Edith Collection (#4)

Best Wishes for your Confirmation
A card sending best wishes on the day of confirmation of German girl Edith Belger. circa 1910s

Large Letter Name card - Edith. circa 1910s

Edith Liddell Seated Beside a Vase of Foxgloves, 1860. Creator: Lewis Carroll
Edith Liddell Seated Beside a Vase of Foxgloves, 1860

Nurses at Highgate Hospital. Reverse reads Some of my staff on isolation at Highgate Hospital 1937. Staff Nurses Watson, Pro. Salisbury, Cromix, Albiston, Cobbett, Wareing, & myself

Formal group of matron, nurses and sister outdoors, at General Hospital Tunbridge Wells, Kent. New print from older photograph

Five nurses, Orpington. Reverse reads Orpington April 1941 Annotated Edith V. Britt Date: 1941

FALL / GREYHOUND / 1927
An unnamed greyhound owned by Lady Edith Wyndham. Date: 1927

E NESBIT / HOME / ELTHAM
EDITH NESBIT alias Mrs Hubert Bland Home of the childrens writer at Well Hall, Eltham, London Date: 1858 - 1924

Edith, Ina and Alice Liddell on a Sofa, Summer 1858. Creator: Lewis Carroll
Edith, Ina and Alice Liddell on a Sofa, Summer 1858

Elizabeth Fry, c1843, (1942). Creator: George Richmond
Elizabeth Fry, c1843, (1942). Portrait of Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845), English prison reformer, social reformer, Quaker, and Christian philanthropist

Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, c1680, (1942). Creator: Peter Lely
Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, c1680, (1942). Portrait of English aristocrat Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744)

Mrs. Siddons, c1796, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Siddons, c1796, (1942). Portrait of English actor Sarah Siddons (1755-1831). Siddons performed mainly Shakespearean roles including that of Lady Macbeth

Mrs. Sheridan, c1785, (1942). Creator: Gainsborough Dupont
Mrs. Sheridan, c1785, (1942). Portrait of Elizabeth Ann Sheridan (1754-1792), British singer and second daughter of the composer Thomas Linley

Christina Rossetti with her Mother, 1877, (1942). Creator: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Christina Rossetti with her Mother, 1877, (1942). Portait of English poet Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830-1894) and her mother Frances Mary Lavinia Rossetti (nee Polidori, 1800-1886)

Lady Sykes, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Lady Sykes, c1906-1913, (1915). Edith Sykes, wife of British writer, soldier, traveller and diplomatic advisor Mark Sykes, riding a horse in the Middle East

The Maids Head, Norwich, Norfolk, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Maids Head, Norwich, Norfolk, 1936. The Maids Head Hotel, dating to 13th century is Grade II listed, claims to be the oldest hotel in the UK and is reportedly haunted

Edith Priday Home, British Red Cross, Society, Blackheath
The Edith Priday Home, British Red Cross, Society, Blackheath, London. Date: 1940s

Fall / Greyhound / 1927
An unnamed greyhound owned by Lady Edith Wyndham. Date: 1927

Two suffragettes celebrating their release from Holloway Prison, London, on 22 August 1908. Mary Leigh (left) (1885-c1978) and Edith New (1877)

Woodrow Wilson returns from Paris after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, 1919. Riding through New York City, President Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), with his wife Edith (1872-1961)

Cherry Ripe by John Millais
Cherry Ripe by John Milliais, as it appeared in The Graphic Christmas issue of 1880. The original painting depicted Miss Edith Ramage, a relation of William Luson Thomas, founder of The Graphic

Edwardian lady in garden identified as Edith Battersby at her home in Stockport. She was born in 1884 so would have been in her late teens at this time Date: 1902

Suffragette Arson Rivington Pike. The ruins of the bungalow built by William Hesketh Lever, the industrialist and soap magnate, at Rivington Pike, near Bolton

Edith Hudson - Suffragette
Edith Hudson - a Edinburgh nurse and active member of the WSPU (Womens Social and Political Union). Date: 1905

Edith work painting Jordan mural California 1946
Edith at work painting the Jordan mural [California]. 1946, California, Glendale

Edith copy painting Selby & McCauley 1870 1875
Edith. copy of a painting; Selby & McCauley; 1870 - 1875; Hand-colored albumen silver print

Matilda Of Scotland Aka Edith, C. 1079 / 80-1118. Queen Of Henry I Of England. Engraved By W. H. Mote After J. W
Matilda Of Scotland Aka Edith, C.1079/80-1118. Queen Of Henry I Of England. Engraved By W.H.Mote After J.W.Wright.From The Book The Queens Of England, Volume I By Sydney Wilmot

Edith Wharton, 1862-1937. American Novelist. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, American, Volume 16

Angel Glacier, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Mount Edith Cavell, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Mount Edith Cavelle In Jasper National Park; Alberta, Canada

Bubbly by John Hastings Turner
Flyer for Bubbly by J. Hastings Turner, presented by Ralph Haslam with music by Philip Braham. It was first produced at the Comedy Theatre in London, on 5th May 1917

Edith Wharton at home on the Riviera
American novelist Edith Wharton pictured at her home at Hyeres on the French Riviera where she wrote much of The Age of Innocence. Date: 1921

Lady Castlereagh (later Lady Londonderry) by Lallie Charles
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Marchioness of Londonderry DBE (3 December 1878 23 April 1959), noted society hostess, and, during the First World War director of the Womens Legion

Cicely Hamilton and Edith Craig. Cicely Hamilton (1872-1952) and Edith Craig (1869-1947) portraits of Cicely Hamilton and Edith Craig

Willow Art (Longton) china statue of Edith Cavell
A Willow Art (Longton) china statue of Edith Cavell, inscribed Brussels Dawn October 12th 1915 with the Coat of Arms of Birmingham. Commemorative Ware

Mrs H. J. Tennant
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring Mrs H. J. Tennant, formerly May Edith Abraham (1869-1946) wife of Harold John Tennant, the ex-Under-Secretary for War

Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor with his wife Edith
A statue in the Cathedral at Magdeburg depicting Otto I (912973) ( Otto the Great ) - the founder of the Holy Roman Empire, reigning from 936 until his death in 973

Pug Peter -- girl and mouse reading a book
Pug Peter -- Nowhere-in-Particular. A girl and a large mouse reading a book under a tree. Date: 1905

EDITH PIAF (1915-1963). Nee Edith Giovanna Gassion. French singer and actress. Photographed in 1946

ALICE LIDDELL (1852-1934). Alice Pleasance Liddell. The inspiration for Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll

Marriage Certificate - 1904
Marriage Certificate of William Cottee Woods and Edith Frances Pooley. Woods Father was a Shipowner and Pooleys Father was a Stockbroker. Date: 1904

Miss Letitia Chitty FRAeS
From left: Miss Letitia Chitty, FRAeS, 15 July 1897 to 29 September 1982, and Miss Florence Edith Barwood, 1897-1966. Date: 1982

Blitz in London -- Kings Road, Chelsea, WW2
Blitz in London -- bomb damage near the Guinness Trust Buildings, Edith Grove, Kings Road, Chelsea, on 28 February 1944, where a 36-foot gas main was fractured

Royal Family meet Anita
Edith Barlow ( Anita ) a very small (26 inches) guest of the Royal family at the Royal Garden Party. Anita became a member of Bertram Mills Touring Circus

Mrs Richard Hart-Davis
Ne Edith Elaine Tichman, she married Richard Hart-Davis, whom she divorced in the late 1930s before becoming the third wife of Lord Broughton and Vaux in 1942

Room at the house of Mrs Chester Beatty, 1932
Room at the house of Mrs Chester Beatty, 24 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, 1932. The former home of the copper mining magnate Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968) and his wife Edith

Miss Edith Woodworth, British actress, 1888. Artist: Ernest Barraud
Miss Edith Woodworth, British actress, 1888. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume XII, July to December, 1888, Strand Publishing Company, London, 1888

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"Edith: A Timeless Name that Echoes through History" From the stage to the page, it has left an indelible mark on various realms. Ellen Terry, a renowned actress of her time, embodied the spirit in 1864 as she graced the stage with her talent and grace. Meanwhile, George Frederick Watts captured this ethereal essence in his creation. Another iconic figure bearing this name was Edith Piaf, whose soulful voice captivated audiences worldwide. Born as Edith Giovanna Gassion in 1915, she became a symbol of resilience and passion for life. In a photograph taken during one of her mesmerizing concerts in 1961, we catch a glimpse of her captivating presence. Edith Newbold Wharton stands tall among American writers with her literary prowess. From penning timeless classics to exploring societal norms and constraints, she challenged conventions fearlessly throughout her career. Nature's beauty finds its way into our narrative through "Primroses and Violets - Gardens. " These delicate flowers remind us of the serenity that can be found amidst chaos—a sentiment cherished by many named Edith. In Draycott village within Cotswold lies an enchanting tale featuring Edith Hodgkins—the milkmaid who brought joy to all with every churned drop. Her dedication serves as an inspiration even today. Centuries ago, Mary Sidney—Countess of Pembroke—embodied elegance and sophistication reminiscent of those bestowed upon Viscountess Castlereagh when adorned with her famous necklace & tiara—an emblematic image forever etched in history books. Breaking barriers is not unfamiliar territory for women named Edith; just ask Edith Smith—the first woman police officer in the UK—who paved the way for others to follow suit fearlessly. The suffragette movement also saw its own heroine named Edith New Peckham during a crucial by-election, fighting for the rights of women.