steam Frigate Mississippi going out to the relief of the American steamer Hunter near Veracruz, Mexico, 1847.

Railroad Accident, Sabotage, Civil War, 1862 Stock Photo

RM2BDYFPA–Railroad Accident, Sabotage, Civil War, 1862

Travelers Insurance Company advertising poster. The company was founded in 1864 in Hartford Connecticut. Late 19th century. Stock Photo

RMCWC3RX–Travelers Insurance Company advertising poster. The company was founded in 1864 in Hartford Connecticut. Late 19th century.

Collapse of of railway bridge over the Birs at Munchenstein, Switzerland, 14 June 1891, while a train was crossing. 74 killed, 200 seriously injured. From 'Le Petit Journal', 27 June 1891. Stock Photo

RM2K2K02P–Collapse of of railway bridge over the Birs at Munchenstein, Switzerland, 14 June 1891, while a train was crossing. 74 killed, 200 seriously injured. From 'Le Petit Journal', 27 June 1891.

History of Education, Science class, Experiment gone wrong, explosion, School boys, Victorian 19th Century, Boy's Own Paper Stock Photo

RM2X0WGJ1–History of Education, Science class, Experiment gone wrong, explosion, School boys, Victorian 19th Century, Boy's Own Paper

c.1880's Japan - a rickshaw accident, studio tableau Stock Photo

RMM1N71Y–c.1880's Japan - a rickshaw accident, studio tableau

Destruction of the Turkish Fleet at Navarino - October 20, 1827. This remarkable battle freed Greece from Turkish rule. Yet the Greeks took no part in it; and it was brought about by an accident. Turkey was not at war with either Russia, England, or France; yet the war vessels of the latter three nations united in fighting a Turkish fleet. The Turks had an overwhelming force in numbers and cannons; but their entire fleet was wiped out, as were the Spaniards at Manila, by the superiority of the “ men behind the guns” on the other side. —caption accompanying early 1900s illustration Stock Photo

RF2C6TW1R–Destruction of the Turkish Fleet at Navarino - October 20, 1827. This remarkable battle freed Greece from Turkish rule. Yet the Greeks took no part in it; and it was brought about by an accident. Turkey was not at war with either Russia, England, or France; yet the war vessels of the latter three nations united in fighting a Turkish fleet. The Turks had an overwhelming force in numbers and cannons; but their entire fleet was wiped out, as were the Spaniards at Manila, by the superiority of the “ men behind the guns” on the other side. —caption accompanying early 1900s illustration

Accident to H.M.S. Perseverance in Woolwich dockyard, London, England. 1855. Antique illustration. 1867. Stock Photo

RF2D9AR9R–Accident to H.M.S. Perseverance in Woolwich dockyard, London, England. 1855. Antique illustration. 1867.

Huntsman losing control of his horse during a foxhunt, 19th century. Sponge in hunting pinks on a chestnut horse knocking Lord Scarperdale from his mount. Mr. Sponge completely scatters his lordship. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour, Bradbury and Evans., London, 1853. Stock Photo

RM2T6977E–Huntsman losing control of his horse during a foxhunt, 19th century. Sponge in hunting pinks on a chestnut horse knocking Lord Scarperdale from his mount. Mr. Sponge completely scatters his lordship. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour, Bradbury and Evans., London, 1853.

Madame Blanchard. Sophie Blanchard (1778-1819) was a French aeronaut and the wife of ballooning pioneer Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Blanchard was the first woman to work as a professional balloonist, France. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1890 Stock Photo

RM2KP8CHY–Madame Blanchard. Sophie Blanchard (1778-1819) was a French aeronaut and the wife of ballooning pioneer Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Blanchard was the first woman to work as a professional balloonist, France. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1890

Methods of carrying injured persons Stock Photo

RMBRAH6W–Methods of carrying injured persons

Engraving depicting the aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident. Gaston Tissandier (1843-1899) a French chemist, Meteorologist, aviator and editor. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMKCEX5E–Engraving depicting the aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident. Gaston Tissandier (1843-1899) a French chemist, Meteorologist, aviator and editor. Dated 19th Century

An accident in Central Park, New York, America, Policeman on horseback makes way for the ambulance carriage. Late Stock Photo

RMERG0EC–An accident in Central Park, New York, America, Policeman on horseback makes way for the ambulance carriage. Late

Derailment, accident between trains, ex voto, Italy, 19th century. Stock Photo

RMF024XG–Derailment, accident between trains, ex voto, Italy, 19th century.

Hill James John - the Accident - British School - 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2CG1KF7–Hill James John - the Accident - British School - 19th Century

Terrible explosion of the steamer Globe, at Hall's Dock, Chicago, Illinois, November 8th, 1860. 19th century illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2K03HKA–Terrible explosion of the steamer Globe, at Hall's Dock, Chicago, Illinois, November 8th, 1860. 19th century illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

Tofani Osvaldo ( 1849 - 1915 ) - Accident on board the ship Bouvines, explosion of a munition in 1895 - Private Collection Stock Photo

RM2BBCWBX–Tofani Osvaldo ( 1849 - 1915 ) - Accident on board the ship Bouvines, explosion of a munition in 1895 - Private Collection

Allons Bon! J'avais oublié de décharger mon fusil!, 19th century. Hunting. Ah right, I had forgotten to discharge my gun! Stock Photo

RM2P1BY2R–Allons Bon! J'avais oublié de décharger mon fusil!, 19th century. Hunting. Ah right, I had forgotten to discharge my gun!

Traffic accident between two bicycles From the Book Das Narrenrad : Album fröhlicher Radfahrbilder [The fool's wheel: album of happy cycling pictures] by Feininger, Lyonel, 1871-1956, illustrator; Heilemann, Ernst, 1870- illustrator; Hansen, Knut, illustrator; Fürst, Edmund, 1874-1955, illustrator; Edel, Edmund, illustrator; Schnebel, Carl, illustrator; Verlag Otto Elsner, printer. Published in Germany in 1898 Stock Photo

RF2D6KG24–Traffic accident between two bicycles From the Book Das Narrenrad : Album fröhlicher Radfahrbilder [The fool's wheel: album of happy cycling pictures] by Feininger, Lyonel, 1871-1956, illustrator; Heilemann, Ernst, 1870- illustrator; Hansen, Knut, illustrator; Fürst, Edmund, 1874-1955, illustrator; Edel, Edmund, illustrator; Schnebel, Carl, illustrator; Verlag Otto Elsner, printer. Published in Germany in 1898

Wrecked by a cow catcher, lithograph, circa 1885. Stock Photo

RM2R3GF30–Wrecked by a cow catcher, lithograph, circa 1885.

Wreck of Commodore, American Civil War, 1864 Stock Photo

RM2BDYFNM–Wreck of Commodore, American Civil War, 1864

Friday 8 December 1865, two police officers walking their beat discovered smoke coming from the basement of Compton House. A team of firefighters with a newly purchased steam-powered fire engine began to tackle the fire. Although originally thought to have been an accident an investigation and later hearing at Liverpool assizes found that the fire was purposely started by 20 year old Thomas Henry Sweeting, an apprentice to Messrs Jeffery after accusation of stealing 6 months previously. A confession by Sweeting detailed how he had started the fire. Stock Photo

RM2K8855M–Friday 8 December 1865, two police officers walking their beat discovered smoke coming from the basement of Compton House. A team of firefighters with a newly purchased steam-powered fire engine began to tackle the fire. Although originally thought to have been an accident an investigation and later hearing at Liverpool assizes found that the fire was purposely started by 20 year old Thomas Henry Sweeting, an apprentice to Messrs Jeffery after accusation of stealing 6 months previously. A confession by Sweeting detailed how he had started the fire.

Wreck of the 'Labourdonnais' off Madagascar in a cyclone. 23 of the 116 on board were lost. From 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 25 March 1893. Stock Photo

RM2K2JYND–Wreck of the 'Labourdonnais' off Madagascar in a cyclone. 23 of the 116 on board were lost. From 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 25 March 1893.

Vintage illustration Peculiar boiler explosion, Orleans, France, Victorian 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2GEK22D–Vintage illustration Peculiar boiler explosion, Orleans, France, Victorian 19th Century

History of Spain. Alcudia bridge disaster. Located at kilometre 279 of the railway line from Madrid to Ciudad Real and Badajoz, between the stations of Almadenejos and Chillón. The bridge collapsed suddenly in the early hours of 27 April 1884, when mixed train number 51 passed, plunging the locomotive, the tender, four cattle cages and seven wagons with numerous passengers to the bottom of the river. Fifty-nine people lost their lives, most of them recently discharged soldiers. Drawing by Manuel Alcázar. Engraving by Rico. Detail. La Ilustración Española y Americana (The Spanish and American I Stock Photo

RM2Y5X8DR–History of Spain. Alcudia bridge disaster. Located at kilometre 279 of the railway line from Madrid to Ciudad Real and Badajoz, between the stations of Almadenejos and Chillón. The bridge collapsed suddenly in the early hours of 27 April 1884, when mixed train number 51 passed, plunging the locomotive, the tender, four cattle cages and seven wagons with numerous passengers to the bottom of the river. Fifty-nine people lost their lives, most of them recently discharged soldiers. Drawing by Manuel Alcázar. Engraving by Rico. Detail. La Ilustración Española y Americana (The Spanish and American I

Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret. An Accident by the French artist, Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret (1852-1929), oil on canvas, 1879 Stock Photo

RM2R1T995–Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret. An Accident by the French artist, Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret (1852-1929), oil on canvas, 1879

Railway accident at Armagh, Northern Ireland Stock Photo

RMDP94GF–Railway accident at Armagh, Northern Ireland

A horse bolts through a gate during a foxhunt, 19th century. Riders in hunting pinks and a pack of foxhounds watch as the huntsman tries to regain control. One of Multum in Parvos going days. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour, Bradbury and Evans., London, 1853. Stock Photo

RM2T69AM2–A horse bolts through a gate during a foxhunt, 19th century. Riders in hunting pinks and a pack of foxhounds watch as the huntsman tries to regain control. One of Multum in Parvos going days. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour, Bradbury and Evans., London, 1853.

Destructions of the Charles bridge during the flood on September 4th, 1890, Prague, Czech Republic. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1890 Stock Photo

RM2C9GR6N–Destructions of the Charles bridge during the flood on September 4th, 1890, Prague, Czech Republic. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1890

an accident at military riding tournament / ein Unfall beim militärischen Reitturnier, Historisch, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert Stock Photo

RF2AKTG2N–an accident at military riding tournament / ein Unfall beim militärischen Reitturnier, Historisch, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert

RMKCEX5F–Engraving depicting the aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident. Gaston Tissandier (1843-1899) a French chemist, Meteorologist, aviator and editor. Dated 19th Century

A steam train crashes into a trolley car in New York in the late nineteenth century. Caption reads: Grade crossing accident. Stock Photo

RMERFXJ9–A steam train crashes into a trolley car in New York in the late nineteenth century. Caption reads: Grade crossing accident.

RM2C5GK5F–Huntsman losing control of his horse during a foxhunt, 19th century. Sponge in hunting pinks on a chestnut horse knocking Lord Scarperdale from his mount. Mr. Sponge completely scatters his lordship. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees’ Mr. Sponge’s Sporting Tour, Bradbury and Evans., London, 1853.

Sverchkov Nicholai Egorovich - Accident with the Horses - Russian School - 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2D5JJNJ–Sverchkov Nicholai Egorovich - Accident with the Horses - Russian School - 19th Century

Ruins of the great fire which occurred at Gardiner, Maine, on the night of April 25th, 1860. 19th century illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2JR2011–Ruins of the great fire which occurred at Gardiner, Maine, on the night of April 25th, 1860. 19th century illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

Engraving - Accident at Montparnasse station in Paris on October 22, 1895, a locomotive on the station wall and ends up running in the street - Private Collection Stock Photo

RM2BBCWFT–Engraving - Accident at Montparnasse station in Paris on October 22, 1895, a locomotive on the station wall and ends up running in the street - Private Collection

Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer ..., 19th century. When one has bad luck. First huntsman: To think that I haven't even managed a shot since this morning! Second huntsman: Oh it's different for me...I killed my dog! Stock Photo

RM2P1BYMK–Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer ..., 19th century. When one has bad luck. First huntsman: To think that I haven't even managed a shot since this morning! Second huntsman: Oh it's different for me...I killed my dog!

Rider and Velocipede crash into a tree from The American bicycler: a manual for the observer, the learner, and the expert by Pratt, Charles E. (Charles Eadward), 1845-1898. Publication date 1879. Publisher Boston, Houghton, Osgood and company Stock Photo

RF2D1YKA0–Rider and Velocipede crash into a tree from The American bicycler: a manual for the observer, the learner, and the expert by Pratt, Charles E. (Charles Eadward), 1845-1898. Publication date 1879. Publisher Boston, Houghton, Osgood and company

Artwork of a fireman maneuvering a nozzle in an attempt to douse the fire. Stock Photo

RF2G27HJ2–Artwork of a fireman maneuvering a nozzle in an attempt to douse the fire.

Splicing the Cable (after the First Accident) on Board the Great Eastern, July 25th, 1865, by Robert Charles Dudley (British, 1826-1909). One of the 19th century's great technological achievements was to lay a telegraphic cable beneath the Atlantic, allowing messages to speed back and forth between North America and Europe in minutes, rather than ten or twelve days by steamer. An initially successful attempt in 1858, led by Cyrus W. Stock Photo

RMT95146–Splicing the Cable (after the First Accident) on Board the Great Eastern, July 25th, 1865, by Robert Charles Dudley (British, 1826-1909). One of the 19th century's great technological achievements was to lay a telegraphic cable beneath the Atlantic, allowing messages to speed back and forth between North America and Europe in minutes, rather than ten or twelve days by steamer. An initially successful attempt in 1858, led by Cyrus W.

Heroic death of the Stedinger, fight, battle, dead, wounded, knights, armour, Middle Ages, swords, lances, horsemen, cross, religion, Stedingen near Stock Photo

RM2WRBJN9–Heroic death of the Stedinger, fight, battle, dead, wounded, knights, armour, Middle Ages, swords, lances, horsemen, cross, religion, Stedingen near

Colliery explosion at Llanerch, Monmouthshire, Wales, 1890 Stock Photo

RM2K2JY15–Colliery explosion at Llanerch, Monmouthshire, Wales, 1890

Vintage illustration Man standing under a tree struck and killed by lighting during a storm, Victorian 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2GEK26Y–Vintage illustration Man standing under a tree struck and killed by lighting during a storm, Victorian 19th Century

L'Accident (The Accident), lithographic print by Félix Vallotton, 1893 Stock Photo

RM2F3K7PD–L'Accident (The Accident), lithographic print by Félix Vallotton, 1893

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